baby's stuffy nose

         Philippines is hit again with another typhoon. Typhoon Quiel hit us hard this time with water up to 6 feet in certain areas in manila. I pray for those families who lost their loved ones amidst the raging typhoon. I feel sad about those children who had to suffer getting wet with no shelter and food and for the parents who are faced with the feeling of uncertainty on what to do to recover from their loss. I thank God for protecting us and for keeping our area safe from typhoons even if we live a few yards away from the ocean. Today my baby boy got so clingy to me i cant even wash the plates. Whenever i am facing the computer he will go near me so i have to carry him on my lap as i am typing this entry. I noticed that  runny mucus on his nose so immediately stood up and get his ear thermometer. He is pretty much ok except for hi nose. I  made salinase solution for him. You will only need a few drops of water,a tiny pinch of salt and a nasal aspirator. Mix water with salt  and gently hold your baby tilting his head upward and gently drop water on his nose. After doing that suck mucus from his nose with the nasal aspirator. Stuffed nose usually comes with a headache so make sure you have some medicine in syrup form ready for him in case he gets uncomfortable. Crying usually indicates this. Breastfeed  often so he wont get dehydrated. If  he is more than a year old , you can give some freshly squeezed orange juice and give him vitamin c supplement at least once a day. We dont want our babies to get sick so try to bring him to his pediatrician if symptoms persist after four days to avoid complications. That's it for now, my baby is calling me again.. take care everyone.

What do we do when we all go out.....

I am an exclusively breastfeeding momma. And i am proud to be one. Breastfeeding is a a gift  to all of us especially to my hubby's pocket. Imagine all the money we can save since we don't have to buy cans of formula milk and the hassle of preparing , i cant even tell  how stressful that could be. I love every moment i get to spend with my baby boy. That special bond we have knowing that i am giving all the nourishment he needs. If you are a new mom, i suggest you search the net for the basic necessities you will need. Taking lactating supplement is a must.This will help us produce more milk with proper diet of course. You should be extra cautious on what you eat. A well balanced diet is all you need. Stay away from fatty foods and alcohol. You should also practice being calm all the time. When we are stressed our milk production will decrease and that is not good. If you like to bring your baby with you when you go to the mall or a restaurant you can buy nursing bibs. There are shops online that sell this kind of stuff. Another great idea is to personalise your bibs.Go to your local fabric shop and choose from a wide variety of designs and colors and then bring it to your seamstress. Now you dont have to be conscious whenever you feel the need to feed your baby in public. These are just a few pointers to make breastfeeding successful.

baby steps

                  My baby is just learning how to walk. He storms around the house like a ball going from one room to another with his walker. Our floor does not have carpet yet and it tends to get cold especially in the morning. Soft soled shoes are perfect for our little ones. There are many shops online that offers a great selection of cute shoes that are affordable and looks very cute too. Check out http://www.pediped.com. Every design is perfect for our cute little darlings.These shoes i mentioned are a bit pricey. I bring my baby with me and i lost a lot of pairs lately. If your baby's feet are small i suggest you buy socks. There are socks available online and selected shops that are very cute and designed like real shoes.

baby carriers

              We are planning to spend our vacation on my mother's farm. It is quiet far..five hours of travel by bus. Now i'm really starting to worry on how i'm going to carry my 9 month old baby boy. He is more than 8 kilos and is quiet heavy not to mention very active.He can't sit still! My husband can't accompany me  cause he's working and i have to bring along my 7 year old daughter. Oh just thinking about it is giving me stress already. It's gonna be hairy! So now im contemplating on buying a sling or a carrier.I searched the internet for some options and ideas. I found this photo from http://thisnext.com and find it very cute and very practical at the same time since i can use it till he is about 3 years old.I also wanted carriers with options on carrying from front or back and i dont want my baby to feel smothered but i want a very secure one also. I found this one also from http://www.justjarred.buzznet.com. In this photo Sarah Jessica Parker from Sex and the city is carrying her very cute baby. It looks very comfortable. Knowing how artists are everything looks cool when they're the one using it. Baby slings are also very popular nowadays. I remember my mother used to tel me how she carries me with a sling when i was small. Especially when i feel a bit needy and she has to do chores. I found this on http://babble.com and boy are they cute! I wish my hubby and i can do that sometimes just holding hands while walking on the park teehee.. seriously this is a good choice and very modern looking to compared to traditional slings. Now about the budget wich is always an issue for us moms, you can make your own slings from colorful and thick sturdy fabrics. You can even choose fabrics that matches your attire! take a look at this photo. All you need to do is buy some fabric and a ring and your'e good to go. I wish i can make up my mind now since the scheduled vacation is near. Good luck to me!