Step by Step: Your Child’s Development
First, you are worried about your child’s growth and development. But before you know it, your child is heading to a childcare centre, followed by pre-school and soon preparing for primary school. You start worrying if your child is getting along with others, if his playtime is adequate or if he should be attending enrichment […]
How to Get Children to Kick Bad Habits
Bad habits can be found in both children and adults. I’d prefer not to label them as “bad” in early childhood as they are predominantly self-soothing and evolve from the primitive reflexes. It can be deemed ‘bad’ when they have come of age and they are unable to shake off the habit. Thumb and fingernail […]
7 tips to healthy sleep habits for your child
Good sleep is vital for your child’s physical and mental wellbeing. Although this may seem apparent, many of us often do not think much of it, which is a problem. With parents working long hours, schedules packed with school, after-school activities, and other lifestyle factors, naps are missed, bedtimes get delayed, mornings start earlier, and […]
When to bring your child to the Accident & Emergency department?
Any parent can identify with the stress and anxiety of having to care for a sick child especially when it comes to child health emergencies. For any parent, a key contributor of stress is knowing when it is appropriate to bring a child to the Accident & Emergency (A&E) 24 hour clinic department. For new parents, knowledge […]
How to Care for Your Children’s Skin
Common Skincare Problems in Children – What Parents Need to Know Children have more delicate and sensitive skin than adults. As parents, it is important to know how to care for your children’s skin, so that their skin will be healthy as they age. General Skincare Tips for Everyone Limit time spent in direct sunlight […]
Breast Milk: The Most Optimal for Infant Growth
Breast milk is regarded as the optimal source of nutrition for all infants. Exclusive breastfeeding promotes development of an infant’s immune system; meeting the nutritional needs of a full-term infant until approximately six months of age. On one hand, many international groups recommend exclusive breastfeeding without the combination of infant formula, foods or liquids for […]
New Mum Survival Guide: Breastfeeding
How soon after birth should I start breastfeeding and what is the best way to do it? If mother and baby are well with no medical concerns, initiation of breastfeeding will start within an hour by placing the baby on mum’s chest, skin-to-skin after birth. What do I do if baby won’t take my nipple? […]
