Another way which i thought is good too - saw it on the TV where Jamie Oliver campaigning to ban the junk food in schools and eat fresh, nutritious (Instead of Frozen food, fried chicken,fries,burgers. Jamie uses real food) jamie dressed up like a carrot and get the children to sing carrot song...it was a slow and hard process but i think he eventually did it!

of course its great to teach children about food nutrition, but can guess as much, it wont bother them as they go for looks & taste. If you have a toddler, the best way is to prevent them from having too much chocolates/ice cream/fizzy drink/fried food.- best of all - Not having them taking those food at all!! I have known it and seen it. My brothers and sisters grew up on junk food as my mum didnt bother about it. Given a choice, they always prefer fizzy drink to plain water. Lots of my friends also have this problem, their children would scream for fries and other junks. Another way is through habitual. Always offer children with plain water and nutrition food and they will grew up with it. Thats how vegetarians did it with their children on vegetables only.

ohh..just to update.. He is getting better now, allowing me to put him down for at least 10 min before he crys. Prior putting him down, i talk to him and let him know that he is going to be put on a walker.I sort of exchanging them between cot,playing saucer,dinning chair,floor, so that he is not bored staying at a place for a long time. But i must be around with him.   In the kitchen, i have to let him sit (with help of bumbo) at the counter to watch me do my chores..

my baby has already been to the shopping malls and parks when he turned one month old. As i have postnal depression during that period, i cant stay at home for a long time alone with my baby. My husband make it a point to bring us out everyday (even if its only an hour) and yes, throughout those months, he had seen and been carried by strangers, relatives

definately jeans as i dont like exposing my legs

i guess not many. I have been trying hard to get my husband into this forum to read all about the wonderful stuff of child development.He only care about his liverpool..

Haaa..a dozen of eggs only cost US$0.82 in my time...Cost is high and time is bad now

have a good knowledge of food nutrients.Learn what good food can be fed to the children instead of loading them with sweets/fried food.Never bribe children with sweets.

i am a stay home mum...i got postnal depression aftr giving birth to my son. My depression is like a yo yo pattern where sometimes i am happy staying at home, while some other time will rattle off thinking why am i staying at home.I feel worthless..Its always the same routine with the baby everyday. Ever since my son was born, my husband and i barely have time alone or chat. Can someone share how do you keep yourself going on?

gals, thanks for your advice. Hopefully he will outgrow this stage early. As for the sling, i have thought of it also, but as our country experience summer all year round, it can be very hot for both of us. The heat will definately add stress to me if i were to carry him to do my chores.I am trying the hard way where i am planning to leave him to cry. (He crys in his walker even when i am beside him)

I have tried everything ; he screams when I'm just ABOUT to put him down. He hates it when I just walk away from him for a second, even if I'm a few feet away from him. I have no clue what to do. i talk to him from the kitchen but that never seems to calm him...there have been days where i've lived on biscuits and water (or without food)that's all i could grab and get back to him quickly...  i think that  he simply craves social interaction. I know he will outgrown it after some stage but i cant stand it now as i have to carry him all day..oh.. play music in the background also doesnt help..he can play himself for a few minutes, but i must be with him. IF he catches me leaving..he will start to cry..Also tried leaving him to cry..BUT he can be tought too, he will cry until i have no choice but to give him as it simply hurt my heart to hear him crying for so long

it really depends on your choice. How much you love your work, are you willing to sacrifice your time to be with your baby as taking care of a baby involves a lot of time (as we are 24 hr working mum) If you are not ready, it can be very frustrating to be a stay home mum and take care of your baby. This happen to me : i thought i am ready,in the end i suffered drepression, i am alone caring for my baby without anyone help. During my first week, i totally rejected my baby out of fear..gradually getting used to it toward second month yet with a resentment. I lost my motivation, i didnt know what i want..i got depressed thinking of leaving him to childcare / with someone else and i am crazy bored staying at home! Now he s 6 months and i am happily getting used to it. Thank god i have found this website where i  get all those inspiration parenting ideas.

You should try to care for him for at least a month / at least few weeks to experience homestay mum

I need HELP! My 6 month old son is starting to experience separation anxiety. No matter where i go, i must carry him around. If i leave him alone, he will start to cry (even though i am in a near distance) He simply want me to carry him no matter what. If he plays, i have to sit down with him..I cant have my own time and do my chores. Any advice to help my baby through it?

thanks nhockaday, i am a new mummy..still trying to cope in caring for him..gosh..you talk about anorexic..i didnt think bb would have anorexic..mine look fine and active too, just a bit on the skinny side

just feed him some banana, his mouth is tiny, refuses to open his mouth during feeding time..my mum relate this to "he is afraid to open his mouth for the fear of dropping his gold coin out"..struggled a while before finally finishing his food. gosh..its so difficult to feed him now, not to think when he turn into a toddler..

thanks gals, guess i am too stressed up abt his weight and not eating issue..as i tend to compare his weight with his peers, they usually weight much more than his weight. 10kg compared mine at 7.6kg making me feel uneasy about his growth..i guess i have to relax and be happy as long as he is healthy...but..i know i know, my in-laws will pass those remarks of him being so skinny as stuff like that (cos she too compared him to her friends' grandchildren) hopefully he will strive in another few weeks time..