A tolerance for trying new foods and the ability to eat broadly across cultures are important life skills to have. Li-Hsian learns about what chefs feed their kids and how to instil a love of good food from infancy.
You’ll most probably change about 2,700 diapers by the time your baby reaches his first birthday, so it’s understandable if you want to create a comfortable place for diaper changes.
Until very recently, Li-Hsian has only bathed her five month old twins with plain, warm water. As her twins are now more active, she has started seeking out safe baby soaps. She tested eight popular baby soaps and shares her insights in this article.
Finding the right daycare requires preparation. Here are five tips you may be useful when it comes to choosing the right daycare for your baby or toddler.
American and European health regulators have approved a new technology that will make pregnancy monitoring more accessible and less expensive for those who can’t easily visit a hospital or clinic.
Though your baby may be more interested in the wrapping paper than the gift, there are still plenty of gift ideas to add to his or her toy box this time of the year, and Makchic has them all for you to shop right now.
Breastfeeding correctly is as crucial as breastfeeding frequently and understanding your baby’s behaviour and nursing pattern. Breastfeeding exclusively in the early months is also important to establish your milk supply.
One of the biggest considerations to make when deciding between cloth and disposable diapers is the cost. You may get shocked at how much good quality cloth diapers will set you back, forcing you to re-evaluate your decision.
Pregnancy is a wonderful experience to go through, if not the most amazing one for women. However, tummy troubles are almost inescapable during pregnancy. Eight out of 10 women experience it during their pregnancy.
Does the idea of travelling with a very small child give you anxiety? Fret not, mums. Uma doles out her tried and tested tips for flying with a toddler in tow.
There isn’t a specific set rules on when to share the good news and with whom, but from experience, there are pros and cons to consider when making the decision.
If you spend most of your waking hours with a toddler, you’ll likely agree that toddlers are fun but exhausting! Here are 11 tried and tested ways to help get you through the toddler years.
Breastfeeding is a skill, it doesn’t come to most mothers naturally. Being well-informed while you’re still pregnant and having good support after the birth makes all the difference.
Instead of panicking in front of your wardrobe when you can’t fit into your favourite pair of jeans, just take a deep breath and start by taking some “baby” steps towards your slim and healthy mama body.
It claims to restore the skin’s natural protective barrier and soften the skin with almond oil, jojoba oil and shea butter. Michelle Lim-Chua reports on how well this worked on her baby’s sensitive skin.
A big believer in letting her baby spend lots of time outdoors, Michelle Lim-Chua puts the gentle and organic anti-critter lotion to the test.
The biggest assumption we make when it comes to cloth diapering is that it’s eco-friendly. It’s easy to think that way simply because we don’t dispose cloth diapers the way we do with disposable diapers.
Don’t worry, mum – that funny little umbilical stump isn’t as scary as it seems. Here are a few handy tips on how to care for it, and it’s not rocket science.
With a toddler around, parents may worry about how their tot will take to their new brother or sister. Here’s how to get him ready for the new baby’s debut and – his debut as a big sibling.
Knowing full well that no lady wants to look frumpy in her maternity photos, here are some pro tips from photographer Grace Tan for you to achieve more beautiful pregnancy images.
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