Category - Health & Nutrition
Pregnancy Weeks 6-9: Congratulations on your pregnancy!
Babies, Babies, For Parents, Health & Nutrition, Pregnant, Pregnant
Congratulations! You may have just found out that you’re expecting and the news may be a little shocking. Pregnancy symptoms are starting to become more obvious and you may experience morning sickness. Some women have a severe type…
Mum’s Checklist: 5 Essentials Breastfeeding Mums Need
Babies, Babies, For Parents, Health & Nutrition
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…
Child Vision Development: 1 to 3 years old
For Parents, Health & Nutrition, Toddlers, Toddlers
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…
Is it Okay to Feed Solids to Babies Below 6 Months Old?
Babies, Babies, For Parents, Health & Nutrition
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…
Did You Know that Babies Can Have Free Immunisation in Singapore?
Babies, Babies, For Parents, Health & Nutrition
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…
Tips on Managing Gestational Diabetes During Pregnancy
For Parents, Health & Nutrition, Pregnant, Pregnant
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…
Benefits of Cooking with Kids
Family Fun, For Parents, Health & Nutrition, Toddlers, Toddlers, Toddlers
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…
Parents Share: What Was Your Child’s First Food?
For Parents, Health & Nutrition, Toddlers, Toddlers
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…
Hand, Food & Mouth Disease: Help Your Child Feel Better
Health & Nutrition, Toddlers
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a much dreaded viral disease that most commonly occurs in children below five years old and leaves them feeling immensely uncomfortable. It is contagious and easily spread by direct contact of…
Fun Books that Teach Toddlers Nutrition and Healthy Eating
Health & Nutrition, Toddlers
Nurturing healthy eating habits in young children starts at home. Besides leading by example and offering nutritious homecooked meals where possible, there are several ways parents can encourage healthy eating habits and teach them the benefits of…
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