Tip of the Day: No Toys for Cranky Baby

Especially when it is made to withstand numerous bangs. And never when you are of arms length (with the baby in the sling)

This was what happened a month ago trying to calm a cranky baby in a bus - and I don't wanna give names :p

A Big Step

Dan has grown so fast. I now understand why people always look at babies and say that they grow up so fast. One year has past and now looking back, it was like yesterday that he was this little baby all wrapped up in a bundle, wailing without any reason.

Now at one year, he is toddling around, dancing, eating by himself, babbling and of course still wailing but for a reason. He is also able to fall asleep by himself. Gone were the days where I was prowling on sleep sites, breastfeeding or cloth diapering. Now, parenting, play, and diet are on top of the list. There is so much to learn yet so little time as he is learning so fast.

Much has happened for the past year in our lives as well. We got a baby, from working full time to being a full time stay home mum, travelled quite a lot, moved into a new apartment, and now moved to a new country. It has been constantly changing. Every month was something new for us. Though at that point of time it seemed to be nothing. Adding up seems to be quite a sum.

It has been a big step for us not only for Dan, adapting to a new born and with life as partners and parents at the same time. And I am really glad we have made it so far. One year has passed and I look forward to the next year with a new chapter with new learnings and challenges

Bed Testing

TEMPUR found a new model. Immediately when I put Dan down, he lied down to test the pillow and loved it. Usually he hates being in that position especially when he is awake and we have to change his diapers. Maybe Tempur should produce changing tables or mattresses for baby cots?

I Like to Ride My Bicycle, I Love to Ride My Bike

Dan was trying along the way to see past his dad's butt. However, he failed to do so. So the best way was to turn and look behind instead. By doing so, he got tired and finally fell asleep.

Juliet, oh! Juliet

Little Dan starting young.

Baby Steps: Dan's Little Girl Friend

We were at the indoor play ground today. Little Dan had lots of fun playing in the ball pool, with the slides, and crawling around the obstacle course. Even better, he found little friends of his size and age. Curious enough, that motivated him to take more steps as well. He saw this little girl who was 2 months older toddling around and tried to show off what he could do.

I initially wanted to just take a video of him playing at the playground with other kids. However, to my surprise, Dan decided to walk towards the little girl instead.

First Steps

Closing in to his first birthday, little Dan has been attempting to take his first steps. He can now toddle one or two at a go before sitting down. Great achievement after practising for more about half a year standing and cruising.

Climbing

Little Dan is quite a climber now. He is able to climb the whole fleet of stairs and also climb down with minimal help. He can also climb down from the bed by turning his back and landing on his feet first instead of his head.

It is amazing how much he has grown to be aware of his surroundings -- that he uses his feet to touch lower ground first before climbing down.

Musically Inclined?

Dan has been instinctively grooving when music is being played. I wonder whether this is in born in all babies.

Waving Ta-Ta

Have not been posting anything for the past one month due to travels and little Dan has learnt so much. I would not actually say learnt.

I feel that he has been just absorbing and waiting for a time to burst out his knowledge. I guess all babies are like that -- just absorbing everything around them and not showing it until they have the opportunity to do so. 

Little Dan started waving a few months back, now he is interacting and letting us know that he understands when people part, we wave -- that I believe is not only a trick to wave but understanding the context of social behaviour. 

Headache

Teleportation

After hours and hours of discussion of how to teleport from city to city to cut travel time, we found a way -- we FLY!

Dan and the Cockcroach

Yesterday, Dan found a dead cockcroach at the corner of the room. Before I know it, I saw something black in his mouth. I looked at the floor and shouted for Emil to take the bits of cockcroach out. Dan actually pulled out the legs, part of the wings and stuffed part of the roach in his mouth.

Hair Pulling

Strangely Dan has been starting this new habit of pulling his hair when trying to sleep.

After googling it seems to be quite common in babies. http://www.babycenter.com/0_hair-pulling_11553.bc

The Cocoon

My desperate attempt for Dan to nap -- to swaddle a 10kg Dan in a single size blanket. coccoon

Look Mummy -- No Hands

Dan is starting to stand without support for a few seconds. Had fun time at the playground today.

We Heart <3 IKEA

It was so much fun at IKEA yesterday. Babies are always the ultimate toy for parents.

Time for Play

It is nice to attend playdates. Baby Dan gets to explore new toys and we -- the mums get to chat about babies. Hope to be able to host one in the future.

Doing the Wave

Out of no where, Dan started flapping one hand and then stopped. Emil started asking is he trying to wave? I played along and waved back saying 'Hello!' Surprisingly, Dan flapped his right hand back with a smile.

Quack, Quack - Said the Rub-a-Duck

Tried to check out how to clean a rubber duck and stumbled upon this site - Rubaduck - Rubber Ducks. What else? Anything and Everything that you would like to know about rubber ducks. http://www.rubaduck.com/
They do have sites about everything these days.