Brands & things
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hi there, my girl is 6 months now and we've tried different brands of milk bottles. she finally picked Green to Grow. i have 3 brand new Avent bottles and 3 brand new Dr Brown's PES bottles (all with packaging). I also have some 2nd hand Avent bottles (used for 1.5 months) and 3 Dr Brown's PES bottles (used less than 5 times). PM me if u r interested. I just don't want to waste them.
Hey, so many exciting things to think about!
As far as the breast pump goes, I used an avent hand pump last time and almost ended up with RSI! It's fine when you've got plenty of milk and it all comes out quickly but later on, it drove me nuts and the squeeking- aahhh. This time I have bought an electric medela number that I have heard good things about. It's compact so it will be good for travel aswell.
I didn't buy any formula last time. Where are you having the baby? They should be able to give you advice about what to do if your milk doesn't come in. There will probably be a professional involved if this does happen (midwife, doc etc) so they can advise you at the time.
If you have a sink you can bathe the baby in definitely use it! Makes life so much easier. I used to do on holidays back home and it was great. Much better for your back and much easier to organise.
I'm pretty sure they advise not to cover a sleeping baby's head because the head acts as a temperature regulator, just use more layers on the body if the bub is cold.
As far as the breast pump goes, I used an avent hand pump last time and almost ended up with RSI! It's fine when you've got plenty of milk and it all comes out quickly but later on, it drove me nuts and the squeeking- aahhh. This time I have bought an electric medela number that I have heard good things about. It's compact so it will be good for travel aswell.
I didn't buy any formula last time. Where are you having the baby? They should be able to give you advice about what to do if your milk doesn't come in. There will probably be a professional involved if this does happen (midwife, doc etc) so they can advise you at the time.
If you have a sink you can bathe the baby in definitely use it! Makes life so much easier. I used to do on holidays back home and it was great. Much better for your back and much easier to organise.
I'm pretty sure they advise not to cover a sleeping baby's head because the head acts as a temperature regulator, just use more layers on the body if the bub is cold.
kmalia
Registered User
Thanks for all the info. guys! Very very helpful!
I just plan to pump so that my hubby can have the opportunity to help out with night time feeds. But I can imagine the manual pumping might get tiresome, so after some research I am leaning toward Medela Swing - it can be battery-operated and plugged in - but there is only one pump...which should be okay right?!
Having the baby at Matilda, so I am assuming they can assist me in case the milk doesn't come in - so I'll hold off on formula for now!
Yes, the question for winter clothing referred to outside trips! I come from a warm climate where babies practically run around naked their entire lives, so I am overwhelmed with all these clothing choices!
I just plan to pump so that my hubby can have the opportunity to help out with night time feeds. But I can imagine the manual pumping might get tiresome, so after some research I am leaning toward Medela Swing - it can be battery-operated and plugged in - but there is only one pump...which should be okay right?!
Having the baby at Matilda, so I am assuming they can assist me in case the milk doesn't come in - so I'll hold off on formula for now!
Yes, the question for winter clothing referred to outside trips! I come from a warm climate where babies practically run around naked their entire lives, so I am overwhelmed with all these clothing choices!
Talking of climates....has anyone looked into a room thermometer? The temp in our apartment tends the vary quite a lot (bedrooms get freezing after air con is on for a while but as soon as you turn them off you start to roast...), plus in winter don't want to turn the room into an oven!
Does anyone think maybe some kind of free standing aircon/heater is better to keep a regular temp?
Does anyone think maybe some kind of free standing aircon/heater is better to keep a regular temp?
kmalia
Registered User
i think you don't want to dry out the air too much (as you can with a freestanding heater) - I plan to use a humidifier, which tends to raise the temperature of the room using humidification.
Also, the angelcare monitor we are buying has a room thermometer...some of the other moms said buying a room thermometer was a bit useless - they just went by 'feel'.
Also, the angelcare monitor we are buying has a room thermometer...some of the other moms said buying a room thermometer was a bit useless - they just went by 'feel'.
Kmalia - I've just bought the Swing pump from Eugene - works out cheaper than B2B if you have the VIP discount card, which I think you do. They also give you a demonstration on how to use it - not on your breast but a fake plastic one they have!
Smiles - We're just bought a cheapy digital thermometer which shows the current heat and humidity as well as the hightest and lowest heat and humidity over the past 24 hours (hubby is a bit of an anorak when it come to things like that!). I was going to do what Kmalia said and use the humidifier or just go by feel. If you're unsure, may be ask your Heath Visitor when she comes to visit.
Smiles - We're just bought a cheapy digital thermometer which shows the current heat and humidity as well as the hightest and lowest heat and humidity over the past 24 hours (hubby is a bit of an anorak when it come to things like that!). I was going to do what Kmalia said and use the humidifier or just go by feel. If you're unsure, may be ask your Heath Visitor when she comes to visit.
Hi, I think there are two separate threads now with discussions on strollers/prams etc. so sorry if this is in the wrong place.
We don't have, and are hoping to avoid getting, a car - is that the same with most of you? If so, what is the plan in terms of taking baby in taxis etc? I am a wimp, with no upper body strength, and some friends here who have already had babies said it was worth while getting as light a pram as possible with a detachable capsule that can be buckled in as a car seat.
Their advice was first and foremost if you are without car to go for the lightest pram, and most easy to fold. Then, to go for one that has a capsule that can double as a car seat (buckled in). This is not allowed in Australia, but is apparently fine in HK.
Combi was one of the recommendations. I haven't even started actually looking but have read these don't feel as "sturdy", but the lightness more than compensates?
Any thoughts on prams/strollers for car-free mums?
Treen.
We don't have, and are hoping to avoid getting, a car - is that the same with most of you? If so, what is the plan in terms of taking baby in taxis etc? I am a wimp, with no upper body strength, and some friends here who have already had babies said it was worth while getting as light a pram as possible with a detachable capsule that can be buckled in as a car seat.
Their advice was first and foremost if you are without car to go for the lightest pram, and most easy to fold. Then, to go for one that has a capsule that can double as a car seat (buckled in). This is not allowed in Australia, but is apparently fine in HK.
Combi was one of the recommendations. I haven't even started actually looking but have read these don't feel as "sturdy", but the lightness more than compensates?
Any thoughts on prams/strollers for car-free mums?
Treen.
PurpleFlower
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Haven't thought that much about taxis.... Should do really. But, when bubs is small, we were considering having him in a sling on me/hubby whilst in the car/taxi? Not sure if that would work. My only concern about the car seat thing is, either you'll have to lug around the car seat with you all day, or it's attached to the stroller with baby sitting in it all day.... and the recommendation is that baby does not spend more than 2 hours in car seat!? Don't know. That's just what came to mind.... cos you can't leave the car seat behind whilst you do the shopping/whatever!
kmalia
Registered User
i do have a car, but realize it will be inevitable to have to take taxis (when getting home from central, etc).
we did buy an 'infant system' which is an infant carseat (or 'pod') which detaches from the base (which stays in the car), and also locks onto a stroller base. BUT, if you don't own a car, these types of systems can get expensive as 1/2 of the cost is for the carseat and base.
I have heard that even with a proper carseat, most people don't strap the babies in while in taxis anyway as 1) some taxi seatbelts don't work or are too short and 2) the rides are too short to bother.
I think if I must go into central and take a taxi home, we're just going to see how it goes with the sling/carrier - even though it certainly doesn't meet safety standards...
we did buy an 'infant system' which is an infant carseat (or 'pod') which detaches from the base (which stays in the car), and also locks onto a stroller base. BUT, if you don't own a car, these types of systems can get expensive as 1/2 of the cost is for the carseat and base.
I have heard that even with a proper carseat, most people don't strap the babies in while in taxis anyway as 1) some taxi seatbelts don't work or are too short and 2) the rides are too short to bother.
I think if I must go into central and take a taxi home, we're just going to see how it goes with the sling/carrier - even though it certainly doesn't meet safety standards...
prams and car sets
Hi
I am in the middle of buying a pram and i have the same concern as you.
For what I have heard we should really go for the lightest, smallest and easy to fold one.
I have already narrowed my choice down to the Bugaboo Bee and the Quiny Buzz. On both you can use the maxicosi car seat (you have to buy the adaptors tho) which is suitable from new born till 13kg, which means you can detach the maxicosi (with the baby still on it), buckle it in the car (no need of adaptors or platform) ans simply fold the frame...hope I managed to give you an idea!
The prams I have mentioned are quite expensive tho, far above the average (i.e. Combi, Aprica or Peg Perego) but they are very versitile and you can use since the baby is 3 or 4 years.
Hope this helps!
Hi
I am in the middle of buying a pram and i have the same concern as you.
For what I have heard we should really go for the lightest, smallest and easy to fold one.
I have already narrowed my choice down to the Bugaboo Bee and the Quiny Buzz. On both you can use the maxicosi car seat (you have to buy the adaptors tho) which is suitable from new born till 13kg, which means you can detach the maxicosi (with the baby still on it), buckle it in the car (no need of adaptors or platform) ans simply fold the frame...hope I managed to give you an idea!
The prams I have mentioned are quite expensive tho, far above the average (i.e. Combi, Aprica or Peg Perego) but they are very versitile and you can use since the baby is 3 or 4 years.
Hope this helps!
PurpleFlower
Registered User
We didn't look at the Quinny buzz but the Bugaboo Bee doesn't stand up when folded.... Not sure if that's a problem?
kmalia
Registered User
I have a bebe au lait nursing cover (gift from a friend). It is nice, with a built-in wire so it creates a 'tent' for the baby and you always have a clear hands-free view down there. If you want to check it out first and then order from www.doubibou.com
let me know if you want to see it!
let me know if you want to see it!
prams and taxis
Hi, thanks for the thoughts on prams and taxis (sorry for delayed response, on holidays at moment).
will look into the pram suggestions. when i complained to hubby that the pram thing was so complicated, his helpful comment was "they make do without prams and car seats in developing countries"!
I had to point out they also make do without flat screen TVs and sports on demand channels...
mmm, not looking forward to the pram shopping trip..
Treens
Hi, thanks for the thoughts on prams and taxis (sorry for delayed response, on holidays at moment).
will look into the pram suggestions. when i complained to hubby that the pram thing was so complicated, his helpful comment was "they make do without prams and car seats in developing countries"!
I had to point out they also make do without flat screen TVs and sports on demand channels...
mmm, not looking forward to the pram shopping trip..
Treens
carang
Registered User
as a mother of two, both born in hk, you NEED something VERY lightweight that can be folded with one hand.
we didn't have a car when we had one child but got a car after #2 was born, so i've done both.
if you don't go for something light and foldable, then order online a sit'n'stroll. it is convertable from stroller into carseat
and makes life SOOOOO much simpler! they are expensive though, the shipping is almost as much as the stroller itself. but if you are going for an expensive stroller anyway, then you might as well go for this one. if you get this one, then you can get a second cheaper stroller for days that you don't take taxis.
good luck!
we didn't have a car when we had one child but got a car after #2 was born, so i've done both.
if you don't go for something light and foldable, then order online a sit'n'stroll. it is convertable from stroller into carseat
and makes life SOOOOO much simpler! they are expensive though, the shipping is almost as much as the stroller itself. but if you are going for an expensive stroller anyway, then you might as well go for this one. if you get this one, then you can get a second cheaper stroller for days that you don't take taxis.
good luck!