- A nightdress
- A lightweight dressing gown and a pair of flip-flops
- A spongebag(including flannel, soap, toothbrush, mouthwash, hairbrush, small towel, clips...)
- A watch with a second hand
- Music player
- sanitary pads
- disposable pants
- Camera
- Books, magazines
- Two extra pillows with coloured pillow covers
- Nursing bras
- Breast pads
- Baby nappies
- Baby wipes
- Baby vests/Bodysuits
- Blanket/Swaddling sheet
- Food and fluid for mum and partner
- massage oil to relieve back pain
- Extra snack food (breakfast muesli, some apples, biscuits...)
- Notebook and pen
- Mobilephone and charger
- phone numbers
- Tissues
- Coloured towels
- muslins
- Baby soap
- cotton wool balls
- Baby nail scissors/clippers
- A couple of carrier bags (for dirty clothes and rubbish)
- Baby car seat
- fresh baby clothes(including shawl/Blanket, baby hat, booties, socks)
- Baby coat/Cardigan
- Baby shawl
- warm clothes for mum
- Slippers and heavy socks for mum
Saturday, 22 December 2012
Hospital bag checklist
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Wednesday, 19 December 2012
Baby Gears --- for new mum
This is a snapshot of a checklist when new mums do prep. for new born. From toysrus, I found it very useful.
Saturday, 15 December 2012
New born gears
1. sleepsuits
2. bodysuits
3. hats
4. socks
5.feeding bottles
6. teats
7. steriliser (I chose electrical steam steriliser)
8. bibs
9. muslin squares
10. baby bath tub
11. baby bath towel
12. baby bath robe
13. baby bath tip toe bowl
14. baby bath shampoo shield (very useful, bought one from amazon)
15. baby bath thermometer
16. changing mat (the simplest one---sponge one, mobile and light, very practical)
17. pram
18. pram blanket
19. pram footmuff (useful in cold seasons)
20. cot
21. cot fitted sheet
22. cot mattress (spring one)
23. cot bumper
24. room thermometer
25. baby monitor
26. baby nail scissors, brush and comb
27. educational books
28 muslin squares
29. nappies
30. nappy rash cream: (Sudocream)
31. some wipes
32. body thermometer
33. booties (reason: new born baby will not need it)
34. scratch mitts(reason: baby would not keep it, no way.)
35. bottle and teat brush (reason: I bought one and never used it, especially for breastfeeding mums who would not need big bottles. I used sponge which does well. But for 250ml size bottles, it might be useful.)
36. receiving blankets / swaddle blankets (not that useful for us)
37. sleeping bags (super useful)
38. milk pump ( I got manual medela first, then quickly replaced it with electrical one.)
39. cotton pads
This or that:
1) Cot bed, dropside or not? I went for dropside. Somewhere says that dropside is not safe enough and might cause accidents. So should choose dropside cot with good quality.
2) sleeping blankets or sleeping bags? I was thinking hard which one to use right after baby's birth. Everywhere says that two blankets and gives little mention to sleeping bags. I bought both and found out that sleeping bags are used right away, especially if you use big size bed, eg. cot bed.
3) which brand of bottle to use? Too many brands and functions, anti-colic, natural shape, breastfeeding compatible. That is why I didnot buy bottles until after baby's birth. For the first two weeks, I was even not allowed to use bottles with teats, to encourage more breastfeeding. Then later, I started with Avent one, which I use till now and works well.
4) carry cot, moss basket? Moss basket certainly can give new born cosy feeling. I would say carry cot or moss basket, not both. Just bear in mind that they will be outgrown very quickly.
5) bath tub with or without bath support? I went for a simple bath tub, neither ergonomic one nor with bath support. Every time when we bath baby, it is two adults' work that solve all problems
2. bodysuits
3. hats
4. socks
5.feeding bottles
6. teats
7. steriliser (I chose electrical steam steriliser)
8. bibs
9. muslin squares
10. baby bath tub
11. baby bath towel
12. baby bath robe
13. baby bath tip toe bowl
14. baby bath shampoo shield (very useful, bought one from amazon)
15. baby bath thermometer
16. changing mat (the simplest one---sponge one, mobile and light, very practical)
17. pram
18. pram blanket
19. pram footmuff (useful in cold seasons)
20. cot
21. cot fitted sheet
22. cot mattress (spring one)
23. cot bumper
24. room thermometer
25. baby monitor
26. baby nail scissors, brush and comb
27. educational books
28 muslin squares
29. nappies
30. nappy rash cream: (Sudocream)
31. some wipes
32. body thermometer
33. booties (reason: new born baby will not need it)
34. scratch mitts(reason: baby would not keep it, no way.)
35. bottle and teat brush (reason: I bought one and never used it, especially for breastfeeding mums who would not need big bottles. I used sponge which does well. But for 250ml size bottles, it might be useful.)
36. receiving blankets / swaddle blankets (not that useful for us)
37. sleeping bags (super useful)
38. milk pump ( I got manual medela first, then quickly replaced it with electrical one.)
39. cotton pads
This or that:
1) Cot bed, dropside or not? I went for dropside. Somewhere says that dropside is not safe enough and might cause accidents. So should choose dropside cot with good quality.
2) sleeping blankets or sleeping bags? I was thinking hard which one to use right after baby's birth. Everywhere says that two blankets and gives little mention to sleeping bags. I bought both and found out that sleeping bags are used right away, especially if you use big size bed, eg. cot bed.
3) which brand of bottle to use? Too many brands and functions, anti-colic, natural shape, breastfeeding compatible. That is why I didnot buy bottles until after baby's birth. For the first two weeks, I was even not allowed to use bottles with teats, to encourage more breastfeeding. Then later, I started with Avent one, which I use till now and works well.
4) carry cot, moss basket? Moss basket certainly can give new born cosy feeling. I would say carry cot or moss basket, not both. Just bear in mind that they will be outgrown very quickly.
5) bath tub with or without bath support? I went for a simple bath tub, neither ergonomic one nor with bath support. Every time when we bath baby, it is two adults' work that solve all problems
Sunday, 25 November 2012
What to look for when shopping Baby Prams
Checklist:
1. Foldability:
A.one handed fold/unfold chassis?
B.Free standing after folded
C.Folded flat for easy storage
D.the pram size after folded
2. Baby's comfortability:
A. weather covers included: including weather-proof cover, rain cover, fitted apron, parasol, insect net, footmuff
B.good suspension: large wheeled chassis offers better suspension, four wheels suspension
C.Multi-position recline seat: Fully reclining---ew babies need the back support that only fully reclining pushchairs can give. Check the pushchair’s back reclines to more than 150°.
D.seat facing inward/outward: babies can see mums when facing inward
E.pneumatic rear tyres (pro:less bumpy, con:puncture pro, might need tyre repair kit always)
F.bumper bar
G.padded seat
H.adjustable foot rest
I.carry cot available: Babies should sleep on a firm horizontal base, so if you’re expecting to use the pushchair for lengthy daytime naps, or whole afternoons in the park, consider one with a carry cot and mattress.
J.Good back support
K.Good side protection
3. Parents' comfortability
A. handles: height adjustable, with bar, hand break on handle bar
B. wheels: fixed/swivel, fixed (for bumpy roads) /lockable swivel wheels (for manoeuvrability), The number of wheels: You shouldn't use a three-wheeler pushchair over rough ground until your baby is about six months old – babies’ necks aren’t strong enough to take the strain of a bouncing head.
C. all covers washable, removable
D. wheels removable, lockable
E. shopping basket/tray, cup holder available and its size
F. changing bag available and its size
G. Handle grip: Hard plastic grips can be uncomfortable after a time; look for pushchairs with softer rubber or foam grips and handles with soft, rounded edges that are angled to support a natural wrist position. Some handle bars can be adjusted higher or lower to give you a more comfortable grip.
H.Uninterrupted stride: Check you’re able to walk with the pushchair using your normal stride, and that you don't scrape your shin on a rear axle, brake bar, shopping basket or other accessories.
I.A good braking system(Brake pedals): Check you find the pushchair's brake easy to apply, and that there’s a good grip on foot pedals, so you won't risk ripping off your toenails if you tend to wear open-toed shoes.
J. Manoeuvring pushchairs: When putting pushchairs through their paces, check how easy you find them to move in a tight space, do a complete about-face, tip backwards to mount kerbs and change direction abruptly.
4 .Transportability
A. carrying handle available after folded, to be used in public transport
B. compatible car seat available: (easy grip car seat handle, hood on car seat, optional base for easy in-car fitting, car seat adaptors)
D. space after folded: small wheels chassis to fit in car boot
E. lightweight design: is it easy to be on and off from buses or stairs?
F. tyres: puncture proof, or tyre pump included
5. Others
A. the price
B. check all included wares and those not included and sold separately
My choice is Mamas & Papas Urbo new version: it is light, compact, easy manoeuvrable. It has face inwarding full reclined seat.It almost ticked all the boxes in the list above except tyres. Its tyres are not suitable for very bumpy roads, like country side roads,because it is designed for urban life. That is why it is called Urbo.
1. Foldability:
A.one handed fold/unfold chassis?
B.Free standing after folded
C.Folded flat for easy storage
D.the pram size after folded
2. Baby's comfortability:
A. weather covers included: including weather-proof cover, rain cover, fitted apron, parasol, insect net, footmuff
B.good suspension: large wheeled chassis offers better suspension, four wheels suspension
C.Multi-position recline seat: Fully reclining---ew babies need the back support that only fully reclining pushchairs can give. Check the pushchair’s back reclines to more than 150°.
D.seat facing inward/outward: babies can see mums when facing inward
E.pneumatic rear tyres (pro:less bumpy, con:puncture pro, might need tyre repair kit always)
F.bumper bar
G.padded seat
H.adjustable foot rest
I.carry cot available: Babies should sleep on a firm horizontal base, so if you’re expecting to use the pushchair for lengthy daytime naps, or whole afternoons in the park, consider one with a carry cot and mattress.
J.Good back support
K.Good side protection
3. Parents' comfortability
A. handles: height adjustable, with bar, hand break on handle bar
B. wheels: fixed/swivel, fixed (for bumpy roads) /lockable swivel wheels (for manoeuvrability), The number of wheels: You shouldn't use a three-wheeler pushchair over rough ground until your baby is about six months old – babies’ necks aren’t strong enough to take the strain of a bouncing head.
C. all covers washable, removable
D. wheels removable, lockable
E. shopping basket/tray, cup holder available and its size
F. changing bag available and its size
G. Handle grip: Hard plastic grips can be uncomfortable after a time; look for pushchairs with softer rubber or foam grips and handles with soft, rounded edges that are angled to support a natural wrist position. Some handle bars can be adjusted higher or lower to give you a more comfortable grip.
H.Uninterrupted stride: Check you’re able to walk with the pushchair using your normal stride, and that you don't scrape your shin on a rear axle, brake bar, shopping basket or other accessories.
I.A good braking system(Brake pedals): Check you find the pushchair's brake easy to apply, and that there’s a good grip on foot pedals, so you won't risk ripping off your toenails if you tend to wear open-toed shoes.
J. Manoeuvring pushchairs: When putting pushchairs through their paces, check how easy you find them to move in a tight space, do a complete about-face, tip backwards to mount kerbs and change direction abruptly.
4 .Transportability
A. carrying handle available after folded, to be used in public transport
B. compatible car seat available: (easy grip car seat handle, hood on car seat, optional base for easy in-car fitting, car seat adaptors)
D. space after folded: small wheels chassis to fit in car boot
E. lightweight design: is it easy to be on and off from buses or stairs?
F. tyres: puncture proof, or tyre pump included
5. Others
A. the price
B. check all included wares and those not included and sold separately
My choice is Mamas & Papas Urbo new version: it is light, compact, easy manoeuvrable. It has face inwarding full reclined seat.It almost ticked all the boxes in the list above except tyres. Its tyres are not suitable for very bumpy roads, like country side roads,because it is designed for urban life. That is why it is called Urbo.
Sunday, 29 January 2012
Happy New Year
Christmas, New Year, Spring Festival......
The more festivals, the better......
All the food hand made at our place: Frangipane (one pastry made with almond, dark chocolate, butter, eggs, flour),Stuffed Tomatoes, Dumplings, Milk Bread, Chaussion(baked butter pastry in the shape of a big dumpling filled with duck meat and mushroom).
Yummy, Yummy.
The more festivals, the better......
All the food hand made at our place: Frangipane (one pastry made with almond, dark chocolate, butter, eggs, flour),Stuffed Tomatoes, Dumplings, Milk Bread, Chaussion(baked butter pastry in the shape of a big dumpling filled with duck meat and mushroom).
Yummy, Yummy.
Broth
Recently somehow I developed a special interest in noodles. I had various kinds of noodles before, including fried ones, dried ones with sauce, and soup noodles. Broth is something you could find in soup noodles only, and the reason for this is very simple which is that broth is what made noodles called soup noodles. Broth is as important as noodles, if it is not more important. I often find out that a good bowl of nice soup has magical soothing and satisfying effect and this should explain why I like soup noodles particularly. I know not everyone feel the same, and I got one friend who does not like soup noodles. Individual differences is certainly a factor but personally I think that is because she has not been given a good bowl of broth.
Somehow, recently I was tempted to soup noodles more than usual, at least psychologically wanting to taste some. Something secret in the world of cooking or that belieng that seemingly simple outlook of broth, which is often described as a bowl of liquid, is that the difference between making a merely bowl of broth and making a good one. For wine, only after you taste it then can you realise how good it is. This cannot be used more suitable for broth. All ingredients are put in to make broth and when it is done, you will not see all these ingredients and how much effort and time put into there, until you taste it. Then your tender taste buds will be fed with all the souls and essence of these ingredients and all the hardships of making it, which will not be hard to help a diner to visualize a colourful kitchen garden picture, as much as that a good piece of music brings a listener outdoors without having to move his feet at all.
So I started my hunting for good soup noodles in town. There are indeed some good soup noodle places. Koya is one and I tasted its beaf soup noodles which I enjoyed. I used to taste Noodles in sesame oil and chicken broth in Leoing's legend and it is OK. One vietnamese restaurant I used to go, Viet Grill, also sells Pho in a variety of well made broths. Korean restaurants, like Myung Ga and Asadal do soups as well, though most options are spicy ones which have put me off. I just learned that there is Nooodle Oddle at Queensway presenting one traditional noodle making skill on site which is to draw thin and long strings of noodles from an original flour dough. This type of noodle is called La Mian in Chinese. This skill show seemed to appeal Gordon Ramsay who had some fun there. Hope the broth going with it will match the quality of noodles and show equivalent amount of care in it. After all, soup noodle, as its name suggests, noodle is not not at all.
(Note: Should have been posted in 2011)
Somehow, recently I was tempted to soup noodles more than usual, at least psychologically wanting to taste some. Something secret in the world of cooking or that belieng that seemingly simple outlook of broth, which is often described as a bowl of liquid, is that the difference between making a merely bowl of broth and making a good one. For wine, only after you taste it then can you realise how good it is. This cannot be used more suitable for broth. All ingredients are put in to make broth and when it is done, you will not see all these ingredients and how much effort and time put into there, until you taste it. Then your tender taste buds will be fed with all the souls and essence of these ingredients and all the hardships of making it, which will not be hard to help a diner to visualize a colourful kitchen garden picture, as much as that a good piece of music brings a listener outdoors without having to move his feet at all.
So I started my hunting for good soup noodles in town. There are indeed some good soup noodle places. Koya is one and I tasted its beaf soup noodles which I enjoyed. I used to taste Noodles in sesame oil and chicken broth in Leoing's legend and it is OK. One vietnamese restaurant I used to go, Viet Grill, also sells Pho in a variety of well made broths. Korean restaurants, like Myung Ga and Asadal do soups as well, though most options are spicy ones which have put me off. I just learned that there is Nooodle Oddle at Queensway presenting one traditional noodle making skill on site which is to draw thin and long strings of noodles from an original flour dough. This type of noodle is called La Mian in Chinese. This skill show seemed to appeal Gordon Ramsay who had some fun there. Hope the broth going with it will match the quality of noodles and show equivalent amount of care in it. After all, soup noodle, as its name suggests, noodle is not not at all.
(Note: Should have been posted in 2011)
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