12 April 2019
Breastfeeding is a wonderful way of bonding with your baby as it provides closeness in addition to your baby’s nutritional requirements. Mums who breastfeed may do it in different manners: Some breastfeeding mums latch their babies directly, other nursing mothers practice exclusive pumping, while some mums offer mixed feeds to their babies with both […]
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5 April 2019
Your child’s vision is constantly developing. From blurred vision as a newborn, your toddler at 12 months old now has a relatively clear vision and will spend the next few years of his life working on his hand-eye coordination skills. Milestone and development guides are approximate guidelines and do not reflect every child. […]
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22 March 2019
At four months old, your baby is starting to become more active and even show some signs of wanting to wean, expressing interest in adult food or being able to sit up with support. However, waiting a little longer might be a good thing before rushing to feed your baby with solids. Currently, it […]
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12 March 2019
Parents in Singapore are provided with a checklist of vaccinations for their child. At birth, newborns receive their first few shots to protect them. Vaccines are made from the same viruses that cause disease. However, the viruses are in an altered state which encourage the immune system to produce antibodies to the particular disease […]
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5 March 2019
Singapore has one of the highest rates of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in the world, affecting one in five births. The condition is characterised by abnormal or elevated glucose readings which occur during pregnancy and is usually discovered through an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) taken between Week 24 and Week 28 of the […]
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24 February 2019
Identify and trace the names of the animals. Cut along the lines and piece the Animal Puzzle pieces together before a trip to the Zoo to spot them! Theme: Zoo Animals Activity Experience This puzzle activity promotes logical problem-solving skills, hand-eye coordination and encourages young learners to be focused. Your little […]
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15 February 2019
Cooking with kids has plenty of benefits for both parent and child. It is an essential self-care skill to possess, and an essential survival skill which would benefit him even as an adult. With the right equipment and guided opportunity to cook, your little one could very well grow up to become the next celebrity […]
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5 February 2019
Introducing solid food is an exciting milestone in a baby’s first year of development. It is recommended to start solids only when the baby shows signs of readiness and preferably after turning 6 months old. There are two main weaning approaches – Traditional Weaning, where the baby is fed by the caregiver with a […]
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29 January 2019
Parents are often unsure of when to bring their child to the dentist, and some wait until all teeth have erupted. However, it is recommended that the first dental visit start from the moment the first tooth has erupted, and no later than one to two years of age. As with adults, children should […]
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15 January 2019
Is your child about to start childcare or preschool in Singapore? Stay calm and let’s get ready with the things to prepare for this new milestone. Fret not if you’re feeling unsure how to start preparing because we’ve come up with a list of items you can pack for your child’s comfort in preschool. […]
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