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      Guide to managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

      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
      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

      7 Nutty Things To Know About Lactation and Breast…

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

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

    • Development & Milestones
      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…

    • Activities & Play
      12 fun baby-friendly places to visit in Singapore [Photo Gallery]

      12 fun baby-friendly places to visit in Singapore…

      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

  • Tots
    • 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

    • DEVT & Milestones
      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

    • Health & Safety
      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

  • Kids
    • Activities & Play
      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"

  • Parents
    • Lifestyle
      5 reasons why you should get regular health screenings

      5 reasons why you should get regular health scree…

      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

    • Money Smarts
      All you need to know about the Baby Bonus in Singapore

      All you need to know about the Baby Bonus in Sing…

      All about Singapore’s Parenthood Tax Rebate

      All about Singapore’s Parenthood Tax Rebate

      Why it's important for your child to have an insurance plan

      Why it's important for your child to have an insu…

      11 great ways to save money on baby stuff

      11 great ways to save money on baby stuff

    • Relationships
      5 tactics to deal with your fighting kids

      5 tactics to deal with your fighting kids

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

      Celeb dad Max Loong: Meeting my son was the best …

      Celeb Dad Bjorn Shen: Changing diapers is like unwrapping rotten Nasi Lemak

      Celeb Dad Bjorn Shen: Changing diapers is like un…

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

      Celeb dad Daniel Ong: Single-dad dating is like b…

    • Shopping Guide
      BUYERS’ GUIDE: Best shower creams for baby’s eczema [Photo Gallery]

      BUYERS’ GUIDE: Best shower creams for baby’s ecze…

      BUYER’S GUIDE Best family-friendly cars of 2020

      BUYER’S GUIDE Best family-friendly cars of 2020

      BUYERS GUIDE Best sensory toys for your tot

      BUYERS GUIDE Best sensory toys for your tot

      BUYERS’ GUIDE: Best childproofing products to check out

      BUYERS’ GUIDE: Best childproofing products to che…

  • Events
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      Pregnancy 101: Prepping For Parenthood

      Pregnancy 101: Prepping For Parenthood

      Pregnancy: Bump, Birth and Beyond 2025

      Pregnancy: Bump, Birth and Beyond 2025

      Pregnancy: A New Beginning 2025

      Pregnancy: A New Beginning 2025

      Pregnancy: Pregnancy Made Easy 2024

      Pregnancy: Pregnancy Made Easy 2024

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Babies

I need some time alone! Tested baby routines
Development & Milestones

I need some time alone! Tested baby routines

You’ve just given birth and baby is screaming every hour. Below are three popular schedule plans, which one will work?

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Health & Safety

8 baby firsts — haircuts, shoes and jabs

Beware: These apparently simple things could set your bub a-screaming. But SmartParents gives you the low-down to prepare for these basic tasks...

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Health & Safety

9 things to know about caring for your newborn

Caring for a new baby can be scary, so wise up to challenges that new parents can expect to face.

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Breastfeeding

6 amazing benefits of breastfeeding

Ideal nutrition aside, learn the positive effects nursing offers not just your baby, but for you, too!

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Development & Milestones

10 ways dads can help their wives care for a new baby

Caring for baby is tiring. Learn how to pull your weight at home and score brownie points with your wife!

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Breastfeeding

Is baby on a nursing strike or self-weaning?

It’s vexing and even downright worrying when your little one suddenly refuses to nurse. Here’s what you can do.

Health & Safety

BUYER'S GUIDE 9 milk bottles mums like [PHOTO GALLERY]

Here are the best ones in the market.

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Health & Safety

8 ways to ease your baby's gas

Painful gas can leave your little one in tears. Find out how to calm your baby down.

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Health & Safety

Clean baby's gums before they have teeth

SmartParents talks to Dr Badrun Nafis, a paediatric dentist at Thomson Paediatric Dentistry for details on baby dentistry and teething.

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Development & Milestones

8 amazing things you never knew about your baby’s brain

Your little one is much more than a boob and poop monster ― their brain is developing at warp speed...

Health & Safety

MUM’S BLACK BOOK 14 great online baby stores

On the hunt for babycare items but have no clue where to start? These online shops have you covered!

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Development & Milestones

4 signs your baby is ready to sleep through the night

This is for sleep-deprived parents looking forward to the day when their infant will sleep soundly through the night.

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Health & Safety

Is Baby-led Weaning for you?

More mums seem to be sidestepping the purees and opting baby-lead weaning instead. We look at why.

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Development & Milestones

5 sure-fire ways to get baby to sleep

Kids who don’t get enough sleep may fall sick easily. Follow our pointers to help your sweetie catch the Zzzs.

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Health & Safety

Is paediatric tui na for babies safe?

Paediatric tui na is a Chinese therapeutic massage often given to babies and young children. But how safe is this treatment?

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Development & Milestones

EXPERT ADVICE: Why is my child not crawling?

Some babies skip the crawling phase altogether. Find out from the experts if you should be concerned.

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Breastfeeding

10 reasons for low breastmilk supply

Many things can interfere with how your body makes breastmilk. Learn why your supply drops and how to address it.

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Breastfeeding

CONVERSATIONS WITH… A Lactation Consultant

Getting help from a breastfeeding expert can make your nursing journey a much smoother one. Here are her tips.

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Breastfeeding

7 things husbands can say to support their breastfeeding wives

Make these helpful statements to encourage and sustain your wife as she tackles the many challenges of nursing.

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Health & Safety

EXPERT ADVICE: What’s that growth on my baby’s back?

In babies with spina bifida, a neural tube defect, the bones don’t form properly around part of their spinal cord…

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Development & Milestones

Types of toys to get for baby

Playthings don’t just keep your kewpie occupied (and give you a break), they also foster growth and learning. Here is our guide for what to get...

My baby’s throwing up — help!
Health & Safety

My baby’s throwing up — help!

It’s smelly and disgusting when baby spits up. Sometimes it’s more than just milk… what to do?

3 solutions to breastfeeding problems
Breastfeeding

3 solutions to breastfeeding problems

Your breastfeeding banes ― solved!

Tips on limiting the dangers of the TV
Development & Milestones

Tips on limiting the dangers of the TV

Too much TV time may have negative effects on tots, here is some help on curbing the telly's dangers.

What’s the red mark on my baby’s skin?
Health & Safety

What’s the red mark on my baby’s skin?

We’ve heard your questions and put them to Dr Gavin Ong, Medical Director and Consultant Dermatologist of The Skin Specialist.

Teaching your baby math and science
Development & Milestones

Teaching your baby math and science

Yes, babies can get a kickstart in learning — we talked to Dr Robert C Titzer, who has conducted published research on baby learning.

7 sure-fire tips — baby will smile for photos
Babies

7 sure-fire tips — baby will smile for photos

No bubba's gummy grin in holidays' snaps? SmartParents’ stylists Lim Jae-Lyn and Paulyn Ng share their secrets to smiling photos.

How to choose the right bottle
Health & Safety

How to choose the right bottle

The team at Thomson Parentcraft Centre has top tips on selecting milk bottles.

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Babies

BUYERS’ GUIDE Top teethers to soothe munchkin’s sore gums!

There will come a time when the trusty pacifier no longer cuts it, get them these teethers instead!

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Breastfeeding

MUM SAYS How I overcame my low milk supply

Mother of three Joanna Goy details her breastfeeding struggles and how she overcame her nursing challenges.

Breastfeeding

MUM’S BLACK BOOK Breastfeeding help for mothers [Photo Gallery]

Frustrated you’ve run into roadblocks in your breastfeeding journey? These lactation experts can help you resolve your nursing woes!

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Health & Safety

6 tips on buying clothes for your baby

Know simple rules for baby clothes shopping and your little one will enjoy his days in style and ease.

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Health & Safety

What is the best stroller for your baby? [Infographic]

Wise up to your stroller choices and the features to consider to choose the right one that fits your needs.

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Development & Milestones

CONVERSATIONS WITH… A Baby and Family Photographer

Anyone can take pictures, but only a lensman like Palita Mak-Drury can capture the beauty that’s hidden in plain sight.

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Development & Milestones

7 great baby-sleep tips

Baby not sleeping? What are you doing that’s wrong? We have a list of top tips…

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Babies

BUYER’S GUIDE 7 best baby food pouches

A squeeze, a slurp…satisfy your baby’s rumbling tum when you’re on the go with easy baby food pouches!

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Development & Milestones

Track your baby's milestones ― Character

Some of bubba’s traits are obvious from Day One, others emerge slowly. Find out what shapes your peewee’s personality.

Babies

BUYER’S GUIDE 6 talc-free powders for baby

If you’d rather not put any talc on bubba, try these alternative powders.

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Development & Milestones

Track your baby’s milestones ― Movement

From “just lying there” to crawling and jumping, discover how your tiny action hero should be performing…

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Development & Milestones

How baby learns to respond to you

Practise your new bond-with-bubba skills and you’ll be surprised how much stronger your connection becomes.

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Health & Safety

Keep baby safe in the home!

Have you childproofed everything in the home now that baby’s crawling everywhere… Are you sure?

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Development & Milestones

Track your baby’s milestones — Age-appropriate toys

Fun playthings engage your peewee and foster learning and development. Explore terrific toys for every stage of your sweetie’s growth.

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Health & Safety

8 ways to help your baby sleep soundly [Infographic]

Try these gentle bedtime activities to ease your munchkin into a restful slumber without any fuss…

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Development & Milestones

Track your baby’s milestones — Safety

Ensure that your precious bundle’s environment stays hazard-free with our top tips.

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Health & Safety

Exclusive! DJ Lin Peifen reveals her baby-bonding secrets

Yes 933 DJ Lin Peifen shares intimate details on how she loves bonding with her son Luke the bubbly way.

Hygiene rules to keep baby safe
Health & Safety

Hygiene rules to keep baby safe

Observe these important hygiene habits to keep your little one healthy and happy.

5 tips to help baby fight germs
Health & Safety

5 tips to help baby fight germs

Keep your infant bright and bubbly with these top tips.

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Development & Milestones

Born too soon: 9 things to expect after your preemie has arrived

It’s tough coping with a preterm baby, but it helps to know exactly what you’ll be in for.

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