JinYu Roll Over non stop

JinYu can now roll over from his tummy to his back and vice versa. This may even occur when he's sleeping. Although sleeping on his back is still the optimal position, and the one you should start her out in when you lay him down, don't worry too much if he flips over — there's no need to reposition him as he sleeps. According to doctor, baby's risk of SIDS is decreasing at this age.

HAPPY MID AUTUMN FESTIVAL - MOONCAKE FESTIVAL

Today is JinYu's first time celebrating Mid Autumn Festival, his grandma, Ku Jie and grandpa decorate the garden with a few lanterns for little JinYu.

JinYu Sick...Down With Flu and Cough

The day I got sick! Down with Flu and Cough.....But I won't rest cause it is....
Sunday! Ho's Family Reunion Day celebrating early Mooncake Festival......Look...at the lantern I'm holding...Mickey lantern...

Get to know about Rotavirus

Rotavirus most often infects infants and young children, and in children ages 3 months to 2 years, is one of the most common causes of diarrhea. In the United States, it leads to outbreaks of diarrhea during the winter and spring months. It is particularly a problem in child-care centers and children's hospitals. Almost all children have had a rotavirus infection by the time they are 5 years old. Severe infection, rotavirus gastroenteritis, is the leading cause of severe, dehydrating diarrhea in infants and young children.

Rotavirus infections are responsible for approximately 3 million cases of diarrhea and 55,000 hospitalizations for diarrhea and dehydration in children under 5 years old each year in the United States. Although these infections cause relatively few deaths in the United States, diarrhea caused by rotavirus results in more than half a million deaths worldwide every year. This is especially true in developing countries, where nutrition and health care are not optimal.

Signs and Symptoms

Children with a rotavirus infection have fever, nausea, and vomiting, which are often followed by abdominal cramps and frequent, watery diarrhea. Children who are infected may also have a cough and runny nose. As with all viruses, though, some rotavirus infections cause few or no symptoms, especially in adults.

Sometimes the diarrhea that accompanies a rotavirus infection is so severe that it can quickly lead to dehydration. Signs of dehydration include: thirst, irritability, restlessness, lethargy, sunken eyes, a dry mouth and tongue, dry skin, fewer trips to the bathroom to urinate, and (in infants) a dry diaper for several hours.

Contagiousness

Rotavirus infection is very contagious. The virus passes in the stool of infected persons before and after they have symptoms of the illness. Children can become infected if they put their fingers in their mouths after touching something that has been contaminated by the stool of an infected person. Usually this happens when children forget to wash their hands often enough, especially before eating and after using the toilet. People who care for children, including health-care and child-care workers, can also spread the virus, especially if they do not wash their hands after changing diapers.

Prevention

Frequent hand washing is the best tool to limit the spread of rotavirus infection. Children who are infected should stay home from child-care groups until their diarrhea has resolved. In hospitals, rotavirus outbreaks are controlled by isolating infected patients and ordering strict hand-washing procedures.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that the rotavirus vaccine be included in the lineup of routine immunizations given to all infants. The recommendation calls for three doses by mouth at around 2, 4, and 6 months of age.

The vaccine, which is called RotaTeq, has been found to prevent approximately 75% of cases of rotavirus infection and 98% of severe cases. Your child's doctor will have the most current information.

In 1999, a rotavirus vaccine was taken off the market because it was linked to an increased risk for intussusception, a type of bowel obstruction, in young infants. In more than 70,000 children studied, RotaTeq has not been found to have this increased risk.

Professional Treatment

An infant or toddler who becomes moderately or severely dehydrated may need to be treated in a hospital with intravenous (IV) fluids to bring the body's fluid and salt levels back to normal. Most older children can be treated at home.

Your doctor may need to test your child's blood, urine, or stool to confirm that the diarrhea is being caused by rotavirus and not by bacteria. Because antibiotics do not work against illnesses caused by viruses, your doctor will not give your child antibiotics to treat a rotavirus infection.

Home Treatment

To prevent dehydration, follow your doctor's guidance about what your child should eat and drink. Your doctor may suggest that you give your child special drinks that replace body fluids, especially if the diarrhea has been going on for longer than 2 or 3 days.

In general, kids with mild diarrhea who are not dehydrated should continue to eat normally but should receive more fluids. (Fruit juices and soft drinks can make diarrhea worse and should be avoided.) Those who have mild to moderate dehydration should be given an oral rehydration solution in small, frequent amounts to correct the dehydration and then should go back to eating normally. Children who are breastfed should be breastfed throughout. A child who is vomiting will need to eat smaller amounts more frequently. Follow your doctor's guidance and avoid giving your child store-bought medicines for vomiting or diarrhea unless your doctor recommends them.

Attending My 4th Uncle and My New 4th Aunty's Wedding Dinner @ Centro, Klang

Attended My 4th Uncle and Aunty's Wedding Dinner...
wah!!..got ballet dance..band and solo violin performance...

From left: GrandMa, Ku Jie, Tai MaMa, Grandpa
Behind: Daddy, Mommy and Me.....JinYu






Look 1st I wore short sleeves yellow t-shirt...when my new 4th aunty change her gown...I also follow with long sleeves...hehe..




From left: Kai Ma Wei Wei and Wai Kim


Yellow T-Shirt by Hallmark (Gift from Aunty Rachel)
Jeans Overalls by Baby Gap
Blue Stripe Long Sleeves by Mothercare

My 1st Really Solid Food - Organic Bread

Yummy!!! Yummy!!! Today, my grandmama bought this Organic Bread (actually is a Rusk)

Getting to know pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV)

Vaccine Dramatically Reduces Ear Infections in Young Kids

New research shows that a routine vaccine can help dramatically reduce ear infections, which are a common part of early childhood. Most kids have at least one ear infection by the time they're 3 years old.

A recent study showed that kids who receive the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) are much less likely to get frequent middle ear infections or to need tubes in their ears to prevent infections. The vaccine also provides some protection against pneumococcal infections such as pneumonia and meningitis.

Researchers monitored more than 175,000 children who received the vaccine in two states. The rates of frequent ear infections and/or ear tube surgeries dropped 16% in one state and 25% in another.

When doctors talk about an ear infection, they usually mean "otitis media," an inflammation in the middle ear area that causes a buildup of fluid or pus that causes pain and sometimes a fever. If ear infections recur often and don't resolve easily, or if a child has hearing loss or speech delay, doctors may suggest surgery to drain fluid from the middle ear and insert a tiny temporary tube (also called a pressure equalization or tympanostomy tube) to help prevent fluid from accumulating again.

What This Means to You

The PVC vaccine is given in a series of four shots, at 2, 4, 6, and 12–15 months of age. The vaccine became a part of the routine immunization schedule 7 years ago.

PVC helps prevent recurrent ear infections, but there's still a chance your child will get one on occasion. Symptoms include:

• pulling or rubbing the ears
• fever
• fussiness or irritability
• fluid or pus leaking from the ear
• changes in appetite or sleeping patterns
• trouble hearing

Although antibiotics may be the first course of treatment for bacterial ear infections, many ear infections are viral and, therefore, won't respond to antibiotics. And some ear infections may resolve within 2 or 3 days without treatment of any kind. But you can help reduce the discomfort by giving acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain and fever as needed.

Baby JinYu beginning to hum

Ho JinYu will continue to babble as he learns how to use his tongue, as well as how to shape his mouth to create and change sounds. Some of his loud outbursts are nothing more than an experiment to see how far he can project his voice. Lately when we were singing some lullaby songs to get him to sleep, he actually hums along.

Caught JinYu sucking his lips at KLCC

We went shopping at KLCC on a Sunday afternoon, we were actually at the children department, suddenly we heard this sound coming from JinYu..and saw JinYu was actually sucking his lips...quickly I got hold of my digital camera and record this short clip.

One Sided Double Eye Lid

I was trying to capture a close up on JinYu. Finally.....look he got his double eye lid..but it is only of the left eye. What happen to the other one? Actually he has both side double eye lid but only the left side seems obvious to be seen.

JinYu is 6 months old

Time sure flies..as JinYu is already 6 months old. Many have asked what is it like to have a little one in the family...I can only answer it is one of the best things in Mei Ling and my life. And also thank you so much to her for sacrificing....(i know the stress she have to take care of this hyperactive JinYu, worrying about his appetite especially and the frustration overcome patiences when he starts crying)

JinYu's Action

At 6 months, JinYu grasps the concept of object permanence and can remember and search for a missing person or toy. He may become attached and clingy with a parent or caregiver (definitely his grandmother cause she is taking care of him while Mei Ling and I are working) and feel separation anxiety when you are not present. He also can be fearful of strangers. (it was when my father and mother in law came over in the evening, and JinYu didn't recognize them and start crying out loud)

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JinYu's Appetite
During the 6 months, JinYu have actually change 3 types of formula milk. He started off with Nestle Nan1 then to Enfalac A+ until August where we change his milk to Promil Gold, which we think that he prefers more. (we think that because the Promil Gold is much more sweeter than the others, you all can give it a try)

When he was 4+ months old, we start to feed in on solid foods starting with Farley's Rusk mixing with milk, then we try with baby food like Heinz and Gerber and slowly getting him to try out rice cereal from Nestle. His grandma even did some smashed sweet potato with veges and carrot.

Family Day

JinYu and Petronas Twin Tower

JinYu somewhere near Petronas Twin Towers

Can I??

JinYu:: Mommy! Daddy! Can I.....can I have this walker....please!!!

Milk Shake (Deliver the milk without breakin' them)

Milk Shake Deliver the milk to the store without smashing any bottles en route

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