Baby Vaccination 101: Measles Vaccine
byMeasles is a highly contagious disease that is easily transmissible from person to person via droplets and close contact. It is important for newborns…
Children Care & Health
Baby Vaccination 101: Pneumococcal Vaccine
byAccording to the Ministry of Health Malaysia, pneumococcal vaccines are one of the compulsory vaccines for Malaysian children. It protects against various strains of…
Baby Vaccination 101: Polio Vaccine
byAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), the polio vaccine prevents the spread of the poliomyelitis disease, which is known to be life-threatening to…
Should Kids Be Allowed to Drink Coffee?
byCoffee is one of the most popular drinks on the planet; outranking soda, juice and tea in many parts of the world. It is…
Baby Vaccination 101: DTaP Vaccine
byThe DTaP vaccine is one of the many compulsory vaccines for Malaysian children. It prevents the spread of three dangerous and life-threatening diseases: Diphtheria,…
Baby Vaccination 101: HiB Vaccine
byThe HiB vaccine is one of the mandatory vaccines for all Malaysian children. According to Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it prevents…
Baby Vaccination 101: Hepatitis B Vaccine
byThe hepatitis B vaccine is another vaccine that you will find on your newborn’s immunisation requirement. Here’s what you need to know about this…
Baby Vaccination 101: BCG Vaccine
byMost of us Malaysians, if not all, have heard of the BCG vaccine from as early as childhood. It’s probably one of the earliest…
Safe Baby Care: Ingredients to Avoid in Baby Products and WhyÂ
byProper baby skin care is very important in the early years. This is because baby’s skin is much thinner and can be overly sensitive….
Empowering Your Child’s Personality: Introverts, Extroverts and Ambiverts
byFor a good while now, we’ve heard people describe themselves as either introvert, extroverts, or ambiverts. As the matter of fact, it’s no surprise…
Mummy Shares: Talking to Kids About Sexual Health Education
byParenting isn’t just about learning new things and finding new ways to raise children; it also involves a whole lot of dilemmas when making…
Insta-Mums Share Wholesome Bathtime Moments with their Little Ones
byIf there’s one thing children should cherish from their childhood, it’s those tender loving times having fun in the bath tub with their mummies!…
Baby Powder: Should You Use It?
byBaby powder is often used on babies after bath, in order to keep them dry and prevent nappy rash. This is because bacteria and…
5 Most Adorable Kids’ Hairstyles for Girls Your Little Princess Will Absolutely Love
byWhen you have young daughters, finding adorable kids’ hairstyle for girls and trying them out is a fun way to deepen your bond with…
Why Your Child’s Brain Needs Gangliosides
byMummies, are you aware that what you feed your child affects how their brain develops? Many think it is about how their brains are…
A World of Possibilities with Enfagrow A+ MindPro
byA growing child needs both strong IQ and EQ, two components that are essential for their success and happiness. As a parent, you may…
7 Must-Have Items for Every New Parent
byThe joys of being a new parent is indescribable, you probably want to give your little one all that they could possibly need and…
Must-Know Secrets No One Tells You About Breastfeeding
byYou’ve just given birth. You’re tired and in pain, but nothing can extinguish the overwhelming feeling of love, joy and pride at seeing your…
Autism Teaching Aids Malaysia: A Helpful Special Needs Support Group
byRaising a child with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) can be frustrating, exhausting and even seem impossible at times. Many parents may be at a…
How to Tell if Your Child Has Psoriasis
byPsoriasis is a genetic disorder that causes itchy, red bumps to appear on the skin. It can be passed from parent to child and…
Breast Milk Home Remedies for Mums and Babies
byBreast milk has always been exclusively used to feed babies. Any other uses besides this might be considered taboo or even sacrilegious, depending on…
Learning About Allergies in Children with Dr Heah
byAllergies have become rather common in children these days, and as a parent, this can be alarming especially if some children have severe allergies…
6 Unlikely Areas of Your Life That Are Affected by Price Hikes
byInflation and price hikes go hand in hand. We worry about making our money go further, without sacrificing our lifestyle and our comforts. But…
Precious Moments Frozen in Time: Documenting the Life of an Autistic Child
byRaising a child is hard enough, but doing so as a father of three kids (one of which has autism), is a different thing…
Busting 6 Common Kids’ Sunscreen Myths
bySunscreen is essential on hot and sunny days, but is that the only time it is required? While most parents recognise the value of…
Choose a Safe and Smart Source of Nutrition for Your Child
byDid you know that Malaysia was classified as the Asian country with the highest rate of overweight people? According to World Health Organisation (WHO)…
5 Truths Behind Alcohol-Based Sanitisers That May Shock You
byDo you want to know the secret to keeping your children safe from the very thing that’s supposed to protect them? Even as people…
“Till My Last Breath”: Dr Say Shazril on Raising a Gifted Child
byIt is never easy for a parent to learn that their child is ‘special’. The experience can be wrought with confusion, denial, despair and…
5 Things to Teach Your Kids About Body Care
byTeaching your children about their bodies and how to care for them is an important part of their upbringing. This is essential to ensure…
Your Child’s First 1,000 Days: The Importance of Nutrition
byDo you know that your child’s nutrition journey starts during your pregnancy? Because their organs start developing from this time. Hence, the first 1000…
AskMeDoctor! Season 4 Episode 9: Fever in Babies & Kids: When to Hit the Panic Button?
byFevers are common among children, but new parents can be extra anxious when it happens to their newborns. After all, babies are still small…
Mummy Shares: Managing and Controlling My ‘Mum Rage’
byBefore I became a mother, I told myself, “One day, when I have my own kids, I will be the most chillax mum in…
Dress Your Child in Style and Comfort with BuiBoo
byShopping for trendy baby and child essentials may not necessarily lighten your wallet. And it can be a pleasant and entertaining activity with your…
How to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs
byWe all know drugs are bad, even though a lot of adults are guilty of using them. But that doesn’t mean our kids shouldn’t…
Mummy Shares: Why I’m Explaining Eating Disorders to My Child
byTo be honest, I never imagined I’d have to talk to my child about body image and eating disorders at such a young age….
Top 5 Brain Food for Your Toddler
byDo you know that the brain is a very hungry organ? It is so hungry to the point that it consumes more than 20%…
5 Ways to Make Teeth Brushing Time Fun for Your Toddler
byBrushing two times a day for two minutes is vital to your child’s dental health. There is no myth to be busted here but…
Mummy Shares: When Should You Start Worrying About Your Child’s Speech Delay?
byLearning that our child has a speech delay is one of many parents’ worst nightmares. We can’t help but feel this way as we…
Perfect Posture: How to Stop Your Kids from Slouching
byMaintaining a good posture is the key to lifelong confidence and positive body image. It also ensures that you don’t suffer from debilitating medical…
How to Encourage Your Kids to Cook and Eat Healthy Meals
byEncouraging your kids to be a part of the cooking process or even finishing their meals, can be a daunting task in this day…
The Importance of Supporting Your Child’s Intelligent, Emotional and Social Quotient (IQ, EQ, SQ) Post Lockdown
byMalaysia has entered the endemic phase. I repeat—Malaysia has entered the endemic phase! It feels like time has gone by in a flash, but…
Price Hikes? Not for Watson’s Many Health Supplements
byDo you and your family take health supplements? Why? Or why not? Health supplements are often encouraged today because it helps support and enhance…
Creating a Balanced Routine for Your Child in the Endemic Era
byTime seems to have flown by while we were huddling at home, holding our breaths and waiting for the number of COVID-19 infections to…
AskMeDoctor! Season 4 Episode 8: Busting Common Myths on Toddlers Oral Care
byOral hygiene is something that we all know is important, but there are a lot of misconceptions about oral care that have been passed…
Amyra Rosli’s Daughter Recovering from Kawasaki Disease
byKawasaki disease (KD) is an illness that causes blood vessels to become inflamed, almost always among young children. If left untreated, it can cause…
How High Sugar Intake May Affect Cognitive Development in Children
byThere is a strong belief amongst mums, especially in social media, that high sugar intake amongst young children could lead to hyperactivity and a…
Autism Vs Down Syndrome: What is the Difference?
bySome people may at times wrongly group special need kids into one general category. This could be because they might not know the difference….
Why Gardening May Benefit Your Autistic Child
byGardening has always been scientifically proven to benefit the mind and body. It can boost your mood, reduce stress, help fight disease, improve memory…
How to Support a Child with Epilepsy
byEpilepsy is a neurological condition that presents itself as seizures, and it can either be inherited or developed later in life. The onset of…