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Calcium is essential to consume whether you are pregnant or not, but for pregnant women, it's especially crucial. If you do not consume an adequate amount of calcium for your growing baby, your body will use up...

Antenatal classes, also commonly known as birth and parenting classes, are conducted to equip expecting parents with all the knowledge needed to prepare for the arrival of their child - labour, birth, breastfeeding, and caring for a newborn baby. Attending these classes...

We are only a few days away from welcoming 2022! What a year it's been, hasn't it? Despite it all, we should all give ourselves a pat on the back for braving through 2021. With that, let's end the year with a bang! When you have kids, you would probably...

The firsts of everything is always special and memorable especially when it is involving your baby. The first laugh, the first food, the first crawl, the first word, and... the first Christmas! Although your baby may not even remember their first Christmas, that doesn't mean you shouldn't go big! Let's be honest...

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingles all the way! You have probably spent weeks if not months counting down the days for Christmas to arrive. Now that your favourite festive season is finally here, let's make it a good one with these fun Christmas activities for both you and your kids!

Ever wondered which is better - cloth or disposable diapers? Like many other parenting choices, the right one has always been what works best for you and your baby. There is no right or wrong between the two. You can choose one of the two diaper types that work for your lifestyle or...

The arrival of a new bundle of joy truly is a significant event in both your and your spouse's lives. Especially if it's your first child as it requires some initial expenses. While some purchases are must-haves, there are others that can be skipped. And before making any purchases...

There will come a time where parents are hit with a dilemma, especially first-time parents when shopping for baby essentials. "Whether to buy brand A or B? Type A or B? And what if it doesn't fit the baby?" are some of the questions you would ask yourself. With so much information available online, sometimes it makes it harder to choose! In this post, I will share the difference between..

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) sometimes known as crib death is an unexplained death of a baby less than a year old normally during sleep in their crib. SIDS often happens unpredictably without a warning to a seemingly healthy baby. Although the cause is unknown, experts believe..

The human brain runs on sleep and it is recommended for infants aged 4-12 months to get between 12-16 hours of sleep (including naps) during each 24-hour period to garner the most health benefits. Toddlers aged 1-2 years need 11-14 hours of sleep whereas bigger kids of 3-5 years old need 10-13 hours of sleep a day. And the lack of sleep...