Archive for February, 2003

New Parents – Being Mentally Prepared

Before the baby arrives, new parents-to-be enthusiastically look forward to the arrival of the new bundle of joy. Everything is lovely, everything is nice. It’s a stage when everything is idealistic. Baby is going to be such an angel. Everything is going to be a breeze……. Some are more realistic. They are aware of the sleepless nights coming, the loads
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Proverbs 31 – The Excellent Wife

   The following article is actually from an email sent to me by a friend. I want to share this because I find this very encouraging and uplifting. Certainly, if there was any model for us to strive after, it would be The Excellent Wife of Proverbs 31. I really do not know the original source of this article or who
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Baby Tub

Although you can bathe your baby in your own bathtub, or in a sink, it’s really handy to have a baby bathtub. I personally feel squirmy about bathing my babies in the sink, especially the kitchen sink! A lot of bathtubs come with a special support for small infant, but I think those are quite unnecessary. Then there are those
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Baby Toiletries

Frankly speaking, your baby do not need to be bathed with any baby bath or soap. In fact, soap tends to strip off the natural oil from the skin.  Remember : Less is more. However, most parents would like their babies to smell nice (the Baby Smell). Just make sure that the pH value of the bath is slightly acidic
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Bottles Brushes

There is really nothing much to say except there are 2 kinds: 1. Cylindrical-shaped bristle/sponge head, with twisted wire handle 2. Like a gigantic toothbrush, slightly bent. My personal preference is actually the second type. But whichever kind you get, do remember to also get a teat brush, which is like a small, cone-shaped bristle head, to reach into the
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Baby Monitor

It does not mean that you will only need this if you live in a big house. I find this item very essential even though I live in a small apartment. E.g. when I am cooking in the kitchen (with the doors closed) and Dominic is sleeping in the room, I won’t be able to hear him when he wakes
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Diaper Bag

You will definitely need a bag to contain all your baby’s necessities when you bring your baby out. In case you are wondering, you at least need to bring a changing mat, a change of clothes, a couple of diapers, baby wipes, and if you are not breastfeeding, feeding bottles, formula, water, etc. So, is a diaper bag really necessary?
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