Your weaning questions… SORTED
Should I continue giving milk feeds once my baby starts solids? The recommended weaning period for a baby is at six months old. Breastmilk, infant formula or follow-up milk should still remain as baby’s main source of food to meet…
Right Brain Education Unveiled
In today’s challenging world, having a high IQ no longer guarantees success. A well-rounded individual comes from a background where he is loved, knows how to love and has a balance of intellectual and emotional intelligence. That’s where the Right…
In A Glance: Chickenpox
What is it? Also known as varicella, chickenpox is a common illness among children that causes an itchy rash and red spots or blisters all over the body. Most people will get chickenpox at some point of their lives if…
Ask Our Experts
Q: My toddler is turning three soon and we are ready to move on from breastfeeding. How can I wean him off my breast? Lactation expert Rita Rahayu Omar says, You have breastfed your baby for up to three years,…
10 Ways to Deal with a Picky Eater
Mealtime doesn’t have to be a battle. Consider these tips to help the fussy eater in your family eat a balanced diet. 1) Follow a routine Kids thrive on routine. Serve meals and snacks at about the same hours everyday.…
12 ways to eat for two
Making a few simple changes to what you eat, instead of how much, helps you and baby get off to the healthiest start. Dietitian Catherine Kong shares how. Your Old Habit: Skipping your breakfast Switch To: Just a packet of…
Make money from home
As even the most organised of supermums will say, juggling kids and work is never an easy task. While living on a single income can be challenging, the thought of returning to work at the end of maternity leave more…
Let the Mess Begin: Weaning Your Baby
Let the mess begins! Get your camera ready and snap away as baby takes her first few spoons of cereal. Among the things to remember include: Time it right Many parents find that the best time to introduce solids is…
Are dads more entitled to a good, uninterrupted night of sleep?
We ask, is the graveyard shift solely a mum’s responsibility? NO Parenting is a 50/50 job For the first few months, he helped a lot during the graveyard shifts, including tracking the diaper change time! As I breastfed directly at…
Should breastfeeding be done in private?
Breastfeeding may not be new in Malaysia but nursing in public attracts inquisitive stares at times. We ask several mums whether breastfeeding should be done behind closed doors? NO It’s perfectly natural and people need to accept it I breastfeed…
