11/14/07

new born gift / contest/ competition / shows

some thing free for new born below 12month , visit the link by NTUC income

http://www.income.com.sg/newborn/

9/20/07

Tummy Slimming research.. quote from someone

i have a fat tummy... . any ways to get rid of them?other den sit up?

guess most gals faced the same problem.. i have tried acupuncture and i think it's pretty effective. just that i stopped going for some time already as the place is quite far from home..

try running or jogging at the same time, control your diet. take less sugary stuff. it worked for me!


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guess most gals faced the same problem.. i have tried acupuncture and i think it's pretty effective. just that i stopped going for some time already as the place is quite far from home..Ya, my sis tried acupunture and her tummy has flatten alot. Perhaps you could give it a try.
Mushroom-soup

cut down your junk foods... do more excerise.
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Ya, my sis tried acupunture and her tummy has flatten alot. Perhaps you could give it a try.Hi where did your sis went to? =) thanks!!
TimexDiva


I feel that my thighs are bigger after running/jogging!! I've taken tummytrim b4 and it wrks pretty well for me. Reduction of sugar intake really work wonders!I lost 3kgs for resisting sweetened beverages in a couple of mths!

actually my bf who's a sports and health freak told me before that tummys can never be flatten. it's kinda sad but it seems like the more u do sit ups, it does flatten ur tummy but in the long run, the circumference of ur tummy will actually increase cos it builds muscles at that area. i think the only way will be to go for those tummyslim packages.

yes,my teacher told me this too...no form of exercise can actually slim down a specific area...so even if you lose weight after doing sit up,the fats might be not be from your tummy...but one thing for sure is tt muscles will be built on your tummy...which makes it look even bigger than before...

any girls tried Xando Tummy Tablets?sounds pretty good..flat tummy in 8days..recently,i put on 3 kg..esp in my tummy area,want to slim down..hmm...would it be useful?

This may sound silly. For me, I just lie flat on my bed to sleep everynight. A bit uncomfortable but it helps to flatten the tummy. (for me la).. you gals can try and see. Don't blame me if the breast also flatten. hahah

Don't blame me if the breast also flatten. hahahHAHA!! i think it'll flatten also=/Anw, i know when i was much younger i have a bulging tummy. But after like weeks of situps everynight before bed, i managed to get a much much flatter tummy.

For my fat tummy, i do navel candling ( also call tummy candling ) which recommended by my therapist while i was having my slimming massage session, it helps in detoxifying as well as slim down my fat tummy, quite effective & works well on me.

For my fat tummy, i do navel candling ( also call tummy candling ) which recommended by my therapist while i was having my slimming massage session, it helps in detoxifying as well as slim down my fat tummy, quite effective & works well on me. I been wanting to do navel candling but it isnt common here and the salon that offers me this is not doing ear candling well so I think they will be equally lousy with naval candling. Where did u do yr navel candling? Can share?

I think that a strong tummy is more important than a flat tummy. So I will always train my abs even when I have some fat underneath.Better have tight and strong mid section that loose fat hanging around... One easy way to avoid the bulging tummy is to avoid eating stuff that causes gas in your intestines. Sometimes we think its fat but it is gas... So avoid eating raw fruit and vegetable after 6, carbonated beverages is a no no, and legumes and cabbage should be avoided the days you want to show some skin... Eat yogurt that helps your intestines work better, and reduce gas.

for a cheat.. get a tan if u seriously need show skin on the beach.. coz when u are lil tanned.. ur tummy tend to slow smaller...fast tips to get a smaller tum1) avoid fizzy and sweet drinks2) do not eat too much potatoes.. yam.. coz they are very high in starch.. will make u bloat..3) do not drink when u hav a meal, take small sips of water.4) try sucking in ur breath.. its works,, and a few girls i noe do the same... its quite impossible to hav a completely flat tummy.. unless u are a trainer urself.. even dancers have flabby tummies.actually most of us hav a slight bigger tummy by midday coz of the food we eat...do u realise ur tummy is flatter in the morning..when we eat our stomach expands.. thus ur tummy gets bigger.. and if u bloat u wil be bigger there


I been wanting to do navel candling but it isnt common here and the salon that offers me this is not doing ear candling well so I think they will be equally lousy with naval candling. Where did u do yr navel candling? Can share?Hi dandelion,Ya, navel candling isn't common here, glad that the salon i went have almost all the services i want & need, i tried their ear candling too, very relaxing n comfortable. As for the navel candling, they will do drainning for you while the navel candle is on, you will feel very warm sensation, after this treatment therapist will give you a thermal wrapping for the tummy, they will cut & show you the navel candle inside was damp dirty... btw one thing for sure, i feel my tummy so much lighten, not so much 'air ' le.I can pm you if you like to try out. Keep well !

navel candling isn't common here, glad that the salon i went have almost all the services i want & need, i tried their ear candling too, very relaxing n comfortable. As for the navel candling, they will do drainning for you while the navel candle is on, you will feel very warm sensation, after this treatment therapist will give you a thermal wrapping for the tummy, they will cut & show you the navel candle inside was damp dirty... btw one thing for sure, i feel my tummy so much lighten, not so much 'air ' le.I can pm you if you like to try out. Keep well !I would like to know the details too. What's the price like? TIA

how much is e navel candling? where is e place? question,I done it at $68 per treatment ( plus the tummy thermal wrap ), is on promotion i think. I pm you for the contact.

Wow.. everyone's wanting to know details. Girl, can you let me know the details too? The thought of detoxifying my stomach makes me happy!Oh ya.. BTW i read from somewhere that it is not a very good thing to lie on ur stomach when u sleep as it suppresses the intestines which affects movement activities in the intestines.

I am interested in knowing where to do the acupuncture..

For my fat tummy, i do navel candling ( also call tummy candling ) which recommended by my therapist while i was having my slimming massage session, it helps in detoxifying as well as slim down my fat tummy, quite effective & works well on me. Can let me noe the details as well

guess most gals faced the same problem.. i have tried acupuncture and i think it's pretty effective. just that i stopped going for some time already as the place is quite far from home..Where u do ur acupuncture?? Is it painful?


Do crunches and side crunches helps.


i have tummy... not fats at stomach area.. actually is more called love handles.. its more to the lower abs

I've flabs between my stomach and lower part of the breast and it is obviously showing when I sit (bigger than my tummy). Does anyone knows the cause and how to get rid of it?did u do alot of crunches etc last time????Cos my trainer said female no nid to do too much or do wrongly will get flabs in this area..

yes, and i have been drinking ginger tea to reduce the air and aid in digestion. The weather is so cold now. beta take something to warm the body. But the ginger tea i am taking is sweet (instant) anyone knows how to make own ginger tea?

slimming thighs and tummy really not easy, takes alot of hardwork..for tummy, nothing but do alot of crunches...if say u want to tone ur lower body, u can take the sports council aBT class, the whole 1 hr is all of toning up e tummy, thighs and bottom...i am taking it also and in some way i guess it did help me abit...=)

To slim down tummy, I taught many friends to do this:When you are eating while sitting, do not cross your legs... (Dunno y, but I guess its for your food to flow smoothly to digest bah)My friends says it does help!

I think yoga helps too..My yoga instructor taught us some poses to slim down and flatten our tummy.. but must be really "on" one lor.. like have to do for dunno how many times a day everyday.. I really admire her flat and firm tummy..

Some of the tummy exercises like leg-raise, half sit-ups and another exercise where you have to lift your legs and buttock off the ground. Then, there are some other exercises where you have to crunch your tummy. I remember when I was doing my Yoga, the half sit-ups was very strenous on my tummy.

Yeah.. i don't mean ONLY posing.. its like a whole set of exercise consisting of stretching, breathing techniques, maintaining a certain postures..The thing is, I had already forgotten most of what I was taught.. >.<"What I can remember is the one which u sit on the floor, with both legs straight in front of u.. then cross your right ankle over your left knee, keeping the left leg straight.. then, use your left elbow to "push" your right knee towards your left.. use your right hand to support your body, turn your head to look to the back.. careful not to break your neck.. ^^Then repeat the same thing with the other leg..I think is something like that.. don't know if u gals understand what i'm talking about.. hi podders... i use a slimming gel called BodyLite Thermo-Active Body Shaping Gel... and as the name goes, its those gel tat will burn off ur fats cuz its so HOT! and u can see e results fast too! do check out e following website for more details... it really works!http://www.ecosway.com/ecosway/SuperSelection/workspace/moreInfo/en_US/20507641/main.jspps: i have stock for this... do PM if interested!

Natural Baby/ Adult lotion, cream products


Just like to recommend this .. have try and really love it


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Very gentle even on my son's sensitive , exema prone skin. Very nice light smell.-- MaryBeth, Spokane Valley, WA on July 29, 2007

Slimming Gel / Patch QUOTES FROM OTHERS

Do take not when applying those "hot" slimming or firming cream do not bath in hot water. i did that personally and feel like my skin got burn..

L'Oreal Perfectslim Patch works -6pcs

quote 1 : i tried the loreal patch $45.90 for 6 patches. not really useful. i use it on my tights, it is not sticky at all. cannot attach to my skin. if can, can just last ahile later will fall off de. sigh..

quote 2: it's not really effect. i stick in onto my tights it'll just came off by itself. i had to use a bandage to hold the patch. it will have some burning sensation on the skin tat is attached to the patch. this will only show temporary results. in the night i use it throughout my sleep. In the morning i went to the toliet prob it's the period of 'detoxing'. the next day never use, the fats come back. cos the usage is 2 times a week on the skin tat you target at. see, it's 6 patches, and i used 2 patches for tights, 1 patch for tummy. used up 3 patches already. one week, used up 1 box. $45.90 fly away. i had brought 3 boxes, lasted for 3 weeks not effective. if people used it on 2 arms, 2 tights, 1 tummy? you'll just left with 1 patch left and have to buy again. if u guys want to try can go ahead. for my case, i dun think it works.

quote 3: I'm using the patch for the 1st time today! brought it to work and applied it after breakfast in the washroom as no time to do so at home.It is surprisingly very cooling to the skin. I applied 1 patch on the tummy cos I tink target 1 specific area 1st and the tummy is a smaller surface area as compared to the thighs.It is quite sticky. No peeling off in my case. I tink this should be applied on clean skin, without any moisturisers/perspiration.There's a little menthol kinda smell, not significantly obvious unless I lift up my top. Can also feel a very slight amt of heat from the tummy.Will continue to monitor the progress~

quote 4: used the patch too- it oso kept falling off my thighs....cooling sensation but i wonder if it really works.... after using on both my thighs and tummy / or thighs and butt... there was no more.... think it's an expensive investment if you use it for a month.am currently using the clarins body shaping cream- consistent use day and night makes my skin smoother... i like to think it helps my thighs a little... but then again i wonder if i am using an imitation or expired cream- cos i bought 2 samples for $8 at lucky plaza....

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quote : i love the clarins body range, especially their total body lift(which is for firming and detoxification) and also their body shaping cream.i apply it on my arms, stomach and thighs religiously everyday, and i can see that my arms got firmer, and i lost around 2cm on e average on each arm. one more product to rave about is their anti-eau oil, which helps to diminish water retention because i always ended up lookin so puffy as i lovee salty food which retents water.


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slim spa shaping cream - september 2007

quote from friend she tried this

100ml for 19.90
Effective on her she used for 1 week can see the result

that was a random buy from mustafa..
mint smell and.. after application it's hot sensation

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quote: I have tried slimming gel of many brands before I finally decide that FANCL works best for me. A reminder to all who would like to try FANCL, use it within 30 days after opening for best results. Here is what i have experiment with so far:

quote : Bio Essence inch loss: I tried Bio essence before. My sis bought it so I kaypoh "steal" a bit to try. It got a ginger like smell and the scent can linger for quite some time after applying. (Thats how i get caught red handed for trying the gel out without asking..keke) Maybe I too greedy, apply too much.. It has got a sticky feel and some slight burning sensation. It does tighten the tummy area and i guess it is good for firming. I do not like the fragrance though, if not would consider to use it on long term basis. I guess my sis cannot tahan the smell also, it is now left stranded in the cupboard. Half finished.

quote: ZA Wonder Shaper This is one very affordable slimming gel. ZA wonder shaper gel is different from most brands as it offers cool, tingling sensation instead of the warm burning effects we get from most slimming gel that offers to burn fats. I managed to finish one bottle and though not very effective for toning and slimming, but I like the texture of the gel very much. It is light and absorb very easily by the skin and most importantly the scent is not too strong. But the colour of the gel is sort of gross as it is greenish in colour, reminds me of mucus., I usually apply this after shower and like mentioned, it is not very effective but i really like the dewy and moisturising effect it has on my skin. Maybe can use it as a moisturising body lotion.
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quote : FANCL Shape, Design and Tone lotion - The Shape, Design and Tone.. Very effective!!! So far for 3 months, i have used up 6 bottles. I apply it day and night after shower. Very absorbent and not greasy. And it helps to tone up all area, including sturborn fats around thigh and butt. Can feel my arms become smaller..Would say, it reduces scretch marks as well. Highly recommended! Of coz, diet and exercise play an important role lor.. dun expect to apply and next day become super slim... These gel and cream act as a supplementary to your diet plan..


quote : Nope.. No burning sensation for Fancl. Erm.. it is so light that you can barely feel anything.. but after a month, you can really see the diff. It rinse off easily from your hands as well. Very safe to put on contact lenses after applying. Keke.. I have tried the WHO chilli gel i bought from SASA.. Applied once only and i was badly traumatised.. I squeeze about a fifty cent coin from the tube and rub it on my tummy and arms area after a warm shower. Supposedly our pores are open after shower and this is the best time to apply lotion or slimming gel for the skin to absorb easily. Initially i dun feel anything and thought I did not apply enough.. but minutes later... I feel really hot and the burning sensation penetrate into my skin and basically, I was jumping around the whole house in trance! I cannot keep still with all the burning going on my skin! Had to keep jumping in front of the fan in an air con room to bring the heat down. Even went to take a cold water shower but that doesn't help...In the end have to apply aloe vera gel to cool down and my skin becomes red and patchy. Not sure if it really works if I were to use it for long term.. But guess the chilli gel works by making you jump around to burn fats

quote : Fancl Shape, Design and tone lotion: A pity to say, i brought this but onli used once I feel is quite sticky as compared to the rest of the body products which i have tried before. Needless to say, i threw away 2 bottles after 2 mths which i onli used once. I wld advise podders here to start using this day and nite after opening as you know Fancl products will expire v fast once opened thus if u don wana waste ur $, then u have to be more hardworking when applying lo.
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quote: Dr Johnson Slimming Gel.-----Tay Guan Trading. Blk 714, Ang Mo Kio Town Centre #01-4016.U know where's the TS (vcd shop)? Beside it there's a banquet foodcourt. Walk to the end of the foodcourt, turn to your left. you see a small row of shops there with this Singer Electronics on the furthest right. Tay Guan Trading is on the furthest left. Hope u can find it!

or yahoo auction

the smell of the cream is very strong like feng you..
and it is very hot .. apply with some item

quote : i've tried the dr johnson's 5day hot&cold gel. Sadly i only used it for 3 days. Coz the burning sensation is simply unbearable. I'm not refering to my body..its my hands! even though i used a spoon to apply, my hands will accidentally touches d rest of my body n there will be some lotion on it...then it will start 'burning' my hands..too painful.now changed to Clarins..wonder if its good. It smells nice..and no burning sensation.


quote : i used the dr johnson 5 days , and my fren told me i slimmed down, so happy!i just use for like 5 days and only apply once a night, and 3 ppl told me i look slimmer gonna purchase again!btw , it smells really strong BUT apply before you sleep should be ok cause my sleeping time not really regular, i apply 6-8 hrs before i wake up in the next morning, its really hot, sometimes apply too near to that "senstive" part and really feel like banging the wall.


quote : I bought 2 types. One is the 5 days Hot Gel and the other type is promoted by them, a 3-in-1 slimming gel, also has anti-cellulite and anti-wrinkle skin.After I bought them, I gave the 3-in-1 gel a try 1st. Applied on my stomach, tighs and arms. Din have any feeling. Used in on my bf, he also got no feeling.Next day, I tried the Hot Gel. I applied some, no feeling. So i applied more. Also on my stomach, tighs and arms. Then I got a burning feeling. Feels good. Then I head to the gym to run. The burning feeling lasted very long. After abt 30mins, the burning sensation got stronger. After I headed home, the burning sensation got so strong that I cant take it. Headed for a shower to cool it down. Still, the burning feeling still stays. But got abit better.I realize something. After u applied the Hot Gel, it takes a while for ur skin to absorb then u will have the burning sensation. After that, thout u nv feel the burning sensation, u will get back the burning feeling when u sweat or ur body comes into contact with hot things. eg, I sat on the car seat which was under the sun for sun time, then my tighs start to burn again.I would recommend the Hot Gel, thou havnt see any effect yet. Just start using mah. Will update later on any progress.

FEB 3RD 2007
quote : Update on Dr Johnson 5Day Slimming Lotion:-My hubby find that my cellulite is gone!!! Thigh seems to be more tone and slim down quite a fair bit. It is very effective, i only use it for 1 week. I think i will continue to use. I usually only bath at night. I only apply the gel at night. Guess what by 3pm after i still can feel the burning sensation at my inner thigh (I also apply to my inner thigh the night before). So i only use once per day to. Just note of the side effect. Do not use bare hand to apply the cream, cos i did not wash my hand properly, next day i can feel very painful at my joint near my hand (Like feng1 shi1) and my hands become super sensitive to aircon areas (Like everywhere in the office i feel very cold). My hubby also tried, he seems okay leh. I have stopped for 2 days, tonight will use it again. Will buy gloves tomorrow.Just be careful about the side effect.Few changes to my daily life:-1) I tried new eating diet Beakfast - Alot of Fried mee hoon with Fish cake and fish fillet + thick coffee O with less sugarLunch - Porridge with 1 meat, 2 veggies + water melon+ thick coffee O with less sugarDinner - Lean meat porridge, sometimes with century egg (When hubby not in town, Mon-wed). When he is around i eat more stuff. But lots of lots of water is a must. Last time i used to eat alot of malay food, now i eat only chinese food. Chinese have this saying, morning must have full breakfast, lunch must have more nutient and dinner eat less.

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quote : Shisedo Body Creator: Highly recommend this I used this religiously everyday without fail after birth and my tights, arms and tummy slim down a lot and i was able to wear my Levis jeans size 24 within a mth. It has a very cooling sensation, hmm a bit minty but still able to take it, most importantly is NOT STICKY.

quote : Dr Johnson Hot Gel: My sister was the one that brought this and i only try once. Basically, i cant stand the smell . The moment after applying this, you better don go out coz the smell was so strong that even my SO cant stand it (it smell like those medicated plaster that our grandma wld use to stick for their backache). As wat most of the podders mentioned here, the burning sensation will occur after a while. I felt reali uncomfortable and i almost cant stand the hot burning those areas which i have applied. I even went to wash away with water but couldnt help at all Donno whether it works but i wont use again coz my tolerance for the burning sensation is ZERO.

quote : Biotherm Abdochoc: Non sticky and minty feel after applying. Felt that is good for those ppl with more water retention on the tummy coz after 30 mins when i applied this, i will go to the toilet to pass out a lot of water. Tummy was toned and firm after using this for a mth.

quote : Biotherm Cellulizone: Leave my skin reali soft and smooth. No burning or minty sensation for me. This one can be comparable with Shisedo Body Creator in terms of results but i still prefer the texture for Shisedo.
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quote : I'm using the Bioessence Celebrity Inchloss Body Scrub and Cream. I don't use the scrub everyday but i've been applying the cream religiously for two weeks now. It's really super hot! I don't think there's such a thing as slapping on a lotion and slimming down just like that. Think they should be used with exercise for the best results. I do cardio for 45 mins to an hour everyday after I rub on the cream. So far, it's been really good. My waist is definitely smaller as all my bottoms are looser, and my "wings" (the flapping stuff under the arms, haha) have reduced quite a bit. My stretch marks also look lighter.Exercise + Bioessence Celebrity Inchloss = lost 1.5kg in 2 weeks! =D I'm not too fat or too thin, so the weight loss is a big bonus. I think Bioessence is having a promo... the shower scrub and the cream is selling for ard $50. Non promo price is $48 for the slimming cream alone.I've tried Biotherm AbdoChoc and the chilli gel from Sasa as well... both dun work for me, I've gotta say Celebrity Inchloss is the most effective by far, but Biotherm's smells the nicest.
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Quote : Tried both....and personally i think the gels acts more to smooth out the skin rather than slimming...i normally apply them after shower, and preference will be given to Clarins as it smooths out my disgusting cellulite quite well, of cuz u must be using it very religiously, massaging it in properly...clarins actually have a little manual on the massage techniques in the box, but i find it hard to follow cuz they seem to be so chim and tiring to exceute ...so i jsut massage the normal way lor...

for biotherm...same effect , just smoothed out the cellulite but the results not as impressive as clarins one...now me going to try dr johnson cuz its a cheaper alternative! not so taxing on my wallet! if the effect is not good, than i will buy clarins again...

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Yes, you can use together with OTO or UZAP or any slimming belt.Don't use immediately cause i scared may be too hot for you, maybe you used after it cool off a bit. That is what i does with my slimming belt.You apply the gel, then put on the pyjamas then use the slimming belt so it won't stain your belt but it may stain yr pyjamas. Another good way to apply the gel, use those transparent kitchen wrap to wrap around yr waist. Then you put on the slimming belt so it won't stain you and you can easily see & felt if you "sweat".

9/6/07

How to stop our darling from Thumb sucking

http://www.dentalhealth.org.sg/02info_02articles_A006.htm

Hi ,
I heard you must first how what he/she most fear about and use it to stop them from sucking thumb.

Someone successfully using plaster in the day time and during night time, i put on socks on both her hands. initially she is very cranky, we have to stay firm. my girl took about coming to 2 weeks to stop this habit. hope this method will help on your babies too.

another rub a bit Chilli sauce {alternate bought the nail bite lotion} (the McD or BK pkt) on child's fingers. Whichever finger caught in her mouth, the finger(s) kanna a bit chilli then I purposely 'help' her put that finger(s) back into her mouth. c her red eye, I give water to extiinguish fire. Y I use this method? Hand Foot n Mouth alert! Afraid she get virus so must make sure she don't put fingers into her mouth n get sick. child doesn't understand what's right or wrong nor simple instruction.the child has a small 60ml bottle with small teat (S or X) to temporarily stop her craving for fingers or pacifier. Problem solved! Came back once when she had fits (sort of forgot/memory back tracked) - I used Chilli sauce to remind her. Works for me.

hi .... dont know this will help or not... for those whose babies can understand liao... u can try telling them the problem if they continue to thumb-suck, keep repeating it once u see them sucking their thumb, worst to worst show them pictures of children who suck their thumb and have problem with the alightment of the front teeth. prolong thumb sucking can cause open-bite of the anterior(front) teeth, that means the children will have difficulty biting food using their front teeth cause the upper n lower front teeth dont meet each other.

quote: Hi everyone, just read this thread and thought I would revive it. I just managed to successfully stop my kid (3.5 Yrs) from thumb/finger sucking and he's been great for more than 1 month already. Previously I tried nail bite lotion etc but he got immuned to the nail bite lotion even! So About one month ago, I put a pair of his clean socks over his hands before he went to sleep and taped them around his wrists over the socks using surgical tape (very gentle made of cloth like material but still quite strong). I explained to him that he is a big boy and he really has to kick the habit. There were some tears but not too many (cos I think he knows we've been tyring to get him to stop for a long time already) I also stuck up on the wall a chart titled MY STOP SUCKING STARS and let him paste up a gold star for each day he successfully did not suck for both nap and nighttime. When he collected 10 stars, I let him choose a small toy from Toysrus. Also encouraged and praised him every morning. Was very firm with him. Stuck to my guns even when he cried but he always stopped after awhile. Found this to work very well. So far so good for more than a month already. Good luck everyone.

quote: Hi all, My son is 3yrs old is also a super thumb sucker. Callus already form on his left thumb. We tried the plaster method but it didn't work out cos he knows how to take it off. Thinking of getting the lotion too but wonder if it works. The lotion cost about $12 from Guardian. Will try momof3 "My stop sucking stars" chart method. When i tell him about getting him a toy if he manages to get 10 stars, he seems half understood like that. Will also try the sock/mitten method, just scared that he will take it out by himself. Wish me luck!

9/5/07

Japan Training Pants



Just want to share a very good training potty pants with parents. I bought this from Japan. They are very good. somemore can hold urine.. haha i am inlove with these..

Good to potty train my girl.. any parents have information on how to potty train children in the night... do help hee.. email me at babynico@gmail.com

nice colour.. hee
Baby japan potty training pant –from Japan 1.5 -3year old
Brand New with tag; It can hold some urine water proof material with cotton;

Training pants to support your developing child.

With a water-resistant seat and 3 layers of protection, don't worry about any slip-ups.
An indispensable item in a convenient 5-pack set.

Fully elastic waist
The circumference (fully stretched) are approximately :
Size 90 : - waist 64cm - thigh 39cm
Size 95, - waist 72cm - thigh 40cm







Maternity & Baby checklist

Baby Brandon :) Born 2007
wow i must have a baby boy ...






  • This is a checklist for coming parents

    Hope it is useful to all

    Name...............................
    Address.....................................................................................
    EDD...................................
    hospital choice...............................
    massage lady/ contact.................................................
    confinement lady / contact ..............................................

Baby necessary item /bedding needs

1) Sterilizer or (to cut cost find a clean pot and boil the bottles/teats in water)
2) warmer or (old method use warm water to heat up the items)
3) playpen /cot or (mattress)
4) Mittens/ booties (3-6 sets)
5) Rompers bodysuit (hot weather in singapore get short sleeve) 3-6 pcs
6) Tops/ bottom (longsleeve and long pants 2sets)
7) TOPS/ BOTTOM *(short sleeve and shorts 2-3sets)
8) cotton wool (prepare in balls )
9) diaper cover- if you not prepare to use diaper
10) receiving blanket(optional)
11) bottles (4 oz-125ml)
12) bottles (8oz-250ml) - i think this is not necessary at the moment
13) teats (not really necessary get it with the bottles)
14) Milk powder container
15) feeding bottle rack
16) tongs
17) bottle/ teat brush
18) nursery bag (normally hospital will include)
19) Baby mointor
20) cot mobile
21) crib sheet
22) bumper pad
23) water proof sheet (especially useful)
24) blanket
25) changing table

Baby Bathing needs

  • bathtub- normally given by hospital
  • bath mat
  • towel
  • wash cloth (get a no of these)
  • natural sponge
  • baby soap
  • baby oil (esp useful when removing dry faces on baby bottom)
  • babylotion (can use aero vera as good )
  • baby powder /puff (depend on person i personally dont like to use this)
  • nappy rash cream

Mother needs.......

  • nursing bras/supporting bras
  • disposable panties during confinement month
  • breast pads (i like disposable pigeon brand)
  • breast pump (avent maual and medala electric pump is my preference)
  • birth bridles
  • body cream
  • breast cream
  • maternity pads
  • herbal bath which you can get from local chinese medical hall(cost est $2)




**********some item are not necessary *************








9/4/07

Sex of baby (interesting information)

Nicole and adelene


Choice of a baby BOY or GIRL Hope it is useful for some of you in planning stage.

For those of you do not have any plan in the near future, you can keep it for future reference.

Background: Man's sperm consists of X & Y spermatozoa, X spermatozoon decides the female whereas Y is the male.

Referring to these physiological properties of the spermatozoa, gynecologists set up the theory of Choice of a girl or a boy?.

1st factor: Food
If you want a baby girl: Husband must eat more alkaline food, wife eats more acidic food.

If you want a baby boy: Husband eats more acidic food, wife eats more alkaline food.

Alkaline food: vegetables, fruits, egg white, milk, algae, etc. Acidic food: meat, seafood, etc.

2nd factor: Timing (When to do it?)

If you want a baby girl: Frequent copulation during pre-ovulation period.

If you want a baby boy: Copulating just before ovulation or just after ovulation.

How to confirm ovulation period: Body temperature increases (you may want to use SPC chart to monitor your body temperature here).

3rd factor: Penetration (How to do it?)

If you want a baby girl: Husband to avoid deep penetration in the female vagina during copulation.

If you want a baby boy: Deep penetration by the husband is suggested. Reasoning: Characteristics of X & Y spermatozoa - X: Marathon runner with good stamina - Y: Sprinter but poor stamina So, with deep penetration, the chances for Y to reach destination will be higher.

4th factor: Stimulation
If you want a baby girl: Wife should avoid stimulation during copulation. Secretion from female vagina becomes alkaline when stimulated, therefore this promotes the activity of Y spermatozoon.

If you want a baby boy: Husband ejaculates after wife has been stimulated. 5th factor: Wife?s Preparation If you want a baby girl: Rinse the vagina with solution dissolving 2 spoonfuls of white vinegar in 1 liter of water. Since an acidic condition decreases activity of Y spermatozoon.

If you want a baby boy: Rinse the vagina with solution dissolving 2 spoonfuls of soda in 1 liter of water.

6th factor: Positioning
If you want a baby girl: Female to be on the top position & male to be on the bottom position. If you want a baby boy: Male to be on the top position & female to be on the bottom position. This posture allows the Y spermatozoon to reach the destination faster.




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Hi all,



Some nice lady posted this and I find it very interesting .The posting is mentioning that the chart can predict whether your baby will be boy or girl. hence for those who wanna chose the sex of their next baby, can use this as a guide as well .... i was really wondering if this is true so tot maybe some of u may like to take a look and see if it is accurate for your dd and ds. this is state to be 99% accurate Do inform me your outcome what u do is look at the top row to see the age u conceived (lunar calendar so u should typically plus another 1yr to ur age when u got pregnant) then the 1st columne is the month u got pregnant. B stands for boy and G stands for girl ....follow the lunar calendar :) hee

Bus services /transport svs in Singapore

http://www.busplus.com.sg/serv_schedule.htm

2008 Newly update Pre/ Post Natal Massage Services

All are quote from forum which are recommend by user who use their services ; There may be changes of price and depends on location the prices may varies. Do note that any service you use here we are not responsible. These Information are from the forum.

I have personally use zainah, i found her not bad.. she is staying at pasir ris.. her price around 50 per trip.. she has packages. kindly call her at 81171629


Below in purple are information i found and compile in the website to share with others.
  • Mdm Nor HP: 81005548
  • Mdm Jamilah HP: 91862917
  • Mdm nadia HP: 81004091

Quote: hi all mums to be, Juz wanna share with you my experience with this frendly Malay lady, Mdm Nadia since I benefit from the recommendations in this forum. I have a c-sect and start my massage on the 3rd week. I started early coz very concern about my figure as I want to look good during my baby shower. (But of coz u must feel comfortable as well) Overall experience is good, she's friendly, careful and will not hesitate to go extra mile to answer and help in whatever ways she can. Although she says her duration last an hour but my massage with her always last at least 2 hours. She never fail to msg me if she's going to be late or early. And her post natal are done continous for 7days so that mums like us will be able to slim down and see the results. Her charges are reasonable as well and willing to travel to your place, as far as I know she's only accepting post natal massage during the puasa. Just want to clarify that I am not related to her but just want to share with all the mums in need to get back to shape coz I did. My frenz are amazed how I manage to slim back so fast.

  • Mdm Mona HP: 90260085

Quote : $40 per session

  • Mdm Naini HP:94562817; 62190062

quote : $450 for 5 day massage + binding and 1 day body scrub session

  • Mdm Fauziah HP: 91993324
  • Mdm Mariam Rawi HP: 90672482
  • Mdm Dolly Lim HP: 97386081
  • Mdm Rohaya HP: 94506374/ 93863019

quote : $380-7 session / $490 - 7 session Quote from someone

  • Mdm Mdm Noor HP: 90029608/90048804

Quote : $45-2hrs

  • Mdm Kadijah HP: 9800 1394



Quote : I Have tried her and love the results.Have recommended her to many mothers in another forum, and the results were fantastic.... people love her :)
She charges $50 per session.This includes all the oil, wrap, baby massage, etc.... no more to pay... think you need to sign up for 7 sessions... rather standard... else difficult to see 100% results in one session.... although many of us sees good results in 1 session.... I also sign up for 7 sessionAfter 1st session, lots of blood clots were dispelled.After 2nd and 3rd session, I kept farting, all the air came upBut the end of the 2 week after delivery, I was back in my figure hugging dress ;)

understand kadijah does post natal massage for people who delivered via C-sect too.6 weeks after delivery :)

** special information on this: you could try to approach TMC Lactation team for help..it only cost $40 and the lady will help u to unclog your milk ducts..

Maid estimate expenses and other information (Spore)

Hi dear all parents, I do know the huge expenses on having a baby...

we have to get prepare for any other expenses.. I may need a maid if i want to have a 2nd baby.. need to check out all the expenses.

I have obtain these quote from all over ... hope they are helpful.. if anyone of you do find any information offensive do kindly email me.,... we will discuss and do any changes.

All information are obtain not to be abuse but as informative information.

Levy reduction information from Govt: http://www.mom.gov.sg/publish/momportal/en/communities/work_pass/foreign_domestic_workers/during_employment/foreign_domestic_worker/reduction_in_fdw_levy.html

Rgds
Alicia
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Hi I heard about infant care training at Thomas Medical Centre.
The class will only run if there is a group as it is more economical and the maids learn more. its quite cheap but important i think...per maid is $100-150...trained by consultant at TMC ..
All aspects of taking care of ur baby...!

Details:Infantcare Training ProgrammeAt TMC, we believe that maids or caregivers should be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary in providing care for the baby. This would increase their confidence in looking after the baby and also serve to increase the confidence of the parents in entrusting the newborn to their care.

The program covers feeding baby, bathing baby, diaper changing, bowel movement of baby, handling and holding baby, management of crying baby and more.
For more information, please call our Thomson ParentCraft at 6251 4090.

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recommendation on maid agency : JPB @ Hougang Green

JPB (the maid agency ad with Li NanXing) at Elias Mall

you may like to check out this link at http://www.88db.com/ for maid services.. http://www.88db.com.sg/sg/views/showSearchResultV1.aspx?Q=maid&CatID=3150000&O=post

http://www.homekeeper.biz/

quote: another got my maid thru' SUN Employment Agency at Bukit Timah Shopping Centre. find their staffs are friendly and truthful. They will share with you the comments from Indonesia agency and their tele-interview with the maid. They will also arrange for you to tele-interview your choosen maid before u confirm. So far, very happy with their services. Oh ya, they also have a counsellor on 24 hours stand-by.SUN employment is located at #01-31 Bukit Timah Shopping Centre. Tel: 64524566

quote :I got my indo maid frm Homekeeper. Its @ Bukit Timah. The staff there are very friendly. I am very happy their service.

quote: I got my from Gold Year, Balestier Ruby Plaza. Tel:62547366 Before that I went to other agencies and they were nice also ... Just that the agent Ms Tan in Gold Year was more attentive. She would interact personally to the maids and fill me in extra info about the maids so I can make a better choice. The other agencies I went had a lot of biodatas for me which is simply not as good as someone who had talked to the maids before and know their mentality. In case any of you gers are going, got complimented her services ok? Cheers!


quote: i got my domestic helper from Kovan hut the agency name is Hung Chau (Singapore) Pte Ltd. Mine is Indo maid she's a transfer maid and i'm the 3rd employer. Cos the 1st employer ill-treated her my maid work wif them for 2 mths den she discont as for the 2nd employer she had to look after elderly and the elderly pass away aft my maid had been 6 mths with them den transfer to my side. Their service is very good and i dun need to put so much upfront oso. We oso can chose the package. They got two package 1 is for $388 and the other 1 is for $288, forgotten wat the package is but could go down and ask. My Indo maid althought she never look after BB at all but she's very very patience with my 8mths old gal and she's willing to learn. And my gal is oso willing to follow her too.But i think it's all luck. Look for Ms Ti Ti or Ms Dasiy. Thank you.

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this is why i want my Blog to have all the require information.


Quote "Cost of levy + maid salary + food + medical costs.
Even if you are so lucky that your maid is so healthy that she never falls sick in the 2 years of your her contract, there is this 6 monthly compulsory check up.
I estimate the cost of my maid at $170 (levy) + $320 (salary) + $300 (food)+ $200 (outings and medical costs) = $1000.
This may be higher than actual cost as like I say, medical and outings are not that frequent, but this is what I budgeted. "

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quote" Mine is a Philliphino maid.Salary $320 + Levy $170 = $490, food is avg $70I would say per mth fix cost is $560.For yearly, $50 check up (6mths once) plus I'll give her $50 as compliment for her hard works.

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Quote" indo maid$200 - Levy, $300 - Salary, $200 - Food (Total: $700)
I think food expenses is budgeted.. Like mine.. my maid one day 2meals lunch tabao from coffee shop dinner eat maggi mee..
sometimes both meal tabao from coffee shop.. so sometimes i spent less den $200..

comments: Never leave your maid alone with your baby because you will never know what they do.. so its always advisable that have someone at home with maid.. or prob u can leave her at parents or in law house while u out to work..

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The levy rate have changed from 01July... I just got my maid for 2 weeks and I estimate her cost is:$170 (levy) + $350 (salary) + $150 (food)
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someone suggest doing rooster for maid which may be helpful to us

eg quote of rooster(special thanks to all these mummy who contribute in the forum)

This is how my new Time Table look like, What do you think? need to add or less anything?

Rought guide for new maid on the Time Table Duty Rooster

Time Everyday
6.00am - 6.15am--------Wake Up
6.15am - 7.00am--------Cook/Make BreakFirst
6.45am - 7.00am--------Wake Up Sir
7.00am - 7.15am--------Wake Up Mom
7.15am - 7.45am--------Eat BreakFirst
7.45am - 8.00am--------Rest
8.00am - 9.00am--------Bath Baby Cecelia
9.00am - 10.00am-------Wash clothes
10.00am - 10.30am------Tidying Bedrooms
10.30am - 11.30am------Sweep The Floor
11.30am - 12.30pm------Wash Toilet
12.30pm - 1.30pm-------Wipe The Shelves & Cabinets
1.30pm - 2.00pm--------Cook/Make Lunch
2.00pm - 2.30pm--------Eat Lunch
2.30pm - 3.30pm--------Rest or Have a Nap
3.30pm - 4.30pm--------Sweep The Floor
4.30pm - 5.30pm--------Wipe The Shelves & Cabinets
5.30pm - 6.30pm--------Cook/Make Dinner
6.30pm - 7.00pm--------Clear Kitchen
7.00pm - 7.30pm--------Eat Dinner
7.30pm - 7.45pm--------Rest
7.45pm - 8.30pm--------Iron Clothes
8.30pm - 9.00pm--------Bath
9.00pm - 9.30pm--------Wipe Baby
9.30pm ---------------Sleep ( Good Night )
9.30pm - 6.15am -------Wake Up If Baby Cry

Weekly Mop The Floor
Clean The windows
Wash The Fan
Wash Car
Monthly Change Bedsheet

Rules And Regulation
Wash You Hand Before You Picking/Carry Baby
What You Need Have to ask first
What You Want to Buy Also
Need to Ask onUsage of Phone
Got any Question must feel free to ask
If You Not feeling Well or Sick must let me Know first
In case of anything Must Call Me
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Confinement Lady / confinement food Information

Qian Hua (friend's daughter so pretty


malaysian confinement lady

Quote "my friend tried their service recently and is quite ok.But must request for one with experiences >3yrs when booking" .
Pls call directly to 0378778000 (malaysia line) for more info.
The agency name is "Peiling Confinement Centre".

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I had an excellent confinement nanny. I used her twice and my sis used her twice. She's from malaysia though. More details, email me at ngailin@gmail.com

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Confinement food

Try this company called NATAL ESSENTIEL. I tried that . I love the dishes! The food is good too. .Visit their website at http://www.natalessentials.com/

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http://www.melrose.com.sg/cmenu.html - check them out


Package & Prices

(2 Dishes + 1 Soup for Lunch & Dinner)

Package A1
4 Weeks x 7 Days
$1,300
* free additional 2 days lunch & dinner

Package A2
4 Weeks x 5 Weekdays
$1,000

Package A3
1 Week x 7 Days
$360

Package A4
2 Weeks x 7 Days
$720
(2 Dishes for Lunch)(2 Dishes + 1 Soup for Dinner)

Package B1
4 Weeks x 7 Days
$1,068

Package B2
4 Weeks x 5 Weekdays
$800

Package B3
1 Week x 7 Days
$290


Monday
# Red Dates with Papaya Chicken Soup
Spiced Belly Pork with Eggs
Broccoli Stir Fried with Ginger
Black Bean, Red Dates Spare Ribs Soup
Stir Fried Lean Meat in Black Pepper Sauce with ginger
Stir Fried Snow Pea and Mushroom with Ginger

Tuesday
# Peanut & Pig's Trotter Soup
Stir Fried Pig Kidney with Ginger
Silver Anchovy with Vegetables
Qi zhi, Dang Shen Black Chicken Soup
Steamed Fish with Ginger
Vegetable Stir Fried with Chicken

Wednesday
# Fish and Papaya Soup
Stir Fried Pig Liver with Ginger & Sesame Oil
Stir Fried Fish Slice with Celery
Stewed Black Chicken with Huai-Shan and White Fungus
Steam Fish with Qi Zi
Boiled Cauliflower and Broccoli with Mushroom Sauce

Thursday
# Herbal Fish Soup
Braised Chicken with Port Wine
Fried Asparagus With Chicken
Double Boiled Angelica Chicken Tonic Soup
Pork Knuckle in Ginger and Vinegar
Stir Fried Pig Liver with Enokitake Mushrooms

Friday
# Cooked Chicken in Wine with Black Fungus
Steam Beancurd with Minced Pork & Qi Zhi
Stir Fried Lean Meat with Assorted Capsicum
"Si Shen" four herbal soup with Pork Ribs
Steamed Fish with Ginger
Fried mixed Vegetables with Sesame Oil

Saturday
# Sesame Oil Chicken (Soup)
Steam Spare Rib with Black Bean
Stir Fried Broccoli with Pork
Encommiae Bark (Du Zhong) Healthy Soup
"Hong Zao" Chicken
Steam Fish with Minced Pork
Fried Rice with Ginger and Egg

Sunday
# Egg and Liver Soup
Grilled Chicken with Sesame Oil and Ginger
Long Bean with Pork & Ginger
Double Boiled Polygonum & Chicken(He Shou Wu)
Chicken with Chestnuts and Mushrooms
Stir Fried Sliced Pork with Vegetable
Fried Rice with Ginger and Egg

1. All meals comewith confinment tea2. All meals come with plain rice except dinner served with Fried Rice3. Menu may vary without prior notice. Subject to ingredients avaliability.# Soup dish, not applicable to Package B1, B2 & B3

Monday
# Pork Rib soup with Polygonum (He Shou Wu)
Mixed Vegetable Pot
Stir Fried Liver with Qi-Zhi
Cooked Chicken in Wine with Black Fungus
Pork Rib with Fermented Beancurd
Mushroom, Bean Shoot (Dou Miao) with Sliced Ginger

Tuesday
# Appetizing Lean Meat Soup
Dong-Gui Chicken with Mushroom Sauce
Stir Fried Pea with Meat
"Ba Zhen" norishing herbal soup
Black Fungus with Cauliflower
Soy Sauce Fish with Dang Gui

Wednesday
# Peppered Pig Stomach Soup
Stir Fried Mushroom with Kidney
Green Peas, Pork with White Anchovy
Tonic Chicken Soup
Stir Fry Beancurd with Longbean
Soy Sauce Fish with Ginger

Thursday
# "Hong Zao" Chicken Wine
Stir Fried Potato with Lean Meat
Stir Fried Liver with Fresh Vegetable
Sesame Oil with Black Date Chicken Soup
Pork Knuckle in Ginger and Vinegar
Omelette with Fresh Fish

Friday
# Red Dates Black Fungus Pork Ribs Soup
Stir Fried Chicken with Kai Lan
Braised Spare Rib with Mushroom
Fish and Papaya Soup
Stir Fried Mixed Mushroom
Stir Fried Chicken in Mushroom Sauce and Ginger

Saturday
# Pig Kidney Soup
Stir Fried Longbeans And Snow Peas
Steamed Drunken Chicken
"Ten" Herbal Chicken Soup
Sliced Fish with Fresh Vegetables
Steam Fish Fillet
Fried Rice with Ginger and Egg

Sunday
# Nourishing Liver with Vegetable Soup
Fresh Vegetable in Mushroom Sauce
Stir Fried Sliced Fish with ginger and Spring Onion
Nourishing "Shen Yu" Soup
Stir Fried Lean Meat with Mushroom
Black Pepper Chicken
Fried Rice with Ginger and Egg
1. All meals comewith confinment tea2. All meals come with plain rice except dinner served with Fried Rice3. Menu may vary without prior notice. Subject to ingredients avaliability.# Soup dish, not applicable to Package B1, B2 & B3




More information coming......

Compile Information on Singapore Hospital Birth Charges and Antenatal packages

KK's Women and Children's Hospital-

http://www.kkh.com.sg/ForPatientsnVisitors/SOCs/Womens/Maternity+Services/index.htm


Antenatal Packages
As of Wednesday 25 August 2004, women who choose to give birth at KKH will not have to pay any cash up-front when they opt for our hospital's antenatal packages. This is a deferred payment scheme when you sign up for the antenatal package using Medisave.
The Antenatal Packages - Classic or Premier, are offered to women who are into their 16th week of pregnancy.
The package price ranges from $330 to $620. It includes: - 10 antenatal visits, and - 10 urine tests
However, the package excludes: - First consultation with the obstetrician - Unscheduled visits - Prescribed medications and investigations ordered by the obstetrician
Any other additional items or services will be billed separately. There will be no refunds for unutilised antenatal visits. The package price will only be billed after your delivery.


Hospitalisation Services
The hospital offers Classic and Premier Hospitalisation Packages for patients who opt for Class A1 ward (single-bedded) and Class B1 (four-bedded) wards.

Class A1 (single-bedded) Packages
Type
Length of Stay
Package Price*
Normal Delivery
2 days
$1,550
Caesarean Delivery
3 days
$2,300

Class B1 (four-bedded) Packages
Type
Length of Stay
Package Price*
Normal Delivery
2 days
$920
Caesarean Delivery
3 days
$1,700
* Package prices shown are subject to prevailing GST and are effective from 1 March 2007. All rates are subject to revision without notice.

Package Features:
Standard procedures and supplies.

Delivery Suite charge for 8 hours usage or Operating Theatre for 30 mins usage.
For Normal Delivery, Delivery Suite charges will be waived after the 12th hour.
For Emergency LSCS Delivery (initially signed up for Normal Delivery Packages), the first 2 hours of the Delivery Suite charges will be waived. However, a flat rate of $380 (A Class patient) / $323 (B1 Class patient) will be charged for subsequent usage.
If the actual length of stay is shorter than the package's stipulated coverage, we shall offer a rebate for the unconsumed ward and daily treatment fee only.

The Maternity Package is not all-inclusive. The package does not include doctor's professional fees and all neonatal related charges. All other procedures and investigations not included in the package will be charged based on usage.For Premier Hospitalisation Package
Your chosen obstetrician will provide private and personalised care during labour.
Your chosen obstetrician will conduct the delivery. Medical students will not be involved in the labour and delivery.

Patients will receive priority in bed booking.

For Classic Hospitalisation Package
A team of trained doctors on duty will be involved in the assessment of labour.
Your chosen obstetrician will conduct the delivery. Medical students will not be involved in the labour and delivery.
For more information on our Maternity Packages, you may email to maternity_package@kkh.com.sg or call us at our 24-hr hotline 6394 1881

quote 1 :
bill for KK delivery in Mar 2007 , $3500 for mother, $455 for the baby .medisave$500 cover baby's bill. Mother bill include $1000 antenatal checkups, deposit $1280 upon booking package(B1: $920 for 2days). stay in delivery suit, using forceps and epidual. Paid $700 later on
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Mt Avernia packages-http://www.mtalvernia-hospital.org/hbs_maternity.html

POSB Everyday Credit Card Cash Rebates for Maternity Packages5% cash rebates for Maternity Packages - Valid for Single or Double Room packages only. Not valid for specialists' fees, other charges and other promotions.

Discount off Maternity Packages for SAFRA Members 5% (1st child born at MAH) or 10% (subsequent children born at MAH) off the selected maternity package. Not valid for specialists' fees, other discounts / promotions.

Terms & conditions apply. Maternity Package Privileges for UOB Lady's Card & UOB Lady's Platinum Card Members 5% (1st child born at MAH) or 10% (subsequent children born at MAH) off the selected maternity package. Not valid for specialists' fees, other discounts / promotions. Terms & conditions apply.

Please call 6347 6688 for more infomation.Maternity Package Privileges for UOB Credit Cardmembers on 0% Instalment Payment PlanUOB Credit Cardmembers can now enjoy discount privileges on our published maternity packages. Just present your card at the point of Admission to enjoy 5% off the selected maternity package. Not valid for specialists' fees, other discounts / promotions. Payment must be made via a six-month UOB 0% Instalment Payment Plan. Terms & conditions apply. For more information, please contact Tel: 6347 6688 Promotion is valid until 31 Dec 2007

FIXED PRICE MATERNITY PACKAGES
These prices do not include SPECIALIST'S FEES.

Normal delivery

single room With GST 1827.56

double room with GST 1260.46

4 bedded with GST 1044.32

*Maximum Medisave Claimable 1350.00
Additional Medisave Claimable 450

Normal Delivery with Epidural
2 days
Single bed with GST 2153.91

Double bed with GST 1586.81

4 Bedded with GST 1370.67

*Maximum Medisave Claimable1350.00

Additional Medisave Claimable 450

Assisted Delivery
2 days
Single bed with GST 1918.51

Double bed with GST 1351.41

four bedded with GST 1135.27

*Maximum Medisave Claimable1700.00
Additional Medisave Claimable 450

Assisted Delivery with Epidural
2 days
Single bed with GST 2244.86

Double bed with GST 1677.76

4 bedded with GST1461.62

*Maximum Medisave Claimable1700.00
Additional Medisave Claimable 450

Caesarean Section with GA
3 days
Single Bed with GST 3098.72

double bed with GST 2296.22

Four bedded with GST1953.82

*Maximum Medisave Claimable 2750.00
Additional Medisave Claimable 450

Caesarean Section with Epidural
3 days
Single bed with GST 2970.32

Double bed with GSt2167.82

4 bedded with GST 1825.42

2*Maximum Medisave Claimable 750.00
Additional Medisave Claimable 450

The above packages also include:
BCG & 1st Hepatitis B injection for Baby DURING HOSPITAL STAY ONLY if Baby's condition permits.
One post-natal exercise class.
Pleased be informed that:

The Hospital will make every effort to accommodate your choice of booking. However, due to emergency admissions, such requests are subject to bed availability.
The above package prices are for Hospital Charges and do not include all professional fees. Kindly refer to your doctors for their fees.

These packages commence from the day of surgery / delivery.
The Hospital discharge time is 12 noon or before. For discharges between 12 noon to 6 pm, a half-day room charge will be levied. For discharges after 6 pm, a full-dayroom charge will apply.
A higher room package will apply for any upgrading or downgrading of room. For example, to downgrade from double room to four bedded, a double room package will apply. Similarly, to upgrade from double room to single room, the single room package will apply.

A deposit of 50% of the selected maternity package price will be collected at the point of Admission.

Above maternity packages are subject to review without notification and are not entitled to any form of discount.

The above packages are for normal procedures and items commonly used by doctors only. Complications and extended length of stay could result in the use of additional medical supplies, drugs and/or additional procedures, in excess to those stated in the packages.
Histology, X-rays, Blood Cultures, Haemoglucotest, Blood Transfusion, OT Assistant Fee, Surcharges, Baby Hearing Test, Abdominal Binder, CTG Monitoring and Use of Labour Ward Facility before Emergency Caesarean, Use of Pessary for the Induction of Labour, Antibiotics, Blood Test and Phototherapy for babies with jaundice , and drugs that are not commonly used are not included in the package price. Accordingly, such excess will be billed to the patient.
Where necessary, the Hospital reserves the right to transfer any credit balance from the patient's bill to the new born baby's bill on the day of discharge.

The Hospital will submit your pre-delivery expenses as part of the Medisave Maternity Package. All original pre-delivery expenses must be submitted to our admission staff on your admission. An administrative fee of $25.00 (excluding GST) will be levied for submissions after 7 days from discharge.

Please note that you are allowed an additional Medisave claim of $450 for antenatal care upon submission of original receipts to our admission staff.

Please contract us: 6347 6636/6647 if you wish to arrange for a tour of our maternity facilities.

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Raffles Hospital packages- http://www.raffleshospital.com/packages.html

Antenatal Package

Antenatal Package for Normal Delivery
This includes:
Antenatal Visits
Monthly visits from 12 weeks
2 weekly from 32 - 36 weeks
Weekly visits from 36 weeks onwards
Antenatal Supplements
Urine Tests for sugar and albumin
Three Routine Ultrasound Examinations at appropriate intervals
Normal Delivery Fee
One Post-Natal Visit 1 - 2 weeks after delivery

Assisted And Caesarean Delivery
If assisted delivery or caesarean delivery is required, the package price will be adjusted accordingly
Forceps / Vacuum delivery - Additional $300
Caesarean section - Additional $900

Conditions
Package is for Medisave or self-paying patients and is not applicable for insurance cases
70% to be paid upon confirmation of package
If the package is discontinued at your request or as a result of pregnancy complications, the charges will revert to non-package rates (per consultation)
As these are packaged prices, no other forms of discount or corporate rates will be applicable

Exclusions
The following items are not included in the package and will be charged in full as separate items:
Hospital expenses
Fees of paediatrician and anaesthetist
Attendance fee during stay in the hospital
Emergency or unscheduled consultation
Antenatal blood screening
Antenatal cardiotocography
Detailed foetal abnormality ultrasound
Amniocentesis
3-D ultrasound
Pap smear
Serum screening for Down's Syndrome
Other medications
Other tests

For more information on our Maternity Packages, please contact us at:
Tel: 6311 1222Fax: 6311 2136Email: enquiries@raffleshospital.com

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Thomson Medical Centre339 Thomson RoadSingapore 307677Tel: 6250 2222
Daily Room Rates
VIP suite
$764.40
Super deluxe single
$512.40
Single-bedded room
$367.50
2-bedded room
$216.30
4-bedded room
$168.00
Other Charges
Nursery-cot bed
$100.00 per day
Companion Accommodation
VIP suite
$100.00 daily
Super deluxe single
$85.00 daily
Single-bedded room
$75.00 daily

Got this 2 quotes from someone:

TMC Estimated charges with Normal vaginal delivery would be as follows:
1) 4 Bedded Room (Normal Delivery w/o assistance or epidural) - $1132.06 (Incl. 7% GST)
2) Normal Vaginal Delivery - $12003)
Gynae's Hospital Visit Fee/surgery - $1604 varies )
Baby Fee (Nursery ward) - $250
.Grand Total: $2742.06
Minus Medisave - $1800 (varies)=$942.06


This data was based on June 06.
Normal delivery w/o assisted or epidural, 4 bedded room. 2 days stay for mother and child.
Deposit of $600 when admission.
After deduct from medisave, only pay $91.95 in cash.
This amount will deduct from your $600 deposit and TMC still have to refund you $508.05 ($600 - $91.95).
stay at 2 bedded but charges are for 4 bedded.
Note (for year 2007):
Rates for 4 bedded from $978 increased to $1058.GST from 5% to 7%.
Medisave claim limit for baby unknown.
Medisave claim limit for mother from $1700 increased to $1800.
For BabyBaby Package 2 days - $308.00
Out of Package ItemsMedical Supplies - $34.60
Ward Procedures - $60.00
Total Hospital Charges - $402.60GST 5% - $20.13
Total Hospital Charges inclusive of GST - $422.73
Doctor Charges (medisave) - $100
Dr (non-medisave) - $20
Total Professional Fees - $120
Grand Total - $542.73

**Medisave Deduction
**Hospital Charges - $389.13
Professional Fee - $100
Total Deduction - $489.13
Balance after Deduction - $53.60 ($542.73 - $489.13)
Payment Required for Baby - $53.60 (in cash)
For MotherNormal Delivery (Mother)
4 Bedded 2 Days - $670

Out of Package Items
Medical Supplies - $4.60
Total Hospital Charges - $674.60GST 5% - $33.73
Total Hospital Charges inclusive of GST - $708.33
Doctor Charges (medisave) - $838.46
Dr (non-medisave) - $191.54
Total Professional Fees - $1030
Grand Total - $1738.33
**Medisave Deduction
**Hospital Charges - $708.33
Professional Fee - $838.46
Total Deduction - $1546.79
**Ante-Natal Care
**Medisave Claim for Ante-Natal - $153.21
Grand Total - $1700

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Singapore General Hospital
Address: Outram Road
Singapore 169608
Tel: 6222 3322

Daily Room Rates

Class A1+ (upgraded ward)
$280.00
Class A1 (1-bedded)
$250.00
Class B1 (4-bedded)
$150.00
Class B2 (6-bedded)
$50.00

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Mount Elizabeth Hospital
Address: 3 Mount Elizabeth
Singapore 228510
Tel: 6737 2666

Daily Room Rates
Single deluxe room
$661.50
Single room
$407.40
2-bedded room
$241.50
4-bedded room
$178.50
VIP room (with attached lounge)
$2,625.00
Lodger (extra bed) with meals
$78.75
Other Charges
Nursery
$52.50 per day

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Gleneagles Hospital
Address: 6A Napier Road
Singapore 258500
Tel: 6473 7222

Daily Room Rates
Gleneagles suite
$3,684.45
Tanglin suite
$3,159.45
Napier/Nassim suite
$1,584.45
Executive suite
$765.45
Deluxe (maternity) room
$525.00
Single room
$407.40
2-bedded room
$241.50
4-bedded room
$178.50
Other Charges
Nursery (before mum's discharge)
$57.75 per day
Nursery (after mum's discharge)
$89.25 per day

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East Shore Hospital
Address: 321 Joo Chiat Place
Singapore 427990
Tel: 6344 7588

Daily Room Rates
Single deluxe room
$430.50
Single room
$362.25
2-bedded room
$210.00
4-bedded room
$141.75
Lodger (extra bed) with meals
$59.85

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It will be great if you can share with all the new parents on your hospitalization Bills.A lot of us are unsure what is the hidden cost or how much we need to folk out for a new born. The amount is not cheap..

I have my daughter in the year 2004. I have gone through normal delivery but last minute c-section as baby was stuck. The hospital bills are huge for a new couple like us without much saving.. plus we just receive new flat.. few thousand is really not small...

Plus i was surprise.. after my husband folking out a few thousand, my Mil who is helping on the month actually ask for a huge angbow.. For someone like me i dont have much cash at all.. i was astonish.. because i thought your loveone will understand your difficulties on tight cash flow.. i was so disappointed..

I have made a decision to be prepared the next time.

I would like to highlight to all new parents on what are the expectation, expenses and where to source for cheap and available necessary items.

I have just started my blog.. i need quite a while for all the things to be working..

Not even sure if i can add pages to this.. haha

My plans is to have
1) a list on all the hospital charges.. best to have some actual quote from friends.
2) a list of necessary items for mother and newborn baby
3) what to expect for a newborn
4) List of Gynae, comments... etc
5) some common question and answer
6) website to source for cheaper products
7) any information for parents of toddlers..
(this is because recently we experience problem with my daughter having stomach flu .. in the middle of the night , we are unsure about whether to gave her milk or water..)
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Rgds
Alicia - babynicostore


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Information on local goverment website on Maternity leave check this out
http://www.mom.gov.sg/publish/momportal/en/communities/workplace_standards/employment_standards/the_employment_act/Maternity_Leave.html