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[MERGED] ALL ABOUT: Preparing NEWBORN. Apa yang perlu dibeli?
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Bottlefeeding Supplies
No one bottle style or nipple is necessarily better than others -- what's best for you is the one your baby likes. Nipples, in particular, vary by material, shape, size, and rate of flow. Ask your health care provider for a recommendation, or try the samples from your delivery center or hospital. When you find one that suits you and your baby, stock up on that brand. Nipples deteriorate with use and will need to be replaced every three to four months. You will know the nipple is in need of changing when the formula flows out in a stream instead of a slow, steady drip, or when the nipple thins, discolors, swells, cracks, tears, or gets sticky.
The basics:
6 plastic 8-ounce bottles
6 plastic 4-ounce bottles
Disposable bottle liners, if you choose that type of bottle
12 nipples and collars
6-12 bottle covers/caps
Bottle brush and nipple brush
Dishwasher basket and/or drying rack for bottles, nipples, and collars
Large liquid measuring cup for mixing powdered formula
Infant formulas as recommended by your pediatrician
1-2 cold packs and an insulated container for traveling with premade bottles
Bottlefeeding extras:
Bottle warmer
Automobile bottle warmer; this plugs into the lighter opening on your dashboard |
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bulan 12 baru aku setat shopping barang...
thread nie mestiku print biler tiba waktunyer nanti...:cak:
for time being..usha usha ajekk...... |
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Furniture And Linens
Many families set aside a room or part of a room as the baby's own. For that, you may want some or all of the following items.
Bedroom furniture: The basics
Bassinet or cradle for the first few months
Bedside sleeper -- for families who intend to co-sleep, this compact unit fits flush against the adult bed, with padded rim sides for the remaining three sides
Crib -- verify your purchase meets these safety standards:
no more than 2 3/8 inches between bars or slats
no cracked wood or peeling paint
steel stabilizer bars in frame
rail height at least 22 inches when mattress is at its highest position
adjustable mattress level
teething rails covered with plastic
Crib mattress -- verify your purchase meets these safety standards:
firm
fits snugly into the crib, with no more than two adult finger-widths of space between the mattress and crib
Chest of drawers (surface can double as changing area)
Changing table -- look for a comfortable height and a secured or snug-fitting waterproof pad with a strap to hold baby securely
Rocker or other comfortable chair where you can sit while feeding or holding the baby
Bedroom Linens
Waterproof mattress cover
2-4 fitted quilted pads
2-4 waterproof sheets or bassinet or crib pads (washable flannel-covered rubber pads)
2-4 bassinet or crib sheets
2-4 crib bibs -- to go under baby's head and catch spit-up or drool; alternatively, you can use a flannel-covered rubber lap pad or a plain cloth diaper under baby's head
Crib bumpers -- optional pads to cushion crib sides; for safety, these should not be puffy, and they should be removed when the child is able to pull himself up and might use the bumpers as a stepping tool to climb out
Crib dust ruffle and baby comforter -- optional decorative items
Bedroom Extras
Lamp
Night light
Baby monitor
Mobile(s) to go over crib and/or changing table -- remove or raise these before baby is able to grab them
Baby mirror to attach to crib
Black and white toys
Vaporizer or humidifier
For other rooms
When baby isn't asleep, he or she may enjoy some of these safe-seating options:
Bouncing seat. This portable infant seat supports baby in a half-sitting position. The baby's own motion makes the seat rock or bounce gently. The seat should have straps to secure your child and a removable, washable liner. Some easily disassemble so the pieces can be packed for travel.
Exersaucer. This stationary seat, safer than a walker, allows baby to stretch and use his or her legs and to practice standing. It comes with a circular try with toys.
Motorized baby swing. A swing can calm a baby and provide some downtime while the parents eat dinner or do chores. The swing should have a wide, stable base and a seat belt. Some come with cradle attachments for newborns; the cradle or seat may double as a carrier.
Portable crib. This lightweight playpen/crib is designed to fit through doors (for easy moving between rooms) and to fold quickly and easily into its own carrier for travel. It can make a secure place for a child to play or sleep in an otherwise unsafe room or when traveling. More expensive versions include bassinet inserts (for infants under 15 pounds) or changing station inserts. Before putting your child in one, make sure you thoroughly read the instructions, and that all four sides are securely locked and the floor is taut and flat. |
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Baby's First-Aid Kit
Accidents do happen -- and when they do, a well-stocked, easy-to-locate first-aid kit will streamline your emergency response. Consider these steps to building a personalized kit.
Gather phone numbers
Write down the phone numbers for the following, and tape this information inside your kit (and by every telephone in the house):
Your health care providers and the nearest hospital
Nearby relatives or neighbors who can provide immediate assistance (such as childcare for a sibling or a ride to the hospital)
Poison Control Center
Local emergency services, if "999" is not available in your area
Your own cell phone number and your own home phone number, along with your address and the nearest cross street, in case a babysitter or someone else makes an emergency call from your
home
Choose your container(s)
Select a container that is durable, simple to open, and easy to carry. Consider using a plastic art supply box or a plastic tackle box. You may decide to create a large kit for in-home use and a smaller one for the car or your diaper bag.
Many parents purchase a commercial, pre-packaged kit. While these kits are economical and compact, you should consider whether you need to add items that suit your family's specific needs. Plus, by stocking your own kit, you are more likely to familiarize yourself with the contents and their correct uses.
Assemble your kit
Consider which items of these are essential for your family:
Fever, infection, or pain:
Thermometer -- a rectal thermometer for infants, and an oral or ear thermometer for older children
Petroleum jelly (Vaseline) -- used to lubricate a rectal thermometer
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and/or ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) in infant or children's formulas -- to reduce fever and relieve pain; include the dosing chart from the box
Medicine dispenser -- most infant and children's medications come with a measuring and dispensing tool, but if not, consider a syringe, spoon, dropper and/or medicine cup to administer medicine to your child
Rubbing alcohol wipes to clean thermometers, tweezers, and scissors
Congestion: Nasal aspirator bulb syringe and saline nasal drops
Children's formula liquid decongestant or antihistamine, as directed by your pediatrician
Cuts/scrapes:
Hydrogen peroxide -- to clean cuts and scrapes
Sterilized cotton balls -- to apply the peroxide
Mild liquid soap or prepackaged baby-safe cleansing wipes -- to clean minor scrapes
Antibacterial cream and/or antibiotic ointment -- to minimize infections in cuts and scrapes
Adhesive bandage strips in various sizes and shapes -- choose a gentle, less-sticky type for children's skin
Gauze pads and/or rolls -- for cuts that are odd sizes; consider gauze rolls 1/2 to 2 inches wide as well as 2-inch-square and 4-inch-square pads
Adhesive tape -- to secure the gauze
Sharp scissors -- for cutting tape
Alcohol pads -- to clean scissors
Allergic reactions:
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) in infant or children's formulas -- for minor allergic reactions and certain emergencies; consult your provider for use and dosage
Self-injectable epinephrine, if prescribed -- for children with life-threatening allergic reactions from bee stings, peanuts, or shellfish
Rashes/bug bites:
Topical calamine lotion -- relieves minor itching due to poison ivy, rashes or insect bites
Hydrocortisone cream -- used for rashes or insect bites; ask your health care provider whether you need 1/2 percent or 1 percent formulation
A rub-on stick of antihistamine, such as Benadryl -- easy to apply right on an insect bite (unlike a spray)
Ticks/splinters:
Tweezers -- clean before use with the alcohol pads
Breaks/sprains/aches and pains:
Heating pad
Ice pack -- consider a chemical ice pack does not require freezing, as well as conventional ice packs for your freezer
Elastic bandages, such as ACE wraps -- for wrapping sprained joints or making a sling for a broken arm, wrist, or hand
Diarrhea:
Rehydration fluids, such as Pedialyte -- use only under the advice of your health care provider
Poison response:
Syrup of ipecac -- to cause vomiting after accidental ingestion of certain types of poison. Never use without calling Poison Control or your health care provider first and receiving specific instructions.
Over-the-counter activated charcoal -- also used for accidental ingestion. Again, use only when instructed by Poison Control or your provider.
Other helpful items:
Plastic gloves
Pen flashlight with extra batteries -- for checking ears, nose, throat, and eyes
First-aid manual, with directions on performing CPR printed out or bookmarked
Warm blanket, stored near your kit
Read and review
Read your first-aid manual now to familiarize yourself with emergency care and use of the contents of your kit. Check your first-aid kit periodically and replenish any items that were used or have become outdated.
[ Last edited by katak_kiut at 15-11-2005 09:47 AM ] |
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Car Seats, Carriers and Strollers
Getting out and about with a newborn might seem challenging at first, but even just a walk around the block or a trip to the mall can refresh both you and your baby. Having equipment that works easily for you makes the difference between an excursion being a major troop movement or an easy jaunt. Following are some of your options.
Car seats
By law in the United States, all infants who are under one year old or weigh less than 20 pounds must be properly restrained in a rear-facing car seat. You have two buying choices:
Infant car seat: An infant car seat looks like a wide bucket with a carrying handle that swings up for use outside the car. In the car, it may be secured directly with the seat belt, or it may snap into a base, which itself is secured with the seat belt. The base is more convenient because it means you do not have to wrestle with the seat belt each time you put the seat in or out. The chief advantage of using an infant-only seat is that when your baby falls asleep in the seat -- as will often happen -- you can move the seat into or out of the car without unstrapping and waking the baby. When not in the car, the seat itself can double as a carrier, feeding chair, or rocking seat. Some come with wheeled bases that turn the seat into a stroller (see below).
Infant-toddler car seat: An infant-toddler car seat (also called a convertible car seat) is larger and heavier, and it is designed to stay in the car, secured with the seat belt. The chief advantage of the convertible seat is its longevity. For infants, the seat is positioned rear-facing; when the baby is both over 20 pounds and also over one year old, the same car seat can be repositioned facing forward, for use for several more years. In the early months, you may want to use a specially designed head rest or rolled-up receiving blankets, towels, or cloth diapers to support your baby's head and neck in this rather large seat.
Soft Carriers
Front-pack carriers have straps that go over the parent's arms and, often, across the back. Slings fasten over one shoulder with a double-ring closure. Both types allow a parent to carry baby snugly on the chest or hip, with hands and arms free. One recommended brand of front-pack is Baby Bjorn.
Strollers
Strollers come in several varieties; your best choice depends on the age of your baby, where you expect to use it, and your needs for portability or durability. When buying a stroller, ask these questions:
Is the handle the right height for the primary user?
Is it easy to roll, steer, and turn one-handed?
Is it easy to fold, lift, and move one-handed?
Does it have a sun or rain shield?
Does it have storage space?
Do all its wheels swivel and have brakes?
Does it have a warranty? Will the store repair it if a part breaks?
Does it have the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) certification?
Your stroller options include the following:
Carriage strollers: For a new baby, you use this type of stroller in the carriage position, which enable the baby to lie down facing the parent. When the baby gets older, you reverse the direction of the handle, and you have a conventional stroller with a seat that can be set to an upright or reclining position. The chief drawback to these strollers is their weight; they can be cumbersome to fold and carry. Styles with lighter aluminum frames are available, but cost more.
Upright stroller: This conventional stroller has only a sitting position and therefore is more appropriate for older babies who can sit up comfortably. It is lighter and easier to handle than a carriage stroller, but sturdier than an umbrella stroller. It folds flat, but does not collapse into a narrow shape.
Umbrella stroller: This lightweight and inexpensive version of the upright stroller folds up swiftly and neatly into a shape similar to an umbrella. Some city-bound families find it indispensable for its ease going up and down steps and in and out of buses, taxis, or subways.
Jogging stroller: This expensive option features bicycle-like wheels and brakes. It is designed for long walks or runs on foot, not for errands that require getting in and out of cars or buses frequently.
Multi-seat stroller: Also called tandems, these double- and even triple-seaters are ideal for families with twins, triplets, or closely spaced siblings. Options include front-and-back models, side-by-side models (watch for tight doorways!), and also sit-and-stand versions that allow a younger child to sit and an older one to stand behind and ride.
Travel systems
For some families, a travel system is a practical choice. This product combines several options in one: It consists of a rear-facing infant car seat that snaps into a wheeled base to create a stroller. This enables a parent to move a sleeping child easily from car to stroller. A separate base remains secured in the car, so that the parent can easily snap the seat into that base for car travel. The car seat also doubles as a carrier. As with any infant car seat, once the child reaches 20 pounds, you need to buy a front-facing car seat. You can then convert the stroller to a conventional upright stroller.
If you already own an infant rear-facing car seat, another versatile option is to purchase a separate stroller base -- a metal frame designed to turn a standard infant car seat into a stroller. The base cannot later be converted into a conventional stroller; however, it is lightweight and folds compactly. The combination is ideal for an airplane trip, as the folded base is small enough to stash under an airplane seat, while the baby remains in the car seat during the plane ride. This eliminates the need to carry both a stroller and a car seat on a plane. Recommended brand: Babytrend Snap N Go. |
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 fftopic:
Shinky & Fairyjasmine..
Ader jugak yang senasib dengan Storm ekk...
Memang susah kalau hubby takde disisi, dalam pada kita perlukan support yang teramat sangat..dia terpaksa berjauhan dari kita...
The first trimester was the worst...I cried almost every night bila teringat kat dia...ditambah dengan morning sickness, first experience yang memang susah nak dilupakan...Nak pulak Storm kena nasal congestion awal2 tuh, susah nak bernafas bila tidur..rasa jerih ler. First check up tanpa dia..memang terasa yang teramat sangat...he's not there to see our very own baby...Storm snap the ultra sound photo n mms kat...itu jek yang bleh storm buat...
Second trimester...morning sickness dah takde, tapi selalu cramp di tengah malam...huhu..sakit sangat...kurang minum susu doc cakap...so doc bagi calsium pills. Skang dah kurang masalah tuh. Masalah lain timbul, pimples yang besar2 tumbuh kat belakang..the whole of my back..sakit. Sampai skang pun dok banyak lagik yg tumbuh bagai cendawan lepas hujan..huhu...:cry:
Anyway, since the second check up, hubby has decided to come back every month, temankan Storm pi check up. So far, bleh ler bertahan lagi...Walau pun terkadang tuh sedih jugak dengan nasib diri...
And I found out that this thread helps me a lot. Cite kawan2 dlm thread nih made me stronger... |
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Sorry yer kawan2, kalau my posting panjang sangat. But I do hope, banyak info & panduan yang kita boleh dapat  |
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Originally posted by storm at 15-11-2005 09:51 AM
fftopic:
Shinky & Fairyjasmine..
Ader jugak yang senasib dengan Storm ekk...
Memang susah kalau hubby takde disisi, dalam pada kita perlukan support yang teramat sangat..dia terpaksa berja ...
sabar storm, yang perlu ingat
walaupun hubby jauh dimata
tapi kita nih dekat di hati dia
wat hapa ada hubby dekat dimata, tapi jauh di hati, kan??? |
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Fairy,
So, itulah yg shinky rasa, btw seronok ada insan yg memahami, thanx for sharing ur thought and experienced with me. Lega sikit rasa hati..hmmm...tapi takpa tak lama...dugaan masa mengandung tuh...
Katak,
Thank u for sharing, very good info...mekacih.
Tina,
amboi siap nak print lagi..ni mesti nah shopping sakan sebelum cristmas kan...seronoklah u bershopping |
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Originally posted by fairyjasmine at 15-11-2005 07:40 AM
Storm,
Maclaren mmg very well known and well built..
Kalau kat sini, yg suitable from birth model techno xt and techno classic..
kitorang dulu igt nak go for maclaren gak, tapi decid ...
Mc Laren kat sana baper ekk?..
Sesaje nak buat comparison...Bila dah baca post fairy, baru tau why the price is a lil bit higher..
Insyallah nanti discuss ngan hubby on this stroller...
Thanks yar dearie... |
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Katak..
Storm dah print...really useful..Arigato!  |
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gals...
u guys mmg tabah la...respek habes! : solute::solute::solute:
hb jaoh2...preggy lagikkkk...emosi mmg kena kuat....
me...hb balik lambat kol 10-11mlm pon....rasa lonely sgtt!!! :cry::cry::cry: |
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Originally posted by storm at 15-11-2005 09:51 AM
fftopic:
Shinky & Fairyjasmine..
Ader jugak yang senasib dengan Storm ekk...
Memang susah kalau hubby takde disisi, dalam pada kita perlukan support yang teramat sangat..dia terpaksa berja ...
Storm,
My hubby tu terpaksa pergi kalau tak dia memang taknak tinggal-tinggalkan shinky nih, tapi mengenangkan business dan future...so terpaksa berenggang lah.
Memang sayu dan pilu malah tersedu-sedan bila duk sengsorang kat dalam bilik...tapi nasib baik ada baby...dgn baby kat dalam perut nilah kita bersembang dan meluahkan perasaan...
Tulah sakit pening walaupun ada PIL kat sini tapi mana nak sama ngan hubby ek...lain AURA dia...ngeh ngeh.
So, about the pimples at ur back, dah tanya doc u belum...shinky lak penuh kat muka masa preggy 4 months haritu, sekarang ni dah berkurang, kata doc its a normal symptom which happend to preggy woman.
Apapun storm...our baby made us strong rite? Tak kisahlah berjauhan bak kata memember kat board nih...Biar jauh di mata namun veeeeeeeeeeery close di hati. |
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Tina,
Kena buat-buat strong...padahal hmmm...tapi memember cam you all kat forum ni lah yg buat kitaorang jadi tabah dan happy. Thanx for sharing good info with us.
So, heharap baby ni pun setabah mommy nye jugak...he heh |
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Originally posted by storm at 15-11-2005 09:51 AM
fftopic:
Shinky & Fairyjasmine..
Ader jugak yang senasib dengan Storm ekk...
Memang susah kalau hubby takde disisi, dalam pada kita perlukan support yang teramat sangat..dia terpaksa berja ...
takperla storm, anggapla ni satu dugaan, ni la namanya life tak..tak lari dari cabaran...
the way I always think, look at the bright sight, look at the positives in our lives, then automatically the negatives will seem like a small matter... hidup ni tak
semestinya kita dapat apa yg kita nak..
Allah tak akan menduga hambanya yg tak mampu menahan dugaan..
dok berjauhan ni, lagi mengeratkan hubungan, betul tak?? :cak::cak: |
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Originally posted by shinky_pinky at 15-11-2005 09:55 AM
Fairy,
So, itulah yg shinky rasa, btw seronok ada insan yg memahami, thanx for sharing ur thought and experienced with me. Lega sikit rasa hati..hmmm...tapi takpa tak lama...dugaan masa mengand ...
betul tu shinky, do..............gaaaaaaaaaa..........aaaaaannnnnnnnnnnn...
jgn sedey2 nanti baby kuar muka mashammmmmmm...:cak: |
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Originally posted by storm at 15-11-2005 09:56 AM
Mc Laren kat sana baper ekk?..
Sesaje nak buat comparison...Bila dah baca post fairy, baru tau why the price is a lil bit higher..
Insyallah nanti discuss ngan hubby on this stroller...
Than ...
Storm,
Maclaren kat sini, price range dia around |
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[quote]Originally posted by fairyjasmine at 16-11-2005 04:04 AM
takperla storm, anggapla ni satu dugaan, ni la namanya life tak..tak lari dari cabaran...
the way I always think, look at the bright sight, look at the positives in our lives, then automatically the negatives will seem like a small matter... hidup ni tak
semestinya kita dapat apa yg kita nak..
Allah tak akan menduga hambanya yg tak mampu menahan dugaan..
dok berjauhan ni, lagi mengeratkan hubungan, betul tak??
Fairy,
Absolutely BETUL!!! |
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Originally posted by shinky_pinky at 16-11-2005 05:37 AM
[quote]Originally posted by fairyjasmine at 16-11-2005 04:04 AM
takperla storm, anggapla ni satu dugaan, ni la namanya life tak..tak lari dari cabaran...
the way I always think, look a ...
WEll...obviously she's talking from HER experience ;) |
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Fairy,
Shinky tengah survey barangan baby online ni hah...nak listkan kat hubby suruh dia beli..siap ngan gambar sekali....eden goyang kaki jer..ngeh ngeh |
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Post time 15-11-2005 09:34 AM
