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When travelling with babies or young children, you sometimes have to expect the unexpected. Aside from pre-travel health checks and the required vaccinations, here are some helpful tips on essential items to pack in your luggage. For Babies: Emergency contact numbers: Note down the emergency phone number for an ambulance, contact details of the hospital
Going on holiday with the kids? For parents or guardians thinking of travelling overseas with your child or children, it’s important to familiarise yourself with the risks of travelling to keep the young ones healthy and safe. Even if you’re not travelling to an exotic location, it’s better to obtain travel advice from your doctor
Healthy Eating for Your Toddler As your child enters toddlerhood, his digestive system has matured enough to process the same food as children and adults. It is important for parents to set healthy eating habits for their children at a young age as this can influence their dietary preferences in the later years. Recommended number
Introducing Solid Foods At this stage, your baby will progress from a milk-only diet to one that also includes solid foods. When starting your baby on solid foods, establish a timetable for breakfast, lunch and dinner timings so your child can get used to it. You can begin weaning your baby with plain rice cereal
In the first few months, it is common to experience anxiety about managing your baby’s needs around the clock – including feeding, diaper changes, baths, etc. Breastfeeding The World Health Organization (WHO) and Health Promotion Board (HPB) recommend that mothers breastfeed exclusively for the first 6 months before introducing solid foods together with breast milk. Breastfeeding creates
As your child starts to crawl and eventually walk, run and climb, it’s important to introduce safety measures at home so your child can explore in a safe environment. What are some pointers parents should be mindful of and what measures can they implement at home to make it safe? 9 – 12 months At
Fatherhood play an important role in a child’s development from birth. At least 97% of Singaporeans believe a father’s presence plays an integral role in their children’s lives and development. Source: Public Perception Survey on Fatherhood 2009, Ministry of Social and Family Development A father’s presence can impact on a child’s cognitive, emotional and social
An infant massage not only improves the bond between parent and child, but it can also improve your baby’s health in various ways. In this article, we’re gonna look at the correct way to massage babies and infants, along with the benefits of baby massage. 7 Benefits of Baby Massage Here are the benefits
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