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      Guide to managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

      10 mind-blowing facts about your vagina

      10 mind-blowing facts about your vagina

      9 reasons why you can’t conceive again

      9 reasons why you can’t conceive again

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      Can TCM help with infertility?

      Can TCM help with infertility?

      How to tell the difference between implantation bleeding and a period

      How to tell the difference between implantation b…

      Thalassemia: Facts About This Blood Disorder

      Thalassemia: Facts About This Blood Disorder

      How to prepare for a baby medically and physically

      How to prepare for a baby medically and physically

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      4 things to do to make labour easier

      4 things to do to make labour easier

      5 reasons to choose a private hospital for giving birth in Singapore

      5 reasons to choose a private hospital for giving…

      C-sections 101

      C-sections 101

      6 facts you need to know about C-sections

      6 facts you need to know about C-sections

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      How important are omega-3 fatty acids for pregnant mummies?

      How important are omega-3 fatty acids for pregnan…

      How are nuts helpful in your pregnancy?

      How are nuts helpful in your pregnancy?

      Everything you need to know about prenatal yoga

      Everything you need to know about prenatal yoga

      What to expect at your first prenatal check-up

      What to expect at your first prenatal check-up

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      Breastfeeding 101: All your questions ― answered!

      Breastfeeding 101: All your questions ― answered!

      6 breastfeeding challenges & solutions

      6 breastfeeding challenges & solutions

      7 Nutty Things To Know About Lactation and Breast Milk-Boosting Products

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      BUYER'S GUIDE: Best breast pumps to suit your needs

      BUYER'S GUIDE: Best breast pumps to suit your nee…

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      Easy ways to help your baby kick his pacifier habit

      Easy ways to help your baby kick his pacifier hab…

      Should your baby use a baby walker?

      Should your baby use a baby walker?

      What you need to know about baby heart murmurs

      What you need to know about baby heart murmurs

      Your guide to tracking baby’s growth

      Your guide to tracking baby’s growth

    • Health & Safety
      All you need to know about newborn jaundice

      All you need to know about newborn jaundice

      BUYER’S GUIDE: Best sleep sacks for babies

      BUYER’S GUIDE: Best sleep sacks for babies

      What happens when your baby doesn't get enough sleep

      What happens when your baby doesn't get enough sl…

      BUYER’S GUIDE: Best baby body washes to buy in Singapore

      BUYER’S GUIDE: Best baby body washes to buy in Si…

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      12 fun baby-friendly places to visit in Singapore [Photo Gallery]

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      Six mobile games your tween might be playing [Photo Gallery]

      Six mobile games your tween might be playing [Pho…

      13 fun pocket-friendly things to do in the South [Photo Gallery]

      13 fun pocket-friendly things to do in the South …

      4 ways to stay close to your cutie

      4 ways to stay close to your cutie

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    • Behavior & Discipline
      5 reasons Threenage years are worse than the Terrible Twos

      5 reasons Threenage years are worse than the Terr…

      CONVERSATIONS WITH… An Autism Therapist

      CONVERSATIONS WITH… An Autism Therapist

      10 time-out tactics that work

      10 time-out tactics that work

      How to talk to your kid after yelling at him

      How to talk to your kid after yelling at him

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      CONVERSATIONS WITH… A Speech and Language Therapist

      CONVERSATIONS WITH… A Speech and Language Therapi…

      9 tips to raise a tot with the right mindset

      9 tips to raise a tot with the right mindset

      Help, my child won’t speak!

      Help, my child won’t speak!

      Why is my toddler waking up so early?

      Why is my toddler waking up so early?

    • Food & Nutrition
      How to identify good and bad poop shapes

      How to identify good and bad poop shapes

      How common is constipation among Singaporean toddlers?

      How common is constipation among Singaporean todd…

      9 ways to help your child eat better

      9 ways to help your child eat better

      ABCs of eating for smart kids

      ABCs of eating for smart kids

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      3 simple steps to tell if your child has Obstructive Sleep Apnea [Infographic]

      3 simple steps to tell if your child has Obstruct…

      Your by-age guide to car seat safety [Video]

      Your by-age guide to car seat safety [Video]

      Unsafe Magnetic Toys for Children

      Unsafe Magnetic Toys for Children

      Children eye problems you may not know about

      Children eye problems you may not know about

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      Free and sheltered mall playgrounds in Singapore 2023 [Photo Gallery]

      Free and sheltered mall playgrounds in Singapore …

      8 family-friendly activities this December holidays

      8 family-friendly activities this December holida…

      Best e-learning resources for kids

      Best e-learning resources for kids

      5 physical effects of smartphone addiction on kids

      5 physical effects of smartphone addiction on kids

    • Health & Nutrition
      What you need to know about scoliosis in children

      What you need to know about scoliosis in children

      Is my child’s school bag too heavy?

      Is my child’s school bag too heavy?

      Flat feet in children: What you need to know

      Flat feet in children: What you need to know

      What are the signs of ADHD in children?

      What are the signs of ADHD in children?

    • Primary School Education
      BUYER’S GUIDE: Best school bags for children

      BUYER’S GUIDE: Best school bags for children

      Mother-tongue dyslexia: What you need to know

      Mother-tongue dyslexia: What you need to know

      Study-smart guide to PSLE success — Maths

      Study-smart guide to PSLE success — Maths

      Study-smart guide to PSLE success — Science

      Study-smart guide to PSLE success — Science

    • Social & life skills
      Managing screen time for your little one

      Managing screen time for your little one

      6 ways to shield your tween from porn

      6 ways to shield your tween from porn

      "Going to school helped my child with autism”

      8 things to learn about autism from "Atypical"

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      5 reasons why you should get regular health screenings

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      How to pay less for infantcare and childcare

      How to pay less for infantcare and childcare

      7 tips to work from home with kids without losing your mind

      7 tips to work from home with kids without losing…

      Mommy Makeover: Be the Yummy Mummy

      Mommy Makeover: Be the Yummy Mummy

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      All about Singapore’s Parenthood Tax Rebate

      All about Singapore’s Parenthood Tax Rebate

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      11 great ways to save money on baby stuff

      11 great ways to save money on baby stuff

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      5 tactics to deal with your fighting kids

      Celeb dad Max Loong: Meeting my son was the best day of my life

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      Celeb dad Daniel Ong: Single-dad dating is like buy 1, get 1 free!

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      BUYER’S GUIDE Best family-friendly cars of 2020

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10 great reasons to wear your baby

Wearing your baby is not only convenient, it calms and even cures his colic. Here are other babywearing pluses!

What is 2’-FL and how can it boost your baby’s immunity?
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What is 2’-FL and how can it boost your baby’s immunity?

Learn how this key milk ingredient nourishes the good bacteria in your baby’s gut and keeps them healthy.

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7 babycare skills you’ll master within baby’s first month

Win at the parenting game from the get-go, by powering up on these vital skills you’ll need to care for your mini-me!

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Calm baby by massaging him

If bubba won’t stop crying though you’ve checked his diaper, fed and burped him, maybe he needs a rub.

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8 outdated babycare practices to avoid following

These childcare beliefs aren’t just obsolete, some are downright dangerous!

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12 burning questions all new parents ask

Clueless about caring for your new baby? We’ve got you covered with a paedi’s answers.

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9 ways to handle new-baby stress

Newborns are cute and cuddly, but they’re also a lot of work! Follow this checklist to stay sane…

3 bad habits that could be making your baby's teeth crooked
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3 bad habits that could be making your baby's teeth crooked

Warning! Your munchkin’s favourite activities could be preventing his teeth and jaw from developing properly.          

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Basic first aid for your baby [Infographic]

Whether it’s a cut or a burn, get first-aid tips on how to help your baby during a medical emergency.

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7 baby symptoms you should never ignore

It’s scary when your baby isn’t his usual self. Find out when you need to bring him to the doctor.

EXPERT ADVICE: My baby son has very tight foreskin!
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EXPERT ADVICE: My baby son has very tight foreskin!

Find out how this common condition in little boys, which may cause infections and other complications, can be treated.

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EXPERT ADVICE: Does my child have a flat head?

Learn why your child’s head is flat and find out how this condition can be corrected.

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6 reasons why baby isn’t sleeping

Has your sleepless kewpie left you feeling like a zombie in the office? Get him sleeping, stat, with these tips!

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EXPERT ADVICE: Reflux and GERD

If tears and discomfort usually follow your infant’s spit-ups, his digestive system may be the culprit.

How to start weaning your baby
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How to start weaning your baby

Use our weaning tips to ensure the transition from milk to solids gets on the right track.

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EXPERT ADVICE: Is that swelling on my baby's groin a hernia?

Learn facts about hernia, a common condition in babies, and how surgery can treat this swelling in the groin.

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Preventing allergies in baby: 6 myths busted!

Follow these expert tips to give your baby the best chance of being a happy, allergy-free kid.

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Keep your baby safe outdoors — make him drink!

Remember that bubba needs sunblock, be in shady places, and also stay hydrated… Here’s how much he needs to drink.

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6 ways to supercharge junior’s immunity

Give your munchkin’s immune system the boost it needs with these expert tips!

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Baby massage: 5 methods to try

Applying long, loving stokes on your munchkin’s skin are a quick way to soothe, as well as boost her well-being.

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“Both my baby and I survived cancer”

After battling ovarian cancer, Jamie Koh was devastated to learn that her baby girl had the dreaded disease, too…

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New baby boot camp—Babycare 101

We give you step-by-step instructions on how to hold baby, change a diaper, bathe and feed her, and put her to bed.

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New baby boot camp—basics to know

You survived the labour and you’re holding your new baby. But what do you do with it? This is everything you need to know about your newborn.

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Baby poop — What’s normal and what’s not

Green, brown, black… The colour and texture of your kewpie’s stools tells you a lot about her health!

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11 fun ways to boost your baby’s motor development

We have tips on how to track your baby’s motor development, plus ways to fine-tune it through play.

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5 no-tears ways to sleep-train your baby

Dying to get bubba to sleep without any waterworks? One of these methods might just do the trick!

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Sharing a bed with bubba — yes or no?

Our experts Dr Kenny Pang, ENT and sleep specialist at Asia Sleep Centre, and Four Trimesters doula Constance Chiang share three cons and three pros of sleeping with baby (safely)!

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How to enjoy bus rides with open strollers

Your bus commute with your little one just got a whole lot easier, but make sure you’re doing it properly.

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7 crib safety rules to follow

Before you sing your sweetie to sleep, make sure you’ve taken all the necessary precautions to keep her safe…

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“My baby boy nearly needed a blood transfusion”

Jessica Ang’s headaches during pregnancy were due to her G6PD deficiency. Now, she helps her son manage this inherited condition.

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Raising baby to eat everything

Savvy strategies for bringing up your little one to be an adventurous eater.

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Simple health fixes (and when to call 995)

When is baby’s problem just something you can deal with by applying a cream, and when should you call an ambulance?

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7 secrets to weaning fuss-free eaters

Try these tips to prevent your baby from developing into a picky eater…

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9 most dangerous hazards at home for babies and small kids [Photo Gallery]

Crawling, climbing, chemicals and even your child’s curiosity raises red flags ― learn ways to keep junior safe at home.     

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"My baby had arthritis when he was 3 months old”

From a swollen ankle and a fever, this baby boy was later diagnosed with having juvenile arthritis…

18 newborn hacks for first-time parents
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18 newborn hacks for first-time parents

Don’t despair, we share secrets to help you feed, dress and care for your little one like a seasoned parent!

“My baby was pooping pools of blood!”
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“My baby was pooping pools of blood!”

When her baby boy suddenly vomited, expelled blood and screamed in pain, Nicole Siew was desperate to find a solution…

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6 steps to protect your baby’s eyesight

With the right eyecare and early detection, you can help your child have the best vision possible.

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Make it: Creamy pumpkin pudding

Easy to make, this yummy pudding made with pumpkin, gelatin and milk is a rich-tasting snack or dessert you’ll love (and nourishing for your bump!)

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8 popular baby products that are actually dangerous [Photo Gallery]

Time to toss these baby items out of your home ― they do more harm than good!

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Bottlefeed bubba safely with these 5 tips

Important safety tips to remember when giving baby the bottle.

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“My baby’s infections left him fighting to breathe!”

Bad enough that Long Li Yann’s children had been swapping infections for weeks, then one night, her baby barely responded…

“My 8-month-old baby had a liver transplant”
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“My 8-month-old baby had a liver transplant”

When doctors diagnosed her infant with a life-threatening condition, Grace Park pulled together every resource to save her tiny daughter.

Baby’s crying — what does it mean?
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Baby’s crying — what does it mean?

Watch our video to make sense of the different cries...

Baby’s crying — what does it mean?
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Baby’s crying — what does it mean?

Watch our video to make sense of the different cries...

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4 ways to prevent bubba from falling sick in infantcare

Your baby is likely to catch more bugs when they are clustered with others. Here’s how to prevent it…

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“My baby’s blood vessels swelled suddenly!”

Nathalie Yan’s maternal instincts saved her 4-month-old girl from lifelong heart problems.

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Do’s and don’ts of bottlefeeding your baby safely [Infographic]

Important things to take note of if you are offering your baby a bottle.

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