Close skin-to-skin contact between parents and their baby offers countless benefits for everyone.

There are four standard “holds” — which one suits you and baby best?

Great teeth perfect your sweetie’s smile. Paediatric dentist Dr Tabitha Chng from Thomson Specialist Dentistry tells you how.

From feeding and diapering, to bathing and sleeping ― we cover all this and more!

Since there are strict rules, find out if you’re fit to donate your breastmilk to help preemies in need!

Breastmilk is the perfect source of nutrition for bubba, so eat well as a strong mum means a healthy baby.

Follow our expert advice to protect your child from an oral yeast infection.

Is that a bruise on your baby or a Mongolian spot? Get help spotting and treating your munchkin’s birthmarks…

Alien looking, skin blemishes…your brand-new baby can look rather strange. Get a load of what to expect in your newborn.

Newborns don’t come with a manual, so here’s how to keep bubba feeling ― and smelling ― healthy “down there”!

Breastfeeding your baby can change your brain for the better ― forever ― we tell you why.

Is bubba being bald that beautiful? Wise up to ways to help your baby’s hair grow healthily!

Learn what ingredients to avoid taking if your child has cow’s milk allergy and if they’ll outgrow it!

Top tips to boost your growing child’s brain power to ensure that he or she reaches their full potential.

Most of these illnesses are nothing to worry about, but you’ll want to know how to manage them.

Does your baby cough till he throws up? He may have whooping cough, also known as pertussis.

Avoid the pitfalls of sibling room sharing, follow these strategies to ease your children into a happy sleeping arrangement.

SmartParents pediatrician Dr Low Kah Tzay, tells us the health checks that bubba needs.

Hugs and kisses, reading baby’s cues…even your breastmilk can change in response to baby!

Don’t be alarmed if your infant’s skin has turned slightly yellow. Here’s what you need to know.

Ensure your peewee’s playthings meet safety standards.

Find out how over-the-counter (OTC) medication affects your breastmilk and learn if it’s necessary to pump and dump!

You rush to capture bubba’s first flip, but make sure to also celebrate his less-apparent but still special moments!

Look out for signs that your breast- or formula-fed baby has a digestive problem, plus, help junior manage this condition.

Know just what to expect when bubba’s teething. Plus, get expert advice on how to soothe those swollen gums!

You’re exhausted, the house is a mess, you’ve got vomit in your hair and your baby won’t stop screaming — no wonder you’re on the verge of a panic attack. Read our tips on dealing with the situation.

With reports claiming that watching television can delay your baby’s speech development, is it time to hide the remote control?

Read what the experts have to say about the nutrients found in formula milk…

The more responsive you are to your baby, the more independent she’ll become, thanks to her solid relationship with you.

Think baby is ready for his first taste of solid food? Here’s how to help him make the transition.

Letting your sweetie soak up the unique sounds, sensations and scents outdoors will benefit him ― and your relationship!

It looks icky, but it’s completely harmless and temporary. Everything you need to know about cradle cap…

We offer handy hints on soothing your sweetie when they just won’t stop bawling.

Bub may not understand your words, but you can still “talk” to him with these simple hand signals.

Get details about this alternative form of treatment and what you can expect during a routine visit...

Cleaning your newborn need not be daunting ― here are tips for his bath-and-wash routine in the first months and beyond!

Discover why when your baby bawls, it actually benefits them more than it harms.

Follow these strategies to ease your munchkin into a scary new world ― and settle them to sleep effortlessly!

Follow these useful pointers to support your baby as she makes the tough transition from womb to world.

Catchy poems and songs aren’t just a great way to pass time, they’re great for your mini-me’s development, too!

If you know a parent with a preemie who is fighting for their life, these are their harrowing experiences.

Caring for critically ill babies can be both challenging and rewarding, admits this neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurse…

Engorgement and sore nipples aside, learn what nursing mothers have to endure when they breastfeed their babies!