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Childcare school bedok north

Hello, please advice any good school childcare in bedok north for foreigners. My boy is 2 yr 6 months. Pls assist

Tinkerland Childcare at Bedok is one name that keeps coming up for families in your situation, my neighbour brought her boy there around that age and said they were quite welcoming to foreigners, though she did mention the waiting list can stretch two to three weeks so it's better to register early. For a 2.5-year-old, the transition into a new environment can be tricky regardless of school, so it's worth visiting a couple of centres along Bedok North Avenue 3 area to get a feel for the teachers and how they handle younger ones. Some parents felt the smaller centres were more nurturing for toddlers, while others preferred the structured programmes at the bigger chains, really depends on what your boy responds to better. My honest lean would be to shortlist two or three, go for a tour, and ask specifically about how they support children still settling in, since that first few months makes a big difference.

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Norway or New Zealand salmon?

Any mummy out there feed their children salmon? Like after 1 year old? If yes, Norway or new Zealand salmon is better? Let me know your food journey too! :)

I really feel you on this, it is such a common question among mums here and I went through the same dilemma when my girl started solids. We tried both and honestly she took to Norwegian salmon really well, it tends to be fattier and richer in omega-3s which I felt was good for her brain development at that age. I would just make sure whichever you choose, you steam or pan-fry it simply without too much seasoning, and always check for bones carefully before serving lah. Both are fine options, so just go with what is fresher at your usual supermarket on the day you buy it.

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I'm a young mum of 2 kids aged 2.5yo n 9.5mo, I'm turning 21 in a few months. I'm married btw. Anyway, few days ago I brought up the topic of celebrating my 21st n he thought it was "so random" n said if I want to celebrate just go ahead. I know he isn't really a birthday guy but I was just expecting him to do something simple at least? It's my 21st after all. Anyway, he's fine if I were to go out n have him look after the kids but my youngest constantly looks for me n I honestly won't feel peace if I were to just go, furthermore he can be quite rough n impatient with the kids n has never had to handle or settle both kids on his own for more than 1hr. We live on our own n are the sole caregivers of the kids so no family to help.

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Hi mum, first of all waah 21 with two little ones already is really a lot on your plate, so I can understand why this birthday feels important to you. Honestly, from what you shared, it sounds less about wanting a big celebration and more wanting to feel remembered and appreciated by your husband. Since he doesn’t seem to naturally think about birthdays, maybe tell him directly what would make you happy, even if it’s something simple at home with cake, takeaway, and him taking over the kids for a few hours because sometimes they really don’t get the hints.

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Assist to book CSC chalet

Hi all, anyone is CSC member ? Appreciated if you could assist to book chalet on Feb !!!!!

I totally understand how stressful it can be when you really need a chalet but don't have the membership access, so you're definitely not the only one who has faced this situation. I'm not a CSC member myself, but maybe you could try posting in some of the bigger Singapore Facebook community groups as there are usually kind members there who are willing to help out lah. Hope you find someone soon and get the dates you need!

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Any review on sparkletots @ sengkang west blk 330A

Any review on sparkletots @ sengkang west blk 330A

Honestly, I haven't heard too much specific feedback about Sparkletots at Blk 330A Anchorvale St from my mum friends, it seems like it's not as commonly talked about compared to some of the other centres in the Sengkang West area, which can make it a bit hard to get a good feel for it. A few of us have been trying to gather more word-of-mouth on it too, so you're definitely not alone in asking around! It might be worth popping by the centre directly to speak with the teachers and get a sense of the environment yourself, since Sparkletots centres can vary quite a bit from one location to another in terms of teaching style and how responsive the staff are. If you hear anything more concrete, do share back here, I'm sure other mums in the area would appreciate the info too!

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I started a weird habit

Do you remember the feeling of solace you get when you're a baby? The feeling of when you're drinking milk & sucking pacifier. After i had my 1st baby, it gets me so much solace by looking at my baby with his pacifier that i start sucking my own tongue & felt like a baby myself. Haha! When i'm in my comfort zone like putting baby to sleep, or pat/caress baby, i start sucking my own tongue. Am i just weird or does this happen to other moms? It's becoming a habit and i feel like a weirdo since i'm the mom now and not the baby

Honestly I think this is more common than people admit, especially in those quiet, cozy moments when you're settling baby down and everything feels so calm and safe. A few of my mum friends mentioned similar things, like they suddenly understood why babies find sucking so soothing, and some of them caught themselves doing little self-soothing things too without even realising it. It makes sense lah, because you're in this deeply nurturing headspace and your body just responds to that same comfort. You are definitely not a weirdo, you're just a mum who is very tuned in to her baby.

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Parents platform

Hi all! Helping a friend of mine to share a new platform on Instagram! Her boss has rolled out a new project targeting SG parents. This platform will be beneficial for new parents & experienced parents. A platform for them to share useful tips, recommendations in Singapore! & parenting in SG style. Do check them out and follow them on Instagram at sgparentskiddos Thank you!

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any recommendations for this type of portable stroller as shown in the picture.

portable stroller for travel

any recommendations for this type of portable stroller as shown in the picture.

A few of us have been comparing notes on this lately, and the names that keep coming up are the Bugaboo Butterfly 2, the Silvercross Jet 5, and the Joolz Aer 2, all solid choices that fold compact enough to fit in a plane's overhead bin, which is a big deal when you're travelling with kids. My neighbour brought hers on a Scoot flight with the Silvercross Jet 5 and said it actually laid flat for her newborn, which she really appreciated. The Bugaboo Butterfly 2 tends to get a lot of love for being lightweight yet sturdy with a decent storage basket, though a few mums in our circle did mention it's not the best as an everyday stroller since the basket is on the smaller side. If you want something with a bigger canopy and more comfort features, the UPPAbaby Minu v3 is worth looking at too, one of my mum friends swears it's the sweet spot between travel-friendly and practical enough for daily use here in Singapore.

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Breastfeeding supplements

Hi Mummies, any supplements recommendation for breastfeeding? TIA!

A few of us tried different things and honestly what worked varied quite a bit from person to person! Some mums in my circle really love Legendairy Milk, they have organic lactation supplements and a few swear their supply went up noticeably, though one mum did mention the taste took some getting used to. Mama's Choice Almond Powder also comes up a lot, it's quite gentle and easy to add into your daily routine, and my neighbour said it helped her quite a bit especially in the early weeks. Fenugreek supplements and soy lecithin are also popular options that some mums combine together for better results, though a small number found fenugreek made their baby a bit gassy, so just something to watch out for. Do check with your gynae or a lactation consultant though, especially since everyone's body responds differently!

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Steroid Injection Dexamethasone for Baby lungs maturity, future effects on baby

Hello, anyone here got this steroid injection Dexametasone for baby lung maturity for the past years? I'mjust worried i got mine just today first shot since i will be delivering my baby for only 38weeks, so the ob decided to give me some steroid. But unfortunately i read some cleanical study the this kind of streroid can cause mental health problem to baby in the future like ADHD, hyper, or some later behavioural difficulties.. im so worried, does anyone here already observe side effect on your child or everything still okay?

Ah, don't worry too much, a few of us in my mum group have actually been through this same thing, and most of our babies turned out perfectly fine! The injection is really meant to help baby's lungs be ready, especially when delivery is happening a bit earlier than 40 weeks, so the doctors are just being careful with you. My friend who delivered at KKH at around 36 weeks had the same dexamethasone jab and said the paediatrician there explained that the behavioural concerns people worry about are mostly linked to repeated courses or very long-term use, not a single-course jab like what most of us got. Some mums did mention they heard about possible risks, but the general understanding from our circle is that one course given for a medically necessary reason is considered quite standard and the benefit to baby's lungs far outweighs the risk. That said, since every pregnancy is different, it's really worth having a good chat with your OB or a neonatologist to address your specific concerns, they can give you a much clearer picture based on your own situation!

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