As we prepared to visit America for vacation, one of our biggest worries was how will we take care of the baby on a 15 hour flight, in coach class at that. Fortunately we learned about something many airlines offer for newborns and young infants something called their “Bassinet Service” which is basically a makeshift bed for babies.

With our travel on United Airlines, we did indeed get the Bassinet Service, which we had to ask for ahead of time. See the thing is on their 747′s there are only so many places that can accommodate this service, so you need to make sure you plan for it well ahead of time. The nice thing is, with the location there is actually a lot of extra leg room, and in my opinion a whole lot more comfortable than your normal coach seating.

For use on United Airlines - Bassinet Service

Some rules though; Can not use during take off or landing. If there is turbulence, have to take baby out of the bassinet until seat belt sign turns off. All in all it worked pretty well for Baby Iris Ji Eun. (Though, with the service, I still prefer Korean Air :p)

Another thing the Airline should give you is a infant life vest. Just in case of a water landing.

For use on United Airlines

백일하고도 8일… 우리 지은이.  머리가 며칠전 부터 빠지기 시작했습니다. 뒤통수가 서서히 휑해지고 있는 모습입니다.

 머리카락이 베개마다 한 가득입니다. 그리고 목욕할때도 한 움큼 빠집니다. 허나 배냇머리이므로 걱정하지 않아도 됩니다. 언젠가는 빠질 머리라고  하네요. 그래도 여자아이인데 머리가 듬성듬성… 보기에는 좋지 않네요.  일부 다른 부모들은 배냇머리 빠질때쯤 머리를 밀어준다고 합니다. 그러나 그게 머리를 빨리 자라게 한다거나 숱을 많게 하지는 않는다고 합니다. 저희는 그냥 지은이의 머리를 밀지않고 내버려 두기로 하였습니다. 가뜩이나 여자 아이인데 머리를 밀어버리면 ㅋㅋ 아기 아빠 뒤로 자빠질 소리입니다. 하루빨리 빠질머리 빠지고 새로운 머리가 자랐으면 하는 바람입니다.

지난 3월 31일 토요일.  지은이의 100일을 맞아(사실은 106일째였지만 ㅋ) 포토 스튜디오에서 기념 사진을 찍었습니다. 이 날 미국에 다녀온지 얼마 안된터라 시차적응으로 고생하고 있던터라 지은이의 컨디션이 별로 좋지 못했습니다. 그래서 웃는 모습의 사진이 얼마되지 않습니다.ㅠㅠ 짜증도 많이 내고 많이 힘들어하여 촬영은 오히려 50일때보다 빨리 끝났습니다. 더 많은 사진을 남길수 있을거란 기대가 커서였는지 많이 아쉬웠습니다. 그래도 우리 지은이의 건강과 컨디션이 우선이 되어야 하기 때문에 아쉬워도 몇 장 잘 나온 사진으로 위안을 삼습니다.

예쁜 우리 지은아. 100일 축하한다. 앞으로 200일 300일 지금처럼 아무탈없이 건강하게 자라다오!!!

Just 3 months old and already teething. You can see her first two teeth have begun to bud.

Oh My! Iris is just 3 months old now, and she is already teething. We were not expecting her first few teeth for at least a few more months. Some of our friends who also have babies are expressing their awe at how fast she is growing. It’s quite amazing too. We first noticed her teeth while we were in the United States, and it seems like one night they just appeared suddenly. Unfortunately we can tell she is having some discomfort at times as well. So, we have taken a few steps to help her through it.

Her grandparents insisted in getting a few products to help her get through this stage such as teething products and medicine. In fact we found many different things to choose from, and we also got a variety of tools for the different options. We invested in a teething ring, which is placed in the freezer and is suppose to be used as a chew toy I guess. However, as she is so young the ring wont fit in her mouth yet. Another item we got was some teething gel, that once applied should help ease the pain. Not exactly sure how effective it is, and also a little wary of hawking her up on medication so we use that sparingly and as a last resort.

But the true savior of them all is this very simple teething pacifier. It is shaped very much like the nipple of a baby bottle, and is hollow in a way to allow your finger to help massage the gums and budding teeth. This simple device is the most effective and easiest to use. Though, I must admit I’m not entirely sure what she is thinking, except perhaps that it is time to eat, thus no crying. In any case it works well, so we got two.

So now a days where ever we go, we are sure to bring along the pacifier and keep it close at hand. It is very convenient to have especially while we are in public places. As well as helping her pain, she finds sucking on the thing very soothing, and will sometimes fall asleep with it in her mouth. Its really an adorable sight to see.

I want to believe the reason she is growing so well and healthy is because of how well her mom is keeping up with a good diet and the prenatal medicines she has since kept taking once we knew she was pregnant. She is still taking the meds for good levels of vitamins and minerals to be in the breast milk as well.