Walker? Pacifier?

During Rachel's time, we followed everything by the book. No pacifier, no walker..... In fact, during Rachel's time, we were in UK, and the doctors there frown upon walkers. And you can't really get one easily there. Moreover, the little one bedroom flat we were living in was as big as our current living hall. So, there was no real need for a walker.

Now, during Kenneth's time, the house is bigger, and I not only have one kid to take care, I have two, with no help!!!!!!! So, the question of whether I should use a walker for Kenneth did pop up in my mind. In fact, my mom suggested it as well. So, I asked hubby. And his answer was... "For what..." hahahaha....he is not taking care of the kids 24-7. That explains his answer. But eventually, I guess it's up to me:)

But I sort of made up my mind not to use the walker. 3 reasons:

1) It's another additional cost to get a walker (yes, that's my very first reason)
2) According to the books, if we want to use a walker, we should limit the usage to only 20minutes each time, and not more than 2x a day!!! 20 mins is not very long..... so....is it worth it?
3) Reason why the doctors in UK say no to the walker is coz of the potential accidents that can happen, and also the hindrance on the kid's development....

So, no no to a walker....

And as for pacifier, I guess now that he is already 6 months old, it will be a wee bit too late to start him on one? And also, if he really needs one, I am 24-7 at his side. So, he has got me.... yes, my vow to not let Kenneth use my *boops* as a pacifier has failed.... sadly.... miserably.... That's why, I need to be by his side 24-7.... And also, it does not cost anything..... *grin grin*

Life will definitely be easier for me with a walker and pacifier....but heck....I have already resorted to the TV as a babysitter....