QUOTE(CloudDave @ Nov 10 2016, 01:53 PM)
Hi guys, proud father of a beautiful 2 month old daughter here. She was born premature at 34 weeks but starting to put on weight nicely now. Some quick q's:
1.) Mom is kinda worried since her breast milk is still low even after taking many supplements including papaya soup/ fenugreek etc. Does Haliba work better? And does the McD thing work as well? She loves McD.
2.) As like above, my daughter also cries a lot when we put her down in her crib. Surprisingly she sleeps really well in her playpen. Which is located downstairs and no air-con. We wonder if perhaps she doesn't sleep due to her crib having a coconut husk mattress (too hard?) or maybe too cold from the air con (24 degrees with slow fan). Thoughts?
3.) Any of you use pacifiers? Since she's been getting more and more fussy with sleep we have resorted to it even though I initially didn't want to use it and make her dependent on it. Surprisingly she hasn't taken to it and spits it out midway anyway.
4.) In a continuation to sleeping patterns, my daughter also makes a fuss when being put down for the night. When we carry her she sleeps nicely, otherwise she kicks up with lots of crying and waving of arms. While cute, it doesn't do wonders for my eyebags.
Is this purely a call for attention only? Do you guys let your baby sleep in pitch darkness or with a night lamp? I just only learned about not having eye contact.
That's all for now, will think of more when I get to it. Thanks everyone and all the sifus here who shared their experiences! Being parents isn't easy but so so so worth it!
PS: If not mistaken I calculated the feed to be about 200ml/kg/day. Meaning at 3kg plus now she will be taking roughly 3 ounces and a bit. We are worried she is overfed since we also have trouble burping sometimes and she hiccups quite often after feeds (even after burping).
1.) Mom is kinda worried since her breast milk is still low even after taking many supplements including papaya soup/ fenugreek etc. Does Haliba work better? And does the McD thing work as well? She loves McD.
Halba and fenugreek is the same thing. Just buy them from the supermarket and boil and drink. dont need to buy the expensive teas. dunno about McD thing. hehe.
2.) As like above, my daughter also cries a lot when we put her down in her crib. Surprisingly she sleeps really well in her playpen. Which is located downstairs and no air-con. We wonder if perhaps she doesn't sleep due to her crib having a coconut husk mattress (too hard?) or maybe too cold from the air con (24 degrees with slow fan). Thoughts?
It is possible the mattress is too hard. my son used to cry a lot when he balik kampung and then after we added some old quilt/duvet and was softer he had a better sleep. not sure about the cold because at 2 months they are normally popiah'd up in the blanket. try turn off the fan at night. and monitor if she starts to feel warm or sweats. it could be many factors. maybe she sleeps better because downstairs has more noise. some children get comfort in the noise. so go find some white noise, heartbeat, etc. maybe it will help. my fisherprice mobile i used before would have a heartbeat noise.
3.) Any of you use pacifiers? Since she's been getting more and more fussy with sleep we have resorted to it even though I initially didn't want to use it and make her dependent on it. Surprisingly she hasn't taken to it and spits it out midway anyway.
my son used pacifiers to help him to sleep only. still using now (2 years) but once he falls a sleep he will take it out within 5 mins of KO. so we dont really mind. in the whole day maybe use pacifier for like 30 mins in total. once awake he will give it to us.
4.) In a continuation to sleeping patterns, my daughter also makes a fuss when being put down for the night. When we carry her she sleeps nicely, otherwise she kicks up with lots of crying and waving of arms. While cute, it doesn't do wonders for my eyebags.
Is this purely a call for attention only? Do you guys let your baby sleep in pitch darkness or with a night lamp? I just only learned about not having eye contact.
do you wrap her tightly? babies like to get that snug feeling as they were in the womb. and yes, dont look her in the eye! hahah. my boy at that age didnt sleep in pitch darkness as we were in the room normally. my wife just relaxing or pumping milk. but normally just a small lamp. but when we go to sleep the room is pitch black.
That's all for now, will think of more when I get to it. Thanks everyone and all the sifus here who shared their experiences! Being parents isn't easy but so so so worth it!
PS: If not mistaken I calculated the feed to be about 200ml/kg/day. Meaning at 3kg plus now she will be taking roughly 3 ounces and a bit. We are worried she is overfed since we also
have trouble burping sometimes and she hiccups quite often after feeds (even after burping).
dont worry about that. just feed on demand. when baby wanna eat, feed. if not enough milk, supplement with formula and bottle. we did formula and BF for 1 year. no issues, no 'nipple confusion'. also if baby cries it could be anything. check body for mosquito bites, rashes, pee, poo, maybe a zip or button poking her, maybe she just wanted to change position etc. good luck bro. its a tough road! 
Nov 9 2016, 09:57 AM
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She seems so cosy now and less wiggling of arms and legs. Also, less distractions before bedtime is also important. When we see her settle down we turn the lights off as well. However, there's a new development.
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