Confinement: Local theories and best practices
Confinement is an Asian traditional “quarantine” practice for new moms, aimed at helping them recover from the rigours of pregnancy and labour. In Malaysia, all three main ethnic races – Chinese, Indian and Malay – exercise confinement according to their…
Fuss-free 100 Days & Full Moon Celebrations
Popular among Chinese, Japanese and Korean families, the Full Moon and 100 Days celebrations are traditional customs much similar to one another and they mark the end of the vulnerable period of both a new mom and her baby. These…
Why music should matter
What is it about music, especially our favourite song or tune, that makes us feel alive and confident? Other than the feel-good factor, could music benefit the development of little children in other ways? Music, to most parents, is not…
Straight from the Doctor: HFMD and Juvenile Arthritis explained
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…
On The Go Nursing: Challenges & Solutions
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…
New Dad’s No Sweat Guide
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: What’s Your Baby Playing With?
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…
Strong & Healthy: Boost Your Child’s Immunity
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…
Pregnant & Smoking? Stop now!
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…
After-Birth Allure: Get It And Keep It!
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…
