We love the idea of Aidan having a friend and we’re convinced he’d benefit the most from having a sibling. Now for the littlest hiccup: how do we tell him?
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.
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.
With our hormones at rage – coupled with leaking, delicate breasts – and other world-class issues only mums can understand, choosing the right kind of peers can make the motherhood journey less testy.
Try going to the children’s section at your local department store and count how many colours there are in the girl’s section. It’s really like everything has been dipped in ‘sirap bandung’.
New online retailer Be Green Bebe proves that organic doesn’t have to mean boring. In fact, it’s for everyone who wants to buy hip clothing with a conscience, for the babies and tots in their lives.
Getting a toddler to enjoy vegetables on a regular basis can be an uphill task. Here are 12 things that made my toddler a relatively fuss-free, veggie eater.
Working parents often have a lot to juggle: between getting the kids up and dressed and out the door in the mornings, to arranging meals before dinner, to buying supplies like diapers, fresh produce and more, it really helps to find shortcuts that work.
Nestle NAN Grow 3 is on the lookout for little ones to experience a once-in-a-lifetime chance of touring a Firefly aircraft, participating in a Wondermama cookout and creating art with renowned artist Ernest Zacharevic.
What is bedtime with a three-year-old? A 15-minute routine of bath, book and bed? Or an hour and a half long bath, TV, book and song extravaganza to persuade the three-year-old that it’s time for bed?
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.
That mega toy shop isn’t a place I frequent. Not when I was without kids. Not when I had only one kid. And definitely not now, when I have two kids, aged eight and two.
The British label’s Autumn/Winter 2013 campaign features a playful collection for babies and runway-inspired pieces for older kids. To say it’s adorable would be a major understatement.
Between planning, finding nutritious recipes for tots and adults alike and portioning, I found that the baby-led weaning route has made things easier because I can cook everyone’s meals in one go.
When young children are consistently engaged by music in an age-appropriate, socially accepting environment, they not only have fun but learn on many levels.
Shared spaces take a bit of extra planning, but the result can be a room that will create lasting memories. Take a look at some gorgeous shared kids rooms that we’ve found online.
Practical life exercises are important to help a child develop coordination of his fine motor abilities. They encourage him to be independent and learn self-discipline.
Someone once said each day parents make deposits in the memory banks of their children. We’re inclined to agree, which is why we’re inviting mums out there to answer Friso Gold’s call-to-action.
Tossing about the pros and cons of electronic babysitters when you’re out and about with your toddler.
DoktorBudak.com could very well be the latest addition to your browser’s bookmark list. Started by Dr. Zahilah Filzah Zulkifli and Dr Foo Chee Hoe, it’s where you can consult local paediatricians online and for free.
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