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Friday, April 10, 2009
I was just reading some Excerpts from Elizabeth Pantley new book "The No-Cry Nap" Solution and realised that our darling Caleb is a cat napper!!!
She describes Cat-Nappers in her book as the following, "Does your baby fall asleep being fed, while in a car seat, sling, rocker, or someone’s arms? When transferred to bed, does your baby then sleep 30 to 50 minutes? That’s the exact length of one sleep cycle. These factors combined define the main cause of mini-naps: an inability to fall asleep or stay asleep without aid – your baby wakes fully at the end of the first sleep cycle, resulting in a too-short nap."
While I'm typing this post, Caleb is 20mins into his mid morning nap in our new Beco Carrier with me swaying left to right, left to right, observing his sleep cycle. Indeed so far, all of E. Pantley's descriptions of the sleep stages can be found with Caleb's sleep habits!
Stage 1- Very Light Sleep (5 to 15 mins)
I was watching the clock 9.55am to 10.10am-That's exactly 15mins!!! How predictable you are our little one! He stirrs, I began to rock him for about 1min or so, he continues to be in lala land...
Stage 2- Light to Moderate Sleep (Lasts up to 15mins)
10.10am to 10.20am, he stirrs yet again, I have to sway once again!
Stage 3-Deep Sleep(Last up to 15mins)
Only 15mins??? Oh my gosh yup between 10.30 to 10.35am he kept rubbing his face against the carrier, he opens his eyes, he is not too happy. I pop in the pacifier, sway and rock but he couldn't go back to sleep again. So I had to take him out of the carrier and swaddle him, pop in the pacifier and pat him to sleep once again... It's 10.55am, he is finally asleep on his little mattress all swaddled, eyes closed, pacifier in his mouth. Well I guess we never made it pass Stage 3!!!
Hopefully this 10.55am sleep cycle lasts! He seems to dislike the swaddle very much though, but yet when he sleeps, he sleeps better with it. He refuse to sleep on his tummy although he likes tummy time! Gosh how else can we help him sleep better without getting startled easily??? I'm still keeping him in his swaddling blankie though... As parents, our ultimate goal is for our babies to have a good sleep so that they will grow well and be happy babies! It begs me to think whether I should follow what my mum does when she looks after my nephew, to put him in a hammock for his naps, well at least my nephew does sleep better with the hammock and my mum was free with her hands to do other stuff! And for that I think my nephew used it till he was at least 2 years old!
Well anywayz, let's persevere on and be patient with our little cat-napper here and decide a while later. As for now, he is still doing pretty good. I really envy those parents who have little ones who can just fall asleep on their own... Guess we'll just have to keep trying!
*** Update, he slept for a full 1hr with his swaddler blankie and pacifier before waking up, crying!
I was just reading some Excerpts from Elizabeth Pantley new book "The No-Cry Nap" Solution and realised that our darling Caleb is a cat napper!!!
She describes Cat-Nappers in her book as the following, "Does your baby fall asleep being fed, while in a car seat, sling, rocker, or someone’s arms? When transferred to bed, does your baby then sleep 30 to 50 minutes? That’s the exact length of one sleep cycle. These factors combined define the main cause of mini-naps: an inability to fall asleep or stay asleep without aid – your baby wakes fully at the end of the first sleep cycle, resulting in a too-short nap."
While I'm typing this post, Caleb is 20mins into his mid morning nap in our new Beco Carrier with me swaying left to right, left to right, observing his sleep cycle. Indeed so far, all of E. Pantley's descriptions of the sleep stages can be found with Caleb's sleep habits!
Stage 1- Very Light Sleep (5 to 15 mins)
I was watching the clock 9.55am to 10.10am-That's exactly 15mins!!! How predictable you are our little one! He stirrs, I began to rock him for about 1min or so, he continues to be in lala land...
Stage 2- Light to Moderate Sleep (Lasts up to 15mins)
10.10am to 10.20am, he stirrs yet again, I have to sway once again!
Stage 3-Deep Sleep(Last up to 15mins)
Only 15mins??? Oh my gosh yup between 10.30 to 10.35am he kept rubbing his face against the carrier, he opens his eyes, he is not too happy. I pop in the pacifier, sway and rock but he couldn't go back to sleep again. So I had to take him out of the carrier and swaddle him, pop in the pacifier and pat him to sleep once again... It's 10.55am, he is finally asleep on his little mattress all swaddled, eyes closed, pacifier in his mouth. Well I guess we never made it pass Stage 3!!!
Hopefully this 10.55am sleep cycle lasts! He seems to dislike the swaddle very much though, but yet when he sleeps, he sleeps better with it. He refuse to sleep on his tummy although he likes tummy time! Gosh how else can we help him sleep better without getting startled easily??? I'm still keeping him in his swaddling blankie though... As parents, our ultimate goal is for our babies to have a good sleep so that they will grow well and be happy babies! It begs me to think whether I should follow what my mum does when she looks after my nephew, to put him in a hammock for his naps, well at least my nephew does sleep better with the hammock and my mum was free with her hands to do other stuff! And for that I think my nephew used it till he was at least 2 years old!
Well anywayz, let's persevere on and be patient with our little cat-napper here and decide a while later. As for now, he is still doing pretty good. I really envy those parents who have little ones who can just fall asleep on their own... Guess we'll just have to keep trying!
*** Update, he slept for a full 1hr with his swaddler blankie and pacifier before waking up, crying!
About Me
My Estimated Date Of Arrival: 12th Jan 2009
My Delivery Doc: Dr James Johnson
Click here for my parents blogsite: My Parents Blog
About My Name Pronounced as: "K-lerb, Loo-kas"
Caleb- A faithful dog/companion, is also bold. In the Bible Caleb and Joshua were the only 2 spies that had the bold faith to believe that God will give them the land filled with giants. With the odds stacked against them, Joshua and Caleb remained faithful to God's word. I pray our Caleb owns up to the meaning of his name, that he is faithful to God and bold in living his life for God.
Though many might have think that, "huh meaning of a dog???" but when you reverse spell the word "dog" what does it turn out to be?- "God" And you know how much our family loves dogs so when we chance upon the meaning we were like, OMG that's so meant to be. The qualities, loyal companion, big hearted... It's definitely a name great for a little boy and for a man to be! Though Jason and I do not attend church regularly, it's definitely gonna be a good name if he decides to become religious.
Lucas- Light or bearer of the light. Lucas is definitely going to bring light into our lives...
Here's a list of things that Daddy and Mummy are preparing for my arrival and some of them were passed down by their friends & relatives. Others, were gifts! Thank you very much all aunties and uncles, Jies Jies and Kors Kors!
*List gotten from Babies R Us-Mummy almost fainted when she saw the list, didn't know there are so many stuff to buy for a baby! (List has been reduced to what we think we need)
Infant Care Safety
Baby Monitor-Checked (Thank you Auntie Jess, Ariel & Josh!)
Nursing and Feeding
Breastpump-Checked (Thank you Aunt Evelyn!)
Breast Pads-Checked/Medela X 1 box of 60 to try
Breast Cream-_______
Baby Milk Storage (Containers/Bags)-Checked (Thank you Auntie Edleen!)
Breastfeeding Shawl-Checked/www.lovedbaby.com
Nursing Pillow-Boppy Pillow Checked (Thank you Auntie Kim & Auntie Sarah!)
Burping Cloths-Checked (Thank you Auntie Sarah!)
Cloth Diapers-Checked
Bottles for formula-Checked/Medela X 4 to try
Bottle Warmer-_______
Bottle Sterilizer-Checked (Thank you Auntie Edleen, Thank you Auntie Sukye for giving us one too to bring back to SG!)
Bottle Drying Rack-_______
Bottle Brush-_______
Bibs-_______
Pacifiers-Checked/Free from Doc's office
Baby Mittens-Checked (Thank you Aunt Sylvia!)
Rattles-_______
Teethers-What are these?_______
Books for Parents to be-Checked(Thank you Auntie Jess & Auntie Sherry!)
Baby Care
Nail Clippers-_______
Brush and Comb-_______
Digital Thermometer-_______
Ear Thermometer-_______
First Aid Kit-_______
Humidifier-Checked/Vicks
Bath
Baby Bathtub-Checked(Thank you Auntie Alfi and Thank you Auntie Brittany for the rainforest one which we are bringing back to SG!)
Baby Bath Sponge-_______
Hooded Bath Towels X 4-Checked from Cartel Super Cute
Washcloths X 12-_______
Bath Toys-_______
Diapers/Fromulas
Diapers-_______/Pamper Swaddlers(Auntie Edleen swears its the best!)
Formula-Checked/Similac New Advance Infant Formula from the clinic
Baby Wipes-_______
Travel Wipe Case-Checked
Wipes Warmer-Do we need this? Caleb will be born in winter...
Diaper Bag, Small-Checked/www.diapeesandwipees.com
Diaper Bag, Big-Checked/LV
Travel Baby Diaper Changing Pad-Checked/Kate Spade
Baby Gear Car Seats
Infant Car Seat-Checked from Graco/B4 reaching 1 year old
Toddler Car Seat-_______/Toddler
Booster Car Seat-_______/4 to 10 year Olds
Strap Covers-_______
Head Support-_______
Body Support-_______
Baby Sunshade-_______
Car Seat Toys-Checked (Thank you Auntie Shirley!)
Strollers
Full Size Strollers-Checked/Bugaboo Bee/Orbit
Stroller Toys-_______
Entertainers/Swings
Walkers/Jumpers-_______
Bouncer/Rocker-_______
Sarong/Baby Carrier-Checked/From Kate Spade
Stationery Entertainers-Do we need this if we get a walker or Jumper?
High Chair
High Chair-_______
High Chair Cover-_______
Shopping Cart Stroller Cover-_______
Apparel
Homecoming Outfit-Checked(Thank you Auntie Lisa and Uncle Thomas!)
Bodysuits-Checked
Caps & Booties-Checked
Gowns-Checked
Socks-Checked(Thank you Auntie Dawn, Auntie Edleen and Uncle Ivan!)
Clothing Hangers-Checked
Cat-Napper
