I am also considering KinderU, but I think it's quite expensive to go at least four times a week in order to see the result.
As for Kindermusik, Ansonbaby's is right.
Though there's a registration charge of $350 which can be waived if you have the coupon from Pre-School magazine. And 10% discount when re-enrolling.
There's another option I was considering before I re-enrol the Sept simester - My Musikbox, unfornately they have cancelled the class for babies therefore the eariest attending age is 1-year-old.
Natasha also listen to Mozart Effect and she loves them.
I normally play her "laytime" CD when she's in the living room, "From Playtime to Sleeptime" when she's in the bedroom and "Nighty Night" during sleeping hours at night, almost every time is toast around or need cuddling.
I can still remember the first time I played "Nighty Night" to her, hoping that she could fall asleep sooner (she's a night owl since the day she's born:lol: ); but instead of her falling asleep, it was me who was dozzing off.
I totally agree with you that the life of FTmum is tougher than having a FTjob ( as least it is so in my case).
I have the same problem with Anton cos Natasha hardly sleep during daytime (at most on a very good day, two 45mins nap). Because she is so energetic, I can hardly find time for myself.
Though as you said, I am also enjoying the time when my baby at lot (esp after I start schooling again.)
Well... I have decided to study for another degree recently since I want to upgrade myself when taking care of my baby (and of course I didn't know she will take up almost all of my time).
Classes start on end of August and I have been going to classes almost everyday, therefore I have to, unwillingly, let my maid take care of Natasha for already over a week.
And now I already feel kind of guilty for letting her with the maid while I pursuing my own goal. (esp knowing that she had a pretty bad nappy rash after letting the maid takes care of her during the weeks.)
Sometimes, I even want to let forfeit the degree.
You know, I always think (esp after being a mum myself) that mother is the best person and best thing that could even happen to one person.
today i had attended another playgroup " Little Dynamites". There was a total difference feeling compare with KinderU. The Indian teacher of Little Dynamites lack of skill to attract the babies. My bb always looked at other crying babies when the teacher was showing the flash card.
In addition, the course content only teach bb english and maths but lack of other languages.
The terrible thing is majority of the babies were not enjoyed the class.
Ansonbaby,
How's your bb now? Getting better?
clic_1221 ,
Are u also live in Central? Maybe we can meet together with Ansonbaby.
Let's think of the gathering venue, time and date that suits everyone, but better wait for another week or so. cos 我終於頂吾訓病倒啦!
Actually我星期四上課時已經發覺有d燒, 回家後立即帶sugical mask同訓next room. Went to see a doc yesterday, he gave me some medicine (好在發覺得早所以未有other symtoms).
All mamas:
Do take care of yourselves and babies!!
Same here, Natasha's nappy rash 都係未好番. 个医生d nappy rash cream 可能好light (already been a week now). I going to bring her to my GP today, hopefully d 兒科 & 皮膚科的cert 会有用啦!
Glad to know that u've got a 2nd baby! At the beginning, I'm planning to have 2 children, as i think one will be too lonely! But since my bb was born, my mind has changed, looking after a baby is too tough for me! But who's know, maybe when my bb has grown up, my mind will change again!
Take care of yourself and enjoy the pregnancy
privilege for 10 months!
Do drink more skim milk, i believe it really works, my bb skin is really soft and white!
clic_1221,
Really appreciate your willpower! Don't worry, your bb'll understand you somedays! All your hard work will paid off!
To be good to your baby, be healthy and do take care of yourself!
Hoping that you'll get well soon.
babyso,
Thank you so much for your advice. I play the games of Fisher Price, BB loves so much, esp. the one - talking to her tummy! She laughtes so loudly each time!
Really appreciate your knowledge on baby development, you could be a children education consultant!
clic_1221
I learnt from other BK mom that if the nappy rush is serious, u can try "NOT" to put diaper with your baby, this can help her skin of pat pat to breath well and can recover very soon. Though it's a bit dirty, when compare with the nappy rush, they said okay wor.
andiecyw
Educational consultant? 有排都未qualify lah, I just always "8" from other mom and learn from them. However, I'm glad that I've 3 elder sisters, who also have children and share their 心得 with me all the time (2 of them are full-time mom as well)
Ansonbaby
無有怕, 我地幾個人, 好flexible, 當一斉食lunch/tea lor.
I am much better now, thanks!
Good that today is the last day of class of the first subject therefore I can have a few days break till the next subject starts, i.e. this Sunday.