Birthclub: November 2023

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How much should baby eat at 8 months

Drink 900ml ( 5 feeds a day). I’m currently feeding him a one serving of solids/ puree a day of around 100ml. Thinking of adding another serving of solids a day. Should I reduce his milk intake to substitute the soilds fed?

I think till age of 1 y/o, we shldnt substitute milk with solids first. Their main source of food shld be milk till 1 y/o. For me, I currently giving him the same amt of milk as you daily with 2 solids/purée per day (lunch and dinner)

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Introducing formula

My baby is 100% drinking breast milk now but I am going overseas for work for 6 days and I don’t have enough supply for baby for the whole duration. I tried to introduce formula but baby refused to drink it. I’m worried she might not have enough to drink while I’m away. Anyone has experience or tips to share when transitioning from breast milk to formula? #formulaadvice #weaning

I mixed bm & formula when transitioning. Eg if 100ml, 80ml bm: 20ML fm. Then slowly increase 50:50 then full bottle. I tried S26, grow and nan, she prefers Nan.

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How to wean dream feed

Hello mamas! How do I know if my baby is ready to wean her dream feed? She sleeps at 7-730pm, takes her last feed at 11pm (while asleep) and sleeps till 7-730am. I want to see if i can drop her 11pm feed. She seems to know that she’s getting the 11pm feed cause sometimes when i walk into the room she automatically raises her head and opens her eyes. But goes to sleep while drinking milk. How do i wean? Do you guys cold turkey or slowly drop the amount until 0ml?

Thanks guys! I did the slow cut method and it worked! She did wake up at 11pm expecting her dream feed but put herself back to sleep for the first few nights. Now she sleeps from 7-7 :)

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Formula milk during flight

Hi, FTM with formula milk fed baby. I read that baby milk is exempted from the LAG restriction. Does that mean I can bring my thermal flask filled 500 ml of hot water? I know I can request hot water from the cabin crew, but I am afraid there is not enough time for the hot water to cool down for baby to drink. Hence, I thought it will be easier if I can bring my own hot water, so as and when I can prepare the milk. Anyone with experience to share? Thanks in advance!! :)

I flew SQ, can just follow the FA and let them know how much water (hot cold ratio) fill until which level etc. I made formula on board and wasn’t too hot so baby could drink immediately. Anyways, try to pack baby’s milk powder, bottles and thermal flask together in a bag. Usually they see baby with you they won’t open and check, at most ask you what is inside that’s all.

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6mth old with HFMD

My 6mth old is down with HFMD. She's cries hysterically everytime when drinking or only managed to drink very little milk. I am trying to give her cooled milk, which I was hoping she can feed more, but doesn't seem to work well. What should I do so she doesn't get dehydrated?

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Is it Petechiae?

Spotted this 2 spots appearing out of nowhere on my 6 month baby's leg. He is otherwise active and playing. Is this a cause for concern?

Is it Petechiae?

Petechiae is multiple small red dots so this doesn’t look like.. I don’t think it’s a concern!

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Hi mummies , my little one currently 5 months plus coming 6 months but the 2 thumbs still closed. But 4 fingers is open. Is it normal for now ?

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Cramps at week 37 especially throughout the night

Anyone experienced bad cramps at week 37? Mine happens mostly at night and I couldn't sleep at all due to the bad cramps. Its a combination of tightening of the tummy and lasted for an hour plus. I could manage to only sleep for an hour before awaken by cramps again and couldn't go back to sleep as the cramps is there for another hour or so. Also, it accompanied with tummyache which I went (not constipation and not diarrhea). No bleeding, water bag didn't burst. Last week went to gynae and was told that I am not dilated yet.

Same, it happened to me also this morning. I went to kkh women’s emergency but doctor said not dilated yet.

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Parenting Style

Recently me and my husband have been arguing over different parenting style. We are both working full time so we agreed to let my in laws to care for my LO. However, things started to be a little out of control when my in laws couldn’t care for my LO at most times. They will be caring for other grandchildren, bringing my LO to car rides while chauffeuring other grandchildren, make frequent plans to travel and expecting me and my husband to take leaves to care for my LO in their absence. I suggested to send my LO to infant care and in this case, everyone will be happy and convenient. We as the parents can work without worries, my LO can get proper care and attention and my in laws can care for their grandchildren and travel as and when they want to. But it seems like I’m the only one who like this idea. My husband and my in laws are strongly against sending my LO to infant care saying that she has missed watching her kids growing up so she want to make up. But in my mind, this is my kid, not yours, why do you wanna interfere with how I want to raise my kid just because you missed your chance? HELP!!!

I totally agree with what is in your mind! 🙌🏼 It will be good if your hubby is on the same page with you, if not it will be difficult on your end. Infant care is a good idea if you not keen for the in-laws to continue looking after your LO. If not, maybe can explore the idea of hiring a helper?

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Post partum bleeding

Hey Mummies, is it normal to be bleeding 2 weeks after giving birth still? Like still using pad?

Mine also on off for 8 weeks

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