Newborns

From Water to Gravity: What Babies Really Need

Editorial September 26, 2017

In the safe, warm and protected nest that is mummy’s body, gravity has yet to come into play. A baby’s world is

Talking Hands: Using Sign Language with Babies

Editorial September 11, 2017

My favourite moment of my son using sign language was when he was 14 months old. He was playing with

My Baby-Led Weaning Journey: 6 months to 1 year

Editorial August 21, 2017

“Wow, your kids eat so well!” “Gosh, I can’t believe your daughter ate ____, my kid would never eat that.”

How Scheduling My Baby and Toddler’s Naps Got Me More Time for Myself

Michelle Lim-Chua September 15, 2015

Are you a mom with several young children? Want more time for yourself? Michelle Lim-Chua shares her secret to setting a “Nap Time” that will work for you.

Baby Sleep Training Methods Explained

Soumya Bhat September 10, 2015

Are you planning on sleep-training your baby? What methods are available out there, and which one is perfect for you? We’ve compiled a list to make it easier for you to figure it out.

Common Illnesses in Your Baby’s First Year

Stephanie Boey August 28, 2015

Children’s bodies learn and experience new things everyday, even including illnesses. Here’s a list of 6 common baby ailments, their symptoms and how to treat them.

3 Ways to Get Your Late-Night Baby to Go to Sleep Earlier

Sarah Ong August 24, 2015

Babies sleep better, longer, and cry less if they are put to bed early in the evening. Certified child sleep consultant Sarah Ong has tips for sleep-deprived parents.

Starting Baby Finger Foods: A Go-To Guide for Parents

Kathryn Rao June 24, 2015

Seeing your baby experience new textures and flavours is a fun learning experience. Here are 14 tips and tricks for introducing finger foods to your little one.

5 Baby Sleep Mistakes New Parents Make (and How to Fix Them)

Editorial April 28, 2015

Are you making any of these common baby sleep mistakes? Find out how to fix them so you can sleep like a baby, or, even better, like a well-rested adult.

Bebetummy: Homemade Food for Babies & Toddlers

Kathryn Rao March 30, 2015

If you’re a mother who wants fresh baby food but just don’t have the time to cook and puree the food, there’s now an option.

Babies Who Nap Regularly ‘Have Better Memories and Learn Faster’

Makchic January 14, 2015

Babies spend a large proportion of their first year asleep, and now a new study has proved there’s a link between all that sleep and a baby’s development.

How to Help Your Child Feed Better, Speak Better

Li-Hsian December 22, 2014

Li-Hsian consulted Meng Yi Yui from TLC Speech and Feeding Clinic on feeding issues, speech development and tips to improve your child’s feeding behaviour.

How to Ease Nighttime Separation Anxiety with a Lovey

Sarah Ong September 18, 2014

Do you think your baby suffers from separation anxiety when bedtime comes? Child sleep expert Sarah Ong explains how a lovey might help your baby snooze better at night.

How to Discreetly Breastfeed Your Baby on the Go: 13 Tips

Makchic August 7, 2014

Feeling anxious or nervous about breastfeeding your little one in public? Don’t let the jitters be a hurdle – breastfeeding advocate Ayuni Zainuddin shares tips and tricks that may just work for you.

Breastfeeding in Public – Is Malaysia Ready?

Janet Tay August 4, 2014

It’s just feeding a hungry infant but why does breastfeeding in public provoke so much controversy? In conjunction with World Breastfeeding Week, Janet Tay asks some experts and nursing mothers whether they think breastfeeding in public can be normalised in Malaysia.