Baby
The early years can be tumultuous. How do you take care of your new born? What are the signs and symptoms of common childhood illness and how do you know if your baby is developing fine? Here’s what you need to know about taking care of your baby.
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Supplements To Boost Baby’s Immunity
Most babies do not need additional supplements to boost immunity, but if there are specific concerns, parents could consult their paediatrician.
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Are You Ready For Child Number Two?
Thinking of having another baby! Many questions will be going through your mind as you decide for a second child. Dr Claudine Tan answers some of these questions.
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Planning Your Baby’s First Party
Your baby's first birthday is coming! What to do and where do you start? Here is a simple go-to guide you can refer to if you are shopping for ideas and don’t know where to start.
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Simple Massages For Your Baby
Infant massage has been practiced in many cultures, with various historical accounts from ancient civilizations beyond 2000 years ago. The benefits of systematic tactile stimulation include helping the baby to relax.
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Should My Baby Take Antibiotics
Is it advisable for my 7-month-old baby to take antibiotics if he does not recover from his cough after visiting the doctor twice? Will his immunity weaken as he grows older?
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Speech Development In Young Children
Speech can be described as a verbal means of communicating. That is when we talk or speak to interact and communicate with other people.
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My Infant Grits Her Gum And Quivers
My 1 year old grits her gum and quivers. It happens about 3 times a day or more. I noticed it since she was 6 months old. Any advice why she is doing it? Is it dangerous or life threatening?
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Can Newborns Recognize Their Mother’s Voice?
Can newborns recognize their mother’s voice? When should babies’ start to talk? And do babies really understand what we say to them?
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Are Multivitamins Recommended For Infants?
By and large, breast or formula milk provides all the nutrition a baby requires in the first four to six months of life. Babies who feed well on a variety of foods generally do not require vitamin supplementation.
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Messy Mealtimes: The Road to Feeding Independence
As most mothers would attest, training a toddler to spoon food into his mouth is no mean feat! Here are some helpful tips to help you with your child's self-feeding journey.