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Cecilia Koh's Articles in Baby Care

  • Jaundice in the newborn baby
    Brain damage caused by neonatal jaundice is a thing of the past because of advances in medicine but this should not make us complacent and forget the importance of knowing how to recognise and treat it.
  • Postnatal 'confinement' food Part 1
    Eating well is important at any time in our life but this is even more important during pregnancy and the immediate postnatal period because the new mother has to provide the correct nourishment for herself and her baby. This article aims to help the mother understand the type of food to eat and what to avoid for optimal health.
  • Postnatal 'confinement' food Part 2
    Eating the right food during the postnatal period is very important amongst eastern cultures but unfortunately this information is almost lost in the process of modernisation and lack of the nuclear family. Many newly delivered mothers are at a loss on what to eat so this article aims to provide the necessary information on traditional confinement food.
  • Your baby’s Chinese animal signs
    Nowadays parents are bombarded with different methods on stimulation and development plus various systems of learning in kindergarten. Knowing your baby's characteristics may help you determine which system is suitable for your baby so that your baby's learning is optimised.
  • Breast or bottle feeding
    This article tries to present both views of breast and bottle feeding so that new mothers can make an informed decision on which is the best choice to feed her new baby
  • Introducing fruits to small children
    It is best to give fresh fruits to your baby after he/she is over 8 months old when the digestive system is more mature. As far as possible do not give fruit juice to your baby.
  • Child care for my baby
    Ideally babies should be looked after by their mums or dads but most times this is not possible especially in Malaysia and Singapore so this article helps to give parents an idea of the options available and how to maximise on their choice.
  • Teaching your toddler to feed himself
    This article aims to help parents teach their toddler how to feed themselves and how to start plus the right types of food to use at each stage. There are a few tips on how to handle different types of the toddlers eating pattern.