First visit to the Library

Currently G reads about 6 books per day (seated on my lap). She's been asking for more and we've finished all the books I've bought for her (I think we have 20 books for her level), re-read them a few rounds even.

I decided that we should just bring her to the library and borrow some books home. We went to the Library at Nex. Before we enter, I told her that we have to keep our volume low, no running around and she has to stay close to Mama.

She was sooo excited and happy to see sooo many books for the first time in her life!

She pulled out a book randomly

I had a SUPER quick browse, just to ensure that the content is suitable. And we started reading.

And she stood there listening until we finished the whole book (probably 10-11 pages) without moving an inch.

After that she crawled around, disturbed other children who were reading by interrupting them, crawling towards the counter and behind the customer service. Yup, she forgot all about the sticking close to Mama and behaving herself. I guess she was just too curious about this place that has so many books.

We borrowed 6 books home :)

She loves to read

My baby loves to be read to. The teachers in infantcare told me that she loves story books and says how amazing it is that she can sit on their lap and finish the whole book patiently and wants more.

Yes, she is like that at home too. Other than milk and cereal, usually it's play and reading time for baby. I enjoy reading to her as much as she enjoys being read to.

Crying Baby: Swaddling and Baby White Noise

I did some research and reading on the topic and thought i'll jot down here, in case I forget next time.

What to do when baby cries:

1. check if baby is hungry

2. check if diaper is soiled and needs to be changed

3. burp the baby

4. check ventilation of room and baby's clothing; if too hot or cold

5. check if baby is bored/needs attention (try talking, playing, singing)

6. swaddle baby and plays the white noise CD / mozart music

7. carry and cuddle baby

8. check if baby needs a bath, followed by massage

9. check if baby is not feeling well (fever/cold)

10. at the last resort, give pacifier

Thanks to a friend in SMH facebook who shared about this link - http://www.happiestbaby.com

I learnt something new about swaddling - that it keeps baby stay calmer and sleep longer when wrapped with the arms down at the sides. It's recommended to swaddle baby during the sleep period only (nighttime or nap time). Snug swaddling also reduces a baby’s mobility and may help keep babies from wiggling into a dangerous situation. It's okay to swaddle baby until they are 5-6 months old.

I also learnt about baby's first white noise. These are sounds that helps to calm crying or fussy babies, ease colic or sooth baby to sleep through the night.

More about baby white noise - http://www.babywhitenoise.com/babywhitenoise_faq.html

I was quite enthusiastic. I called up Borders Wheelock Place and check if they carry The Happiest Baby book/dvd/cd. If they have, I'm going to buy tonight after work. Unfortunately, this book is out of stock and they are not sure whether they'll be ordering and if so, when it will be in stock.

So within minutes, I login to my Vpost and placed an order with Amazon.com! I'll also buy the swaddle blanket later at Spring Maternity. (organic Swaddleme $58, normal ones $30+)

The Secret Life of The Unborn Child

Dear bought this book for me. He said that I have to read it and realise that what I experience emotionally affects the baby. It's really too early to buy the book as I'm not even pregnant yet.

But well, okay, I will read.