Smart Parenting caught up with Dr Cham Wen Tarng, Consultant Paediatrician and Rheumatology Paediatrician of Sunway Medical Centre for a Q & A session on the subjects of Hand, Foot and Mouth disease (HFMD), as well as Juvenile Arthritis for…

A nursing mom who is traveling with her baby, will surely appreciate the fact that she will be spared the hassle of preparing formula for her hungry infant. In fact, she is in the grandest position of being able to…

The incredibly hard work of delivering a baby is now over. But it’s only the beginning. While new mothers acclimatise to her new role as a mom, new dads need to step up as well. So, gentlemen, how do you…

Age-appropriate toys not only bring your little ones a lot of joy, it helps them develop a wide range of motor skills and hand coordination skills as well. Always choose those that are safe yet interesting for your baby. It’s…

In normal everyday living conditions, an average child is exposed to an array of germs and viruses which may make him sick. Unfortunately though, getting sick as a child is nothing more than one of life’s ‘job description’! By successfully…

Pregnancy is a joyous yet delicate period in a woman’s life, which is why stomping out a detrimental habit such as smoking is paramount when one is pregnant. If you happen to be pregnant and are still smoking, this article…

You may be a new mom, or just had another baby – we’re guessing you might not be feeling your best due to the sheer exhaustion of giving birth. What we don’t want though, is for you to fall into…

Traditionally, fertility tests and treatments are focused on the female partner. However, male partners do contribute about 50% to the problem. To improve the chances of getting pregnant, both male and female partners play an important role. In this article…

Getting your baby’s nursery together can be quite an arduous affair, for there may be many things that appeal to you as a new parent! Of course, there is no harm in buying lots of nice stuff, but first, let’s…

Every pregnant woman would surely want to be in the best of health throughout her pregnancy. Still, have you ever wondered why you seem to feel poorly at times? Find out how you might be responsible for some of the…