BabyTalk – Baby & Kids, Pregnancy & Parenting Malaysia

We’ve heard this many times before, that a baby needs plenty of sleep to help him grow and thrive. Getting a baby to go to sleep, however, isn’t always a walk in the park (although sometimes, a walk in the park with a stroller might help!) Parents have been known to resort to all sorts of tricks to get their little one to doze off and stay asleep for as long as required. Exactly how much sleep does a baby need for his age and development, and how can parents help their little bundle get the sleep they need? Continue reading

Now that we are living the new normal, new and expecting parents have had to put on more hats than ever before, handling the roles of parent, teacher, nurse and cook, while juggling their careers on the side. Until that miraculous COVID-19 vaccine is developed, parents are being more cautious in keeping their families safe. Staying home as much as possible is just one way parents are helping to keep the virus at bay but doing so requires one skill that has moved from nice-to-know to essential knowledge – basic first aid skills. Continue reading

Swaddling is an ancient technique of wrapping babies in a blanket or muslin cloth. Swaddling is safe if done properly, and the correct technique is important to avoid the risk of suffocation when the baby is asleep. We asked two experts about baby swaddling, and also to explain the importance as well as the benefits of swaddling. Here’s what they had to share. Continue reading