Geobaby Forums http://www.geobaby.com/forum/ Hong Kong Parenting and Baby Forums, Resources and Events en Thu, 17 May 2012 05:50:27 GMT vBulletin 60 http://c3.geoclicks.net/gb/img/forum/misc/rss.png Geobaby Forums http://www.geobaby.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Anyone know where I can buy an "ear band" like this?]]> http://www.geobaby.com/forum/thread159997.html Thu, 17 May 2012 04:38:08 GMT I'm wanting to buy something like this: http://www.onestepahead.com/catalog/...mSource=Search - my daughter just had grommets put in and now needs ear plugs for swimming and bathing. Problem is the ear plugs are NOT staying in - I've tried a few different kinds and they all fall out. A friend overseas recommended this to help but I've never seen it in Hong Kong. Can anyone help? If not, I guess I'll have to order from overseas (but would rather be able to get it in a day or two...) ]]> nicolejoy http://www.geobaby.com/forum/thread159997.html French lessons http://www.geobaby.com/forum/thread159993.html Wed, 16 May 2012 23:33:20 GMT Anyone know of French lessons for children in Tsing Yi, Tseun Wan, Olympic or Kwai Fong Anyone know of French lessons for children in Tsing Yi, Tseun Wan, Olympic or Kwai Fong ]]> Education EarlyYears http://www.geobaby.com/forum/thread159993.html Where can I learn HK/Guangdong cuisine? http://www.geobaby.com/forum/thread159989.html Wed, 16 May 2012 15:15:35 GMT Eager to learn cooking HK/Guangdong dishes. Please share if you know any classes out there. Thanks!! Eager to learn cooking HK/Guangdong dishes. Please share if you know any classes out there. Thanks!! ]]> Recipe Exchange kit_kat http://www.geobaby.com/forum/thread159989.html I am losing weight, is it normal http://www.geobaby.com/forum/thread159985.html Wed, 16 May 2012 08:49:59 GMT Hi~ I have just been told by friends that I have lost weight etc. a few weeks back. I went to doctor's appointment & checked my weight, and found that I lost 2 kg since I am pregnant.

I have slight morning sickness but only vomit once or twice a week. I eat 3 times a day same amount as I ate before. And I go to the gym as usual but not as active as before.

I don't see any reason that I would lost weight since my weight has always been very stable. I am quite slim and don't think it's normal to loss weight like this?!

I read that some ppl have very terrible morning sickness and that's why they loss weight, but for me I think there's sth. else...

:butbut:I am only 10 weeks pregnant and nobody can see I am pregnant yet.

Help pls. ]]> Hong Kong Pregnancy Forum dressuphk http://www.geobaby.com/forum/thread159985.html Looking for native English-speaking nanny http://www.geobaby.com/forum/thread159981.html Wed, 16 May 2012 07:04:56 GMT Hi there

Baby #4 is due in July, so we'll be in Hong Kong for the summer. To help me out for 4-6 weeks, I'm looking for a (preferably qualified) nanny - Australian/NZ/USA/Canada/UK - to live-in to help me out with the three older ones (aged 6, 4, 1).

Must have great references.

NB: I am not looking for a Filipino/Indo helper. I have a helper. I am looking for a child-care nanny for short-term post

Thanks. ]]> Helper Forums Honkyblues http://www.geobaby.com/forum/thread159981.html Recommended video baby monitor with temperature sensors http://www.geobaby.com/forum/thread159977.html Wed, 16 May 2012 06:20:37 GMT I'm looking for a baby monitor where the video can be seen over the internet as well as has the ability to check room temperature.

I bought a Samsung one but it seems the temperature is not accurate and keeps saying it's like over 30 degrees Celsius in the room while multiple traditional thermometers says it's around 25 degrees. ]]> Sleep and your Baby chrischen377 http://www.geobaby.com/forum/thread159977.html Weaning 3 month old from her dummy http://www.geobaby.com/forum/thread159973.html Wed, 16 May 2012 04:02:45 GMT Ladies

My 3 month old LO is a very "sucky" baby from Day 1, and was quite hard to settle as a newborn. After being told to use a dummy "liberally" up until 3 months (and I had to use it for sleep, I also have a toddler to run after), I have now been told by 2 separate paediatricians to kick the habit. Her sleep is also interrupted when she wakes at night and need something to suck on to fall back to sleep.

Can anyone advise on what the best way to do this is? I guess this really means I will have to sleep train her if I am to withhold the dummy for sleep now. Is 3 months too young to sleep train? Which method would work best for a 3 month old?

I am anxious any CIO method would wake my toddler at night, whom I only recently managed to get to sleep through the night again after 4 months of waking up screaming at night.

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks! ]]> Sleep and your Baby Gemma http://www.geobaby.com/forum/thread159973.html Can an expat child attend a local govt/aided primary school? http://www.geobaby.com/forum/thread159969.html Tue, 15 May 2012 22:59:16 GMT Hello, I am moving to Tai Kok Tsui from Australia with 4 children. My eldest is 7 and I am trying to find a place for her in P2 2012-13. I have spent hours researching local schools versus international versus ESF schools and I have concluded that unless you have a million dollar debenture or a... Hello,

I am moving to Tai Kok Tsui from Australia with 4 children. My eldest is 7 and I am trying to find a place for her in P2 2012-13. I have spent hours researching local schools versus international versus ESF schools and I have concluded that unless you have a million dollar debenture or a magic wand (to reduce waiting lists) then you have only one choice- a local school.

I have been looking at this website,
http://www.chsc.hk/section1_6_2.php?lang_id=1
And I am impressed with the choice and variety of schools in the Mong Kok/Olympic areas.

My questions are:

1. Can an expat legally attend a local Govt/ aided school (we will be staying in hk for several years under my husbands working visa)?

2. Has anyone had experience with an English-only speaker attending a Chinese/English school? Our P2 child is extremely social, confident and we have no doubt that she would immerse herself in the language and culture. In fact we think she would thrive in the challenge. Plus there are all sorts of phone Aps that can double as translators. But is this realistic?

3. Are you aware of any schools in the Mong Kok/ Tai Kok Tsui areas where expat children (English native speakers) attend local Govt/aided, Chinese/English schools? (We are Christian and would definitely consider a Catholic or Protestant school).

Thanks for your help. ]]> Education nltempany http://www.geobaby.com/forum/thread159969.html When can a kid go to bathroom himself? http://www.geobaby.com/forum/thread159965.html Tue, 15 May 2012 22:22:22 GMT How old is your kid when he/she can go to bathroom himself, especially outside, like restaurants, mall etc? My 3+ yr old boy can go himself at home with little help pulling pants up nicely. I take him to ladies room with me now. But when will he be too old to go to ladies room? And then what do... How old is your kid when he/she can go to bathroom himself, especially outside, like restaurants, mall etc?
My 3+ yr old boy can go himself at home with little help pulling pants up nicely. I take him to ladies room with me now. But when will he be too old to go to ladies room? And then what do you do when you are out with your opposite sex kid - leave them outside to wait if you have to go? Seems dangerous!
Same for swimming pool locker rooms?
Posted via Mobile Device ]]> Parenting - Toddlers and Preschoolers Biggie http://www.geobaby.com/forum/thread159965.html Live-out helper committed to work? http://www.geobaby.com/forum/thread159961.html Tue, 15 May 2012 04:30:03 GMT I'm just wondering how committed to work is a live-out helper? Will flexibility/ distractions out there result in low commitment in their work? I'm looking for one right now but before we move into our new place, she would need to live-out for approx 2 months. So I'm worried during this period she's used to staying out and will not be able to adapt to live-in later (definitely living in will be more disciplined). ]]> Helper Forums kit_kat http://www.geobaby.com/forum/thread159961.html urgent help needed- ESF TsingYi, DMS Db and DMK for 3 yrs, which one? http://www.geobaby.com/forum/thread159957.html Tue, 15 May 2012 02:54:29 GMT thanks all. Could you please help to give some opinion on which one should my 3 years old to attend? ESF TsingYi, Discovery Montessori, or DMK? ESF seems too far and it is afternoon session, however, it would give him a priority for DC, I really like Montessori education, but I am not sure... thanks all. Could you please help to give some opinion on which one should my 3 years old to attend? ESF TsingYi, Discovery Montessori, or DMK? ESF seems too far and it is afternoon session, however, it would give him a priority for DC, I really like Montessori education, but I am not sure comparing with IB, which one is better? also DMK? it seems good place for kids to grow up . any comments would be greatly appreciated and I need give answer very quick to schools.

many thanks in advance! ]]> Education 2mums http://www.geobaby.com/forum/thread159957.html Advice on having other children with you when n labour at matilda http://www.geobaby.com/forum/thread159953.html Tue, 15 May 2012 02:45:25 GMT Hi, I am about to give birth any day now and myself and my husband are a bit worried what we will do with our other two children. Our eldest is 11 and youngest is 14 months. Our helper will not be starting until after the baby is born and all our friends have children so if is the middle of the... Hi,

I am about to give birth any day now and myself and my husband are a bit worried what we will do with our other two children.
Our eldest is 11 and youngest is 14 months. Our helper will not be starting until after the baby is born and all our friends have children so if is the middle of the night they can't help.
Has anyone given birth at Matilda and had there other children there? I really want my children to be with me until the pushing part but worried there won't be anywhere for them to wait and that my husband will be running back and forth checking on them.
We ideally wanted our helper to start before but she can't and we don't want to loose her.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated : ) ]]> Preparing for the Arrival Tasha2303 http://www.geobaby.com/forum/thread159953.html Pips http://www.geobaby.com/forum/thread159949.html Tue, 15 May 2012 00:37:57 GMT Hi, I am interested in sending my LO to PIPS. Anyone has any experience in sending your kids there? How soon or early do I have to apply/ book for a place? What is the cost like? Do they have transportation as well?Thank you Hi, I am interested in sending my LO to PIPS. Anyone has any experience in sending your kids there? How soon or early do I have to apply/ book for a place? What is the cost like? Do they have transportation as well?Thank you ]]> Education Merlinmama http://www.geobaby.com/forum/thread159949.html Spongebob goods, anybody know!? http://www.geobaby.com/forum/thread159945.html Mon, 14 May 2012 14:13:05 GMT I am looking for spongebob goods, anybody has seen somewhere? I saw a few in wan chai, but very a few... Thanks!! I am looking for spongebob goods, anybody has seen somewhere? I saw a few in wan chai, but very a few...

Thanks!! ]]> Everything else Summer 2012 http://www.geobaby.com/forum/thread159945.html Time Magazine - Are you Mom Enough http://www.geobaby.com/forum/thread159941.html Mon, 14 May 2012 09:55:25 GMT Time Magazine's coverage of Attachment Parenting and the controversial cover "Are you Mom Enough" of a Mom nursing a preschooler has upset hundreds of Moms across the world.

Read the background behind the cover and share your thoughts here:
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