6 Most Dangerous Online Games For Children, Apps And Smart Toys You MUST Avoid!

Remember when you were a kid and you would play games with your friends like hide and seek, tag, or climb trees, catch insects and just cycle around the neighbourhood?

Your toys would mostly consist of stuffed animals, action figures, skipping ropes, footballs, hula-hoops and you also had a mini library of story books.

Modern technology has introduced a whole new world of interactive games and smart toys that can walk and talk, so the generation of kids nowadays are quite familiar with touch-screens and keyboards.

It’s difficult to completely avoid exposing your little ones
to screen time
, or to shield them from all these fancy new gadgets — and you must also admit that sometimes it is sort of a life-saver for you after a long day and you just need a few minutes to yourself!

But are all these online games, apps and smart toys for children and youths really all that innocent?

Here’s a list of the top six dangerous online games for children and toys you should definitely be crossing off the list and keeping far away from your precious kids!

Paedophiles can easily communicate with your child via the Roblox game chat feature

1. Roblox

What is it?:
This
online gaming platform
 is popular with kids, teens and even adults, which allows users to interact with one another in this virtual world, play games and also engage in role play.

The dangers to your child:
The game’s chat feature allows online predators such as paedophiles to communicate with your child and send him sexually explicit messages.

When Iain Morrison decided to play this game which was popular with his two young sons,
he was shocked
 to discover that there were adults who were complete strangers sending him messages online.

“They said ‘hi’ so I said ‘hi’ and they asked if I was a boy or girl and my age so I said I was an eight-year-old boy. They asked me to follow them to their [virtual] house, then into the bedroom and asked me to lay down on top of them and then they started with the sexual movements.”

“Then, they said ‘you look cute’ and ‘you look sexy’. It was sickening reading all the comments pop up. My kids were completely oblivious as to what the words and stuff meant.”

“It’s full of f**king paedophiles if you ask me it’s completely messed up its turned my guts, anyways it’s deleted off their computers forever and I’d highly recommend you check your kids to see if they have it and get rid of it”, he warns other parents.

The “My Friend Cayla” might be spying on your child

2. My Friend Cayla

What is it?:
This smart toy looks like an innocent baby doll with pretty features, lovely hair, a sweet smile, and an equally adorable outfit.

It is so smart that it can even talk to your kid and ask her personal questions.

The dangers to your child:
Regulators in Germany
 have classified the Cayla dolls which are equipped with built-in microphones as “hidden espionage devices” and are even urging parents to destroy this toy!

They caution parents that this doll will be able to steal your child’s information and also any other details about you and your family that she might share with her toy.

The Electronic Privacy Information Center
has also stated
 that this smart toy “violates privacy rules [by] recording conversations and transmitting audio files to a remote server without parental consent.”

The horrifying “Blue Whale” game encourages vulnerable youths to harm themselves and ultimately take their own lives

3. Blue Whale

What is it?:
This social media game dares its players to also participate in a series of tasks which are detrimental to their health and can also cause them great harm.

The dangers to your child:
As each “level” progresses, it gets increasingly dangerous.

Examples of the
various “tasks”
 assigned include:

Waking up at 4.20am

Watching horror movies all day long

Cutting yourself with knives or razors

Carving words or symbols (such as a blue whale) onto your own body

At the highest and final level of the game, your child will be instructed to
commit suicide
.

Some
teen deaths
 have already been linked to this disturbing online game when youths in Russia jumped to their deaths either from high-rise buildings or in front of oncoming trains.

What are the other dangerous children’s online games, apps and smart toys you should be wary of? Keep reading to find out!

The “Fire Fairy” is a dangerous children’s game which targets younger kids

4. Fire Fairy

What is it?:
This online prank targets younger children and is modelled after the animated series,
Winx Club
.

It gives dangerous instructions to unsuspecting kids on how they can become a magical “fire fairy”.
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The dangers to your child:
Your little one
will be encouraged
 to secretly turn on the gas on the stove at midnight when no one else is awake, and then go back to sleep.

Some of the instructions say, “The magic gas will come to you, you will breathe it while sleeping and in the morning, when you wake up, say ‘Thank you Alfeya, I’ve become a fairy’. And you will become a real fairy of fire.”

A five-year-old girl has
already fallen victim
 to this horrific game and suffered severe burns to her body when she thought she could be turned into a “fire fairy” as promised online.

Your child’s CloudPet can actually be hacked

5. Cloud Pets

What is it?:
These innocent-looking smart toys which come as a cuddly elephant, bear, cat, rabbit, dog or unicorn can record audio messages via a mobile app and replay them for your child’s entertainment.

The dangers to your child:
Application security expert,
Troy Hunt
, reported that private information from the CloudPets database has been leaked and not only did it contain audio messages by its users, but their profile pictures and privacy were also compromised.

The private messages sent between you and your child
can also be hacked
, as well as your passwords and emails!

Parents should be wary of this smart toy because private information and your little one’s pictures that fall in the wrong hands can be used
in a negative way
.

The “Letter X” is an online bullying game found on Snapchat

6. The Letter X

What is it?:
The latest trend on the online app,
Snapchat
, is called “
The Letter X
“, where users will target someone by coming up with hurtful insults about their physical appearance, weight or personality.

The dangers to your child:
This cruel game is a form of
cyber-bullying
 and can even lead youths to
commit suicide
.

When Rachaele Hambleton’s 12-year-old daughter confided in her about this horrible new game, she wrote a personal message on social media and shared it with other parents:

“I just want to raise awareness because so many mums wouldn’t know about this sort of thing. There’s so much peer pressure out there. Bullying is just endless now because of mobile phones”, she says.

Do your kids play these dangerous online games, have these apps downloaded or own these smart toys? Is there anything else we should add to this list? Let us know by leaving your comments below!

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Why do most babies prefer their mums over their dads?

A lot of fathers sometimes feel jealous of their wives when it comes to their newborn’s attention. And sometimes dads feel left out or frustrated that their newborn won’t spend more time with them. What’s a dad to do?

But it’s normal that babies prefer their mums.

It’s totally normal that babies prefer their mums over their dads

First off, it’s important to know that for newborns, it’s normal for them to prefer their mum over their dad, this is because aside from spending 9 months inside their mother’s tummy, newborns look to their mothers for their care and nutrition.

Babies also tend to switch from one parent to another, since they’re at the age where their brains are still developing, and they are still getting to know the world as well as the people around them.

That’s why dads also need to spend time with their kids, so that their babies will become familiar with how they look, how they smell, and they’ll slowly become more comfortable in their father’s presence.

What can dad do to be closer to their newborn?

Some dads might feel bad or jealous that their child prefers to be with their mum rather than their dad. But it’s important to know that it’s not a competition between the parents. Both of you are equally loved by your child, it’s just that dads need to make an extra effort to let their child be more comfortable around them.

For dads who want to get closer to their child, they should try to spend more quality time with your child, and make it a point to bond with them everyday. It also helps if they can handle the responsibility of putting their child to sleep, so that not only will their child be comfortable around them, their wife will also have time to rest after a long day of taking care of their newborn.

Letting the child get used to their father taking care of them will help build an emotional connection, and will enable the child to understand that their dad is also someone who they can depend on, and someone who will keep them safe.

Familiarity is important for kids, especially at such a young age, since the bonds that they build while they’re young will last until the rest of their lives. So in order to build a loving relationship with their child, it’s always best to start early.

*
Republished with permission from
theAsianparent Philippines

Source:
newparent.com
,
parenting.com

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#TAPReviews: Aden & Ren Rimba Learning Tower

“Mama, I want to help.”

“Mama, Jedi do it.”

Those were his two favourite phrases when Jedi turned two.

It meant that I had to now relinquish control to him to do things on his own as he learned about independence and boundaries.

But certain tasks were challenging (and almost dangerous) to do on his own. He had learned that he needed to brush his teeth at the sink and I would have to balance him precariously on the edge of the sink while he brushes his own teeth.

He wanted to participate in making his breakfast too, but the kitchen island was too high for him.

I had considered buying a learning tower for him for the longest time but our tiny apartment had little space for additional furniture. We knew it was time to upgrade to a bigger home and when we decided to take the leap, we moved into a landed home.

Since then, we’ve been using stools, chairs and other things to let Jedi stand on while doing his own things but they were not stable enough as he grew taller and heavier. Sometimes, he would fall over because of how light the stool was.

Aden and Ren Wooden Furniture: Rimba Learning Tower Review

So when we got the opportunity to try out Aden & Ren’s Rimba Learning Tower, it was the perfect timing because we had more space,  and Jedi’s impatience with us in getting stools for him was growing.

Children can foster independence and be empowered to do more daily tasks when you give them the right tools.

Aden & Ren’s high quality, hand assembled towers are very sturdy but still light enough to move around.

We decided to place the Rimba Learning Tower in the kitchen, so Jedi could prepare his breakfast on his own with the tower and also be close enough to a sink to brush his teeth.

Here are a few things that both Jedi and myself have learned in the process of having a learning tower:

1. He has become more observant and hands on with daily tasks.

2. He looks forward to breakfast prep and brushing his teeth more.

3. He uses the learning tower as more than just a stand. He also uses it to climb up and down like a mini jungle gym (he also has a Pikler triangle so he sees this as something similar). This shows me that he has an incredibly nimble mind, creative in problem solving and thinking out of the box.

4. He gets very excited to doing mundane tasks that we view as chores and this enforces the belief that good habits are formed from young.

On my end, I’ve learned to let go and allow him to be more independent to do the things he couldn’t do before. It’s a joy to watch my baby grow up and it’s also very important that I give him the right tools to thrive.

I’m glad to have been given the opportunity to try out the Aden & Ren learning tower with Jedi because not only has it absolutely opened up his world to a whole new light, it’s also given me peace to let go and let him fly.

Bonus is, it’s also easy to clean and even with water splashing on it from the sink, it hasn’t stained or deteriorated in the least.

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Best Gynaecologist (Male/Female Ob/Gyn Doctors) in Klang Valley and Kuala Lumpur Area

Just discovered you’re pregnant via a home pregnancy test and wondering which gynaecologist to go to?

We provide some information on when you should start seeing a gynae and where you can go if you’re expecting a baby.

What is a gynaecologist?

A gynaecologist specializes in female reproductive health, treating issues that are related to the female reproductive tract and organs. This includes the breast, ovaries, uterus and fallopian tubes.

Gynaecologists provide sexual and reproductive health servies by diagnosing and treating issues such as infertility, endometriosis, ovarian cycst, as well as reproductive cancers.

Some gynaes are also obstetricians, providing prenatal and postnatal care for pregnancy. They are sometimes referred to as Ob/Gyns.

When to visit a gynaecologist during pregnancy?

It is recommended that you make an appointment with an Ob/Gyn within 8 weeks of your last period for your first prenatal visit. It’s important to start with the best prenatal care, even if you’ve been pregnant before.

Your Ob/Gyn will help you to:

Calculate your due date

Discover any potential pregnancy risks

Schedule the following prenatal care visits

Advise you on supplements and medications that you might need to take during the pregnancy.

Read other articles on pregnancy here
.

Other reasons to see a gynaecologist

Besides pregnancy related visits, women should also see an Ob/Gyn for the following reasons:

Breast exams, especially if there is a family history of breast cancer

Irregular menstruation or changes in blood flow during periods

Pelvic exams

Pap smear

Birth control, especially if you’re not ready to have a child

If there are changes in your vaginal discharge

If there is blood in your urine

If you experience painful sex

Female gynaecologist in the Klang Valley, KL and Selangor

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Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur (Bangsar)

Dr Adilah Ahmat

Dr Aqmar Suraya Sulaiman

Dr Idora Mohamed

Dr Kim-Lei Wong

Dr Kiren Sidhu

Dr Premitha Damodaran

Pantai Hospital Cheras (Taman Cheras Makmur)

Dr Ho Choon Moy

Dr Ida Lilywaty Md Latar

Dr Lim Wan Teng

Thomson Hospital (Kota Damansara)

Dr Arifah Binti Mohd Amin @ Hamim

Dr Khairun Marina binti Bachok

Dr Nurhazinat Yunus

ParkCity Medical Centre (Desa ParkCity)

Dr Khong Su Yen

Dr Goh Huay Yee

Dr Vinodhini Bhaskaran

Prince Court Medical Centre (Bukit Bintang)

Dr Seri Suniza Sufian

Dr Shilpa Nambiar

Dr Tan Ay Eeng

Dr Maiza Tusimin

Sunway Medical Centre (Bandar Sunway)

Dr Chan Joe Mee

Dr Ainul Zahaniah Hj Abd Aziz

Dr Farah Leong Rahman

Dr Janani Sivanathan

Dr Lim Lei Jun

Dr Sharmina Kamal Binti Shamsul Kamal

Dr Tan Ee Ping

Dr Uma Mariappen

Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur (Kampung Berembang)

Dr. Adzlina Jaaffar

Dr. Jean Woo Lee See

Datin Dr. Suhaiza Salleh

Dr. Teresa Chow

Columbia Asia Hospital (Kuala Lumpur & Klang Valley)

Dr Loo Suat Chin (Bukit Rimau)

Dr Norshida Brahim (Cheras)

Dr Khairiah Binti Seman (Klang)

Dr Bheena Vyshali (Petaling Jaya)

Dr Raja Juhaidah Raja Abdullah (Puchong)

You can browse through the
list of gynaecologists at Columbia Asia Hospital in Kuala Lumpur and Klang Valley
 here.

Subang Jaya Medical Centre (Subang Jaya)

Dr Tang Boon Nee

Dr Noor Aini

Male gynaecologist in the Klang Valley, KL and Selangor

Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur (Bangsar)

Dr Ahmad Zailani Hatta Mohd Dali

Dr Eeson Sinthamoney

Dr Idris Ahmad

Dr Ng Hock Oon

Dr Narayanan M.

Dr Michael Lim Chung Keat

Dr Tan Boon Khim

Dr Wong Wai Ping

Pantai Hospital Cheras (Taman Cheras Makmur)

Dr Eee Ching Woo

Dr Ho Woon Ping

Dr Lai Sing Foo

Dr M. Arasu Muthusamy

Dr Tan Chee Hoe

Dr Tan Cheng

Dr Tan Kock Kheng

Thompson Hospital (Kota Damansara)

Dr Aldrin Lie Tze Min

Dr Surinder Singh

Dr Thaneemalai Jeganathan

Dr Wai Kok Yau

Dr Yong Jee Kien

ParkCity Medical Centre (Desa ParkCity)

Dr Jeevaretanam A/L Soosaimuthu

Dr Jaspal Singh Sachdev

Dr Ng Kwee Boon

Dr Yong Chee Meng

Prince Court Medical Centre (Bukit Bintang)

Dr Tan Niap Hong

Dr Paul Tay Yee Siang

Dr K. K. Iswaran

Datuk Dr Abd. Aziz Yahya

Sunway Medical Centre (Bandar Sunway)

Dr Balasundram Govindasamy

Dr Chong Chin Kooi

Dr Jason Lim Meng Hock

Dr Kannappan Palaniappan

Dr Magendra Ramalingam

Dr Thangesweran Ayakannu

Dr Thow Sun Ta

Dr Wong Chin Yuan

Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur (Kampung Berembang)

Datuk Dr. Abd Aziz Yahya

Dato’ Dr. Alex Mathews

Dr. Andy Low Kok Kwan

Dr. Chung Chow Cheang

Dr. Edmund Lai Sing Foo

Dr. Jimmy Tang Sek Cheong

Dr. Michael Foong Chee Hong

Dr. Michael Samy

Dr. Ravi Chandran

Dr. T.P. Baskaran

Dr. Tan Lay Seng

Dr. Vijayan Padmanathan

Dr. Wong Kok Kien

Columbia Asia Hospital (Kuala Lumpur & Klang Valley)

Dr Rama Krishna Kumar Krishnamurthy (Bukit Rimau)

Dr Victor Chin (Cheras)

Dr Thiagarajan Chidambaram (Klang)

Dr Yip Khar Weng (Klang)

Dr Nicholas Lim (Petaling Jaya)

Dr Ng Soon Pheng (Puchong)

Dr Silvam Sellapan (Puchong)

Dr Low Wea Haw (Setapak)

Dr Mohd Suhaimi Hassan (Setapak)

You can browse through the
list of gynaecologists at Columbia Asia Hospital in Kuala Lumpur and Klang Valley
 here.

Subang Jaya Medical Centre (Subang Jaya)

Dr Ang Chin Guan

Dr Fong Chee Kin

Damai Service Hospital (Jalan Ipoh)

Dr Mahes Sittampalam

Assunta Hospital (Petaling Jaya)

Dr Liew Fah Onn

Dr Jaswant Singh

Dr Kuharaj Balasubramaniam

Dr Ragu Shanmuganathan

You can browse through the
list of gynaecologists at Assunta Hospital in Petaling Jaya
 here.

What to expect at the gynaecologist?

Heading to the gynaecologist can be a scary experience, especially if it’s your first time. So here’s what you can expect:

Examination of the internal and external parts of your reproductive system.

Breast examination for any lumps or cysts.

Examination of the vulva located outside of the vagina.

Internal pelvic examination, usually with a speculum to view the cervix. Pelvic examination can be painful.

A pap smear may be performed during the pelvic examination.

If there are any issues, your doctor may then do further tests and discuss a treatment plan with you.

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How to find a good gynaecologist?

Because you will most probably be discussing intimate details with your gynae, you’ll want a gynae whom you can trust. Here are a few tips to help you find a good fit:

They’re recommended by friends and family.

They have good reviews.

They’re experienced with legit credentials.

They have a good bedside manner.

You’re comfortable with them – it’s ok to change doctors if you’re not comfortable with the current one.

They’re located not too far from you.

They’re affiliated with hospitals that you trust.

Common gynaecological conditions

The following are several common gynaecological conditions that every woman should be aware of. Early diagnosis and treatment are vital in order to prevent further medical issues.

Menstrual issues – Irregular periods, heavy and painful bleeding, bleeding in between periods, bleeding after sex, endometirosis and premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

Menopause – Hot flashes, mood changes, sleep disturbances or night sweats, reduced libido, dry vagina, postmenopausal bleeding and hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

Abnormal smears – Colposcopy, and human papilloma virus (HPV).

Bladder issues – incontinence, problems passing urine and recurrent cystitis.

Pregnancy issues – Pain and bleeding, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy.

Fibroids – noncancerous growths around and in the womb

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) – Characterized by polycystic ovaries, irregular or no periods and excess ‘male’ hormones.

Ovarian cysts

Pelvic pain and pelvic prolapse

Issues after childbirth – Pain in the vaginal area, incontinence, labial enlargement

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) – HIV, genital herpes, chlamydia, gonorrhoea, etc.

Common gynaecology procedures

While ob/gyns treat treat many conditions and perform numerous procedures, here are some common, minimally invasive ones:

Pap smears.

Colposcopy to examine the cervix,

Endometrial biopsy to take a sample of the uterus lining.

Hysterectomy to remove the uterus.

Fibroid removal to remove non-cancerous tumours present in the uterus.

Ovarian cyst removal via laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy.

Diagnostic hysteroscopy to evaluate the endometrial cavity.

Uterine polyps removal via hysteroscopy polypectomy.

Post-operative care, including the treatment of complications, if any.

Conclusion

It’s important to visit your gynaecologist at least once a year.

Regular screening allows potential medical issues to be diagnosed and treated early, minimizing health risks. Yearly checkups could include a pap smear, mammography and blood pressure monitoring.

If you haven’t visited a gynae before, make an appointment to see one as soon as possible.

For more on pregnancy,
labour and delivery
,
parenting
 and women tips, check out
theAsianparent
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Survey says mums sacrifice their own nutrition. Is anyone surprised?

Being a mum in this day and age is difficult. We try so hard to be the best mums we can be, but it seldom seems to be enough. Many of us juggle work, childcare, housework and the “invisible workload” – the little things that every mum does that goes unnoticed. We live in a world where raising your voice to your child is frowned upon, but not discipling them is spoiling them. In our world, being a stay at home mom is wasting your potential while going back to work means you’re not present. You try to be certain of your parenting style, but everyone always has an opinion on what you’re doing wrong.

With so much pressure around mums in this day and age, it is no wonder that they tend to neglect themselves in the process of trying to be the perfect mum for their little ones.

In fact, to take a closer look at mums’ behaviours and habits, a survey was recently done to better understand mums in Singapore. The results provided many shocking and revelatory findings about how mums are sacrificing everything for their children, sometimes even compromising the quality of their diet.

Here are a few learnings from this survey:

Lesson #1: Mums sacrifice their own nutrition

The study reveals that
67 percent of mums are simply too tired to pay attention to their own nutrition intake and mealtimes
.

Mums, we can’t even begin to tell you why this is so wrong. If you’re not taking in the right nutrition for your body, how are you supposed to have enough energy to run around with the little ones?

Lesson #2: Mums sacrifice me-time

Most of us know that self-care is essential for happiness. It has been proven to “reboot” your brain, enhance your relationships and even make you more productive. Singaporean mums seem to have forgotten this:

67% of them agreed that they have not had adequate sleep since they’ve given birth.

64% of them said they do not have time for self-care.

57% are not able to spend time with their partner.

52% of moms skip mealtimes.

In fact, the need for me-time is so desperate that
three out of five mums have hidden from their children just to enjoy their favourite snack in peace
. It is a sad statistic, but also all too familiar.

Lesson #3: Mums sacrifice family time

We’ve all heard of the famous line that goes, “The family that eats together, stays together.” But
73 percent of mums do not sit at the dining table for a full nutritious meal.

Why?
 you ask. Well, because
32% of them eat whatever they can throughout the day to avoid “wasting time” on a sit-down meal
.

Lesson #4: Nutrition for mums is often unhealthy

As we grow older, we’re supposed to focus more on our health and start adopting healthier habits. For Singaporean mums however, quite the opposite has happened. 18% of mums admit to eating their child’s leftovers. While you may be cooking healthy meals for your child, let us remind you that this isn’t a good idea. Your diet should be balanced. As mums we abhor food waste, but don’t treat your body as the garbage disposal.

Lesson #5: Mums deserve better

With all these sacrifices, do mums actually realise how much they are giving up? The overwhelming answer is yes.
79% of mums yearn for a meal they can truly enjoy in peace.
 This just shows that mums indeed love being mothers, but they also miss the freedom of having time on their hands.

After gaining insights from this survey, we just want to share with mums that to be an excellent mother, you first need to make sure that you  take care of yourself.

Your efforts do not go unseen. If we could write down what your child wants to tell you, it would be this:
Thank you, mom. Thank you for all the sacrifices you’ve made to provide me with only the best in life. Thank you for putting my needs ahead of yours. Most of all, thank you for being the best mum I could ask for. You deserve nothing but the best, Mum!

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10 safe and natural remedies to repel cockroaches

With the warm, moist environment that comes with living in the tropics, also comes an army of bugs — cockroaches included. So we zap those pesky bugs with anything we can find, usually insecticides. We certainly don’t want roaches crawling around our homes. But at the same time, do we really want to expose our kids to the poison of insecticides? Here are some clever ways to repel cockroaches naturally.

Repel Cockroaches Naturally with Ingredients Found in Your Kitchen!

There are some ingredients in your kitchen that can be used to trap, repel, and kill those pesky critters at your home. All you need to do is to mix them up and place it where cockroaches usually hide.

1. Essential Oils

Did you know that cockroaches hate the smell of peppermint, lavender, eucalyptus, and tea tree oils? That is because it disrupts and masks the
scent trails
 which cockroaches use to hunt for their food. Roaches die when they are exposed to higher concentrations of essential oils, particularly peppermint oil.

Use essential oils to repel cockroaches naturally by putting a few drops of peppermint oil on a cotton ball, and wiping down places where cockroaches usually hide or enter your home.

You can also make a spray by mixing 15 drops of peppermint oil and 10 ounces of water in a spray bottle. Mix thoroughly and spray in possible entry points and dark areas.

Peppermint oil can be use as a home remedy to repel cockroaches naturally | Image source: Pixabay

2. Borax

Borax is an effective natural cleaner and a safer alternative to many conventional cleaners. It contains boric acid that when ingested by cockroaches, destroys the cellular lining of their guts.

To kill roaches with borax, mix two tablespoons of borax and two cups of sugar in a litre of water and pour the mixture into a spray bottle. You may add two to three drops of peppermint oil in the mixture too. Mix thoroughly and spray in suspected areas. You can also use it to repel ants too!

Mix borax with sugar in a litre of water to make a borax solution spray. | Image source: YouTube

3. Diatomaceous Earth

This is a non-toxic substance that can be use to kill and repel cockroaches naturally. When the roach comes in contact with this substance through ingestion, its body dries out, killing it eventually.

To use this effectively, mix diatomaceous earth with some sugar to attract cockroaches. Sprinkle a thin layer of it around the entryways of your home or anywhere you think roaches hide. Make sure you re-apply this remedy daily as it tends to absorb moisture from the atmosphere.

Diatomaceous earth is a non-toxic substance that can be use as a natural insecticide. | Image source: Shutterstock

4. Baking Soda

Baking soda is a leavening agent used in baking cakes and can also be use as an effective home cleaning remedy.

It can also kill roaches. Just mix one part baking soda with one part of sugar. The sugar attracts the roaches and the baking soda kills them. Place the mixture in small bowls or jar lids or sprinkle it in corners and baseboards.

Mix baking soda with sugar and sprinkle in corners and dark areas. | Image source: Shutterstock

5. Petroleum Jelly

You can make traps using petroleum jelly by adding sugar in the jelly and smearing it on pieces of cardboard.

Place these traps where roaches normally hide. They get attracted to the sugar and stuck to the petroleum jelly. But make sure to keep this cockroach trap out of children and pets’ reach.

Sample of cockroach trap using petroleum jelly and sugar mixture | Image source: Pinterest

6. Catnip

Catnip has been widely used as a natural insect repellent for centuries. It contains
Nepetalactone
, an active chemical that repels insects without harming humans and pets. It is one of the most effective remedy to repel cockroaches naturally.

To use this, boil catnip leaves for 10 minutes and let it cool before transferring the mixture to a spray bottle. Spray it around the house.

You can plant catnip in your garden or buy catnip leaves in grocery stores. | Image source: Flickr
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7. Neem

Neem is also known for its natural insect repellant properties aside from being used as a traditional medicine in India and other South Asian countries.

Similar to catnip, boil neem leaves for 10 minutes and let it cool. Use a spray bottle to spray the mixture in areas where roaches and insects roam.

Neem trees are abundant in Southern Asian countries like India and Sri Lanka and are known for its medicinal properties. | Image source: Flickr

8. Chrysanthemum Flowers

Chrysanthemum contains
Pyrethrins
, a chemical compound that attacks the nervous system of insects when in direct contact.

Use dried chrysanthemum flower heads to repel cockroaches naturally by crushing them into powder and mixing two tablespoons of the powder in a litre of hot water.

Put a pinch of detergent powder into the mixture and mix thoroughly. Pour the mixture in a spray bottle and spray around possible infested areas.

Who would have thought these lovely chrysanthemum flowers could be a natural cockroach repellent? | Image source: Pixabay

9. Bay Leaf

Bay leaf enhances the flavour and aroma of our cooked dishes but cockroaches and other insects hate the smell. Crush some bay leaves and place in corners and dark areas.

The aroma of bay leaf smells unpleasant to cockroaches. | Image source: Pixabay

10. Silica Gels

Silica Gels or Desiccants are commonly seen as beads in a small paper packet that control the humidity of goods to avoid spoilage. They absorb moisture and dry out anything that comes in direct contact. When roaches come in contact with the substance, the gel dries out their body, killing them eventually.

You can use desiccants effectively by mixing the beads with sugar and sprinkling the mixture around the house, away from children and pets.

Desiccants can be an effective cockroach killer too! | Image source: Pixabay

How To Prevent Cockroaches from Coming Back

Relying only on natural insecticides is not the solution to a cockroach infestation in your home. Roaches love warm, humid places where they can find food and breed. And prevention is key to ensure roaches stay away for good.

When you see one or two roaches freely roaming in your home, you shouldn’t take it lightly. It probably means there are many others running about in hidden corners of your home.

Cockroaches can transmit bacteria and spread diseases to your family. Here are tips to prevent them from coming back to your home:

Keep your house clean.
 Clean the dishes straight away after meals and clean up spills and crumbs to limit food for cockroaches. Sweep the floor and mop it regularly to disrupt scent trails of food.

Take out the trash regularly and keep the trash bins closed at all times.
 Cockroaches often lurk in places where they can find food, and our garbage is one of their favourite spots.

Store food in tightly-sealed containers.
 This will prevent cockroaches and other insects from contaminating your food.

Cover all the cracks and crevices around your house.
 You can use paint or cement to block entry points of insects to your house.

Cover your windows with mesh screens.
 Mesh screens keep the insects out while allowing fresh air to come inside your house.

Source:
Home Remedy Nation
,
Tips & Tricks
,
Sciencing.com
,
wikiHow

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6 Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Your Child’s Poop Habits

New parents: you will relate to this. You will be completely obsessed with your child’s poop habits. All the time.

You’re going to know all about their ins and outs (literally). As much as we worry what goes in, we also worry about what comes out.

So as new parents, it’s important to find a good paediatrician who can answer your concerns about your child’s poop habits. But what questions should you be asking?

Good Poop Habits: What Should They Be?

We ask a local paediatrician what are her six most commonly asked questions about child poop and these are the questions that parents should also be checking up with their paediatricians during their visits.

Dr Joann Rajah, from ABC Children Specialist Clinic, shares what parents most commonly ask her when it comes to poop.

1. “My child’s poop is green in colour. Is it normal?”

Green poop in children is pretty common. One of the main reasons is that the poop passed through the intestines too fast, so much that bile (green pigment) cannot be fully absorbed by the body.

This would explain why green poop is frequently seen during episodes of diarrhea. The green poop could also be a result of intake, like green leafy vegetables or food colouring.

2. “My child only poops once in 3 days. Shouldn’t it be daily?”

Bowel movements vary from child to child. Most children will either have 1-2 bowel movements in a day or once every 2-3 days. What is more important is the consistency of the poo. If your child only has bowel movements once in every 3 days but is passing soft stools with no discomfort or pain, then there is nothing to worry about.

3. “My child poops daily but in tiny amount and pebble-like. Is it alright?”

An ideal stool would be one with these characteristics – smooth, sausage-shaped with minimal cracks on the surface. Bristol 3-4 on the chart. Although a child may be passing poo daily, if the consistency of the poo is hard and pebble-like and the child feels discomfort or needs to strain, the child most likely has constipation and would require intervention.

4. “Should every child take prebiotic supplements?”

Prebiotics has some benefits to overall gut health in kids and can be found in foods such as asparagus, garlic, onion, wheat, honey, banana, barley, tomato, rye, soybean, cow’s milk, peas, beans, and recently, seaweeds and microalgae
1
.

Since a healthy gut microbiome ensures a better immune system, it is important to include such foods in a child’s diet.

However, every child responds to prebiotics differently, therefore it would be prudent to check with your child specialist before attempting to start prebiotic supplements for your child.

5. “My child’s passes smelly gas. Should I be concerned?”

Passing gas is a normal occurrence in both children and in adults. Gas is caused by swallowed air during eating or drinking or from diet high in fibre such as beans and cabbage. Drinking carbonated drinks can also lead to excessive gas production.

Sometimes, the gas may be very smelly as it is influenced by the diet that the child takes. There are certain diseases that can cause foul-smelling gas which include constipation, bowel infection (gastroenteritis), malabsorption like Celiac disease and lactose intolerance.

6. “What are examples of food to limit in order to maintain a healthy gut?”

Some examples of food to limit would be:

– Highly processed foods

Processed food such as ready meals and processed meats tend to be high in sugar, artificial ingredients, refined carbohydrates and trans fats. This group of food not only disrupts the healthy gut microbiome but also contributes to obesity.

– Fried food

Fried foods are often cooked in oils rich in saturated or trans fat which can irritate the lining of the stomach leading to bloatedness, stomach pain and diarrhea.

– Food high in sugar

This includes drinking too much fruit juices or overindulging in desserts and sweet snacks like donuts, cupcakes etc. A diet high in sugar in early life has been linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. A high sugar diet also predisposes children to dental caries if they do not brush their teeth regularly.

Keeping your child’s gut healthy all the time

What children need is a balanced diet and one that meets their nutritional intake everyday. Then, parents can worry less about their child’s gut health.

Dumex Mamil® contains a Unique Prebiotics Mixture GOS/lcFOS (9:1), which helps to maintain good gut health, which supports good nutrients absorption for your child’s overall growth
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.

Mamil® is engineered with D-GestPro+™, which is a combination of Unique Prebiotics Mixture GOS/lcFOS (9:1), Protein, Calcium and Vitamin D sourced from cow’s milk as well as 96mg DHA* content.

With their health taken care of, parents can focus more on other aspects of their development.

Keen to try out Mamil® D-GestPro+? Visit Dumex Mamil’s
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*Mamil Step 3 DHA content, based on 3 servings/day

References

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Davani-Davari, D., Negahdaripour, M., Karimzadeh, I., Seifan, M., Mohkam, M., Masoumi, S., . . . Ghasemi, Y. (2019, March 9). Prebiotics: Definition, Types, Sources, Mechanisms, and Clinical Applications. Retrieved October 21, 2020, from
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Slavin J. Fiber and prebiotics: mechanisms and health benefits. Nutrients. 2013;5(4):1417-35.

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Coudray C, Demigné C, Rayssiguier Y. Effects of Dietary Fibers on Magnesium Absorption in Animals and Humans. J Nutr. 2003;133(1):1-4

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Looking for the Right Pediatrician For Your Child? Book An Appointment Here Today!

As parents, we want the best for our children and will always put the child’s health above everything else. This is why choosing the right family pediatrician is an important step to make.

Parents want the doctor to treat the child when he or she is sick but also manages every visit to the clinic from birth to school.
The family pediatrician must be able to manage the physical, behavioural, and mental well-being of your children from birth to age 18.

The paediatrician is also trained to diagnose and treat a variety of childhood illnesses, from minor health problems to serious illnesses.

The chosen paediatrician will know your family well and parents should be comfortable with the best option for the child. In addition, they are better suited to manage child-related problems because they:

Have specialized training in the physical, emotional, and behavioural needs of children.

Has extensive experience in recognizing and treating childhood illnesses.

Offers more specialized treatments.

Choosing a Good Family Pediatrician

Here are some tips for parents to choose the best family pediatrician for their child:

Qualifications and experience:
 Choose a doctor with good qualifications in inpatient care, professionalism, communication skills and proper medical knowledge specific to children.

Location:
 Children will be scheduled to see their paediatrician several times in the first year of life - usually, every 2 to 3 months. Choosing a doctor close to your home, workplace, or daycare is definitely easier and saves time.

Hours of operation:
 Ask for hours of operation and consider whether a doctor can be contacted at any time in the event of an emergency.

Recommended by friends and family:
 Get paediatrician recommendations from family and close friends. But, if parents don’t feel comfortable after a visit, this isn’t the right paediatrician for you.

Early impressions:
Choose a doctor you are comfortable with, as this encourages open communication. Notice how the paediatrician interacts with your child. Do they show genuine interest in your child? If your baby has a unique problem, does the doctor know about this problem?

The Best Family Pediatricians in Malaysia

To help parents, we list some paediatricians who have a well-known and good reputation in Malaysia. If parents are interested and meet the suitability of your location and family, you can try to do an early visit with them.

#1  Dr. Norharlina Bahar

Dr. Norharlina Bahar assesses and treats adult patients, children and adolescents with behavioural problems, problems, emotions or mental disorders.

 She is also involved in many researches and writing projects in the field and is often invited to give talks and consultations.

Specialization:

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, General Psychiatry

Qualifications and experience:

MD (SME)

M.Med (Psychic) (SME),

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (VIC)

Fellow in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (MAL)

Language:

Malay

English

Location :

2D, Level 2, Prince Court Medical Center, 39 Jalan Kia Peng Kuala Lumpur 50450 Wilayah Persekutuan (Kuala Lumpur)

Operation hours:

Monday 8.00 am-1.00 pm / 2.00 pm-5.00 pm

Wednesday 0800 - 1300 1400 - 1700

Friday 0800 - 1300 1400 - 1700

Saturday 0800 - 1300

 Dr. Norharlina Bahar
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#2 Dr. Cham Weng Tarng

Cham Weng Tarng is a Pediatrician who completed his medical education from the University of Malaya in Malaysia and graduated with an MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) degree.

Specialization:

Pediatric Rheumatology, Pediatrics

Qualifications and experience:

MBBS (Malaya), MRCPCH (UK)

Fellowship Pediatric Rheumatology (Australia)

CCFT (Malaysia)

Language:

Malay

English

Location :

B-2-3, 2nd Floor, Tower B, Sunway Medical Center, No. 5 Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Selangor, Malaysia.

Contact line:

+603-7491 9191 (Ext. 16421/11472)

Operation hours:

Monday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 Dr. Cham Weng Tarng
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#3 Dr. Eni Juraida Binti Abdul Rahman

Specialization:

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology, Pediatrics

Qualifications and experience:

MBBCH (Alexandria)

M.MED in Pediatrics (UKM)

Language:

Malay

English

Location :

C-1-3, 1st Floor, Tower C, Sunway Medical Center, No. 5 Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Selangor, Malaysia.

Contact line:

+603-7491 9191 (Ext. 21629/21020)

Operation hours:

Monday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 Dr. Eni Juraida Binti Abdul Rahman
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#4 Dr. Zarin Ikmal Zan Bin Mohd Zain

Dr. Zarin Ikmal is an expert in Pediatric Medicine who practices at KPJ Tawakkal Specialist Hospitals.

With knowledge in consulting for infant and child medical problems for over 25 years, Dr. Zarin is often invited by TV and media programs that discuss medium to complex topics and answer parents ’questions.

He has published various articles on infant problems in local magazines and held numerous public forums and talks on infant and childhood illnesses.

Specialization:

General pediatric ambulatory and inpatient care, immunization, growth and development, pediatric cardiology care and echocardiogram.

Qualifications and experience:

MBBS (UM), MMed Paeds (UM),

AM (Mal)

Fellowship Paed. Cardiology (RCH, Melbourne)

Language:

Malay

English

Location :

Suite No. 19, Level 5, KPJ Tawakkal KL Specialist Hospital

Contact line:

 03-4026 7777

 Dr. Zarin Ikmal Zan Bin Mohd Zain
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#5 Dr. Ng Sui Yin

Ng Sui Yin is an expert in Pediatric Medicine. He is currently working at Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur. The medical services provided by him include: Pediatric Epilepsy, Pediatric Neurological Problems, and other pediatric problems.

Specialization:

Pediatric Neurology

Qualifications and experience:

MBBS - University of Bristol

MRCP - Royal College of Physicians of the UK

MRCPCH - Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

Language:

Malay

English

Mandarin

Cantonese

Location :

Suite 116, 1st Floor, Medical Consultation Suites Block, Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur

Contact line:

03-4141 3238 03-4257 6998

 Dr. Ng Sui Yin
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Spring Cleaning Tips: How To Clean Hard Wood Floors And Carpets

In many Asian homes, families are accustomed to spending time on the floor – whether it’s children playing, sitting to watch television or even having meals together on a low table. Now that Chinese New Year is around the corner, it is also time for us to start our spring cleaning routine before the festive season. Here are some spring cleaning tips from Dyson for the upcoming festive season.

Spring Cleaning Tips: Start With This

Firstly, there are these important questions to consider when spring cleaning or even just for daily cleaning of the house:

Are you vacuuming properly before you mop?

Is dry and wet cleaning really the best way to clean?

Did you know that if dust isn’t removed fully prior to wet cleaning, then it can be smeared across hard floors when the mop function is used, potentially leaving a dirtier rather than a cleaner floor?

How often should you be vacuuming for the best clean possible?

According to Dyson, in summary, the best way for you to clean the house is to vacuum first, then mop.

“With mopping, you use disinfectant to clean. You are not trying to remove germs but rather you are trying to kill them. The combination of mopping to kill germs and suction to remove fine dust are two very different jobs. They need to work in unison to achieve that barefoot clean feel. You really must ensure you are vacuuming properly, with the most effective technology to try to remove all of that dust is removed before reaching for the mop,” says Sharon Yap, Head of Technology Development at Dyson.

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Top tips to keep your hard floors dust free and clean

Vacuum daily. Vacuuming the high traffic areas in your home ensures that dust doesn’t build up in any areas.

Use the right brush head to avoid scratches. The Dyson V11 senses whether you are vacuuming on hard or soft surfaces and can adjust the suction accordingly*. The Dyson soft roller head (Fluffy) is specially made for hardwood floors and coated with antistatic carbon fibre filaments removes dirt and fine debris.

Use the right accessories. While it may seem like an effort to change tools mid-vacuum, this will help you remove dust you can see, and dust you can’t. Use a crevice tool to clean hard to reach places.

Avoid mopping if you can still see visible dust on your floor.

Vacuum before mopping. It might seem like double the work, but it’s important to try to remove all the dust in your home first. If the dust isn’t removed fully prior to wet cleaning, then it can be smeared across hard floors when the mop function is used, potentially leaving a dirtier rather than a cleaner floor.

For more information on the Dyson Cyclone V11™ Fluffy cord-free vacuum cleaner, visit their website
here
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6-year-old severely injured when seat belt sliced open her abdomen

Can you imagine how it must feel if the very thing that was supposed to protect your child’s life was the very thing that brought her harm?

She wasn’t using a booster seat

Samantha Martin, 6, was almost cut in two by a seat belt, of all things. According to her mother, Shelly Martin, they were going home from a fair and Shelly thought that her daughter was old enough not to use a booster seat while in the car. However, Samantha didn’t wear the shoulder strap and only used the waist strap of the seat belt; it was also placed too high since she wasn’t using a booster seat.

Disaster struck when their car suddenly went off the road and hit a tree. The resulting impact caused the waist strap to dig into Samantha’s abdomen, causing horrific injuries. In addition, she also had a concussion and needed stitches on her forehead.

“She would not have been this hurt in a booster”

Her injuries were so severe, and as Shelly described them, “Her intestines were out on scene on the left side.”

“She would not have been this hurt in a booster,” Shelly adds. “Don’t think that just because your child is 7 or 8 years that they are too big… they aren’t!”

“If we can raise awareness and save another child then at least we can bring something good out of this,” Shelly said.

Thankfully, Samantha has since recovered from her injuries after spending 3 weeks in the hospital, 2 weeks of which were spent in the ICU.

Car and booster seats save children’s lives

Samantha’s doctor referred to her injury as “seat belt syndrome.” It’s a type of injury wherein the seat belt itself is the one that’s causing the injury, and it’s more common among children than adults.

Photo from: vimeo.com

This type of injury usually happens when the seat belt is worn incorrectly thereby causing more harm. That’s why booster seats are necessary for children from 5 until 8 years of age and at least 4 feet, 9 inches tall.

Additionally, for newborns and children until age 2, you should use a rear-facing car seat in order to secure your child inside your vehicle. Once they are around 2 years old, they can start using a front-facing car seat.

Make sure to follow all of the safety and installation instructions that come with your child’s booster seat as improper use can also be a cause of injury. It’s also important to teach your child basic safety tips such as buckling themselves in, and making sure that the buckles are secure.

Sources:
cbsnews.com
,
goodhousekeeping.com
,
babycenter.com

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6 mums discuss beauty tips that help boost confidence during labour

In case you missed it, New York makeup artist, Alaha Karimi recently posted photos of herself applying makeup in the labour room to her
Instagram account
. What a woman does to prep for giving birth is by no means any of my business, but others feel differently.

In fact, for every bit of positive feedback Alaha Karimi received, she got an equal amount of condemnation. Check out one of her posts and let us know what you think. Offensive? Or a mother being herself?

A photo posted by @makeupbyalaha
 on
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Why people feel the need to bash a woman for wanting to be as comfortable and confident as possible during childbirth is beyond me, especially when such an act is far from uncommon.

To defend Karimi’s posts and her desire to be herself during labour,
Women’s Health Magazine
interviewed six mothers who discussed some beauty regimens and techniques that helped them feel more at ease
during childbirth.

Here’s what these beauty enthusiast and mothers had to say:

“I am a makeup addict. It’s my happy place and relaxes me. I started labouring at 8 a.m. but knew it would take a while to go into active labor. I took a bath, did a face peel, painted my nails, and did my makeup. It relaxed me and took my mind off my contractions. I luckily had an unmedicated birth and the day after, when people came to visit, I once again had a full face of makeup on. I just wouldn’t have felt comfortable without it. My body was so unfamiliar after birth, at least the face looking back was the one I created.”
—Ashley, 41

“It was a big deal to me to be able to wear my own clothes during labour and after birth. I found the hospital gowns uncomfortable, unflattering, and
unfeminine.
 Even just bringing my own nightgown and yoga pants to wear afterward made me feel more confident greeting visitors.”
—Sarah, 32

“I knew that having my body and my environment the way I wanted them would help me when I was in labour—I wasn’t interested in lying on my back, wearing a rough hospital gown and being told what to do…and then feeling ugly and out of it for weeks postpartum. So I chose my medical providers carefully, bought special and comfortable clothes to labor in, and even made birth affirmation posters I could see during my last weeks of pregnancy. I also got gel nails and lash extensions done a few weeks before, as I knew I wouldn’t have time after my son was born. I ended up giving birth totally naked in the tub at the birth center I chose, and wouldn’t change any of it for a second. I felt totally empowered in my birth and in what I did to prepare myself beauty-wise.”
—Cristina, 36

“I took a shower and then dried my hair on my birth ball in between
contractions.
 I have really thin hair, and I hate the way it feels plastered to my head and how it falls into my face when it air dries. I knew it would bug me if I didn’t. I just wanted to enjoy my baby instead of being annoyed by my hair.”
—Megan, 30

“I had heard from a friend that a good way to pass the time leading up to your due date is scheduling a ‘grown-up’ activity every few days. Inevitably, you’d have to miss one of the things because you’d have your baby! So at 39 weeks, I scheduled a pedicure, a fancy dinner out, and a haircut over the course of a few days. I made it to the pedicure and went into labour in the middle of dinner out. And while I was in labour, to feel like myself, I felt that it was important to wear my own clothes. In the hospital and away from all of my own comforts, I at least wanted to look like myself. When it was almost time to push, I had my husband find my favourite teal tank top.”
—Rebecca, 37

“It was really important for me to feel good about myself the closer I got to my due date. I did little things like getting my hair highlighted and getting a pedicure, simple things to cheer me up/cheer me on during labor and the days after. I also intentionally brought a cute robe, cute PJs, makeup, and some turquoise earrings to the hospital. I didn’t use them until the next day, but they helped me feel more like myself again.”
—Kate, 40

For these mums, being as comfortable and confident as possible during birth meant keeping up with their beauty routines. If it sounds harmless, it’s because it is!

Mums, whatever it takes to boost your confidence and to be at ease during labour, by all means do it!

If you have any insights, questions or comments regarding the topic, please share them in our Comment box below.

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Mum shares: “My wicked mother-in-law broke my marriage”

Rita* met Raj* at a lecture hall when they were both studying at the National University of Singapore. They were medical students and were paired up for an assignment. With undeniable chemistry, they started dating soon after. After 6 years, Raj* proposed. Their wedding was magnificent and Rita says that marrying Raj was the best thing that had happened to her. But one deal-breaker was her relationship with her to-be mother-in-law. “She was a meddler, competitor, and so very toxic.”

Sitting down with us, Rita pours her heart out on how the situation at home got so bad, her husband has walked out on her and her toddler.

This is her story…

I’ve always had a fundamental dislike for my mother in-law, beginning well before getting hitched. It was basically a clash of personality, opinion, lifestyle, values… okay, the works. She was narcissistic, self-absorbed, overly-dramatic and she always used emotional blackmail not only on her own son, but on me as well.

She would guilt-trip, bully and act victimised- seriously, she’s the typical monster-in-law you’d see on a Bollywood TV serial. Coming from India, I did expect her to be a bit more traditional and conservative, but I thought I’d adjust. After all I loved Raj to bits and would do anything to make a life with him. I only thought of the bright future we’d have. The happy home that I’d decorate with him, the children we would create and bring up together, the happy ever after. But boy, was I wrong.

A mere one month into my marriage, my mother-in-law Gitu* would make decisions for me. On what I ate for lunch, where I shopped for new clothes (Indians leave their old clothes behind when getting married, and start a fresh wardrobe), and what time I went to bed! She was a total control freak! She would look at the clock and say,”Okay, it’s 10pm, kids time to turn in. Rita, my son needs his proper sleep. Stop keeping him up.”

Her snide remarks got to me, and sometimes I’d want to say something back, but I always stopped myself. Being totally a people pleaser (often to my own detriment), I may have seemed weak to her, and that could be why she continued treating me this way.

The smallest thing I did would be picked on. I tried to cook dinner every night, knowing my husband like home-cooked meals as his lunches were always taken outside. Gitu would invade my space in the kitchen, and insult my methods of cooking, my ‘boring and yucky’ recipes, and she even once said to me, “Your mother obviously was too busy working to teach you any household chores.” That sent me flipping.

I had ignored most of what she said to me, but that was outright rude and a major blow to my face- so I complained to Raj about it. He just dismissed it with a chuckle, telling me not to take her seriously. The first few months I did just that, but she kept testing my limit.

I started keeping my distance – I’d go to work, and when I was home, I’d stay in my room till dinner time (she made us all eat at the dining table together). I felt cooped up, and after much persuasion, my husband agreed to move out and get our own flat. That was it for her – she blew her top when he broke the news.

She started yelling at me saying I was the poisonous snake that entered their house and was the reason her son was drifting away from her. She even took a butter knife to slit her wrist! I couldn’t handle all the drama, so I told Raj I would go to my cousin’s place that weekend till things cooled off. He was an adult and could make his own choices, couldn’t he? If he wanted to move out, he should just move out. And she should be happy and supportive.

That weekend was calm for me, but terribly chaotic for Raj. His mum manipulated him to think that I was jealous of their closeness and I wanted to take her place. This made no sense to me- her cunning nature and the extent to how far she’d go to convince him was beyond belief.

I was raised to treat people with respect, but I’d lost all respect for my mother in-law’s behaviour and now, her as a person. She’s not really a bad person, but maybe because of our differing views, it got to the point where I then felt a huge amount of stress and adrenaline when I saw her.

We moved out (with much difficulty, and a lot of voice-raising) two months later. Raj was unhappy, and I felt horrible seeing him that way. I wanted him to be excited to start a new chapter with me (I was pregnant then) and build our new home together.

It was our first home and first baby – and he was always in sulky or stressed-out mode. His mother stole our special moments from us, and I will never get them back. And for that, I will never forgive her.

My pregnancy went by with her not even calling me or visiting me once. She had kept to her word of ‘’never stepping into your house if you dare move out’’. I felt really bad seeing Raj not being himself- he wanted to be around his mum, and I felt guilty having taken that away from him. So, like a fool, I told him to reconcile with her somehow and to get her back into our lives. He did… and she ended up moving in with us!

When Charles* was born, she didn’t help me much (other than tell me what to do AGAIN), she belittled me in front of my guests, and undermined me in front of Raj and his friends, and even my relatives. My parents had passed away a few years back, so all my vented up frustration I had to keep to myself.

There were days she would take Charles into her room and not pass him to me for a feed or playtime- she said she would do it “because I can do it better.”

After discussing boundaries with my husband and agreeing that he’d discuss them with her, he failed to do it a couple of times… so I did. And I did it in a direct and assertive way (she doesn’t understand subtlety). I told her off, expressing exactly how I felt being around her and her wicked ways. This was a big deal for me, and I was quietly proud of myself for standing up to her. But of course Raj got upset with me. He said he was supportive of me but just doesn’t seem to follow-through when it comes to his family.

Our son is now 2, and things have gotten worse. Gitu interferes in every parenting decision I make. Raj has been so stressed out with our conflict that he has basically given up on us. His mum has drilled it into his head that I am a bad mother to our son, I work too much and he can do so much better. It’s unbelievable how evil my mother in law is and to what lengths she would go to get rid of me. I don’t even know what her problem with me is. She never wants to trash things out when I’ve asked her to.

Last month, Raj broke down in front of me, telling me he couldn’t do this anymore. He wanted out. He has decided to walk out on our marriage, and our little boy. I’ve spoken to friends and family and they feel that if he is cowardly enough not to stand up for his family, then he isn’t worth it.

But my heart belongs to him and I will fight for him, for us, for my son to grow up with a dad. Right now we are separated, and I am at a loss as to how to handle this. I know my mother in law cannot change and things cannot be sorted out, but I desperately want to be with my husband and son.

Only time will tell how this story ends. And I pray and hope that I have the strength to overcome this heartbreak, and that a miracle happens for us. Losing my husband over my mother in law is not something I had ever imagined. But that’s life, isn’t it?

(Story as told to Pavin Chopra)
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Shop & Win RM1million Worth of Prizes at Sunway Malls

As our economy recovers and district borders reopen, we can finally shop physically at the shopping mall – within the safety guidelines of course – for some retail therapy. With the recent announcements, we can finally visit our favourite shopping mall and take a break from browsing the online platforms.

And if you shop at Sunway Malls, you can stand a chance to win vouchers and prizes worth over RM1million with their newly launched ‘Ultimate Spin & Win’ campaign.

Sunway

Malls is thanking customers for their support with exclusive prizes

It has been a year since the world was struck with one of the most challenging times and with that, Sunway Malls intends to show their appreciation to those who continue to support their malls as their preferred lifestyle destination.

From March until April 2021, Sunway Malls is rewarding its loyal shoppers with their ‘Ultimate Spin & Win’ campaign, where shoppers can stand a chance to grab exclusive vouchers and prizes when spending a minimum of RM250.

“At Sunway Malls, we are here to serve the communities around us, even more so in trying times like this. Apart from providing a safe place to shop, our malls are also sanctuaries that deliver momentarily respite from the challenges arise from the pandemic.

“We aspire and endeavour that this campaign apart from thanking our shoppers for their unwavering support; it is also an expression of solidarity with our retailers who are going through one of the most challenging times,” said CEO of Sunway Malls & Theme Parks, HC Chan.

Participate in Sunway Mall’s Ultimate Spin & Win

All Sunway Malls will run the Spin & Win Campaign until 4 April. Except Sunway Giza which will only kickstart their campaign from 19 March onwards and Sunway Citrine Mall 20-21 March 2021).

To participate, you need to spend a minimum of RM250 in two receipts to take home prizes or voucher – these prizes will be selected based on the spinning wheel, which will land on a specific item from the participating outlets.

Products you can win include items from Brooks, L’Occitane, Oris, Origins, Samsonite, Yves Saint Laurent, Sulwhasoo, Tomei, Under Armour, Unilever, Watson’s, City Chain, Aveda, Li-Ning, Ogawa, Sony Centre, Braun Büffel, Oppo, Nescafe Dolce Gusto and Realme, among others.

The best thing about this is that every shopper that spends RM250 will take home something special as you will win something with every spin. To top it off, you can spin more than once when you spend a little more!

Here’s a quick rundown on how many spins you can get!

Sunway Pyramid, Sunway Putra Mall, Sunway Carnival Mall, Sunway Big Box and Sunway Citrine Hub
: Spend RM250 in two receipts for one spin, while if you spend between RM500 and 749.99 you are entitled for two spins. For those who spend RM750 and above, you are entitled for three spins.

Sunway Velocity Mall:
 Spend RM250 a maximum of two receipts to be entitled to one spin, and collect 250 Sunway Pals points to be entitled for one additional spin.

Sunway Giza Mall:
 Spend RM150 in a maximum of two receipts to be entitled to one spin. Those who spend between RM300 and RM449.99 are entitled for two spins, while spending more than RM450 gets you a total of three spins. Get an additional 1 spin when you collect Pals points!

To top it off, each shopper that participates in the Spin & Win contest will automatically qualify for the Lucky Draw that will see shoppers win incredible prizes from each shopping mall including TVs, smartphones, Playstation 5, smart watches, massage chairs, headphones, beauty products, Napure Agro-Air Comfort Queen Size Bed and LEGO sets.

Remember, always stay safe while shopping

With the lifting of the recent MCO, more business sectors have been given the green light to reopen for customers to enjoy their offerings. However, make sure to stay safe when shopping as we are still fighting a pandemic – so, always practice the usual safety measures such as social distancing and hand-washing, while also abiding by the measures in place when visiting a shopping mall.

Sunway Malls will continue to take stringent measures to ensure all seven malls are safe and secure for the patronage of all its shoppers. All common touchpoints and high-traffic areas are sanitised and disinfected regularly, with physical distancing measures put in place where necessary. This is to provide all shoppers with peace of mind that they can enjoy a safe shopping experience whenever they choose to visit any of the Sunway Malls nationwide.
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Restless Kids at Home? Teach Them About COVID-19 With This FREE Humorous Quiz

With schools closed and kids forced to stay at home, they may not fully understand the extent of the current COVID-19 situation. As more parents are seeking virtual classes to keep their children educated, apps are constantly adding features to accommodate this lifestyle change.

While there are various edutainment apps that focus on the daily subjects, Singapore edtech startup Yumcha Studios has launched a COVID-specific free multilingual quiz just for children in a bid to teach educate them on fighting coronavirus.

Using humour to promote learning

The quiz, titled “10 WAYS KIDS CAN FIGHT THE COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS”, was created with a collaborative effort with teachers and educational organisations from different countries  – it is available in English, Malay as well as Chinese, among other languages.

Each question features a Yumcha Studio character and uses adorable humour to ensure children keep engaged with the questions.

“We really wanted to impress upon kids the importance of not just things like good hygiene practices and social distancing, but also values like rejecting bigotry.

“Humour just makes things more engaging and memorable”, said Dr. Woo Yen Yen, CEO and co-founder of Yumcha Studios.

Meanwhile, all

Take the Quiz

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. Additionally, all Dim Sum Chums apps are free for download on iOS and Android!

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This mum's newborn photo accidentally included an embarrassing detail

Let’s face it, being a mother is one of the most exciting and memorable moments of a woman’s life. And with the popularity of social media these days, a lot of moms are eager to share photos of their newborns as soon as possible.

However, one mum forgot to double check the photo before she uploaded it, accidentally posting an embarrassing photo of herself!

She forgot to double check the photo

At first glance, you really won’t notice that there’s anything wrong. But if you look closely, you’ll see the reason why the photo became viral online!

Look closely at the photo below:

Source: reddit.com

Soon after uploading the photo, it quickly went viral after it was shared by the
Bubs Warehouse International
 Facebook page.

Mums shared their own experiences

The netizens who saw the photo found it funny, and some even shared their own similar experiences:

Amanda Wickins wrote on a comment: “Hahahahahaha this happened to me with my son.

“My mum did the picture of my son on the weighing table thingy all focused on him not realising and put it on Facebook without realising. Yep, I was in the photo.”

Another mum, Monique Louise, said that her partner Marty took a photo of their newborn, and sent it to his dad, not realizing that she was still being stitched up in the background.

Carina Lawless, a netizen, commented, “OMG… the poor woman… she would have been horrified!”

Indeed, it was a very embarrassing moment for the new mum! Regardless, it’s just one of those funny stories that she can tell her kids someday!

Source:
news.com.au

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Fuss-Free Cooking: Learn How To Easily Prepare Yummy And Healthy Meals For Your Family

Healthy eating habits start at home. Eating home-cooked meals together as a family is known to have a lasting impact on children as they grow up, not only physically but also in terms of their behaviour and academic success. Now, we all know that good nutrition plays a major role in our family’s health but getting them to maintain healthy eating can be quite a task! So what can we do to make this easier?

Make Healthy Eating Enjoyable

Whether you’re just starting out on this healthy eating journey or looking for creative and simple ways to encourage your family to eat healthy, we’ve rounded up some helpful tips that you can try, especially with your children in your daily routine.

Disguise the healthy stuff

Add blended or finely chopped vegetables into your usual pasta sauces, stew or creamy soups. Your little ones won’t notice the hidden veggies!

Offer healthy snacks

Always have plenty of fruits, vegetables and healthy beverages like milk, water and pure fruit juices in the house for snack time. You can also make your own yummy dips to take it up a notch!

Be a good role model

Eat healthy foods together with your children. You can’t expect them to enjoy fruits and veggies while you’re chomping down that bag of chips, can you?

Shop, cook and eat together

Get your children involved in your weekly grocery shopping and cook your family meals together. There’s so much you can teach them about the food that they eat and what it takes to prepare food for the family, from A to Z. Cooking and eating more meals at home also means less junk and processed food for your growing children. Best of all, this can turn into a fun family routine too!

As mentioned earlier, cooking healthy meals do not always require fancy ingredients and elaborate methods. What you need is the perfect 360 cooking tool that lets you cook just about any meal you’re craving for, quickly and easily.

Cook Like A Pro With The Panasonic Big Cubie Oven

Worry no more about your busy schedules and limited meal ideas. It’s time to take your cooking to the next level with the new Panasonic Big Cubie Oven! Now, get ready to cook quick, healthy and delicious meals at home, just like a pro.

Superheated Steam Technology For Smarter Cooking

Powered by Superheated Steam Technology, the new Panasonic Big Cubie Oven is an all-in-one smart oven that not only cooks to perfection, but also provides a quicker and healthier cooking process. Here’s what the Superheated Steam does:

It ensures that your food is always
delicious
 and cooked “crispy on the outside, plump and juicy on the inside”, making it perfect for roasting.

It promotes
healthy
 cooking by removing excess oil and fat in every dish while still preserving nutrients and natural flavours.

It
reduces cooking time
 by using high heat energy.

Versatile Cooking Possibilities

The Panasonic Big Cubie is created with enhanced steam function and convection heating technology that provide a wide range of cooking options – bake, grill, healthy steam, healthy fry, stew and fermentation, too.

There are 30 pre-programmed menus for healthy, easy and delicious cooking, as well as 5 cleaning modes for thorough hygienic maintenance. Convenience at your fingertips!

Healthy Steam

Super easy steaming with three levels of temperature settings:

120°C : ideal for all kinds of meat, vegetables and for reheating food.

150°C: best steaming temperature for seafood dishes.

190°C : ideal for all kinds of dishes with meat, poultry and seafood gratin.

Stew

Just chuck all your fresh ingredients together and let the oven do the stewing.

Convection, grill and healthy fry

Prepare a big feast for your friends and family with the oven’s 30L capacity. We especially love the idea of grilling without open fire!

Fermentation

Make your own pizza, yogurt and pastry! Let your dough rise and shine perfectly with the right temperature settings (30°C or 40°C).

Let’s Get Cooking!

To kick start your Panasonic Big Cubie Oven cooking adventure, check out these quick and easy recipes that will surely take your family on a delicious day to night gastronomic journey!
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Breakfast:

Potato Baked Eggs

Cubie function: Convection, Steam Convection

Preparation time: 20 mins

Cooking time: 57 mins

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

2

large russet potatoes, scrubbed clean

80 g

button mushrooms, sliced

2 cloves

garlic, chopped

20 g

butter

2 pcs

turkey slice, diced

2

eggs

1 tsp

chopped chives

salt and pepper to taste

Method:

Slice off one third of the potatoes lengthwise. Bake the potato pieces on Convection (with preheat) mode at 200°C for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, place the mushrooms on an oven-proof bowl. Place the butter on top of the mushrooms, and the chopped garlic on the butter. Set aside.

Spread out the diced turkey slices on a small oven-proof dish. Set aside.

When 20 minutes of baking is completed, immediately place the mushrooms and turkey slices on the baking tray alongside the potatoes. Continue to bake on Convection (without preheat) mode at 200°C for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are cooked.

Remove the turkey slice bits from the baking tray. Set aside.

Scoop out the center of each of the two larger portions of potato, leaving about 1 cm of flesh on the skin.

Season the mushrooms with salt and pepper. Spoon ¾ of the mushrooms into the cavity of each potato. Carefully pour an egg into each cavity.

Return the tray of potatoes to the oven and bake on Steam Convection (with preheat) mode at 190°C for 10-12 minutes until the eggs are done as desired. Top the potatoes with remaining mushrooms. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve hot, topped with chives and turkey slice bits.

Lunch:

Sesame Crusted Salmon

Cubie function: Healthy Fry

Preparation time: 15 mins

Cooking time: 12 mins

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

2 pcs

salmon fillet, approx. 150 g each

2 tbsp

black sesame seed

2 tbsp

white sesame seed

½ – 1 tbsp

fish sauce

1 tbsp

honey

1 tbsp

olive oil

1

green bird’s eye chilli

1

kaffir lime leaf, hard spine removed

a pinch of salt

a pinch of pepper

a little water

a handful sweet basil leaves

a handful coriander leaves

Method:

Make pesto by blending together coriander leaves, sweet basil leaves, kaffir lime leaf, green bird’s eye chilli, olive oil, honey, fish sauce and water.

Rub salmon fillets with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Coat the fillets with sesame seeds on the top and bottom (with skin) surfaces evenly.

Place salmon fillets with skin side down on a tray lined with parchment paper and cook on Healthy Fry for 12 minutes. Serve immediately with pesto and a side of salad.

Garlic Prawns in Egg

Cubie function: Healthy Fry, Healthy Steam

Preparation time: 15 mins

Cooking time: 23 mins

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

4 cloves

garlic, chopped

1 tbsp

oil

4 stalks

spring onion

5

medium prawns, shelled with head and tail intact, de-veined

¼ cup

water

½ tsp

salt

½ tsp

sugar

2

eggs, whisked and mixed with 3 tbsp water

¼ tsp

sesame oil

a pinch of white pepper

Method:

Place garlic in a bowl and mix with the oil. Fry mode for 10 minutes. Set aside.

Place 3 stalks of spring onion on the base of a deep dish and arrange prawns on top.

Mix water with salt, sugar and pepper. Pour over prawns.

Steam o Healthy Steam mode at 150°C for 4 minutes. Pour egg mixture over and continue for another 7-9 minutes until egg has set.

Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with the garlic and some chopped spring onion. Serve hot.

Tip: Anchovy or vegetable stock may be used in place of water.

Dinner:

Slow Cooked Lamb Goulash

Cubie function: Grill, Stew

Preparation time: 20 mins

Cooking time: 1 hour 50 mins

Serves: 3

Ingredients:

350 g

lamb cubes

1

yellow onion, quartered

4 cloves

garlic

½ tsp

dried marjoram

1 ½

paprika

½ tbsp

sugar

½ tsp

salt

¼

black pepper

120 g

carrots, cut into chunks

80 g

celery, cut into chunks

1

red capsicum, cut into chunks

1

tomato, cut into 8 pieces

2 tbsp

Worcestershire sauce

120 ml

tomato puree

80 ml

water

2 sprigs

chervil, for garnish

Method:

Mix together lamb, onion, garlic, marjoram, paprika, sugar, salt and pepper in a casserole pot. Cook using Grill mode for 20 minutes.

Add carrots, celery, red capsicum, tomato, Worcestershire sauce, tomato puree and water, stir well. Braise using Stew mode for 1 hour 30 minutes, stirring every 30 minutes. Garnish with chervil. Serve hot.

Tip: Serve with boiled potatoes, rice or bread.

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5 VERY Important Tips when Choosing a Newborn Diaper

Congratulations! If you are reading this then you probably have just given birth or you are expecting your bundle of joy to be in your arms soon.

Babies are at their most vulnerable during their newborn stage, so you will need to play close attention-to-detail when it comes to picking out their basic essentials such as diapers – their skin is very sensitive and their umbilical cords have yet to heal.

There are many types of disposable diapers. It can be confusing when it comes to understanding which features actually matter for your baby and is good for their skin’s health.

To help you through this, we have compiled five of our top tips to keep in mind when choosing a newborn diaper for your little one.

1.

Tape diapers protect the navel area

Tape diapers or pant diapers? We know, it can be overwhelming but disposable tape diapers are the ones you need now. As we mentioned, your baby’s umbilical stump is still in the midst of healing, while some newborns’ umbilical cords have yet to fall off.

With tape diapers, parents can easily adjust the diaper under their navel area to keep the umbilical stump uncovered for it to dry out and heal better. Also, newborns are not able to walk or sit yet, so tape diapers are easy to fasten as your baby will be lying down. Pant diapers are a no-no right now and are more suited during their toddler years where you can easily pull it up.

Pro tip:

Look for a disposable tape
diaper with a U-cut shape
to easily avoid the navel area.

2.

Material and softness is key for comfort

We know that our skin is the first line of defence from pathogens, irritants and allergens. This means that proper skincare can protect our body against infections or diseases. However, baby skin takes time to properly develop along with their immune system, which is why choosing the right diaper material is crucial to their health as it will be touching their delicate skin everyday. Material with fragrances or chlorine can potentially irritate their sensitive skin.

Besides that, material softness matters too. Softer fibres are more gentle on their skin and you will want to look for non-irritating, allergen-free and soft fabric. Also, softness allows your baby to enjoy better comfort during their hours of diaper wear!

Pro tip:

Check the diaper material contents before buying. Look for a disposable diaper that is
free from EU26 Allergens
– these are allergenic substances that can cause redness, irritation or rashes.

3.

Breathability prevents skin irritations

Breathability is very important when it comes to protecting your baby’s sensitive skin. A breathable diaper allows air to flow in or out of the diaper to prevent stuffiness and moisture from being trapped

 – one of the most common causes of diaper rash is because of prolonged exposure to moisture of a wet diaper!

Moreover, according to

research
, babies who wore breathable diapers experienced less skin irritation, such as diaper dermatitis, compared to infants who did not wear breathable diapers.

But, how does it work? Well, these diapers use breathable material for the back sheet or layer, which keeps liquid inside (to prevent leakages) but allows water vapours out with air flow to keep the skin dry.

Pro tip:

Look for diaper brands with an embossed top sheet. This will allow more air space, as well as less contact between your baby’s skin and the diaper.

4.

Speedy absorption is key to dryness

Newborn babies generally urinate between

15 and 20 times per day
. So, absorbency is a given with diapers. However, the rate of absorption is what you should pay attention to.

Additionally, a newborn’s stool is usually soft and loose – they can have between one to two bowel movements and it can go up to even, five or 10 times per day! This means you will want diapers that are able to quickly absorb their loose stools to prevent any spillage, while keeping their skin dry to avoid irritation.

In short, the faster the diaper is able to absorb your baby’s waste, the less likely leakages are bound to happen and the better your baby’s skin cleanliness will be.

Pro tip:

One feature to look out for in a diaper brand is a ‘Stool Lock System’. This is designed to help draw, lock, as well as secure any loose stools to keep your baby dry and clean.

5. A wetness indicator makes parenting easier

The wetness indicator is your best tool. Juggling a newborn is far from easy and checking their diaper can be tiresome but we need to do it. We wouldn’t want them to sit in their waste for long periods of time – it can put their skin health at risk.

It can be stressful having to check your baby’s diaper often to see if he or she did their business but  with a wetness indicator strip, your diaper will let you know it is time for a change. This strip runs at the bottom of the diaper from the front to back and will change colour upon contact with liquids!

Pro Tip:

Read your diaper information sheet on how their indicator works – some brands may have different recommendations due to material types. There may be a suggested time to check diapers according to the indicator colour.

For ultimate comfort, try Skinature by Drypers

Here is a disposable tape diaper that checks all the boxes – introducing the NEW Skinature by Drypers
Derma Care Technology™
. This dermatologically tested diaper features a combination of soft and breathable materials with special care technology that ensure your baby’s skin is kept dry, as well as clean.

The diaper, which ranges in newborn to XL sizes, is free of irritants and made especially to protect their delicate, sensitive skin. Here is a how Skinature by Drypers can cater to your newborn’s needs.

It is free from allergens:
Developed with Derma-Care Technology, the diaper is free from EU26 allergens – 26 common allergenic substances that can induce an allergy – all throughout the diaper’s sheets to ensure it is safe, as well as gentle on your baby’s sensitive skin. It is dermatologically tested, hypoallergenic as well as chlorine and fragrance free!

It is made with premium softness and comfort:
Skinature by Drypers uses softer tape and all of their materials are made from soft fibres. It is also designed with Pro-Skin Navel Care which is a special cut-out feature of a
slight U-cut shape
that protects the navel area and supports the healing of your newborn’s umbilical stump. The diaper’s soft leg cuffs ensure your baby’s comfort, while its waistband is six times more stretchable for your baby to comfortably fit into their diaper as they grow.

It offers speedy absorption:
Skinature by Drypers’s newborn size includes a Stool Lock System™ and has one of the best stool lock performance to keep your newborn’s skin clean, as well as dry. Its core materials are specifically selected to ensure the diaper is able to quickly absorb and distribute liquid to prevent flow back, while maintaining a dry surface. It is recognised as a breathable diaper with 100 percent air space as the 3D-embossed top layer has deeper air pockets that doubles the space between the diaper and the baby’s skin. Hence, less skin contact!

It has a wetness indicator:
Skinature by Drypers has a wetness indicator which turns from yellow to green once in contact with liquid. With this feature, it saves parents from the trouble of constantly checking their baby’s diaper as the indicator will let you know when a diaper change is needed. Drypers recommends changing the diaper once 2/3 of the indicator turns green.

What we have learnt is that a baby’s skin – no matter the age – requires delicate care and choosing a diaper is not a task to take for granted as he or she will be in contact with these materials every day. Simply choosing a diaper without properly assessing its features can put their skin health at risk.

Skinature by Drypers is a great choice as its features centre around providing the best care for your baby. It caters to their specific needs and gives you a peace-of-mind that their skin is truly protected.

So, try out
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