Had prepared porridge for our Princess and brought it along to Ikea where we had a simple dinner. It's Dana's 1st time on a high chair and she was absolutely an angel. Finished her meal without any fuss and entertained herself by looking at fellow diners. Here are some photos taken with my Ericsson K750i phone.And this is the first porridge Dana ever tasted :)Recipe 1 Chinese Spoonful of Rice1 Cup Ikan Bilis Stock (250ml)1 Tbsp of cubed Potatoes and Carrot (or any other veg/meat)Method1. … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2008
The Adventures of Weaning Dana (the saga continues…)
More food-tasting for Dana in the past 2 weeks. Menu includes:1. Pear PureeIngredients2 ripe pears (eg: Peckham Pears) Method:1. Cut and decore pears 2. Deskin the pears and cut into smaller pieces3. Steam the pears for about 10mins 4. Blend the steamed pears to a smooth puree.Dana's Rating: "Taste weird" :(Mummy's Comment: Pears may taste slightly bitter after steaming so best to mix it into baby's fav cereal or add a little of baby's milk into puree before feeding.2. Banana PureeThe Goodness … [Read more...]
All in a day’s work
Our Little Princess is learning to crawl... and she had lots of fun on her Jumperoo today! What a delightful day it was! … [Read more...]
Why Go Organic – Part 2
More reasons why an organic diet is good for Dana (esp with all the food-related diseases and Melamine scare now). Seems like we never know what exactly we are consuming...Organic is important for your babyA pure organic diet can be more beneficial during the first few months of life than at any other time. Babies have immature systems and need the very purest and safest foods. Babies eat more food per kilogram of body weight than adults. On this basis alone, they risk eating up to five times … [Read more...]
Why Go Organic – Part 1
We've been wondering if we should start Dana on an organic diet since we embarked on weaning her to semi-solids. We did some research and found these information which has been insightful and helpful in our decision-making.Why Organic Is the Healthiest Choice for KidsIt’s important to give their child the healthiest foods possible right from the start. Growing children are developing brain function and internal organs to last a lifetime, so their food should be the purest and most nutritious … [Read more...]
The Adventures of Weaning Dana to Semi-Solids
Success #1 - Apple PureeThe Goodness of Apples:"An Apple a Day" as the old saying goes is indeed true. Apples are truly a wonder fruit being easy to digest and unlikely to cause allergies. One of the most important nutritional components of Apples is the insoluble fiber and soluble fiber which maintain bowel regularity.VITAMINS:Vitamin A Vitamin C When can I introduce Apple Baby Food Recipes to my baby?Apples are a great choice for an infant's first food. They are easy to prepare, easy to … [Read more...]
The Meaning of Baby Dedication
We will be dedicating Dana this Sunday in our Church and a colleague asked me today the significance of Baby Dedication, hence this post.Question: What is Baby Dedication?Answer: A Baby Dedication is a ceremony in which believing parents, and sometimes entire families, make a commitment before the Lord to submit a child to God's will and to raise that child according to God's Word and God's ways. Many Christian churches practice Baby Dedication instead of infant Baptism. Responsibilities … [Read more...]
6 month milestones…
At 6 months, Dana can:• Blow bubbles• Turn towards sounds and voices• Imitate sounds made by us• Jabber to herself and combine syllables to utter things like 'Poo-vah'• Roll from front to back and back to front• Reach for objects and mouths them• Gets from A to B by rolling, creeping forward (pushing with her legs and pulling with her arms)• Is ready for semi-solids (although she doesn't quite like them)• Stand up when supported and bounce up and down using her knees. … [Read more...]
Long Overdue Update
Life as a new mum has been a whirlwind of activities till I've lost touch with the world of blogging. Only when a good friend of mine reminded me recently that I've not updated Dana's blog that it struck me I must do something to document this miraculous journey with this tiny Princess who's totally transformed our lives :)If I could sum up the past 6 months in 1 word, it'll be nothing short of "Marvelous". Yes, parenting has its challenges but we'll not exchange this rewarding experience for … [Read more...]