Monthly Archives: May 2012

Baby Sites from the PI

I’ve spent a lot of my hours looking and browsing baby websites and online stores thinking and listing what brands to buy and what stuff to consider in preparation for the coming of Baby Pork. With this, I stumbled upon these baby websites that sells the brands that I want in the Philippines.

I still have a lot of other websites saved in my office PC. I’ll just update this post with those sites when I have the time. Remember, these are the sites from the Philippines only. I’ll create another post for the online stores here in SG.

Quigle Baby

http://quigle.multiply.com/

Quigle Baby sells the brands of feeding bottles that I like to try. They have Tommee Tippee, Avent, Medela and Dr. Browns. They also have breastfeeding accessories like pumps, pacifiers, steam sterilizers and others. They also have bath care options and clothes too. They have bath care brands like Aveeno Baby, Burt’s Bees and Cetaphil. What I noticed in this baby site is that most of their items are sold out already. I hope by the time that I need something from this website, they have stocks already.

Caleb’s Closet

http://calebscloset.multiply.com/

Caleb’s Closet was well recommended by some of my FB friends. They sell cloth diapers and accessories of the brands that I’d like to try too. They carry brands like Charlie Banana, Baby Leaf, Bamboo Dappy, Bummis and Next9. I think they just re-stocked their items so most of the stuff that I want to buy are available.

TickledMoms

http://www.tickledmoms.com/

TickledMoms carry brands like Alva Baby and Sun Baby cloth diapers. They have a lot of cute designs and colors so anyone can choose what they want. They also carry the Kawaii Heavy Wetter brand which I read is good for heavy wetter babies. They also sell nursing covers and slings.

Bambino Baby

http://www.bambinobabyshop.com/

Bambino Baby shop carries one of the brands that I really like to try, Bummis. I read somewhere that babies, specially newborns for the first few months, are more comfortable in wearing pre-folds or lampin with diaper cover. So, I’m planning to buy a dozen of pre-folds and around three pieces of covers just to see if Baby Pork likes it. Good thing Bambino Baby Shop has those.

The Eco Baby Boutique

http://www.theecobabyboutique.com/index.php

This store is a one-stop shop because they sell not only pre-folds, covers, one-sized diapers and insert, but they also have bath towels, cute baby booties, swaddle blankets, changing pads, baby carriers and a whole lot more. I sure hope that when I need what I want from them, they have it.

Sunshine Babies Boutique

http://www.sunshinebabiesboutique.com/

The Eco Baby and Sunshine Baby are some kinda the same in what they are selling. Pre-folds, diaper covers, one-sized. This is another option on where to buy those stuff.

Fuzzibuns PH

http://fuzzibunz.com.ph/

Fuzzinbuns PH are resellers of the Fuzzibuns brand from another country. Tey’re just a website that list where you can buy Fuzzibuns brands in the Philippines.

I know there are other stores that sell baby stuff in Manila. Ang I also know that I have a longer list in my office PC. So, I’ll just update this list when I get the extra time.

Infant Formulas

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Yup! After the craze for feeding bottles, I am now researching on infant formula for Baby Pork. I read in blogs and forums that BREAST FEEDING is still the best for babies. I totally agree! I plan on breast feeding Baby Pork for 3 months or until we go back here in SG.After 3 months, I plan to mix feed Baby Pork with the right infant formula.

I researched on the different infant formulas that we can probably use for Baby Pork and here are the formulas that I will consider:

Enfalac A+

I read in one of the forums that Enfalac A+ is good for babies. They make babies fat and lean but not like “hanging taba”. I also read that Enfalac has the lowest rate of infant allergy in infant formulas. It was well recommended by Moms so I really hope that our Pedia when I give birth will prescribe this infant formula. Enfalac also has lactose free version for lactose intolerant babies.

Nan HA1 / HW

This infant formula is closest to the taste of breast milk. Most pedias recommend this formula because it suits the nutritional needs of new borns.

S-26 Gold HA

this infant formula also makes the baby fat but more of hanging taba. a lot of Moms use this too and they seem to like it.

Of Feeding Bottles and Everything Else

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I’ve been very busy with the “not so important” stuff that we need to buy for baby that I forgot all about feeding bottles. I have 3 choices of feeding bottles that I like to research on. First will be Tommee Tippee, then Avent then Pigeon.

I got interested with Tommee Tippee because they have a tag line of “Closer to nature”. Why? Their nipples and bottles are shaped like a mother’s breast so switching from breast feeding to bottle will not confuse the baby.

I’m so addicted to Tommee Tippee! I like the shape of the bottle, which reviewers say that has a nice grip on Mommies and baby. I like the grey colored bottles because they look so manly and cute! I’ll buy the Tommee Tippee type of bottle like this:

Image Taken from the Internet

There are many types but I’ll make sure to get the closure to nature, anti-colic, BPA free for babies with excessive spit-up, fussiness and gas.

If I get the whole Tommee Tippee Closure to Nature range including electric steam sterilizer and breast pump, I’ll buy two 5 oz bottles and, two 9 oz bottles and 2 11 oz bottles. Total of 6 bottles which is the ideal number of feeding bottles.

Next stop are Avent bottles. Avent is like the default bottles for babies. Every where I look, I see babies and Moms carrying the whole range of Avent bottles and pacifiers and even bibs and teether. I want to try these bottles too because I want to know what the fuss is about.

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Avent has a wide range of feeding bottles too. They have cute designs and colors as well but they look normal. I’ll probably buy two 9 oz bottles from Avent and it will be this type below, the PES bottles for fussing babies and is also anti-colic.

Image Taken from the Internet

Next group of bottles are Pigeon feeding bottles. There are a lot of good feedback for Pigeon Bottles and they are quite cheap here in Singapore. I’ll probably buy 2 bottles of these traditional brand. They have smaller nipples for new born so I like that. I’ll probably buy one 9 oz bottle just for testing.

Image Taken from the Internet

If we have extra budget, I’ll also try and buy a Medela feeding bottle and a Dr. Browns bottle just to see what it does. Each bottle costs are high and I want to know why they are expensive.

Image Taken from the Internet

Image Taken from the Internet

 

Baby Bath Care and Grooming Essentials

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Like what I said in my previous posts, I’m slowly compiling the things that we need to buy for Baby Pork. Now, I’m focusing on the toiletries and bath essentials that we will need.

I read in one blog that among all the other toiletries and bath care to buy, the most essential and most important are:

  • Alcohol or Hand Sanitizers
  • Gentle Facial Tissues
  • Baby Wipes

I’m planning to buy a whole bunch of hand sanitizers and put it in different places in our house so that it can be accessible. Alcohol or hand sanitizers are important especially if you are handling Baby or anything related to him. For gentle facial tissues and baby wipes, these can be used in wiping anything the baby gets in contact with like toys, rattles etc.

Bath and Skin Care

I’m planning to buy different types of baby body wash, oils and diaper rash cream for Baby Pork. Here are the stuff that we’re planning to buy:

  • Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser – I read in one forum that they advice Moms to use Cetaphil for baby bathing because it’s gentle and not harmful.
  • Cetahpil Lotion
  • Lactacyd Blue – I’m planning to buy this in Manila. They said this can be used in new borns too.
  • Aveeno Baby Wash and Shampoo – I read that this baby wash and shampoo smells good. I’m not sure if these are available in SG.
  • Aveeno Baby Lotion
  • Mustela Dermo-Cleansing Body Wash
  • Mustela Cleansing Milk – For face and diaper area
  • Burt’s Bees Baby Bee Shampoo and Wash
  • Burt’s Bees Diaper Ointment – The lip balm worked for my chapped lips so I’m hoping it will work on diaper rash.
  • California Baby Wash and Shampoo Cendula
  • Baby Oil
  • Baby Colgne

Accessories

  • Baby Bath Towel with Hood
  • Baby Wash Cloth
  • Bath tub (After 2 to 3 weeks)
  • Baby Q Tips
  • Cotton Balls

Grooming

  • Baby Brush
  • Baby Nail Clipper

Apothecary

  • Thermometer
  • Nasal Aspirator
  • Humidifier

Hay! Ang dami pala! But I’m sure we will need most of these stuff. Better save na for all of these!

At Home With Pelvic and Hip Pain

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I am on MC today. Yes, MC is SL here in Singapore. Why?

Yesterday afternoon, I felt a stretching pain in my thigh when I was walking to my bus stop. The pain radiated more at night in my leg. So, I got worried. Doms was worried too. The pain didn’t stop when I was sleeping and moving around the bed. So this morning, Doms told just to stay at home and rest.

I read about it online and everything says the same.

http://www.babycentre.co.uk/pregnancy/antenatalhealth/physicalhealth/pelvicpain/

So, I went to the GP this morning and that was what she said. She gave me this ointment to rub my thigh 3 times a day. I was advised to do stretching and less cross legs when seated.

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Hay ya yay! The joys and pains of pregnancy! All for Baby Pork!