Pregnancy & Parenting Tips

Choosing a name for your baby is one of the more pleasurable tasks of becoming a parent. As you and hubby comb through books and websites, here’s a checklist to narrow it down: 1. How will the name sound with...

You’ve probably been given all sorts of advice from well-meaning relatives and friends, some of them steeped in superstitions. Here are 10 pregnancy taboos from the Chinese, Malay and Indian communities that you may or may not have heard! 1....

It can be tough listening to a crying baby. Take a deep breath – and check out these common causes for baby’s cries and how to manage them. 1. I’m Crying Because I Feel Uncomfortable Recommendations -Change diaper if it is...

Most infants get diaper rash at least once in the first year of their life. While it may not be possible to prevent it occurrence completely, there are ways to minimise it. Here are tips for preventing and treating it:...

Here are some breastfeeding accessories to help you with breastfeeding.  1. Breast pumps Used to establish and maintain milk supply, and clear blocked ducts. Available as manual, battery-operated and electric pumps.  Needed when: -Breasts are engorged -Baby can’t breastfeed because...

By now, you’ve probably had or a relative predict the gender of your baby by looking at your appearance or belly. Chinese folklore has it that if the mum-to-be looks prettier during pregnancy than she did before, she must be...

Sleep is important for your baby. Understand his sleeping pattern and what you can do to get him to sleep through the night How much infants sleep as they develop: - Newborns: 15 to 20 hours a day (eight at...

Take this quiz and find out! 1. The World Health Organisation recommends breastfeeding your child for at least six months. You: a. Breastfeed your child for exactly six months. b. Plan to breastfeed him for as long as he wants...

It’s a Chinese tradition to celebrate the first month of a newborn baby with a party, also known as Man Yue. Take the hassle out of planning with these practical tips: 1. Set a date for the party This would be...