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…
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?
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?
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
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?
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?
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[...]






