More teeth, less food

Finally I've managed to witness the newbies of 1 molar on the lower left jaw and 1 canine on the upper right jaw. Itu saja. The other lower right jaw apa pun tarak.

I thought that she can gasak more chunky food with those newbies. But lately she's been VERY fussy with her food. Bubur, sure doesn't want it anymore. She's been taking soup, tofu, steamed or stir fried vegetable, bread and milk ONLY. This has been ongoing for 2 weeks already. *biting finger nails*

Popo wants to surrender!! Really really really have no idea what else to feed her la wei. I wonder whether her gum is itchy or uncomfortable due to the teething, and that makes it as the main culprit for loosing her appetite. But 1 thing for sure, despite to her own 'dieting period' she still has FULL energy to walk and run around the house from 8am till 10pm. The only time which we can make her sit on 1 place is during feeding time, shower and afternoon nap. At least she's still very active.

Ever since she has weaned off from breastfeeding, she's on Mamil Gold Step 3. I'm about to get her a tin of Pediasure. Pediasure is meant for picky eaters. They’re a complete, balanced source of nutrition, providing the extra calories, plus the protein, vitamins and minerals needed for healthy growth. Do you think Smellybutt is a picky eater? I'm not sure. Will consult Dr. Tan, her Pediatrician this evening. I need to talk to the health care professional about use of this product for child below 2yrs old. That's what stated at the back of the tin. But actually ar...she has tried it before, got it as a sample from the child care clinic. We didn't continue with it as it is meant for pick eaters. She was not a picky eater last time. And now..hmmm...I'll see what Dr. Tan has to say about her.

Getting started with it

I have never been a fan of baby sling/pouch. Tried once on Smellybutt few months ago and she doesn't like it. I don't like it either, as the one that I've tested on wasn't that fitting for my short and fleshless body. So we both hated it :P

BUT...after I've seen a few baby wearing video from UTube, it changes my mind. I started to read more about DIY baby ring sling. The word DIY, means to fork out lesser money from my wallet :) Ya ya..I'm a bit kedekut. I wouldn't want to spend RM100++ for a ring sling for a start. Unless if Smellybutt is happy with it, then I will think twice though.

I've found out that I can turn a piece of shawl into a baby pouch! Oooh...isn't that a smart and cheap solution?!! But you need to be very careful with the cloth material. Silap silap..your baby will be on the floor anytime if you use the wrong and cheapo material. I have a shawl, the color came off when I washed it for the 1st time...the 2nd and the 3rd time...ok I had enough of it. Out of curiosity, I've decided to transform that shawl into a baby pouch. No ring needed. From what I've learnt thru the DIY baby sling website, I can just tie a knot at the two end and it'll be ready for use.

The result : She began to like it after a few try, I don't have to beg her to sit on it anymore ^_^

I don't use it for long hours, as I know my shawl is not made of good quality cotton. I tag it along whenever she's with me to the shopping mall. I only use it whenever she looks sleepy and yet still trying very hard to be alert on the stroller. Just put her on the pouch, pat her a bit and she will ZzZzz....sometimes will use it when we go to the pasar malam too.

Since she's now comfortable with my cheapo baby pouch, might as well I get a proper one for her, right. Most importantly, I don't want her to fall off from it one fine day (touch wood!) . In fact, I've wanted to make my own baby ring sling . Ambitious huh (",) I've even bought a pair of aluminium ring from Mamapatch some time ago.

my goldie rings

If you love baby wearing, do check out Mamapatch for the exclusive baby ring sling. All baby ring slings are specially designed by the owner, Chinnee. I really admire her work! Looking at her product is a kickoff for me to make my own baby sling. I MUST DO IT!!

I'll be visiting some kedai kain soon...need to find a nice piece of cloth to match with my gold color aluminium rings.