The great baby carrying challenge

Attended our 4th ante-natal class last evening. It was a practical, hands-on session that taught us how to bathe and dress the little fellow. I am quite happy to report that Chee Meng managed to handle the baby doll quite well, though he got a bit stressed when it came to changing the positions of the baby and dressing the doll. He always told me that he don't really dare to carry a newborn baby (especially when it is not ours) and i kept telling him that he will know how to when bebe is born. But i was rather reassured when i saw him holding the baby doll by the neck with much ease, though he will have to work on the changing of carrying positions a wee bit more. He also remarked at one point that studying for his MBA was a much easier exercise:)

We learnt how to swaddle the baby, ensure the water temperature is right and how to put on cotton diapers. I was rather at ease with the cotton diapers coz i used to help mum fold it for Lionel when he was a little baby about 20+ years ago. There had been so many advances since then - i was surprised to learn that there are diaper liners for use together with cotton diapers which will make cleaning much easier. The trainer, Mrs Wong, also showed us how to put on cotton diapers without the use of a pin. Amazing! I hope i will remember the steps when the time comes! The trainer also shared that we should try to avoid using talcium powder on little babies as it may affect their lungs, and could use baby oil instead. I sometimes wonder how we managed to survive in the past, coz i'm certain that i had tons of powder plonked on me when i was a newborn. So i told myself that i'll just play by ear and rely on the advice of my mum, who is quite modern and advanced, yet well-verse in traditional chinese medicine! Afterall, she took very good care of all 3 of us and all our friends' babies like her touch and cuddle.

I'm really lucky to have such a 'guru' by my side!!