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No. 2 Coming

No. 2 Coming

It has been a while since I wrote my last blog entry. I have been so busy with work and preparing for No. 2. It is just another 2 months before my due date and as I recall the past few months of pregnancy, I realised tha[...]


What I did to prepare my baby for her maiden swim…

What I did to prepare my baby for her maiden swim…

In order to prepare my baby for her maiden swim, I began to encourage her to “play with water” during her bath. Often, I would trickle water on her head so that the water flowed down her face. This is to allo[...]


Is it safe to let baby drink water?

Is it safe to let baby drink water?

Giving water to baby less than 6 months of age is not only unnecessary but can even be dangerous. Both breastmilk and formula milk contain more than 80% water so baby receives plenty of water in this form. Why it is dang[...]


When to bring my baby swimming?

When to bring my baby swimming?

Infants have a natural diving reflex that causes them to hold their breath for a short while when they are submerged in water so it is possible to bring your baby swimming by 3-6 months old. However you have to take note[...]


Three key factors when bringing your baby on plane

Three key factors when bringing your baby on plane

There are three key factors to be considered before bring your baby on a plane. Firstly, ear pain during ascent and descent. Secondly, lower oxygen levels at high altitude. And thirdly, exposure to infections due to bein[...]


Time for Solid Food?

Time for Solid Food?

Most infants can start taking solid food from 6 months onwards although it is important to ensure that your baby can sit upright with assistance before offering her any solid food. I started feeding my baby cereal from a[...]


Longing for another baby? Are you ready?

Longing for another baby? Are you ready?

It’s quite hard to say if one is truly ready to have a second or third child. Personally, it was 8 months ago that I gave birth to my first baby. My husband and I plan to have three and we are currently in our earl[...]



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