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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...

Being a mom is hard work, no kidding! Juggling with a lot of things and wearing layers of hats at once. One moment you're cooking lunch, the next you're attending to your hungry baby while being in a meeting with your boss. Talk about multitasking! Hence why you will need...

I know it can be frustrating when your child doesn't like the texture, taste, colour or shape of some foods. It is also normal for them to like something today and dislike it the next day, refuses a new food, or eat more or less on certain days. Picky eating is a part of children's development...

Starting solid food is a huge step in your baby's life, and yours too! It can be exciting but also overwhelming at the same time. With so much information available about what to feed, how you should feed, it is understandable if you freak out a little!

Introducing solid food to your baby is indeed an exciting (and messy) moment in the first year of your baby's life! For the first six months, many health organizations including the WHO, recommend babies be exclusively breastfed or (formula-fed, whichever works for you!). But as babies get older...