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Breastfeeding 101: Tips for nursing your baby
Posted on September 14 2023
When one thinks of breastfeeding, oftentimes images of peaceful mothers holding gentle sleeping babies comes to mind. Social media and online articles also typically show happy women with contented little ones nuzzled at their breasts as if breastfeeding was the most natural thing in the world. And while it is...
Positive Discipline: Battling Tantrums with Patience and Calm
Posted on July 28 2023
Picture this - your child has been playing at the playground and it is now time to leave. You have told them twice already that it is time to go back to the car and head home, but they have refused adamantly. You are starting to feel frustrated and your...
Newborn Poop - What You Need to Know and The Essentials
Posted on June 27 2022
Learn all about the colour and consistency of newborn poop and how to make the diaper changing process as easy as possible. Find out all about newborn poop, when to call your paediatrician, the essentials you’ll need for diaper changing and a few hacks to make the process quicker...
Top Newborn and Baby Must-Haves for 2022
Posted on January 07 2022
One essential you’ll need for meals is the BIBS Overall Bib, which fastens down the front so your baby’s hair and clothes don’t get caught. As we welcome 2022, here are the latest must-haves from Motherswork. Some of these include Milton's sterilising and cleaning essentials. Additionally, make meal prep...
Little Reí - Sustainable Bamboo Muslin for Your Little Ones
Posted on December 02 2021
Let your newborn sleep snugly in the softest bamboo swaddles, which also calms the startle reflex, and soothes a colicky baby. The Brand The hooded towel features fun illustrations designed by Sophia Sena such as Singapore’s national icon, the Merlion. Little Reí is the brainchild of a veteran...
Tips To Help Baby Sleep Better
Posted on November 09 2021
Hush now little one…you and mama are going to sleep soundly throughout the night! Are you ready more than ever to take back your nights? We heard you! Gone are the days where you swoon over baby in the wee hours of the morning. Now all you wish is...
Swaddling: Pros and Cons, what the experts are saying
Posted on June 10 2021
Less than half of pediatricians educate parents of newborns about the pros and cons of swaddling. To help aid new parents on how they make the choice on whether to swaddle their baby or not we have listed a few pros and cons to swaddling. Pros keep him...
Clek Car Seats - Designed by Parents for Parents
Posted on April 08 2021
Not only are Clek car seats incredibly safe and comfortable, they’re also slim, so you can fit three in the backseat. Proudly designed and engineered in Canada and North America, Clek car seats are incredibly safe, stylish and comfortable. Even better, they're chemical and flame-retardant free and recyclable. ...
9 Things to Know about Bathing Babies
Posted on April 05 2021
Bath time can be a great bonding experience for parents and babies. Yet, it could also be a stressful situation filled with anxiety for parents who are not sure how to do it well and afraid of dropping or choking their babies on water. “When do we need to...
Prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Posted on October 20 2020
Aside from putting your infant to sleep on his/her back, learn how to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). You can take several precautions to reduce your baby’s risk of SIDS in his/her first six months of life. Reduce the likelihood of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome...
13 Baby Carriers for Your Newborn - Part 1
Posted on October 02 2020
In this first part of the series, explore the various types of baby carriers, such as the soft sided and the Mei Tai options. Keep your little one close to you with baby carriers like the MOBY Move. Babywear your newborn and infant in these soft-sided and Mei Tai baby...
Baby Carriers - What You Should Know
Posted on October 01 2020
Carrying little ones in baby carriers? Learn what to take into consideration before making the purchase and how to keep them safe. Keeping your baby close to you in a wrap or similar carrier promotes bonding and boosts your oxytocin levels. One of the essential baby items to get,...
Choosing a Safe Yet Timeless Crib for Your Newborn
Posted on September 29 2020
Choose a stylish yet safe crib for your little one that suits your lifestyle, whether it’s an expandable, travel or bedside cot. Looking for cribs for your little one? We’ve rounded up some of the best options, complete with what safety features to look out for. Aside from choosing...
Identifying Baby Skin Conditions
Posted on August 26 2020
Aside from learning your baby’s non-verbal cues, teaching him/her basic sign language can help you understand his/her needs better. This is particularly useful when your baby reaches about nine months to two years old. During this time, his/her vocabulary may be growing but still limited, thus sign language may aid...
Newborn Care - Deciphering Your Baby's Needs
Posted on August 12 2020
Care for your newborn by learning his/her body language and verbal cues to understand what he/she needs Learn how to care for your newborn by paying attention to his/her body language and verbal cues. Paying attention to your baby's cues - both verbal and non-verbal, can help you understand exactly...
Gift Guide for Expecting Mums and Newborns
Posted on July 21 2020
Check out Motherswork’s gift guide to get the perfect present for your friends or relatives who are giving birth soon Have friends or relatives who are currently pregnant? Here's a gift guide for both expectant mums and their newborns Welcome your friends' and relatives' newborns with these delightful gift...
Developmental Milestones - Newborn to 1 Year
Posted on July 06 2020
As your newborn grows, he/she will unlock plenty of major achievements, such as in their movements, developing their cognitive abilities, hearing and vision. Teach your baby how to develop essential skills like language by reading to him/her. An infant, from birth to two years of age, will have tons of...
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