Irqin & His Sunglass...

Today jalan-jalan kat Sunway Pyramid... Look what I've bought for Irqin??? Sunglass...hahah...Dia pakai kejap-kejap jer...Tapi seronok tengok dia pakai...kelakar...hahaha....Cool bananasssssss....heheh

Vote For Irqin as Baby Idol!!!1

VOTE FOR DZARIF IRQIN DZULDZAIMY...hehe

Sesajer suka suki uploadkan pic Irqin dalam contest BABY IDOL Season 3 by Mix.FM. My friend, Shazlina started first, I pun try la jugak...saje suka suki...heheh... Pape pun, Irqin is my baby idol forever... hehehe

http://www.mix.fm/interests/baby/search.asp?babyname=Dzarif+&Submit=Submit

MooOOooo...

MooOOOooo...

Crawling

Ada ekor tau....

With his MooMoo...

Buat muka garang...

Irqin & MooMoo

Hi Everybody....

Irqin with his new costume, MooOOO The Cow...heheh...Hari ni balik naik LRT sampai KL Sentral....Tunggu hubby kat situ...dia lambat sikit so aku pun berlegar-legar la kat situ...Ada jugak la terbeli costume ni...hahha...ada macam2 - harimau la, batman la, pooh la, bee la, doraemon pun ada...Tapi ku pilih yang ini...hahah...saje je memang suka motif MooOOO...Black & White.... Bersama Irqin adalah MooMoo yang dibeli di Jusco semalam...hahah...baru ada kawan...kan kan kan....

Irqin's New Bottle...

Irqin with his fave bottle,MAM

New Nuby...

Yeah...dah beli dah...New Nuby bottle in the house...hehhe...tengok this bottle kat mybbstore . Macam comel jer...memang aim nak beli & try kat Irqin sebab comel sangat... So hari ni, had dinner kat Midvalley with my family kat Little Penang Cafe. Lepas makan, singgah ke Mum's Care..dah jumpa botol ni...ada 20% diskaun lagi...pe lagi, grabbed it. Bentuk nipple nya mcm Tommee Tippee's yang ku dah let go tak lama dulu...Tapi try la, mana tau Irqin nak...sebab all this while, Irqin hanya suka MAM bottle sahaja...hehe...Banyak bottle yang ku beli, let go je...Tak tau la yang ni cane....

Ni bottle MAM yang menjadi pujaan hati Irqin...Maybe sebab teat nyer yang lembut tu kot...Tapi memang ku dah in love dengan botol ni masa preggie lagi...sebab comel sangat...macam mengidam je nak masa tuh...hahah...For all the mothers out there, MAM bottle memang highly recommended... Irqin tak pernah colic sejak lahir...maybe this bottle banyak membantu...heheh...

Next bottle to buy - Babisil (macam best jerrrkkk)

My Wishlist

My wishlist- nak sangat2 CD ni tapi bila fikir balik...huh mahal giler...price RM 105+ RM 32.90(insert)....sangat2 cute...kenapa la daku addicted to CD - especially printed CD mcm Blueberry nya ni..dah lama aim yang ni...maybe my target for next month kot..heheh....

Blueberry Minky One Size H&L Pocket Diaper

Product Information
Enjoy the wonderful feel of minky on your little one from birth to potty (approx. 8-35 lbs)* with our One Size Minky Pockets. The diaper has two rows of snaps for adjusting the size as your baby grows. An outer layer of laminated minky keeps wetness in, and an inner layer of high quality microfleece keeps baby’s bottom dry.
DIAPERS DO NOT COME WITH AN INSERT
Measurement range:
Waist
9"-21"
Thighs
4"-12.5"
Rise
13.5"-18.5"
Weight
8-35 lbs

Price: MYR105.00

Source : www.lildanzell.com

Irqin supports 3R...Reduce, Reuse & Recylce!!!

Wearing his Bumgenius 3.0 CD

Yeah!!! Irqin loves it...I guess we as the parents need to guide the children to be a better person in the future. One very critical thing nowadays is recycling and go green campaign... Tak ramai yang cuba serapkan budaya recycle ni di rumah, so kalo kita nak generasi kita tak hidup dengan sampah sarap in future, we need to start to think green... we need to start from our home & budayakan anak-anak kita...Cewah...so sekarang cuba reduce guna plastik...reuse apa yang ada (jangan main buang je) & recycle apa yang boleh direcycle...heheh...Untuk parents, maybe u can choose to use cloth diaper!!! My target - nak fully pakai CD...heheh....semoga tercapai...

Here's an article about the 3R... Source : http://www.recycling-guide.org.uk/importance.html

Recycling is one of the best ways for you to have a positive impact on the world in which we live. Recycling is important to both the natural environment and us. We must act fast as the amount of waste we create is increasing all the time.

The amount of rubbish we create is constantly increasing because:

1) Increasing wealth means that people are buying more products and ultimately creating more waste.
2) Increasing population means that there are more people on the planet to create waste.
3) New packaging and technological products are being developed, much of these products contain materials that are not biodegradable.
4) New lifestyle changes, such as eating fast food, means that we create additional waste that isn’t biodegradable.

Environmental Importance

Recycling is very important as waste has a huge negative impact on the natural environment.
1) Harmful chemicals and greenhouse gasses are released from rubbish in landfill sites. Recycling helps to reduce the pollution caused by waste.
2) Habitat destruction and global warming are some the affects caused by deforestation.

3) Recycling reduces the need for raw materials so that the rainforests can be preserved.
4) Huge amounts of energy are used when making products from raw materials. Recycling requires much less energy and therefore helps to preserve natural resources.

Importance To People

Recycling is essential to cities around the world and to the people living in them.
1) No space for waste. Our landfill sites are filling up fast, by 2010, almost all landfills in the UK will be full.
2) Reduce financial expenditure in the economy. Making products from raw materials costs much more than if they were made from recycled products.
3) Preserve natural resources for future generations. Recycling reduces the need for raw materials; it also uses less energy, therefore preserving natural resources for the future.

Irqin' Fave - Watch Videos

Some of his fave DVD/VCD

Betapa khusyuknye dia..

Sambil hisap jari & sarung bantal busuk!

Sempat berposing...

Tengok la die...sangat suka tengok VCD/DVD


Ni lah antara aktiviti Irqin everyday...Tengok VCD/DVD...especially yang 4 dalam gambar tu...Baby Bright is his fave... Tapi bagus jugak VCD/DVD ni, sebab bukan tengok saje tapi belajar... Pasal colours, numbers, animals, shapes dan macam-macam lagi...

Learn & Have Fun!!!

Irqin's New Cloth Diaper...

New CD in da house... BB DooPii

Irqin's 6th CD...baru 6???hehhe...baru dapat hari ni kul 9 pagi... Ku rasa CD ni baru je launched... sebab google pasal CD ni tak jumpa pun...buka website dia pun http://www.bbdoopii.com/ still under construction.... Anyway, i bought this CD from http://myprelovedbbstuff.blogspot.com/ . Can't wait to try it!!!

Here's some info on CD... Source from Miabambina

Why use cloth diapers

Why Use Cloth Diapers? Cloth diapering today is not what it used to be. When many parents think of cloth diapers they think of flat diapers that need to be folded and fastened with diaper pins and then covered with plastic pull on covers. Generally they also think that the clean-up involved with using cloth diapers would be tedious and messy. It seems as though many parents have missed the total evolution of the cloth diaper that has occurred over the past decade or so. New choices in materials and high tech fabrics are causing an increasing number of parents to reconsider whether disposable diapers are the best choice. We have options now that provide us with cloth diapers that are elasticized so that they are fitted and snug, waterproof in many instances, breathable, and manageable with velcro-like closures or snaps. They are just as easy and as convenient to use as disposables. Of course, it is not just their functionality and convenience that has been affected by this evolution either. Cloth diapers available today are absolutely adorable, available in a variety gorgeous colors, prints, and luxurious textures and fabric. That is a big selling point for many parents because there is nothing cute about a disposable diaper. Quite simply, cloth diapers are convenient, cost effective, healthier for our children, and better for the environment. I feel as though the real question parents should be asking themselves is why use disposables?

Cloth Diapers Are Cheaper Than Disposable Diapers... As a general rule, it is almost always cheaper to reuse than to buy new every time. This is no different with cloth diapers. Most parents go through 6 to 8 thousand diapers per child, from birth to about age three. If we take an average of what those diapers cost, that equates to between 3500 and 4000 Ringgit per baby. Once those children are potty trained those diapers are gone. They can’t be re-used. So a significant chunk of our heard earned money has gone to buying, what is essentially, garbage. In comparison, enough cloth diapers to last for three years will usually cost between 1200-1800 Ringgit. At minimum that is about a 2500 ringgit savings. But wait, consider too, that those cloth diapers may last for one or more successive children and your savings doubles and even triples. Of course it is difficult to make any hard and fast statements in this regard because of the varying costs of diapers, electricity, water, and detergents. Yes, cloth diapers will usually mean an extra one to three loads of laundry a week, but if everyone were to weigh the extra costs of their electricity, water usage, and detergent, I think they would be pleasantly surprised. These costs are infinitesimal compared to the cost of expensive disposable diapers.

Cloth Diapers Are Healthier For Your Baby... What should be of serious concern to all parents are the toxic chemicals present in disposable diapers. Dioxin, which in various forms has been shown to cause cancer, birth defects, liver damage, and skin diseases, genetic damage, is a by-product of the paper-bleaching process used in manufacturing disposable diapers, and trace quantities may exist in the diapers themselves. Dioxin is listed by the EPA as the most toxic of cancer related chemicals. Disposable diapers contain Tributyl-tin (TBT) - a toxic pollutant known to cause hormonal problems in humans and animals. Disposable diapers also contain sodium polyacrylate. If you have ever seen the gel-like, super absorbant crystals in a disposable than you have seen this first hand. Sodium polyacrylate is the same substance that was removed from tampons because of its link to toxic shock syndrome. No studies have been done on the long-term effects of this chemical being in contact with a baby's reproductive organs 24 hours a day for upwards of two years. Studies have also been done to show that the chemical emissions from disposable diapers can cause respiratory problems in children. Cloth diapers, on the other hand, are free of the many chemicals contained in disposable diapers.

Cloth Diapers Are Better For The Environment... According to the Sustainability Institute eighty percent of the diaperings in this nation are done with disposables. That comes to 18 BILLION diapers a year, just in the US. They require thousands of tons of plastic and hundreds of thousands of trees to manufacture. After a few hours of active service these materials are trucked away, primarily to landfills, where they sit, neatly wrapped packages of excrement, entombed or mummified, undegraded for several hundred years. The idea of a "disposable" diaper is a myth, the ramifications of which will stay with us for centuries to come. They are the 3rd largest single product in the waste stream behind newspapers and beverage containers. The urine and feces in disposable diapers enter landfills untreated, possibly contaminating the ground water supply. When you consider the unnecessary depletion of our valuable forests, the huge volume of garbage created, the toxic air and water pollution and the potential health risks to children, it is very difficult to comprehend how washing and reusing cloth diapers could ever be considered an inconvenience. They are a rewarding investment all around. A financial investment, an investment in our children’s health, and an investment in our planet.

Cloth Diapers Are Every Bit As Convenient As Disposable Diapers... The options available today prove that cloth diapering doesn't have to be inconvenient. Cloth diapers nowadays are fitted with elastic in the legs and back area, they have easy hook and loop closures or snaps too. Many different fabric choices and absorbency levels allow parents to choose the best diapering system for their own individual needs. It just can't get any easier. There is no time like the present to make a firm commitment to your child, to your pocket book, and to your planet and start using cloth diapers today! © The Diaper Jungle

Irqin is 10 months old today!!! 22 May 2009

Sekejap je masa berlalu kan...sekejap je Irqin dah pun 10 months...Hmm...dah dapat hadiah daddy & mama bagi tuh...Lion baru tuh...hehe...Soon nanti sampai la CD baru Irqin plak...hehe....Nanti ku uploadkan gambar Irqin 10 months plak...Lagi 2 bulan dah nak setahun...heheh...Here's some pics of Irqin dengan muka nyer yang macam - macam...hehe

New Toy in the house...

Semalam me, hubby & Irqin g Metrojaya Midvalley, ada preview sale for members. Not bad la the sale tapi tak beli pape sangat pun. Toy untuk Irqin jela sebab memang dah lama nak beli kan dia yang ni...Irqin sekarang pukul 6.30 pagi je dia mesti bangun. Daddy pagi2 buta pasangkan toy baru dia ni...Ni la reaction dia masa pagi2 dah dapat main toy baru. Fishers Price Go Baby Go Rider & Walker...Retail price RM 249.90 tapi semalam dapat beli dengan price RM 179.91. Good bargain!!! =)

Main,main,main,main....

Pics of Irqin tengah busy...hehe...ni la aktiviti dia di masa lapang...main & main...heehe...yang paling terbaru aktiviti sibuk Irqin adalah memanjat...

Dzarif Irqin???

Kalo orang tanya, nama baby sape??? Dzarif Irqin...nanti mesti ramai tanya..."maksudnya apa?"

Dzarif = Periang

Dari laman web, http://www.cutebabyname.com/zarif.html,

Zarif meaning and origin

Zarif
Zarif meaning: Elegant, witty.
Zarif origin: Arabic
Zarif gender: Male


Irqin ??? Yang ni memang ramai pelik...hehe...panjang citer nya kenapa daku pilih nama ni...actually nama Dzarif Irqin memang lama dah daku simpan. Sejak dari tingkatan 4/5 kalo tak silap. My best friends masa sekolah dulu tau la kan kan kan...hehe...Kalo korang still ingat, masa sekolah kelas Pendidikan Islam, kita ada belajar pasal Haji. Ada subtopik dia pasal Miqat (Sempadan). Dari situ la daku dapat nama Irqin. One of the Miqat name - Zatu Irqin...so masa tu comel & best je nama Irqin...terus dapat generate nama anak walaupun masa tu still sekolah & takde calon pun.heheh...

Kalo refer kat sini, Irqin adalah nama sebuah bukit, terletak di hadapan sebuah lembah yang dikenali dengan Wadi al-Aqiq iaitu sebuah perkampungan yang terletak sejauh 2 marhalah dari Kota Mekah.

So kira Irqin ni nama tempat la...hehhe...

So itu sedikit sebanyak yang daku boleh share pasal nama Dzarif Irqin... Ok...daa...

The story of breastfeeding, me & Irqin...

Picture of Nani & Me and the F1 drivers, Robert Kubica & Nick Heidfield

This is the story...How did I start to commit with breastfeeding??? hmm...kalo ingat kan balik, during pregnancy period, i did google a lot...surfing the net about the babies, the pregnancy, the labor, everything yang relates to the baby...then, i found about breastfeeding...masa tuh, takde la semangat sangat,cuma memang nak breastfeed tapi tak terfikir la sampai 2 years.



Then fortunately, I went to PIPE programme...Induction for PETRONAS New Executives. I met my roommate, Nani...Masa tu I was pregnant 5 months. Nani breastfed her baby boy,Daniel. So every lunch time, dia akan pam. Petang abes kelas, dia pam. Dia la banyak ajar pasal breastfeeding. To Nani, thanx a lot for encouraging me...hehehe....



So, lepas PIPE programme, my awareness of breastfeeding memang dah tinggi. Daku mula surf the net read about breastfeeding. I joined the susuibu.com forum. Kat sini memang banyak info pasal breastfeeding. Apa je soalan, pasti ada jawapan kat sini... So, bile dah tau banyak, memang dah fully committed la...tak nak amek formula milk... =)



I chose to deliver at Pantai Medical Center, Bangsar -> Baby Friendly Hospital... And for me, this hospital did satisfied me... Service memang tip top... and this hospital memang betul-betul support breastfeeding. Masa kat sana, daku bawak botol susu (just in case), tapi nurse kat situ tegur...kat sini tak boleh ada botol...hmmm...see how committed the hospital to breastfeeding...and everytime baby nangis, dia akan straight bawak baby kepada the mother to breastfeed. Bukan senang je sumbat formula milk like other hospital. PMC jugak everyday dekat 3 kali dia datang check on the progress of our breastfeeding session. Dia akan check kita breastfeed ke tak, last breastfeed bile...and how we breastfeed the baby... I did face problem memula...my baby tak dapat nak latch...lucky me, the lactation counselors there were very helpful. Diorang akan tolong sampai the baby dapat & many positions diorang ajar...I was surprised with all those positions, which helped a lot! Bukan senang nak breastfeed memula, memang kena betul2 la ajar our baby. Don't give up sebab baby memula memang dia susah nak latch...Memang rasa nasib la deliver kat PMC, kalo hospital lain, maybe tak betul jaga our breastfeeding session macam PMC jaga...(ni pun after survey from my friend yg deliver other hospital).



Last but not least, my hubby is the best supporter...Dia banyak bagi semangat setiap kali i faced problems. Tak penah pun sekali bila faced problem, dia suh bagi formula jer...(like other people, kalo ada prob je--solution FM!). Walaupun masa memula my parents pun push me to give FM, daku pekakkan telinga jer...U really have to have the courage & buat bodoh je apa orang kata!Hehe...



Hmm, I guess I am really lucky because:

1) knowing Nani,

2) met the susuibu.com,

3) delivered at Pantai Medical Center,

4) and have a very supportive husband!!!



Now, what can I do is to encourage other people especially my friend to breastfeed too!!! Hopefully, daku dapat fully breasfeed my baby for 2 years <--my ultimate aim...hehe Bak kata my friend Lydia, "Susu lembu untuk lembu, susu ibu untuk anak ibu" --kan lydia kan...heheh... Bak kata Intan dalam sinetron 'Intan' "SEMANGAT!!!'

Babywearing - Me wearing Irqin!!!

This is called 'babywearing'... I bought the ringsling for the purpose of jalan - jalan at Jakarta...I think this thing is cool and easy to use...Here's some pics of us in Jakarta & babywearing!!!

10 REASONS TO WEAR YOUR BABY

By Laura Simeon

1. Wearing your baby is convenient. When you carry your baby in a sling, you can walk around freely and not have to worry about negotiating steps, crowds or narrow aisles with a stroller. Plastic "baby buckets" are heavy and awkward for parents and they sure don't look too comfortable for the baby being swung around at knee level! Your sling can also double as a changing pad, blanket or cushion when you're out. It blocks out excess stimuli if you're breastfeeding a distractable baby, and lets you nurse discreetly when you need to. I've found my sling especially handy when negotiating busy airports with a small child and several bags!

2. Wearing your baby promotes her physical development. When your baby rides in a sling attached to your body, she is in tune with the rhythm of your breathing, the sound of your heartbeat, and the movements you make – walking, bending, reaching. This stimulation helps her regulate her own physical responses, and also exercises her vestibular system, which controls balance. The sling is in essence a "transitional womb" for the new baby, who has difficulty controlling her bodily functions and movements. Premature babies who are touched and held gain weight faster and are healthier than babies who are not. Mechanical swings and other holding devices do not provide these same benefits.

3. Babies worn in slings are happier. Studies have shown that the more babies are held, the less they cry and fuss. In indigenous cultures where baby-wearing is the norm, babies often cry for only a few minutes a day – as opposed to Western babies, who frequently cry for hours each day. Crying is exhausting for both baby and his parents, and may cause long-term damage as the baby's developing brain is continually flooded with stress hormones. Babies who are not wasting their energy on crying are calmly observing and learning about their environment. Baby-wearing is particularly useful for colicky or "high needs" babies who are far happier being worn, but even the placid, content child will benefit from the warmth and security of being held close.

4. Baby-wearing is good exercise for you! It's hard to find time to exercise when you are a new mother, but if you carry your baby around with you most of the day or go for a brisk walk with your baby in her sling, you will be doing your body good. A long walk in the sling is also an excellent way to put a child to sleep.

5. Toddlers appreciate the security of the sling. Many people associate slings with infants, but they are very useful for toddlers as well (most slings accommodate children up to 35-40lbs). The world is often a scary place for toddlers, so they feel more confident when they can retreat to the security of the sling when they need to. Toddlers are also prone to becoming over-stimulated, and a ride in the sling helps to soothe and comfort them before (or after!) a melt-down occurs. It is also very practical in places like the zoo or aquarium, where a small child in a stroller would not be able to see very much.

6. Baby-wearing helps you and your baby communicate better with each other. The more competent you feel as a parent, the more you can relax and enjoy your child. And a large part of feeling confident in your parenting is being able to read your baby's cues successfully. When your baby is held close to you in a sling, you become very sensitive to each other's gestures and facial expressions. Many baby-wearing parents report that they never learn to distinguish their baby's cries (as mainstream parenting books say they should) – because their babies are able to communicate effectively without crying! Each time your baby is able to let you know she is hungry, bored or wet without crying, her trust in you is boosted and your confidence in yourself as a parent is reinforced. This positive cycle of interactions builds upon itself, enhances your mutual attachment, and makes life more enjoyable for everyone.

7. Slings are a bonding tool for fathers, grandparents and other caregivers. Slings are a useful tool for everyone in baby's life. It makes me smile everytime I see a dad going for a walk with his baby in a sling. Baby is becoming used to his voice, heartbeat, movements and facial expressions and the two are forging a strong attachment of their own. Fathers don't get the automatic headstart on bonding that comes with gestation, but that doesn't mean they can't make up for this once baby is born. The same goes for babysitters, grandparents and anyone else the baby comes into contact with. Cuddling up close in the sling is a wonderful way to get to know the baby in your life, and for the baby to get to know you.

8. Slings are a safe place for a child to be. Instead of being pushed along the street inhaling exhaust fumes in a stroller or running around loose in a busy parking lot, a child in a sling is held safe and secure right next to your body. Slings also provide emotional safety, so that children can venture into the world and become independent at their own pace.

9. Slings save you money. Apart from being easy to use, slings cost far less than those big boat-like strollers, designer front-carriers or baby backpacks. In fact, once you start using one you'll probably find it among your most useful and economical possessions. Used slings can be found in consignment and thrift stores for a pittance, and even new ones can be bought for about $25-50. You can sew your own for the price of a length of cotton, some rings and batting (the Elizabeth Lee catalogue sells sling patterns). Not bad for an item you'll end up using daily for at least a couple of years!

10. It's fun to wear your baby. Who doesn't love to cuddle a downy-headed, sweet-smelling little baby? And when your baby is older, having her in the sling makes conversations easier and allows you to observe her reactions to the wonders of the world around her. It's also fun for baby, because when she is up at eye level, other adults notice and interact with her a lot. Your child will feel more a part of your life when she is in her sling, and you will find yourself becoming more and more enchanted with your special little person.

Source : http://www.wearsthebaby.com/babywearing/tenreasons.html

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