It is a very good idea especially considering how expensive babysitters are these days.

We hired one from Philippines as we needed her to be English speaking since my wife is from Finland. We have one despite being home-based for our work. Its made life significantly easier for both of us as there simply are times we both have things to do and need someone to help us and I feel it is better for our little one to be cared for at home rather than at a babysitter's place especially if plenty of kids are at her place.

We applied for a maid just before birth and we treat our maid more of a caretaker and helper rather than a maid therefore her number 1 priority is to look after our little one and housework next in line. We don't believe in making her do things such as washing the cars, doing the gardens or stuff that are outside the scope of her work. Also after 8pm on weekdays, 12pm on Saturdays and all day Sunday she is off from work and free to do anything she wants to do.

Highly recommend it and if you can afford the monthly expense get one from Philippines rather than Indonesia and yes get one from a reputable agency.

Don't just stick to one brand and can also try fresh milk or powdered fresh milk rather than formula and that is something we avoided due to high sugar content of many formulas.

Not all babies will appreciate the Nuna Leaf, mine was one of those that hated it and would scream her lungs out if you put her in it.

The person I gave it to didn't think it was useful either as her baby would start crying the moment he realized the mum wasn't nearby.

I suggest before you blow the money on a Nuna Leaf you get a 2nd hand normal cradle or rocker first, if it works then go ahead, else consider it lucky that you saved the money needed for a Nuna Leaf.

I'd imagine if Gleneagles is a bit over budget then SJMC would be too. Should standby at least RM20k if want to deliver there as you never know in case of complications it could spiral out beyond your budget.

Try UMSC, I have to say I was thoroughly impressed and it did not break my bank account.

A word of advise is go to the hospital where you or your missus found a gynae that she is comfortable with.

Are you trying to conceive?

Instead of worrying about this, try losing weight, less stress and eat a balanced diet.

Something helpful is an ovulation calendar app, find out the fertile days and do it at that time.

Sorry I lost track of this thread.

When it comes to doctors, you got to go through a trial and error. We had Prof Ramesh but he is no longer with UMSC.

RM11k is cheap.

Have you checked how much it is at SDMC?

First off, is the seat properly adjusted to his size? Are the belts rubbing him in an uncomfortable manner or has he outgrown the seat? Is the seat older or perhaps the padding worn off? This will be uncomfortable on him.

Are you dressing him up in something that makes him feel hot? Try to dress him up in something cooler and see if that does make a difference.

What are the usual arrangements? Is he seated at the rear while the mum sits in front or is he sitting together with other siblings? If he is sitting alone, try having the mum sit with him at the back.

If the problem comes when he is being belted in, try distracting him by giving him a toy and once belted in keep him company.

If he is asleep much of the journey then don't wake him up but if he remains awake stop every hour for 10 minutes and let him be outside the car and let him walk around a bit if it is safe for him to do so.

Has someone brought him in the car without needing to be in a seat before?