It is recommended that babies be introduced to solid foods at the age of six months. As a first time mum, this stage can be pretty daunting and scary especially if there’s high allergy risk in the family. It is best to introduce one food at a time when weaning your baby and only a little …
Not all baby washes are made equal. With higher incidences of allergies and eczema in children, it is worth trying a gentle formula for baby’s delicate skin. Both my sons had skin reactions to regular baby washes from the time they were babies and we tested brand after brand trying to find one that ticked …
Pooping is normal, and even, necessary for babies as they develop, and their first poop usually occurs within 24 hours of their birth. Decode what the different types of stools your baby produces means with this handy guide from Hor Mei Siew, Senior Lactation Consultant at Gleneagles Hospital. Meconium Appearance: Greenish black and very sticky …
There’s nothing that’s more peaceful than seeing your baby sleeping soundly. Yet sleep can be hazardous for an infant as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) may occur. Also known as cot death or crib death, is it the sudden unexplained death of a child less than a year old. Though there is no definite cause, …
8 Must-Dos to Avoid Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Read More »
When I first started on my breastfeeding journey, I did not feel comfortable nursing my baby in public at all, choosing instead to pump and bottle feed the baby when we went out. But as time passed and I got used to the idea of feeding the baby with people around, the nursing cover eventually became my …
There’s no denying that breastfeeding is hard. There are mums who suffer from engorgement and mastitis while others find it difficult to keep up with their child’s demands or even to produce any milk at all. Fortunately, for those who have problems breastfeeding but would still like to feed their babies breastmilk, there are many women …
Tammy Tay (@ohsofickle) On Breastfeeding & Donating Breastmilk Read More »
Breastfeeding is sometimes both an art and a science. There are tips available everywhere on the Internet, but in order to really thrive at the game, you’ve got to understand the little bugger you have on your hands. Here are 10 most common breastfeeding styles babies come in. And how to get your head (and …
Pregnancy is an exciting time for a woman — the prospect of a bringing a new life into this world is such an emotional and special experience. It also signifies a period of great change, particularly to one’s body. After all, when you’re are growing a child inside you, a burgeoning figure is inevitable. But that …
Pregnancy does things to your body you never thought possible. Your once 25 inch waist balloons to freakish proportions, your hair takes on a life of its own and you can now share your husband’s shoes with water retention-ed feet leaving your size six Manolos in dusty corners. But despite these physical changes, most mothers …
Celebrity Watch: Most Stylish #DressTheBump Trends Read More »
The Straits Times recently reported news of a mum who was hit by stroke seven months into her pregnancy — a case which really got the attention of many mums in Singapore. Though rare during pregnancy, it is important to know what to look out for and best practices should the unlikely happen. Our resident family …
Everything Pregnant Women Need to Know About Strokes Read More »
