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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

    • Getting Pregnant
      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
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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"

  • 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…

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      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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Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding? Foods to eat and those to avoid

You can eat most everything when you’re nursing, but steer clear of certain foods as these may affect your baby…

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Development & Milestones

Track your baby’s milestones ― Social skills

From his first smile to his first friend ― here’s what to expect from your sweetie’s developing social skills…

Babies

BUYER’S GUIDE 7 great sleepsuits for babies

You’d want to get comfy pyjamas for your little one since these will promote good sleep. We have suggestions!

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Top 5 baby sleep-training methods

Need bub to sleep through the night? One of these methods might just do the trick!

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Breastfeeding

16 jaw-dropping facts about breastfeeding

Sure, breastfeeding is good for both baby and you, but you’ll be amazed by these lesser-known facts!

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Breastfeeding

5 fab facts about breastfeeding

Bet you didn’t know this!

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Health & Safety

EXPERT ADVICE: Cradle Cap

This scalp condition looks unsightly but is completely harmless and temporary. Here’s what you need to know about cradle cap.

Babies

BUYER'S GUIDE Best baby high chairs [Photo Gallery]

We’ve checked out the best highchairs available to suit your budget!

  • Newborn Medical Issues
Health & Safety

Newborn Medical Issues

Paediatrician, Dr Kenneth Chua, provides an overview of some common medical issues a newborn may encounter.

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Track your baby's milestones — Emotions

Your baby’s emotional development will grow rapidly in the first two years ― this is what you can expect…

9 vital points about baby’s health
Health & Safety

9 vital points about baby’s health

Keep track of these important baby-health issues for your child to grow up healthy and strong.

4 ways to soothe your child
Development & Milestones

4 ways to soothe your child

Settle your child with these effective soothers.

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Breastfeeding

13 unexpected breastfeeding surprises!

Get a load of these little-known things that can happen to you when you’re nursing your baby.

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Health & Safety

EXPERT ADVICE: Why is my baby’s head so huge?

Two out of 1,000 babies get water in the brain. Learn what causes hydrocephalus and how this condition is treated.

Health & Safety

MUM’S BLACK BOOK 8 confinement nanny services for new mums [Photo Gallery]

Breastfeeding support? Check. Nutritious — and delicious — meals? Check. Pick these confinement services for a peace of mind!

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Development & Milestones

How do you know your baby’s gifted?

You’ll spot these tell-tale signs if you’re raising a mini-Albert Einstein. Plus, get expert advice on boosting bubba’s smarts!

How to avoid 4 common breastfeeding problems
Breastfeeding

How to avoid 4 common breastfeeding problems

Ways to prevent and treat your discomforts if you’re having a tough time nursing.

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Development & Milestones

Track Your Baby’s Milestones — Sleep

When bubba refuses to go down for the count, don’t take it lying down ― do something about it!

3 tactics to increase breastmilk supply
Breastfeeding

3 tactics to increase breastmilk supply

Does your breastmilk supply never seem enough? Here are three ways to get your breastmilk flowing.

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SmartParents presents Great Parents Great Start Parenting Retreat with NAN OPTIPRO 3 (Post event)

Last November,parents attended an exclusive 2 Days 1 Night retreat at Le Méridien Sentosa Singapore and heard from leading experts about nutrition and parenting.

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Development & Milestones

Track your baby’s milestones — Communication

Find out when your baby’s going to speak his first words with this handy by-month guide!

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Babies

BUYER’S GUIDE 9 breast pads nursing mums love

Staying dry inside your bra means feeling comfortable when you’re nursing. So, get the right breast pad to prevent leaks!

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Health & Safety

How to: Introduce solid foods to your baby

After age 6 months, your baby should be ready to start eating solids. What you need to know…

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BUYER’S GUIDE: Top activity centres for bubba

Besides boosting your tot’s physical and mental development, activity gyms are great for bonding with bubba!

5 things you need to know about meningitis
Health & Safety

5 things you need to know about meningitis

It’s World Meningitis Day: Here’s everything you need to know to keep bubba safe from this post-infection problem

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Babies

BUYER’S GUIDE 7 best nursing covers for breastfeeding mums

Breastfeeding is a breeze with these stylish nursing shawls!

Good breastfeeding positions
Breastfeeding

Good breastfeeding positions

Four comfortable positions to consider that will make nursing enjoyable

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Development & Milestones

Track your baby’s milestones — Senses

Bubba’s five senses are critical tools he’ll need to thrive. Follow this

guide to ensure they develop well.

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Development & Milestones

Track your baby's milestones — Travelling

Planning a trip with your tyke? Try these stress-free travelling strategies…and share them with your friends!

Smart ways to wean your baby
Health & Safety

Smart ways to wean your baby

More essential tips to introducing solid foods.

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Health & Safety

15 things NOT to do when visiting a newborn

You risk facing the wrath of a new mother if you don’t abide by these essential rules.

Make weaning fun
Health & Safety

Make weaning fun

How to make weaning a pleasant experience for you and your little one.

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Health & Safety

8 ways to handle junior’s jet lag

Be prepared, because managing your mini-me’s jet lag can determine the course – and fate – of your holiday!

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Development & Milestones

Track your baby's milestones ― Humour

Help your little fella flex his funny muscles with these top tips!

“My baby was born with a twisted neck”
Health & Safety

“My baby was born with a twisted neck”

As if life as a new mum wasn’t challenging enough, Vanese Lau’s baby was born with a congenital neck disorder…

Managing food allergies in babies
Health & Safety

Managing food allergies in babies

Here’s the lowdown on how to keep food allergies off the menu.

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Breastfeeding

6 diet rules for successful breastfeeding

Make these simple food and lifestyle tweaks, so that your baby will enjoy the complete benefits of your breastmilk!

Babies

BUYER’S GUIDE 8 Top Sippy Cups

Ease your sweetie’s transition from bottle to cup without a fuss with these tried-and-tested sippy cups!

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Breastfeeding

5 reasons why your baby bites while breastfeeding

Find out how to stop bubba from sinking his teeth into your chest when he nurses!

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BUYER’S GUIDE 5 top teething gels for baby

When bubba is teething, rubbing a soothing gel on his gums may ease his discomfort. Here are the best ones.

Soothe your crying baby (and tell if he has colic)
Health & Safety

Soothe your crying baby (and tell if he has colic)

Four things that are great for stopping baby’s tears. We also tell you how to survive the crying storm that is colic (and prevent it).

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Health & Safety

How to Make milk formula (Friso)

We show you how to mix milk powder simply and quickly.

How bubba learns to speak - any language
Development & Milestones

How bubba learns to speak - any language

In the first three years, Junior will actively pick up speech and language skills in the following stages.

How do I know if baby’s latched on or not?
Breastfeeding

How do I know if baby’s latched on or not?

Is she? Isn’t she? Is she getting enough to drink? Every new mum worries — we have your guide.

Baby tooth care: 6 tips
Health & Safety

Baby tooth care: 6 tips

Taking proper care of your baby’s teeth now will set the tone for a lifetime of good dental health.

Best games to play: 0 to age 3
Development & Milestones

Best games to play: 0 to age 3

You are your baby’s best teacher, so help her learn the best way, through games you play together!

When can I bring my newborn out?
Health & Safety

When can I bring my newborn out?

You might want to show off your newborn to the world but when can you do that? We explore this age-old question.

My baby has eczema — help!
Health & Safety

My baby has eczema — help!

It’s a nasty and itchy condition — and quite common in Singapore where 1 in 5 children may have it…

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