29th December
2011 ,
Posted by Yi Lin -
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Earlier this month, I did something really bad to my kid.
I fed her honey.
Honey. Sweet honey. Nectar of the Gods. A wholesome substitute for sugar. Chock-full of vitamins and minerals. Anti-inflammatory properties. A natural antiseptic. An effective healer.
Little did I know that know that feeding an infant that sweet treat could have fatal consequences.
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1st October
2011 ,
Posted by Yi Lin -
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(* the breast, not the bird)
Disclaimer: I’m not blaming breastfeeding for anything, because as we all know, “breast is best”. It is just that I have come to realise how much the wellbeing of a newborn depends its mother’s breasts. And admittedly, at times, figuring out how this new pair of milk taps work has »
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19th August
2011 ,
Posted by Mandy -
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It’s amazing how a tiny baby can turn a person’s world totally upside down and inside out! And although Tim and I are now at this little person’s beck and call – feeding, burping, changing diapers, cleaning up diaper accidents – and repeating this again and again in 3-hourly cycles, it’s actually really fun, rewarding »
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8th August
2011 ,
Posted by Mandy -
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Cristan and I have settled into a pretty comfortable rhythm, and I’m really enjoying my new life as a mom. Since two weeks ago, I’ve gained the confidence to bring Cristan out on my own, and have been “gallivanting” quite a bit!
First outing: a visit to my office to introduce Baby Cristan to all the »
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1st July
2011 ,
Posted by Yi Lin -
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A few months ago, one of my colleagues kindly shared with me her checklist of items (and suggested quantities of each item) to buy when preparing for a baby’s arrival. Such checklists from experienced mums are a lifesaver for first-time parents. Many a time, I’ve wandered into Mothercare or the baby section of a departmental store »
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28th January
2011 ,
Posted by Jaime Teo -
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The man and I were sitting around talking about our childhoods last week. I don’t remember how the conversation started… It may have been along the lines of what kind of a childhood we thought Renee would have and what kind of parents we would be. I mean, you suddenly (ok, maybe not suddenly but »
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