pureen..so far so good

During confinement, the confinement lady using cotton + water only to clean after bb poop poop

yeap for new born. And I did this until Lo 7 months then i mainly switch to wet wipe. I use cotton ball.

why never wash using water straight from the tab or warm water from water heater water?

I have mummy’s thumb not easy to carry baby and do other stuffs.But like now she’s 1y+ , i can do so but using wipes is faster haha

This post has been edited by neenee: Nov 28 2018, 11:48 AM

Hi, I went to check Buds. Which top to toe are you using? I saw two for infant - one is with clear see through bottle (liquid color like honey) and another in non-see-through white bottle.

This post has been edited by lowlowc: Dec 4 2018, 10:20 AM

Expectant parent here.

Thanks for the to-buy-list TS. We are also in the midst of preparing for the grand entrance of our baby

Regarding item no.2: Baby cot.
What do you guys think about a Korean style bumper bed instead of cot for newborn?

Been getting a lot of feedback from friends/relatives about the baby cot end up collecting dust at the corner of their house. Because newborn baby end up sleeping on the same bed with the parents

* Apologies if I should be creating a new thread to ask about this.

Congratulations!
Third time round father here, sorry for the long post, here are my 5 cents:

Other things to consider buying (which others might have posted as well):
- Bottle/ nipple brush (we use K-mom)
- Bottle wash liquid
- Diaper Wipes
- Diaper Cream
- Diaper bag
- Swaddle (i'd recommend Love to Dream swaddles,can get from Mothercare. Works well especially at night)
- Head to Toe wash
- hooded towels
- Laundry detergent (baby clothes)
- Wash-cloths, Burp Cloths
- Bedding (pillow,bumpers, covers)
- Nursing wear (mamaway seems to be popular)
- Breast pads, nipple cream
- Ice packs to keep breast milk cold.
- Milk bags to store breast milk.
- Baby Mobile toy to keep them entertained.
- Nighlight

This post has been edited by Castreal: Dec 4 2018, 03:16 PM

Hi, I am thinking whether to get baby cot or this too!Price starts at RM999 for the basic to RM1600 for bigger and more versatile type (baby expo). A korean tv show shows celebrities using this for their babies. Hubby thought it will be good and later can use it as play area for toddler, or fold and keep away when not in use. But I wonder how a few pieces of normal foam can cost so much.

Also need to consider when taking baby in and out, you will have to squat down.

Most probably I will still get a baby cot from Ikea.

Thanks Castreal, for adding to the list. In fact, I need to buy a bigger fridge soon to keep baby food, breast milk and weekly worth of grocery (I don't think I can go grocery as frequent as previous time).

No problem. As for fridge, we own a 600+ litre fridge, and during confinement, it was packed to max! Like what you mentioned, you will most probably have time only for weekly grocery, unless you stay/work (hubby) next to a Grocer/Market, and weekly shopping means filling up the fridge fast.

As for the IKEA Cot, do be aware that the sides of cots cannot be lowered down, the position is fixed.

May I know 600L fridge is used for how many people's grocery? I am planning to change to 450L type (my old one is less than 300L) but now I wonder if it will be enough..

For the cot, yeah, I'm aware of that. I read on Babycenter that drop side baby cot is banned in certain countries due to safety reason? Do you have any baby cot brand to recommend?

This post has been edited by lowlowc: Dec 6 2018, 10:31 PM

The bumper bed does seems overpriced if you put it that way, a few pieces of foam
We'r trying to justify the purchase by thinking it can be used till baby is at least 5 yrs old. Anyway, still undecided...

We might receive a hand-me-down barely used playpen. Planning to use it like a cot.
Any thoughts on playpen vs cot? The 2 looks the same to me except for the materials (cloth vs wooden).

1. Electronic Breast Pump - Medela/Avent? Is RM500 enough to buy a good one? ————— I have both medela&avent(double pump) avent better. Cost RM 1000 - RM 1500

2. Baby Cot (wood) - probably going to buy 2, one for our home and one for the nanny's house. Planning to buy second hand through online.————— 1 enough, Ikea sunvik + jattertrot mattress. Cost = RM499 + RM 350


3. Baby Seat - going for the 0 - 8 years type, not the baby capsule type since the capsule can only be use for 6 months. (budget: <1.5K?)——- car seat or what???



4. Playpen - for bringing along when we travel or go back hometown ———— Graco or babybjorn, real wood playpen I use geuther



5. Baby bath tub - just any brand will do right? We are looking at Ikea's ———————- yes any brand is ok, consider rohto or ok baby(I use both).

6. Baby bath tub stand - is it better to have this? I wonder if it's stable enough. —————————— yes!!! If you want to save your back . But chose the reliable one, the one without tires.



7. Baby bath support - is the clip on better or the type we straight away put inside the tub?————— the one that made of fabric/cloth, straightaway put inside



8. Baby blanket - done, we bought the zip type
9. Baby mattress——————— already above

10. Diaper changing mat———————— I love my ikea hehe



11. Won't be buying diaper changing table cause I already have a spare table with drawers. So I will just change diapers on it and keep the diapers handy inside the drawers.





12. Baby stroller - looking at Combi brand. How much should I budget for this if I am looking for something less than 5kg. ———- depends, for newborn-4months they’re more comfortable with travel system (car seat). But I saw one compact and light combi that full recline for NB at KLCC I think around RM2000. Cannot give comment because I don’t use this brand.





13. Newborn diapers - probably got covered because my friend had bought too much.




14. Feeding bottle - which one is good Tommy Tipee, Avent or any brand? Glass or non-glass? Or I should wait after baby's birth since I will be latching while on maternity leave. —————avent or TT, I use avent. Non glass. 1st if your baby grown up and start throwing things you will understand why non-glass more efficient. And at the age of 4-6months they’ll learn to hold their bottle, the glass one not really practical.

15. Sterilizer. Some friends say it's a must, some say just use hot water. Which one to believe? What brand to recommend? My budget is RM200+-. —————— Definitely need!! Cheap one Avent around RM300.





16. Milk warmer. Actually very concern about this cos some friends commented it takes too long and their babies are impatient to wait even for seconds. —————- no need, my baby fine with formula+evian water directly. Never sick, bloated, gassy, etc etc since newborn till now(11months old)




17. Baby clothing - shouldn't be an issue cause many friends already offer to pass us all their baby clothes. Can add on new ones when he arrives.——————- do buy one or two sets newborn clothes before he arrives, it’s once in a lifetime, he’s special. RM100-RM200 won’t hurt


These are all I can think of, but I guess I am still missing some?

Added:



18. Thermometer—————- need


19. Pacifier —————- depends on you, I never introduce pacifier since born.



20. Yuyi oil



21. Baby carrier —————- need, ergobaby omni 360.




22. Baby monitor——————- try yi 1080p camera, it’s cheap, but for me it’s more than enough.



23. Lansinoh/lanolin cream



24. Nipple cover



25. Diaper rash cream



26. Muslin blanket


27. Breastfeeding pillow



28. Swaddle ————love to dream



29. Baby bath+wash products i use all sebamed



30. Bottle nipple cleanser with brush




By the way congratulations for your pregnancy!!!

This post has been edited by Mrs.A: Dec 8 2018, 04:49 AM

First time father, dealing with extreme depression, any ideas how to feed baby if she refusing the bottle. She only wants to latch.

Also, tantrums, how to calm her down when she is really crying and doesn't stop. We tried pacifier, but whenever pacifier comes out, she gets frustrated and starts crying top of her lungs again.

First of all, both of you (you+wife) need to get help regarding the postpartum depression, many parents look down upon this problem, but postpartum depression is not a joke. It’s not only affecting you and your wife but also your baby well being. I hope you can find a supportive community around you.

1. any ideas how to feed baby if she refusing the bottle. She only wants to latch.??————————— try another nipple, try another bottle... be patience.. she still learn to adapt with the life outside the womb. Give sometimes and keep trying.


2. Also, tantrums, how to calm her down when she is really crying and doesn't stop. We tried pacifier, but whenever pacifier comes out, she gets frustrated and starts crying top of her lungs again.???? ———————- not every baby are the textbook type. You can calm her down by carrying and rocking her softly, Sometimes baby throwing tantrums because they feel insecure and uncomfortable start to pay more attention for every details. Pacifier, why would you give your baby pacifier if she doesn’t like it??? I know it’s become a trend amongst parents as the shortcut to soothes their babies. But doesn’t mean that it gonna works for yours. I never introduce pacifier to my LO, and he’s perfectly fine.



I know it’s hard as new father to deal with your new baby, wife anger, her mood, and frustration during the postpartum depression because right now your wife life is changed, New responsibilities and her hormones are bouncing like nobody business. Try to get as much as possible help, find a quality time for both of you at least once a week. When both of you transform in to a happy parents, I believe your daughter would be a happy baby too.

There’s no bumper that safe for baby. For me baby cot is one of the most important gear. I have no idea why your friends and relatives let the cot collecting dust and put their baby in a greater risk by co sleeping on the same bed??? I’m surprised many parents are unaware of the SIDS risk.

I am seeing a psychiatrist now and taking meds for depression.
I think the lack of sleep is the main killer. That's why we try to calm the crying baby by using the pacifier. Coz we are all too tired to carry and rock her to sleep. Nevertheless we try our best. Thank you for the reply btw.

On the latching part, we try our best not to force her to drink from the bottle. I just hope she uses back the bottle as latching takes longer time and my wife is about to start work soon and we are so very exhausted

I can feel you... Good point you already reaching help. No nanny or somebody else who can help you? Be strong! It’s only temporary, once your your baby bigger it would be easier for both of you. By the way I heard many cases baby would prefer latch over the bottle. Well you know that the skin are softer than rubber. If possible start to stop the latch first. Give breastmilk by the bottle exclusively. She’ll have no option than taking the bottle and get used to it.

Trying our best to stop latch, do u know of bottles and nipples that are the best most effective for 3 month old?

Getting desperate now. I can't endure baby crying or anyone crying man. It will gv me anxiety attacks.

Oh dear .. We only use avent since NB. The small bottle(125m), but I change the nipple regularly following the age group. I only switched his bottle to 260ml after 6months old. First of all you need to introduce her the feeding schedule, do not wait until she’s angry,overtired,too hungry or over-feed. Second, be extra patient. Your baby can feel your anxiety+stress+desperation. Owh she’s 3 months old already? Have you check if she’s teething?

Not teething yet, she actually refused the bottle since 2.5 months or so. We are trying to feed her before she actually gets hungry, because if we wait until she is very hungry, she will keep crying and doesn't even want to drink. Thank you for your input.