Immunity, The Outdoors & Resilience: How They All Work Together

The research agrees – time spent in the outdoors offers children a myriad of benefits. Most obvious are the developmental tasks crucial to prepping children for the next stage of their lives – exploring, risk-taking, emotional regulation, fine and gross motor skills plus the absorption of basic knowledge.

But there is also a secondary and much less understood overall benefit. Recently unearthed, is the evidence that spending time in nature provides protections against a surprising range of diseases, including depression, ADHD, cardiovascular disease, cancer and many more.

Ming Kuo, an environment and behaviour researcher with the University of Illinois believes the answer lies in nature’s ability to enhance the function of the body’s immune system
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She goes on to note, “Nature doesn’t just have one or two active ingredients. It’s more like a multivitamin that provides us with all sorts of the nutrients we need. That’s how nature can protect us from cardiovascular, respiratory, mental health, and musculoskeletal disease simultaneously
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So now that we know getting outdoors and experiencing the world is good for our children’s health, how can we use it to prepare them for the challenges of the world?

Immunity First

Physical activities like camping, cycling or even daily plays in the neighbourhood park are challenges that stimulate children, thus promoting cognitive, physical, social and emotional well-being. But before allowing them to be exposed to the outside world and to benefit from exposure to sunlight and the open air, children must first have that baseline protection from germs, microbes, viruses and seasonal allergies.

One thing to consider is the effect of probiotics and prebiotic foods and supplements on the immune systems of young children. Occurring naturally in the human digestive system, probiotics are live microorganisms that enhance the health of your child by acting as a digestive aid and boosting their overall immunity. Whereas prebiotics is a compound found in food that promotes the growth of beneficial probiotics.

From a scientific standpoint, probiotics and prebiotics are undeniably linked to intestinal and overall bodily health, considering also that the gastrointestinal tract is where several immune and inflammatory processes begin.

This could possibly lead to a reduction in the severity and incidence of gastroenteritis and diarrhoea in children. In young children, probiotics and prebiotics can also function as an additional barrier against disease and illness by synthesizing essential vitamins, help digest dietary fibre and convert it into cell nutrients and teach the immune system to recognize and attack harmful bacteria
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Parents may increase the health of these beneficial bacteria and microorganisms with a healthy diet consisting of grains, fruits and vegetables. It can also be boosted with probiotic and prebiotic supplementation.

Experiencing the World First-hand

Once the ‘immunity’ foundation has been established, being among trees, jungle trails, rivers and waterfalls puts children in a new environment. This is the perfect time for mums and dads to encourage the natural explorer in their children to emerge. Cheer them on to push a little farther, to see what natural wonders are just around the bend in the trail.

Here you can demonstrate Daringness, one of the five pillars of resilience. To be daring is to be brave and have the courage to try something new.

If you think back on your own childhood, it’s easy to recall outdoor play as one of our happiest memories. So, provide your little ones with the autonomy to climb trees, to struggle over a tightly sealed container, to dictate their own playtime. If the best preparation for adulthood is to have a full and enjoyable childhood, then it’s time to get them out and about.

Not to mention, your permission to allow your child to decide which fork in the trail to take, teaches Self Reliance. According to the five core pillars, Self-Reliance means making one’s own decisions while being connected to family.

Through these experiences, children can also encounter problem-solving, creative thinking, and most importantly, gain a deeper knowledge of themselves. Plus, the outdoor environment offers a constantly changing landscape.

A patch of grass that was previously ideal for a spot of soccer, might be too wet and muddy to run around in. Simple swap sports shoes for rubber boots and get to splashing in leftover puddles. This models Adaptability to children, which is the ability to respond quickly to a different environment.

In addition, the outdoors offers a unique stimulus for open-ended play. A broken branch can function as a gun, a boat, even a pen to scratch an impromptu ground mural. This mobilises skills related to divergent thinking, otherwise known as the quality of Resourcefulness. Characterized as the capacity to find quick and clever solutions in challenging environments, Resourceful children do not let circumstances keep them down.

Lastly, experiencing the world can help parents defeat a ‘Fear of Failure’. This is the false impression that children should not be exposed to disappointment, defeat or frustration. In fact, controlled risk gives children the chance to come to terms with the unpredictability of life.

Jump on this moment to broach the subject of Perseverance. This final pillar demonstrates the value of not giving up despite failure. Persistence is the key to overall success and children who instil this important value know how to turn a weakness into a strength.

Parents must guarantee their children get play-time outside. The outdoors simply offers challenges and adventures that the indoors cannot match!

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Furthermore, to continue quoting from researcher Ming Kuo, there is some indication that exposure to the outdoor switches the body into ‘rest and digest’ mode, as opposed to the stressful state of ‘fight or flight’ mode. When children feel safe and blissful, their bodies might very well be devoting resources to long-term investments that lead to good health outcomes like growing and strengthening the immune system. And isn’t that the very definition of win-win?

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References:

i. Ming Kuo (2015, August 25). How Might Contact With Nature Promote Human Health? Promising Mechanisms And A Possible Central Pathway. Retrieved from
www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01093/full

ii. Markowiak, P. & Slizewska, K (2017, September 15). Effects Of Probiotics, Prebiotics, And Synbiotics On Human Health. Retrieved from
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5622781/

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I Still Bring My Baby Out Now During The RMCO -- Here's Why I Think It's Okay

As far as super paranoid mothers go, you can put me at the top of the list (I have at least 20 bottles of hand sanitisers at home). But in early March, when the COVID situation was starting to pick up, I still packed up and went on my first family holiday with my five-month old baby at the time. Even when people said to me, “You dare to bring baby out now?”

Yes, we went ahead. Not out of stubbornness. In fact, we were very careful to keep ourselves away from crowded places and to sanitise as much as we could throughout the trip.

We were scheduled to fly back to Malaysia on March 18, the first day of the Movement Control Order (MCO). Upon arrival, we were greeted by an eerily empty airport (shops were closed, not many lights were turned on and only few immigration officers were working). The Grab ride back home seemed sombre as we zoomed down the quiet highways.

Upon coming back from our trip, masks and hand sanitisers were our best friends. We washed our hands frequently and kept the baby in his stroller or baby carrier at all times. And of course, we stayed home.

Now, as the MCO is starting to become a bit more relaxed in its recovery phase, I think it’s okay to bring the baby out.

BUT before you go and shoot me down, hear me out.

Do it in moderation

We still proceeded to bring baby out on our holiday in March to Melbourne but practised strict hygiene practices and avoided crowded places.

I don’t mean to bring my baby out every day to the shopping malls to leisurely stroll around. But I do think it’s okay to bring the baby out to the park for a walk, or around the neighbourhood to get some fresh air.

It is also okay to bring the baby out to the mall if you really don’t have much of a choice. Yes, though babies cannot wear masks, you can be vigilant as the parent, to avoid coming in close contact with others. Keep the stroller covered with a plastic cover so your baby can still see but there is less chance of wet particles travelling towards them.

If your baby or child is old enough to reach outside of their stroller to touch things, it’s best to avoid letting them touch anything. But if they do, keep their hands sanitised and clean as we all know how much they like to put their hands into their mouths.

Like any responsible citizen should, continue to practice social distancing. Be sure to give the correct personal details when leaving your contact information at the mall. Should the need arise, contact tracing will be much easier this way.

Before touching your baby, wash and sanitise your hands again if you’ve been touching things inside the mall. Try not to touch the lift buttons with your fingers, instead use your elbow.

Cover your baby with as much protection as you can within safe limits and bring your own hand sanitisers out.

There are many ways for you to bring your child out now during this RCMO without having to compromise them.

Don’t bring your child to wet markets or crowded closed in areas.

Bring them out for a drive.

Take them to the beach now that domestic travel is allowed again. Some outdoors would do them good.

If both you and your partner need to go out, consider taking turns to get down from the car while the other stays in the car with the baby.

Continue to read up on the news to keep up to date on hotspots for the virus, and actively keep away from those places.

Doctors appointments should be scheduled as much as possible to avoid contact with too many people.

Bring your own hand sanitisers instead of using the ones given at malls.

Bring your own pen and avoid touching as many “shared” items as possible.

Try not to use the mall facilities like nappy changing rooms during this time. Instead limit your time out to an hour or two at the maximum so you can change your baby’s nappies at home or in the car.

For those keyboard warriors out there telling parents that they’re idiots for bringing the kids out — let me just say that it is really not easy being cooped up at home for three whole months with a child.

It is not realistic for parents without help to never go out. What about single mothers who have no choice but to bring their babies anywhere?

Before you are too quick to judge, consider that some parents don’t have much choice. Let’s go easy on each other and help each other out during these hard times instead.

*These opinions reflect those of the author.

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How to conceive a baby boy

When asked what gender expectant couples prefer for their baby, the reply is usually that gender doesn’t matter – as long as the baby is healthy.

While gender shouldn’t determine the love you have for your baby, there are times when you’d love a little boy – for instance, if you have a girl and you want to create some balance in the home.

The theory on how to
 conceive a baby boy

Is there a surefire way on how to conceive a baby boy? | Image source: Unsplash

There are different ways to affect our ability to conceive a baby with a certain gender. This ranges from the
type of food we eat to get a baby girl
, or even eating specific fruit to help us
conceive a baby boy
! But is there any scientific proof behind these tactics?

Well, according to Dr Shettles, there is! In his best-selling book, “How To Choose the Sex of your Baby”, he writes that male and female sperm have different traits. Importantly, studies indicated that male sperm is smaller, weaker, but faster than female sperm. In fact, female sperm was found to be more resilient and remained in a woman’s body longer.

5 tips on how to conceive a baby boy

Follow these tips on how to conceive a baby boy | Image source: Shutterstoc

With these details in mind, there are some tips you can implement if you’re planning to start your family and want a baby boy!

1. Know your cycle

Anyone trying to conceive baby boy is generally finely tuned into their cycle. But when you’re hoping for a boy, it is even more important. The key to conceiving a boy is to do the deed close to your ovulation.

As Dr Shettles points out, male-producing sperm (Y-chromosome) moves faster than female sperm. Male sperm also dies pretty fast, while female-producing sperm (X-chromosome) can stick it out and take their time hooking up with the egg. If you have made love close to ovulation, you give the male sperm a better opportunity to get there first.

Useful Tip:

Listen to your body. During mid-cycle, you may get sticky, egg-white discharge (cervical mucus) indicating that ovulation is about to take place within 1-2 days. Some women can even feel a twinge of pain where your ovaries should be at the moment that the egg is released.

2. The Chinese gender chart

Using the
Chinese gender chart
 is another helpful tip that has been used for centuries – so much so that this method has been claimed to be 99% accurate.

The Chinese gender chart combines the mother’s age and the month in which she hopes to conceive to determine the baby’s gender. Working backwards, you can determine the best month in which to conceive in order to become pregnant with a boy.

3. How deep is your love? Try different sex positions

Try deeper penetration if you’re asking how to conceive a baby boy| Image source: Shutterstock

If you want to conceive baby boy, you need to bid farewell to the missionary position and get a bit more creative.  This is in line with
Dr Shettles’ method
, which prescribes the most effective natural method for gender selection by combining the woman’s cycle, sexual position and timed intercourse.

Basically, deeper penetration gives male sperm a running start, since they will be closer to the uterus. And in a foot (or sperm) race, the male sperm should outrun (or rather, outswim) the female sperm.

Although this doesn’t sound too romantic in theory, it can mean for more
intimate intercourse
.

Trying the Doggy Style can allow for deeper penetration, and is often recommended by many as the
best sex position
 when trying to conceive a baby boy.

You could also experiment with sex while standing up. Many believe that male sperm do well against gravity since they have to swim faster to reach the egg. Consider leaning against a wall for balance, or asking your partner to lift you up.

Another sex position for deep penetration is straddling. With your partner lying on a bad or sat up, you lower yourself onto him. Because you are on top,  you are able to control the depth of penetration.

Although the Shettles method is said to be 75% effective, Canadian registered nurse, Pat Buie, included the Shettles method into her gender selection plan, and claims a
95% success rate
.

4. Create the right environment

Green smoothies go a long when when planning how to conceive a baby boy | Image source: Unsplash

Male-producing sperm thrives in an alkaline environment, so create it for them by following a healthy diet:

Have a fresh green smoothie daily

Eat loads of alkaline fruits and veggies.

Avoid processed foods and sugar.

According to
a study mentioned by WebMD
, it was found that mums-to-be who enjoyed breakfast cereal and potassium-rich diets tend to conceive baby boys.  However, experts cautioned that it was unclear whether the increased calories or the potassium that had the result.

It is also worthwhile to note that an orgasm changes the pH levels in your body, so this is a good opportunity to put yourself first by encouraging your husband to help you climax first.

5. Buy your man some boxers

Boxers are cooler than briefs, allowing the male-parts to hang free and keeping the sperm at just the right temperature.

He also shouldn’t take very hot baths or sit with his laptop on his lap, as that will also warm up the sperm, causing them to move slowly and the male sperms may not survive to make it to the egg.

While this method is recommended for overall fertility, it is particularly beneficial for the weaker Y-sperms.
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6. Give the man a caffeine boost!

While there’s no scientific evidence, many women swear by making their men coffee before sex.  Perhaps the caffeine in the coffee helps speed the sperms towards the finish line. According to Dr. Shettles,
a strong cup of coffee
 for your man just before you “get busy” can help the Y-chromosomes to become more active.

7. Female orgasms can lead to conceiving a baby boy!

Many hold the popular belief that female orgasms contribute a lot towards the conception of a baby boy. The theory goes that an alkaline secretion is released into the vagina when an orgasm happens. By doing so, male sperm increases the chances of survival.

How gender selection works to conceive baby boy

This is how gender selection works when planning how to conceive a baby boy | Image source: Pixabay

A mother is genetically XX, and will contribute an X chromosome to the baby. The father is XY, and can therefore contribute either an X or Y chromosome. Since each parent contributes half of the baby’s DNA, the sperm is the deciding factor when it comes to determining the sex of the baby.

During intercourse, more than 200 million sperms are ejaculated, consisting of a mixture of both X and Y chromosomes. One of which will hopefully make your uterus its home.

While there is no guarantee, apart from modern medical methods that offer a high degree of probability, these natural methods do make sense and people swear by it.

Even if it doesn’t work, you will have fun trying – and even if you don’t conceive a boy, you will still love a baby girl deeply.

Do you have other tried-and-tested methods for conceiving a baby boy? Share them with us by leaving a comment below!

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7 Brilliant Mom Hacks To Battle The Dreaded Annual Cold and Flu Season

Welcome to the new year! If you’re planning family activities over the festive breaks, then you know how exciting and occasionally overwhelming things can get. As you pack your luggage essentials, the most important consideration goes to your health, and the protection of your family. Nothing ruins a fun vacation like a child struggling with the cold or flu!

But fret not, here are 7 expert hacks that’ll have you strutting like a regular Macgyver so your kids (and even your hubby) will look forward to an awesome 2020!

Always protect your children

Tip 1 – Use a humidifier

Along with temperature/seasonal changes, come cold or flu symptoms like stuffy noses, sore throats & coughs. Humidifiers provide temporary relief by keeping throat and nasal passages hydrated. Harsh dry air caused by extended air-conditioning usage, can be addressed by a humidifier that adds much needed moisture to the air, creating optimal breathing conditions that helps children sleep and play more comfortably.

Tip 2 – Make a home-made heat pack

All you need are old cloth, corn kernels and a little sewing. Corn kernels keep their warmth the longest! Simply warm up your home-sewn heat pack and place it close to your child. But make sure to check your child’s skin every 15 to 20 minutes to make sure the heat is just right. If possible, avoid electric heating pads or cloths soaked in hot water because these do not offer controlled warmth.

Tip 3 – Banana peel to alleviate bug-bites

If you’re planning on an outdoor excursion, you’ll encounter mosquitoes & other insects. Even with anti-mozzie sprays, stickers and ointments, nasty bites can and will occur. All you need to do is rub the inside of a banana peel on bites to stop swelling and itching fast. This is quick and natural way to avoid chemical-based remedies that could possible end up in your child’s bloodstream by way of skin absorption.

Tip 4 – Keeps your family hydrated with this home-made recipe

If your child is just recovering from sickness, keep them hydrated with this delicious juice recipe. Instead of offering a commercial hydration drink, simply mix one litre of water with two tablespoons of sugar, and half a teaspoon of salt. Warm up the water first to easily dissolve the sugar and salt, then add a dash of orange juice for flavouring. Coconut water is also great for hydration too.

Tip 5 – Use Vicks VapoRub on your child’s neck, chest and back.

Rubbing Vicks VapoRub on childrens’ chest area eases nasal congestion and cough, helping them to sleep better. But did you know applying Vicks on the back area also work wonders? This is because Vicks VapoRub actually helps to relieve muscular aches too, providing a cooling, soothing sensation that might make your muscles feel less sore. Vicks VapoRub helps both yourself and your child get a good rest when you relieve the symptoms of flu or cold.

Tip 6 – Marshmallows for a sore throat

Now we’re willing to bet kids (or adults for that matter), will have little objection to this quick fix. Once upon a time, marshmallows made from tree sap contained a gooey pith called mucilage that forms a gel that relieved throat irritation by coating raw surfaces.

Store bought products are most likely devoid of mucilage, but the gelatin used to bond these sugary items can also do the trick!

Tip 7 – Pack an essential-supplies bag for any situation

In your go-bag, include a digital thermometer, hand-sanitizer, reusable straws (less sharing means less spreading of germs), Vicks VapoRub, cough drops for kids, alcohol-free wipes and even a can of easy cook broth-based soup. This flu-ready kit could be a life-saver, not to mention the saviour of your much treasured sanity (in case screaming and crying ends up being the response to flu-like symptoms).

Take control and don’t let your family suffer during the holidays! With the right precautions and remedies, you can easily soothe coughs and stuffy passages to help your family enjoy all the holiday plans you have coming up. The bottom line is that most people and children get better with time. Young children, pregnant women and older people should of course seek a doctor’s advice. But in regular cases, keep these tips at the top of your mind!

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The Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mom and Baby, In Conjunction of World Breastfeeding Month

Research about breastfeeding continues to show important
 health benefits for baby and mother.

Not only does breastfeeding boost your baby’s physical and mental development, but it also protects your own health.

In conjunction with World Breastfeeding Month, Dr. Balkees Abdul Majeed, from Pantai Hospital Penang shares the importance of breastfeeding for Mom and Baby.

Does breastfeeding reduce heart disease?

Breastfeeding is an important public health issue.

Children and adolescents who were breastfed as babies are less likely to be overweight or obese, breastfed infants experienced lower mean blood pressure later in life, which reduces the risk of heart disease.

Breastfeeding is associated with a lower maternal risk of cardiovascular disease hospitalization and mortality in middle‐aged and older women. Breastfeeding may offer long‐term maternal cardiovascular health benefits.

At what age is breastfeeding no longer beneficial?

How long to continue breastfeeding is a personal decision for each family to make.

The World Health Organization recommends
exclusive breastfeeding
 (i.e. no other fluids or solids) for six months and then continued breastfeeding combined with solid foods for 2 years or as long as the mother and baby desire.

Why is breastfeeding so important in child development?

Breast milk is uniquely suited to the human infant’s nutritional needs and is a live substance with unparalleled immunological and anti-inflammatory properties that protect against a host of illnesses and diseases for both mothers and children.

Not breastfeeding has been associated with an increased risk of
sudden infant death
, necrotizing enterocolitis, diarrhoea, respiratory infections, and otitis media.

The benefits of breastfeeding have been found to continue long beyond infancy and even into adulthood, having been linked to a decrease in obesity and overweight, type 2 diabetes, and increased intelligence quotient points.

In addition, breastfeeding also has protective effects for the mother, including decreased risks of postpartum haemorrhage, postpartum depression, heart disease, breast cancer, and ovarian cancer

What is colostrum? Why is it important?

Credit: Mama Natural

Colostrum, the ‘first golden milk’, is good for your baby. It gives newborns an immunity boost while their immune systems are developing to support good lifelong health.

Colostrum which has been called the
 ‘’first milk’’,’’ liquid gold’’ or’’ immune milk’’
 is a clear, sticky, thick liquid that is produced by a mother’s mammary glands after the first day of a baby’s birth.

At birth, your breasts will make a thick, yellowish substance called colostrum. Colostrum is packed with nutrients and other important substances that help your baby start building up his or her immune system.

There will not be a lot of this liquid at first, but the amount will gradually increase over the first couple of days. Most babies will get all the nutrition they need through colostrum during the first few days of life.

Benefits of Human Colostrum

There are different so many benefits of human colostrum which are pointed out in the following:

Human colostrum is
 high in carbohydrates, high in protein, high in antibodies, and low in fat.

It actually
works as a natural and 100% safe vaccine
. It contains large quantities of an antibody called which is a new substance to the newborn.

Antibodies’’ Secretory Immunoglobulin A (IgA)’’ help to
 protect the mucous membranes in the intestines of the infant.

Colostrum also contains high concentrations of leukocytes, protective white cells that can
destroy disease-causing bacteria and viruses
.

It has a
laxative effect that helps expel the first stool called Meconium
. This clears excess bilirubin, a waste product of dead red blood cells which is produced in large quantities at birth due to blood volume reduction, from the infant’s body and helps prevent jaundice.

It
contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties and protects the gut lining.

Colostrum is high in cholesterol, which is essential for the
growth of the baby’s nervous system
 at this stage.

Sugars in the colostrum
provide the energy
 required by the baby’s growing body.

What’s the oldest a child can be breastfed?

How long to continue breastfeeding is a personal decision for each family to make.

The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding (i.e. no other fluids or solids) for six months and then continued breastfeeding combined with solid foods for 2 years or as long as the mother and baby desire.

Can moms exclusively breastfeed for 2 years?

Breastmilk alone is the only food and drink an infant needs in the first six months of life. After six months, a baby needs a variety of other foods in addition to breastmilk to ensure healthy growth and development.

The transition from exclusive breastfeeding to
family foods
 is referred to as complementary feeding, typically covers the period from 6 to 18-24 months of age and is a very vulnerable period. Breastfeeding should be continued until two years of age and beyond.

The first two years of life provide a critical window of opportunity for ensuring children’s appropriate growth and development through optimal feeding.

On COVID-19 vaccines

Yes, mothers should vaccinate.
COVID-19 vaccines are not to be a risk to lactating people or their breastfeeding babies. Therefore, lactating people can receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

Refer to CLINICAL GUIDELINES ON COVID-19 VACCINATION IN MALAYSIA.

Can the vaccine affect a lactating mother’s milk production? Are there any potential side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine for the moms?

No. Covid -19 -vaccination does not affect lactating mothers’ milk production. Side effects as for general population.

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What Is PHP and Why My Child Should Take It?

One of the most common childhood pain experiences is stomachache. Most children will complain of stomach pain and discomfort once in a while. Rest assured, the pain and discomfort

can happen for any number of reasons, but parents are often left to wonder if their children have a sensitive stomach.

A sensitive stomach is used to describe a stomach that is easily upset and normally people with sensitive stomachs may experience¹
. The symptoms include:

Excess gas
2

Heartburn
2

Acid reflux
2

Nausea
2

Upset stomach
2

Constipation
2

Diarrhoea
2

Vomiting
2

Changing bowel habits
2

When your child is going through abdominal pain, it is crucial to understand the source of this issue as the issue can start interfering with daily life. Children who are constantly in pain are often more likely to be fussy, constantly crying, and even spit up after every meal.

Parents must constantly remind themselves that the stomach of your child is not the same as an adult’s stomach. A complex interplay of factors such as food habits, genes, gender, state of health, age and gut health contribute to the maturity of your child’s digestive system
3
.

Some children’s nerves are more sensitive compared to others and they often feel discomfort as a reaction to even normal intestine activities. Some of the most likely causes of stomach discomfort is not eating enough, not going to the bathroom or a combination of the two.

 In some cases, a specific problem such as constipation, heartburn, or a
food allergy
 causes abdominal pain. In other cases, the cause may not be so clear
4
.

How to Support Your Child’s Digestive System?

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Children with sensitive stomachs need all the help they can get especially in their daily food intake. Parents must play a proactive role in modifying the food they eat.

Not only you can speak to a dietitian about what food items can complement their diet and support their development, but you must also educate your child on what they can and cannot eat.

Follow these easy tips to help your child’s digestion:

Speak to your doctor to understand the underlying causes.

Once the cause is determined, start to eliminate the root of the problem. If your child is sensitive to certain foods, get the doctor’s advice on how to get nutrients from a well-balanced diet.

Be calm. A sensitive stomach can be unpleasant for your child. You need to assure your child that everything will be okay and you can figure out the situation together.

Stay constantly updated on trends and information that might guide you through your journey.

Seek help and support from a community of other parents and experienced professionals.

Serve food that is loaded with fibre as it helps to promote healthy digestive function. Fibre also helps to regulate bowel movement, prevent constipation and promote the growth of beneficial microbes in the guts
5
.

Go on the new meal plan together. Your child will feel less lonely when parents and other family members participate in their new diet.

Promote light to moderate physical activity or play to help with digestive problems. Children are recommended to accumulate at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily
6
. Do it together! Be it playing badminton, jogging or even cycling.

Dealing with a child’s sensitive stomach can be a tough and painful ordeal. That is why learning about diet and avoiding triggering foods should be your ultimate goal. Once you have figure out what is causing your child’s stomach to act up, you need to back on these common culprits:

Gluten

Dairy

Oily, fatty and fried food

Super spicy foods

Proceed food

Beans

Wheat bran

Instead focus on meals that carry wonderful nutrients that are tame to the stomach such as:

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Lean protein

Cooked vegetables

Fruits

Whole grains

Low fat or fat-free dairy (only if your doctor determined that dairy is not an issue)

PHP For Your Child

Regardless of your child’s stomach issue, every parent needs to start gradually making changes to their diet. To do so, you need to remove food and drinks that will trigger their sensitive stomach and stick with something they can tolerate well.

This does not mean, they have to skip the milk and other dairy products altogether! Your child may be able to tolerate a small amount of lactose, depending on their tolerance level
7
.

What you can do is to switch to growing up milk that is lower in lactose and choose milk that is formulated with Partially Hydrolysed Protein (PHP).

What Is Partially Hydrolyzed Protein (PHP)?

Children with digestion problems would often need to pay special attention to their diet. Getting the correct source of nutrition helps children to grow up strong and healthy. Milk is a common and easiest nutrition source.

Partially Hydrolyzed Protein (PHP) is a cow’s milk protein that has undergone a special process called hydrolysis. Hydrolysis breaks down the protein molecules into small pieces for easier absorption and digestion
8
.

Therefore, formula milk that contains PHP is easier to digest especially for children with sensitive stomach
issues
. It is less likely to irritate their digestive systems and helps to manage their digestive discomfort

in the future.

Try Enfagrow A+ MindPro Gentlease (1-3 years)

Enfagrow A+ MindPro Gentlease (1-3 years) is designed for children with delicate tummies and provides balanced nutrition for your child’s happy growth.

It contains partially hydrolyzed protein that helps children with sensitive tummies to have better digestion and absorption of key nutrients.

It is also now added with MFGM that supports brain development
9
 and enhanced with 105mg DHA in 3 servings per day to help meet expert-recommended daily DHA intake*, so you can be sure that your child’s daily DHA needs are always on track.

Your child needs optimum nutrition to experience well-rounded growth and development. Give your child’s sensitive tummy growing-up milk specially formulated with Partially Hydrolysed Protein that is easy to digest and with lower levels of lactose**.

Bring that little smile to your child’s face again, try Enfagrow A+ MindPro Gentlease today!

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*FAO/WHO recommended daily DHA intake of 10-12mg/kg body weight for children 12-24 months or 100-150mg DHA+EPA for children 2 years old and above. FAO 2010. Fats and fatty acids in human nutrition. Report of an expert consultation. FAO Food and Nutrition Paper no.91. FAO: Rome.

**Compared to Enfagrow A+ formulation

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Brick by Brick – Building LEGO® Love for 90 Years

Ninety years ago, a Danish carpenter crafted a line of small wooden toys in his workshop in Billund, Denmark. His first collection had a modest 36 items that included cars, aeroplanes, and yoyos, all carefully crafted to help local children learn about the world.

What Ole Kirk Kristiansen couldn’t have known back in 1932, was that the LEGO Group would become one of the biggest toy companies in the world and inspire millions of children to play each year.

Twenty-six years later, the LEGO® brick we know today was patented, with its interlocking tube system and endless creative building possibilities.

Since then, our humble brick has been busy – it has formed the basis of over 18,000 LEGO products, received the Hollywood treatment in THE LEGO MOVIE™, helped children learn about robotics and coding through LEGO® MINDSTORMS®, and inspired hours of playful digital adventures in over 180 LEGO video games.

Throughout time, Ole’s passion for fun and high-quality toys has endured as his legacy. But play is not just about having fun. It is also integral to childhood development, overall happiness and family wellbeing.

The Power of Play

For the 2022 LEGO Play Well Study, the company polled more than 55,000 parents and children in over 30 countries and found that almost all parents think children strengthen their creativity (93%), communication (92%), problem-solving skills (92%), and confidence (91%) while they play.

Not only do they develop skills that help them thrive in a rapidly changing world, but almost all children also say playing as a family makes them happy (97%), helps them relax and takes their mind off school (95%), and is their favourite way to learn (67%).

Play isn’t just for kids; it’s a family affair too. According to 95% of parents, playing together makes the whole family happier, builds stronger family bonds and improves their well-being. Over 4 in 5 parents (85%) mentioned LEGO play specifically, saying that their families are happier when playing with LEGO bricks.

Family values have always been at the heart of the LEGO Group – to this day, LEGO is still owned by Ole’s family.

“When my great-grandfather founded the company 90 years ago, he only had a small workshop. But he had big ambitions to ensure as many children as possible could experience the benefits that play brings,” said Thomas Kirk Kristiansen, Chairman of the LEGO Group.

“Whether it is 1932, 2022 or on our 100th Anniversary in 2032, we strive to continue this legacy by helping all families, wherever they are in the world, to play well.”

Take a walk down memory lane with 11021 LEGO Classic 90 Years of Play

Kids, adults and grandparents alike will love the 11021 LEGO Classic 90 Years of Play
.
Launched in celebration of the LEGO Group’s 90th Anniversary, this iconic 1,100-piece playset has something for everyone, from the 1932 Duck to the 2020 Pineapple Pencil Holder.

With 15 mini build recreations and extra bricks for free building, families can have hours of fun and nostalgia. You can choose to recreate iconic LEGO models such as
1998’s Secret of the Sphinx, 2013’s LEGO® NINJAGO® Golden Dragon, or simply let your creativity and imagination run free!

Get ready to spend quality family playtime with more LEGO play

In today’s technology-driven world, screen time among kids can be higher than ever. Keeping your children away from digital devices and screens may seem tough, but with LEGO play, even the most distracted of kids can be occupied for hours.

To get you started, the LEGO Group has curated a list of sets to inspire you to spend quality family time. The relevance of these sets to our daily lives will bring a sense of familiarity and home to both our little builders and their parents.

Little builders who have a passion for play will be able to recreate the fun thrills of the outdoor pool with the 41720 LEGO® FRIENDS Water Park and action-packed creative play with the 60320 LEGO® City Fire Station.

The younger ones at home can enjoy 10974 LEGO DUPLO Wild Animals of Asia
,
 while the
 71775
LEGO® NINJAGO Nya’s Samurai X MECH is perfect for fans looking to recreate action from the NINJAGO®: Crystalized TV series.

Those who prefer the arts over action are not to be left out either. With
 41961 LEGO DOTS Designer Toolkit – Patterns
, kids can assemble and create endless designs on the items to express themselves however they like.

Celebrate with us at the LEGO Imagination Playground

As part of the LEGO Group’s 90th anniversary celebrations, LEGO fans can look forward to a physical installation at the ground floor of Centre Court, Mid Valley Megamall, from 1 to 12 June 2022. With various play-centric stations and activities for the public to engage with, LEGO Imagination Playground is a must-visit for both children and adults.

 For those down south, there will also be a second installation in Johor Bahru from 20 to 31 July 2022 at The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey.
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Imagination Playground will showcase the endless potential of play and highlight why play matters in child development. Aside from fun activities such as the Cupcake Making Zone and Build & Race Zone, there are also stations that will transport visitors back in time as they revisit key milestones in the company’s history.

One such station is The Memory Lane, which takes a look at the brand’s 90-year history as well as The Tiny Block Theory, which details the history of the iconic LEGO Minifigure.

At the Endless Creativity Zone, LEGO fans can unleash their creativity and share their well wishes with LEGO DOTS bricks. Be it a LEGO build of a sushi platter or a designer handbag, the Imagination Playground immerses itself into its venue by showcasing unique builds from brands within Mid Valley Megamall at the Mall Tenants’ Creation Zone for all to see.

 For certain zones, you can walk away with goodies by participating in various activities.

The celebration doesn’t stop there! Visitors to Imagination Playground can look forward to redeeming a limited edition LEGO® 90th Anniversary Water Bottle with a minimum spend of RM299 or a 30581 LEGO® Tropical Parrot with a minimum spend of RM149.

Additionally, one can redeem an awesome mystery gift with a minimum spend of RM199 on any LEGO DUPLO, LEGO City, LEGO Friends and/or LEGO Ninjago playsets.

For in-store promotions (across all channels), customers who spend a minimum of RM 199 on any LEGO range, will be entitled to a limited edition 30510 LEGO® 90 Years of Cars from 9 June onwards, nationwide. These offers are available while stocks last.

Follow the hashtags #LEGO90Years, #LEGOMY #midvalleynow or visit

https://www.lego.com/en-my/90-years-of-play

to join in the fun!

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7 Breathing Exercises For Children That Can Help Them De-Stress And Feel Relaxed

Kids between the ages of two and five years can get troublesome at times, especially when things aren’t going their way. You too may have experienced your kids throwing massive
tantrums
 and acting out in the unlikeliest of situations.

It essentially happens when cortisol surges through your child’s body, which makes them act out of instinct even if they did not intend to. Think of it as the body’s natural response to what they presume to be dangerous situations.

Therefore, controlling your child at that moment can be a pain for every parent.

So how do you workaround to get your little one to calm down? There’s actually a simple way to do this and that’s through deep breathing.

Not just for adults, but breathing exercises are great for kids as well. And the earlier you train them, the more they will be able to stay in control of themselves.

But how to do breathing exercises with the kids to make it effective for them? Well, we’ve got you covered.

How Do Deep Breathing Exercises Help?

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A child’s
tantrums
 have a lot to do with anxiety. When kids get anxious, they may act out. This is accompanied by a fast heartbeat with fat and sugar rushing to the bloodstream to provide accessible energy.

Anxiety
 also makes our senses sharper and we tend to breathe frequently, which actually reduces the amount of carbon dioxide in the body.

Fast breathing further causes the blood pressure to drop by limiting blood flow to organs and tissues. It can also trigger panic attacks in children. That’s why kids start hyperventilating in the middle of a tantrum.

The best way to naturally reverse this process is: taking slow and deep breaths. Deep inhalation and exhalation help restore the body’s carbon dioxide levels. It also eases the body from alert mode to rest mode.

One of the most tangible ways of seeing the effects of deep breathing is anxiety reduction.

When Should Your Child Take Deep Breaths?

There’s no particular moment to practice
deep breaths
. The best time is every day and especially when your child is feeling particularly anxious.

Getting them to practice every day will only help them take the edge off when necessary. This helps children feel a sense of calm, irrespective of anxiety issues.

How To Practice Deep Breathing?

Here’s how to do breathing exercises with kids:

Ask your child to breathe through the nose that automatically forces them to slow down and take longer breaths

Check if the child’s belly is contracting and enlarging as they breathe in and breathe out

If their chest is moving, they are taking shallow breaths

For children who may have a breathing disorder like asthma, do consult your paediatrician on a more personal recommendation for breathing exercises.

You should also consult a doctor if your child is struggling to do deep breathing exercises.

How To Do Breathing Exercises For Kids: 7 Practical Ways To Try

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While breathing is an activity we all do subconsciously, deep breathing can help children gain control and stay alert of their selves in the long run. Here are seven breathing exercises for kids you should try at home:

1. Box Breathing

Inhale the air for four counts

Hold the breath for four counts

Exhale for four counts, and hold again for four more counts

2. Balloon Breathing

Place a hand on your belly and imagine it’s a deflated balloon

Inhale the air and it will feel like a balloon being filled with air

Notice the belly rise

Hold your breath for two counts and then exhale, slowly deflating the belly

3. Swimming Breathing

Ask your child to imagine as if they are swimming underwater.

Lift your child’s arms over their head as they inhale, as if they are coming up and out of the water for air.

Bring your hands back to your sides and slightly behind while they exhale

4. Bumble Bee Breathing

Inhale slowly, then exhale while making a “bzzzz” sound for as long as you can.

You can also try Roller Coaster Breathing with the kids. Here, you ask them to hold out one hand in front of them so that they’re looking at their palm. With the other hand, trace around each finger, inhaling as they move up a finger to its tip, and exhaling as they move down a finger towards the palm.

5. Rainbow Breathing

Ask your child to Imagine there’s a half-rainbow in front of you

Inhale the air as the child traces their finger from left to right

Then exhale the air as the child traces their finger from right to left

6. Fish Breathing

Inhale the air through the nose for five seconds

Fill the cheeks with air

Blow the air out through the mouth

7. Bunny Breathing

Inhale quickly three times

Sniff like a bunny

Then exhale in one long breath

Try these simple techniques and you’ll surely spot in difference in your child’s anxiety and overall sense of calmness.

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theAsianparent Singapore

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103 Beautiful Korean Baby Girl Names You Will Absolutely Fall in Love With

Did you know that the
most popular baby girl names
 over the last 100 years globally include the likes of Mary, Sarah, Elizabeth and Jessica? But for us living in Asia, these names
might
 come across as too  Western. One of the best ways to help your baby girl stand out in a crowd and rule the world is to give her an uncommon name. So why not consider giving her one of our beautifully unique Korean girl names instead?

Why Korean? Well, unique Korean girl names often come with subtle nuances in their meanings. Often, Korean names are made up of two Sino-Korean morphemes, like Chinese names, except in Korean, the first “word” is the surname, while the second is the individual name.

Each baby is given an individual name to reflect certain characteristics that the parents would like the child to have.

Unique Korean Girl Names and Their Meanings

Name

Meaning

1. A-Yeong

Elegant, graceful, refined

2. Ae-Cha

A loving daughter

3. Aera

Love, net for catching birds

4. Ae-Ri

Gains, advantage, profit, merit

5. Ah-In

Humanness, benevolent

6. Ahnjong

Tranquility

7. Ara

Be beautiful and good

8. Areum

Beautiful

9. Bae

Inspiration

10. Bada

Ocean

11. Baram

Wind

12. Bitna

Shining

13. Bom

Springtime

14. Bong-Cha

The ultimate girl

15. Byeol

Star

16. Chin-Sun

The one who seeks truth and goodness in everything

17. Cho

Beautiful

18. Choon-Hee

A girl born during spring

19. Chul

Firmness

20. Chun-Ae

Righteous love

21. Chun Hei

Grace and justice

22. Chun Cha

Noble daughter

23. Chung-Cha

A righteous and chaste girl

24. Dae

The great one

25. Doh

Accomplished

26. Eui

Righteousness/purple

27. Eun

Silver

28. Eun Ae

Grace with love

29. Eun Jung

Grace and affection

30. Eun-Kyung

A graceful gem

31. Gi

Brave one

32. Goo

Someone to complete you

33. Gyeong

The respected one

34. Hae

A girl who is like the ocean

35. Ha-Neul

Sky

36. Hae-Won

Graceful and beautiful garden

37. Hana

Favourite

38. Hea

Graceful girl

39. Hee-Young

Joy and prosperity

40. Hei Ryung

Grace and brightness

41. Hei-Ran

Graceful orchid

42. Ho-Sook

A clear lake

43. Hwa-Young

A beautiful flower

44. Hyo

Filial one

45. Hyo-Sonn

Filial and gentle

46. Hyun

Bright and intelligent

47. Hyun-Jae

Wise and respectful

48. Hyun-Aw

A woman who is loving and clear

49. Hyun-Ok

A wise and beautiful pearl

50. Iseul

From dew

51. Jae

Respect

52. Jae-Hwa

Respect and beauty

53. Jee

Wisdom

54. Jin Ae

Truth, treasure and love

55. Jin Kyong

Truth, treasure and brightness

56. Ki

The one who has arisen

57. Kwan

Strong girl

58. Kyung Mi

Honour and beauty

59. Kyung Soon

Honour and mildness

60. Kyung-Hu

Girl in the capital

61. Mee

Beautiful

62. Mi Cha

Beautiful daughter

63. Mi Kyong

Beauty and brightness

64. Mi Sun

Beauty and goodness

65. Mi Young

Everlasting beauty

66. Mi-Hi

Beauty and joy

67. Mi-Ok

Beautiful pearl

68. Min

Sharp-minded, quick responding person

69. Min Jee

Brightness and wisdom

70. Min Jung

Bright and noble

71. Mishil

A beautiful kingdom or dynasty

72. Moon

Learned, with a lot of knowledge

73. Mun-Hee

Educated and literate

74. Myung Hee

Bright and pleasant

75. Myung-Ok

A bright pearl

76. Nam Kyu

Southern

77. Nari

Lily flower

78. Sang Hee

Benevolent and pleasant

79. Seung

Victorious

80. Seo-Yun

Felicitous

81. So

Smile

82. So Young

Eternal, beautiful and prosperous

83. Soo

A charitable and noble person

84. Soo Jin

Treasure, excellence and truth

85. Soo Min

Excellence and cleverness

86. Soo Yun

A perfect lotus flower

87. Sook

She of pure nature

88. Soon-Bok

Gentle and blessed

89. Sun Hee

Pleasure and goodness

90. Sun Jung

Goodness and nobility

91. Sung

Successor

92. Whan

Always growing

93. Wook

Sunrise

94. Woong

Grand and magnificent

95. Yon

Lotus blossom

96. Yong

Perpetual and brave

97. Young Mi

Prosperity, eternal and beautiful

98. Young-Il

The most prosperous of all

99. Young-Soon

Mild and flowery

100. Youra

Silky

101. Yun

Lotus flower

102. Yun Hee

Lotus flower, pleasure

103. Yun-Yeong

Brave hero, forever

So there you have it: unique Korean girl names for your clever, gorgeous baby girl!
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Birthday balloon kills 8-year-old girl

This is a story that starts with the celebration of life and ends with the mourning of death. Mike McGloghlon from Ontario celebrated his birthday with his friends and family at his home.

After the guests left, the table cleared, and the plates cleaned, he went into his eight-year-old daughter Jaina’s room to check on her. He found her feet sticking out from the blankets and a Mylar balloon over her head.

She was not breathing.

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While waiting for the medical personnel to arrive, Mike cut the balloon off and performed CPR until. They spent almost an hour trying to revive the girl, but it was too late.

“Right now, it’s too raw with everybody,” Jaina’s grandmother told reporters. “What can you say? We all want to turn back yesterday and start over again.”

Now the devastated family wants to help raise awareness about the dangers of balloons.

“It was a big Mylar balloon,” the grandmother, who was the the house when it happened, said, “the number three, and it had different size fill-holes. The only thing we can think is that she would have opened it to suck the helium out, and put it over her head.”

Balloons are the leading cause of suffocation death to children,
reports say
.

Killer balloons

Accidents involving balloons tend to occur in two ways.

Some children have sucked uninflated balloons into their mouths, often while attempting to inflate them.

This occurs when a child blowing up the balloon inhales or takes a breath to prepare for the next blow, drawing the balloon back into the mouth and throat.

The second kind of accident involves balloon pieces.

If a balloon breaks, some children continue to play with it, chewing on pieces of the balloon or attempting to stretch it across their mouths and suck or blow bubbles in it.

These elastic pieces stick to the throat and lungs, completely blocking the breathing.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission advises parents and guardians not to allow children under eight years play with un-inflated balloons.
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No More Face Masks? Shopee Increases Their Supply

While groceries are constantly being stocked up, face masks are a necessity but difficult to find. Thankfully, Shopee is strengthening its face mask supply as companies in China are gradually resuming their operations.

Regional Managing Director of Shopee, Ian Ho, said there has been an increase in the supply of face masks following the ban on export and tax relations on the product.

“To further aid Malaysians, Shopee is working closely with manufacturers and distributors in our local and regional networks to offer convenient online access to face masks in the country.

“We now have both local and cross-border face mask sellers on our platform who are able to offer face masks in larger quantities and at better prices to end consumers,” he said.

Face mask prices decreases

As we know, the price of face masks have caused a stir following price hikes, which in turn, forced the government to impose a price ceiling.

While Shopee does not dictate the price of goods on behalf of their sellers, Ian said they have been cautioned to exercise care and concern that these face masks are affordable to Malaysians. Furthermore, it was encouraged for buyers to report overpriced products through the app.

“As a result, we have sellers on our platform offering boxes of
50 pcs 3-ply surgical face masks between RM60 and RM85
, below the regulated retail ceiling price of RM100,” he said.

Meanwhile, here are some 3 key tips from Shopee when shopping for face masks or other essentials online:

Ian noted that there has been an increase in demand and purchases through the online platform for essentials such as diapers and toilet papers, while food items like Milo, cereal, as well as pasta.

Read the product description and reviews from other buyers carefully before making a decision

Use the in-app Shopee Live Chat to verify prices and quantity and/or to obtain more information from sellers

Stay away from and report overpriced masks. While Shopee proactively bans the sale of face masks that are sold above the regulated retail ceiling price,
buyers are encouraged to report any overpriced products
 encountered to keep the online shopping environment fair. You can use the “Report This Product” function located at the top right corner of any product listing.

Shopee is also taking precautions with its deliveries. Although a delay in shipment is expected, the platform is working with third-party logistics that have implemented safe delivery processes – this includes temperature checks for workers, drivers and rider, as well as the disinfection of warehouses and vehicles.

When do you really need to use a mask?

Contrary to popular belief, it is not necessary to wear face masks constantly. The World Health Organisation (WHO) is advising people to wear masks wisely – here are some facts they have put out:

You should only be wearing a mask if you are sick. If you are healthy, there is no need.

If you have symptoms including coughing, breathing problems and/or sneezing, you need to use a mask, as well as seek medical attention.

If you are in quarantine or taking care of a suspected Covid-19 patient, please wear a mask when you are around them.

Do take note, that masks do not provide full protection against Covid.  You must always practice proper hygiene, especially washing and sanitising your hands. If you are going out of the home to get essentials, practice social distancing.

With that being said, stay safe families!

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Baby Food 101: The Basics All Mums and Dads Should Know!

Your baby is around 6 months old and is grabbing wildly at everything you eat. You know that he’s now ready to start eating solid food and you’re very excited about seeing him ‘eat’ for the first time ever!

But with the excitement, you may also start to feel slightly overwhelmed by all the baby food products in the market, and by all the information you might hear from friends and relatives, or read in books or on the Internet.

To make this time a bit less overwhelming for you, here’s some information related to some of the most common questions about baby food.

Stepping into the world of solid food is an exciting time for both you and your baby!

When is my baby ready for solids?

According to Gina Shaw of WebMD, most babies are ready for their first taste of solids by the time they are 6 months old. She explains that by this ages, babies lose what’s called the ‘extrusion reflex’ that they use for sucking a breast or bottle.

Here are some signs that your baby may be ready for solids:

He can sit up with support, and also hold his head up well.

He can keep food in his mouth rather than let it dribble out.

His birth weight has doubled.

He shows plenty of interest in what you’re eating.

What baby food should I introduce first?

There is no particular order in which you should introduce solid food. However, pureed vegetables, fruits, meats, beans and iron fortified cereals are all good choices. They contain key nutrients that your growing baby needs. Only introduce only one ingredient at a time. Remember that your baby is still young and his or her body might not be able to tolerate certain foods.

How to start baby on solids

Introducing your baby to solid food is a gradual process. Here are some tips on how to get your baby started on his or her first foods.

Use a spoon – Feed your baby the pureed food with a spoon from the start. It’s best that your little one learns the right way to eat from the get go. DO NOT put cereal or puree into your baby’s bottle as this might cause your baby to choke.

Go slow – Start with half a spoonful (we’re talking baby spoons) so that your baby gets used to swallowing solid food. It’s ok if your baby turns away from the spoon. Just try again another time. You can introduce solids for one meal in the beginning and slowly add on to it. Try the morning as your baby is hungry and alert.

Try new foods a few times – Babies may take time to decide that they actually like the food.

Introduce new food one at a time – Give your baby the same food for a minimum of three days before another one so that you know if your baby is allergic to it.

Try different forms – Your baby doesn’t seem to like pureed food? Don’t worry, why not try mashing the food instead. Remember that in addition to taste, your baby is also learning the different food textures.

How do I choose the best food for my baby?

Experts point out that around the time babies are ready to start eating solid food (6 months), their natural stores of iron begin to deplete.

Because of this, the Health Promotion Board of Singapore (HPB) recommends giving your baby iron-fortified cereal, as well as foods naturally rich in iron, as some of his first foods.

Making your baby’s food at home

If you are planning to make your baby’s food at home, keep the texture smooth and runny to help your baby enjoy the process of learning how to eat.

The HPB recommends giving your baby soft, mashed fruit and cooked strained vegetables. They also advise giving soft protein-rich foods such as soybean curd, cooked and mashed lentils, and finely flaked fish.

As your baby’s ability to chew and bite improves, you can add finely minced meat and finely shredded poultry in his diet.

Banana is a great first food for babies.

Here are some fruit and vegetable options that are appropriate first foods for your baby:

Avocado:
Avocados are full of essential fats and nutrients for your little one, including vitamins A, C, niacin and folate; and the minerals potassium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium and calcium.

Pears:
Containing vitamins A, C and folate, and minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and calcium, pears are an ideal first food for your baby.

Sweet potato:
This vibrant orange yam is a super-food and is chock-full of vitamins such as vitamins A, C and folate, and minerals like potassium, selenium, magnesium and calcium.

Pumpkin:
 A strong favourite with babies, pumpkin is loaded with vitamin A and beta carotene, and is also a great source of potassium, protein and iron.

Banana:
Another popular first food choice for babies, bananas contain vitamins A, C and folate, and minerals like potassium, selenium, magnesium and calcium.

Supermarkets all over Singapore carry a large range of bottled baby foods.

Buying your baby’s first food from the supermarket

Most baby food jars are labelled according to your baby’s stage of development. So if you’re looking for first foods, look for jars labeled as Stage 1, which contain food pureed to an appropriate consistency for your little one.

What to check:

The expiry date on the jar label/lid

That the vacuum seal on the lid is intact and hasn’t ‘popped’ — the center of the lid should be slightly indented

The ingredients — they
shouldn’t
contain added salt, sugar, preservatives, modified starch or colouring

Stage 1 foods should ideally contain just one ingredient, i.e., the fruit or vegetable it is made of.

Also, before you open the jar to feed your baby, don’t forget to wipe the lid and then check that when you open it, you hear a popping sound which indicates that the seal was intact.

Baby first food—Should you give your baby only organic foods?

Should I buy organic baby food or use organic food when making my own baby food?

Many parents prefer to give their babies organic first foods, even though they cost more. However, others trust in the Singapore Government’s food safety standards and may opt to buy commercially produced fruits and vegetables.

Either way, this is an issue that’s best resolved by considering your family’s budget and beliefs.

However, do try to avoid skimping on fruits and vegetables in an effort to reduce your baby’s exposure to pesticides.

Instead, consider buying organic for the following fruits and vegetables known as the ‘dirty dozen’ — produce that typically contain the highest levels of residue pesticides.

The ‘dirty dozen’ are celery, peaches, strawberries, apples, blueberries, nectarines, bell peppers, spinach, cherries, kale/collard greens, potatoes, and imported grapes.
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Here’s an idea:
 If you have enough garden space, why not grow your own fruits and vegetables? Even if you live in an apartment, you could still grow things like herbs and tomatoes in pots!

Can I make my own baby food instead of buying it?

Of course you can! Baby food is one of the simplest things to make. All you need to do is puree or mash cooked vegetables, grains or other foods, then add a little breast milk, formula milk or boiled and cooled water to get the desired consistency.

Fruits such as
avocado,
banana
 and
papaya
 can be mashed. They can be passed through a sieve and then mixed with breast milk, formula or water to achieve desired consistency.

Apples
 and
pears
 can be diced and then simmered in water untill soft. After that, they can be pureed and mixed with breast milk, formula or water.

When cooking
vegetables
, it’s best to steam them to preserve maximum nutrient content.

If you are feeding your child
 rice or other cereals
, follow the instructions on the box or container.

Consider giving your child
whole grains
 — there are plenty of wholegrain cereals on the market, including affordable local brands.

If you are giving your child what the rest of the family is eating, remember to puree his/her portion
before
you add salt and/or other seasonings.

Baby first food—Freeze small portions of baby food to avoid wastage.

To avoid wastage, make large batches of purees and then freeze them in appropriately sized containers (many baby shops have great first food storage solutions) or even in ice-cube trays.

This way, you only need to thaw the amount you need for each meal. Remember not to re-freeze thawed baby food.

How long does baby food last after I open the jar?

In general, baby food containing poultry, fish, meat, or eggs should stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Those made with only plain fruits and vegetables should last 2 days. Do check the jar label, too, for recommendations on how long to keep the food once the jar is opened.

Baby food can be kept for a month or 2 (6 months for plain fruits and vegetables) in the freezer, but take note that freezing does change its consistency.

Keep in mind that liquids tend to expand in the freezer, potentially cracking the jar or causing the container to pop open, so place the baby food in a clean storage container, leaving some room at the top.

If you store leftover baby food in the fridge, make sure you do not dip your baby’s spoon in it during feeding, as this could cause bacteria to grow in the food.

Instead of dipping into the jar, scoop a small amount of food into a bowl and feed your baby from that. If you need more, use a clean spoon to dish food out from the jar.

When feeding time’s over, throw out anything that’s left in the bowl. If there’s food left in the jar, put the lid back on and store it in the refrigerator.

Be prepared: The first time with baby first food can be messy!

Is it okay to heat baby food in the microwave?

You can heat baby food in the microwave, but with plenty of care. Food heated in the microwave tends to get hot very fast and heat unevenly too.

Because of this, it may contain ‘hot spots’ which could be dangerous for your child.

Heating the food on the stove-top may be safer. You could also place the container with the food in a bowl of hot water and it should heat up nicely.

However, if you do use the microwave to heat your baby’s food, scoop it out of the jar (if shop-bought). Then place it in a microwave-safe container. Heat it for only a few seconds.

Take the food out, stir well and let it stand for a few minutes. Always test the temperature of the food before feeding it to your baby — it should be at room temperature.

After giving baby first food, introduce new flavours and textures.

Baby first food by age

Here are some ideas for your baby’s first food according to age

Baby food to try between 6-9 months

Cooked pureed vegetables

Mashed avocado

Mashed banana

Well cooked and pureed meat or poultry

Well cooked and pureed beans

Cooked and pureed or ground single grain cereal mixed with formula or breast milk

Infant cereal mixed with formula or breast milk

Baby food to try between 9-12 months

Cooked vegetables cut into small pieces (half inch)

Cut bananas as well as other soft fruit cut into small pieces.

Well cooked, minced meat, poultry and beans

Baby food to try between 12-18 months

Small pieces of cooked vegetables

Small pieces of easy to chew fruits

Soft, shredded meat and fish

Food dishes the family is eating, but make sure size is not too big to prevent choking. Also remember to remove your baby’s portion before you add salt and other seasoning to the dishes.

Food to avoid feeding your baby

You should avoid giving babies the following:

Cow’s milk – Stick to formula or breast milk until your baby is at least one years old.

Honey – If introduced too early, can cause botulism

Choking hazards – Because your baby is still learning how to chew, avoid foods such as raw, hard vegetables, grapes, hard candy, popcorn, buts, seeds, raisins, hot dogs, peanut butter.

When can I give finger foods?

Starting your baby on her first solids can be a really exciting time. We may be tempted to offer our little one all kinds of finger food to see their excitement. However, it’s also important to remember not to go too fast as our little ones are still learning how to chew and swallow.

You can start offering your baby finger foods when she can sit up, and is bringing her hands to her mouth. Doing so will help your baby learn to feed herself. Do make sure that you only give your baby food that is soft and easy to swallow. Cut the food up into small pieces that your baby can manage. You can offer your baby small pieces of banana, baby biscuits, well cooked pasta, well cooked potato cut into small pieces, and finely chopped chicken.

More tips about baby food

According to the HPB, the earliest phase of introducing solids to your baby is to teach him to swallow. So you only need to start with about a teaspoon of solid food. As your baby grows, you can gradually increase the portion size.

Do take note that the HPB and the World Health Organization recommend exclusively breastfeeding your child for the first 6 months.

If you are wondering when the best time to feed your baby his first meal is, pick a time when he is alert and not too hungry — mid-morning is a good time for most babies.

As your child grows, encourage him to feed himself and introduce plenty of finger foods when he is old enough to handle them.

Always serve your baby clean and safe food, and supervise his eating. Avoid hard foods that could cause him to choke.

The HPB advises to introduce one new food at a time. Continue to feed your baby the same food for 3 days in a row and observe him for any adverse effects such as rashes or diarrhoea.

If your baby tolerates the food well, then add on another new item to the menu. If there is a history of food allergy in the family, take particular care to avoid the introduction of the known allergens.

Share your tips about feeding a baby solids for the first time — do leave a comment!

sources:
WebMD
,
HPB SG
,
WHO

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18 Asian baby names that will make you laugh out loud!

Back in college, I used to know a fine fellow called Hariharan (popular Indian name after a God), or Hari for short. The hours I spent making fun of his name, it could have got me into Harvard had I used it wisely! From “hairy” to “hari hurry up”, from absurd rhymes to the blatantly stupid. I shamelessly made fun of him so much. Now this brings me to the point, why for the life of you, would a parent give funny Asian names to children?
Forget Shiloh (of Brangelina fame) or Apple (Gwyneth Paltrow’s daughter)
, let’s celebrate our Asian culture and discover some funny Asian names as well as regular Western names.

Funny Asian Names popular with South Asians

Darriah
 (a popular Indian name) – Yes we all do not know how to spell diarrhea, but it sure sounds like that!

Hardick
 (a Hindi name) – try splitting the word in half. At least the owner of this name won’t have trouble attracting the women.

Pinky  (
Popular Indian nickname
)
– Smells suspiciously like a dumb blonde. This girl’s never ever going to be invited to MENSA. If we don’t have a bluey or a greeny then why in the world is there a pinky?

Sukhdeep (
popular Punjabi name
)
– once again you can split this unfortunate fellow’s name in half and let your imagination run wild.

Funny Asian Names Popular with the Chinese

 Dick
 – Absolutely self-explanatory

 Fanny
 – I’m refraining deliberately from going into details

 Phyllis
 – Congratulations Phyllis, you’re Syphilis free.

 Harry
– It’s terrible when you have hairless legs and are called Harry.

 Chastity
– Yes, I’m sure she’s going to have a brilliant sex life

Funny Names Popular with others

Dough
– You name your child the first five letters of doughnut. Really, do you expect the poor child not to be fat?

Jesus
– Now why, why would you want to call him that? “Jesus! Jesus, can you stop misbehaving”

Vodka
– Unless you’re Russian, please!

Facebook
 – Who can forget the Egyptian dad who named his firstborn girl Facebook in a tribute to the social media site’s role in his country’s political revolution? Good thing FB was not a short fad.

Justin Case
– Err, “just in case” you’re wondering–this list is a “not-to-name-your-kid-with-these-names-list. So, don’t get inspired.

Jo King
— Seriously? Hey, it’s short for Joseph King or Joanne King or Jolene King…

Will Power
— You got to love this one. We do! He will go far in life but first, your family name must be “Power”.

Teresa Green
–Yes, tress are not blue.

Barry Cade
— This one can’t be for real, right?

The list can keep going on and on.
 However, I do have limited friends and I’ve made fun of most of them here already!

In the Austin Powers movie “Goldmember” it’s all about the scene when Austin Powers meets nubile Asian twin girls named, “Fook Yu” and “Fook Mi,” and delightfully banter about their names — names which take on new meaning when translated into English.

The name joke was a hit with the film’s audience but also touches on the pulse of an evolving trend among real-life Asians and their self-consciousness over poorly translated names.

 Laksa sounding names only please

Parents can and must play a huge role here. Avoid the fanciful Mediterranean name if you eat roti prata and chicken rice consistently. Your child is not going to miraculously look like a Greek god just because he’s called Xaviere.

We can all remember when the teacher calls out the names from the register in secondary school and pauses ever so often, stumped by fancy or simply long names.

Yes, I belonged to the latter and often these long pauses by the teacher with a bewildered look plastered on her face, meant the cue for me to raise my hand and chirp “that would be me!”

 Simplicity is beauty

Friends have told me that naming their child is an operation similar to organising a National Day Parade. Both have to be exceptional, different from the average Joe and memorable (minus the helicopters and the President for the child’s name of course).
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For crying out loud, every National Day Parade looks the same each year! How about staging one that is pure, simple yet meaningful? Now people would truly appreciate that and remember that particular parade. Precisely how a baby’s name should be – meaningful in its original language or at least of some value to the parents. It’s simple in its spelling and pronunciation, unless the name’s adapted from a foreign language of course.

Do also remember that while your baby grows up to eventually become a matured adult, his name remains with him. While your baby daughter appears so cute when called Twinky as a bumbling infant, she certainly is not going to appreciate it years later, dressed in a power suit when she has a swanky business card. Give your child a name you would be proud of having yourself.

 Thought of a name?

Finally you have a simple yet meaningful name for your child? One final step, check the name please! Trawl the internet and search the name. Better yet, ask friends for opinions when you think of a name, instead of shrouding the name in mystery all the way up till the naming ceremony.

Make sure it has no weird meanings in other languages or even belong to infamous celebrities. For example, if you’re a Chong, naming your sweet little daughter Annabel is simply sentencing her to a lifetime of ridicule (from people like me of course!)

There are only three things an individual has no control of; his genes, parentage and name. Parents do your children a favour and assure that they can be proud of what they call themselves. Your children would thank you profusely when they’re all grown, and no one has contorted their name.

Now I’ve an old friend who’s long overdue a call from me. Let me check my phonebook for hairy, sorry Hari’s number.

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Philips Avent Celebrates All Mothers with A Touching “You Are Enough” Campaign

Royal Philips
 (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today launched the
You Are Enough
 campaign under its baby care brand Philips Avent, to celebrate all mothers and their unique
breastfeeding journeys.

Being a new mother is not easy and every mother desire to do her best for their child. But just like any new skill, breastfeeding can take time to master, even though many perceive that it should come naturally and easily.

Recognising the physical, emotional and mental stresses of breastfeeding on mothers, together with local TV host and artiste Hunny Madu champions the “You Are Enough” campaign, which aims to empower mothers by raising awareness that every breastfeeding journey is unique and is a process that should be taken at an individual’s own pace and comfort.

Studies show that breastfeeding is beneficial for both the mother and the baby
1
, and Philips Avent believes that every mother should be supported to embrace every challenge and love every moment of the feeding journey.

 Though the first 1000 days of motherhood may not be easy, mothers should rest assured that doing their best is enough, because “You Are Enough.”

“True to our brand mission, Philips Avent’s solutions are informed by extensive research and deep insights. We aim to support and empower parents through their first 1000 days with their babies. The Philips Avent Electric Breast Pump and Natural PPSU baby bottle are designed to provide mothers and babies with a natural and comfortable feeding experience, while the Pregnancy+ App helps to equip mothers to tackle the challenge of feeding their babies smoothly and safely.” says Zach Lim, Philips Avent Marketing Manager for ASEAN.

Ultimate comfort for babies

The bestselling Natural PPSU baby bottles easily combine the best of both breast- and bottle-feeding, as they come fitted with a flexible, breast-shaped, skin-soft silicone teat that not only mimics the feel of a soft nipple but also encourages a natural latch-on.

 It also allows natural tongue movement as a baby feed. The high-quality and durable bottles made of PPSU material are designed with higher heat resistance. They also come with an anti-colic system with a valve designed to draw air away from the teat, reducing the amount of air that the baby swallows can lead to lower reflux and colic issues.

The ultimate convenience for mothers

To further assist mothers in their breastfeeding journeys, the Philips Avent Electric Breast Pump comes in a modern, sleek and lightweight design. It offers a gentle, fast and simple pumping experience that mimics a baby’s natural feeding motion. With this, mothers can pump comfortably and discreetly anytime, anywhere.

Their unique Natural Motion Technology uses a combination of suction and nipple stimulation, helping mothers initiate milk flow quickly and efficiently. As compared to the other pumps in the market, it allows those who are breastfeeding to express more milk in less time.

 Understanding that mothers go through changing nipple sizes during their breastfeeding journey, the
silicone cushion gently adapts to fit 99.98% of nipple sizes so mothers can be confident that the Electric Breast Pump will stay reliable support to them throughout.

The
Philips Avent Electric Breast Pumps
 are available at the Philips official stores on Lazada and Shopee. The regular Retail Price starts from RM799 For more information, visit
https://www.philips.com.my/
.

Reference:

Stuebe A. The risks of not breastfeeding for mothers and infants. Rev Obstet Gynecol. 2009;2(4):222-231.

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Not Ready To Have Kids? You Can Start Your Family Planning With These Condoms

There are various types and flavours of condoms sold in the market, but how do you know which ones to use?

For those who are not ready to have a family, condoms are one of the best tools that can help to prevent pregnancy when couples are having sex.

Here are 7 different types of condoms that we recommend based on comfort, safety and daily use. We also include links where you can buy them online to make your purchasing experience as discreet and convenient as possible.

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50%  lubricant compared to other condom brands which makes you feel more aroused

Sensatex technological innovations to enhance the quality of intercourse

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Suitable for those who value guaranteed high quality

Easy-to-wear

Transparent and lubricated

Dermatologically tested

Nominal width 52.5mm

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Very thin

Large particle design to stimulate the vagina

Latex material

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Each box comes with 10 pieces

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Designed to reduce risks of disease transmission and is durable

Premium finely lubricated for comfort and sensitivity

Simple shape makes condoms easier to wear and ensures comfort

Special reservoirs provide extra security

Tapered base ensures a safe fit during sex

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5 Reasons Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur Should Be Your Next Staycation Hotel

One of the things we absolutely love about Malaysia is its wide variety of choices when it comes to holiday destinations. You can unwind on a remote island somewhere like Pulau Tengah or you could visit city steeped in heritage, like Melaka or Ipoh.

But if you’re strapped for time, sometimes, the best option is to stay right in the heart of the city of Kuala Lumpur and enjoy a staycation not too far from home. Often, we forget to enjoy our own city. So what better way to show our appreciation than through a local staycation?

One of our top picks for staycations is Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur located at Jalan Pinang.

5 Reasons Why Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur Is The Best Staycation Spot In Town

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The Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia’s first Grand Hyatt hotel, offering 411 rooms including 42 elegant and contemporary suites. Here’s why we think it would make the perfect staycation spot for couples and families:

#1 Strategic Location

The Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur is strategically located next to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, which is also within walking distance to the Petronas Twin Towers, Suria KLCC, KLCC Park, Petronas Philharmonic Hall and other attractive places of entertainment in Kuala Lumpur.

If you are planning to shop, Pavilion is just 10 minutes by foot, while Avenue K is not too far off either. And if you’re looking for something to keep the kids occupied, the Aquaria KLCC is really close by too!

#2 Great Interior Design

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The Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur has one of the largest rooms in the city, starting at 505 square feet (47 square meters).

All rooms and suites at the hotel have been purposely designed with floor-to-ceiling windows to maximise natural lighting and give you that luxurious feeling.

If you’re going to treat yourself to a luxury getaway in the city, Grand Hyatt is the place to do it!

#3 Spoilt For Choice With Food

If you are hungry, you do not need to leave the hotel for breakfast, lunch or dinner! In fact, the hotel offers 3 restaurants with different themes to pick from with interesting menu options!

Here are the 3 restaurants:

THIRTY8:
 If you’re a fan of international cuisine, this is your go-to spot. THIRTY8 offers classic Western dishes like steaks and lobster Thermidor, Chinese seafood dishes, sushi and sashimi, a wide spread of buffet breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.

The JP Terrace:
Offers top-quality Malaysian dishes such as grilled satay, tandoori chicken, fried dishes and more!

Poolhouse:
Surrounded by tropical greenery, this casual dining establishment serves local and international favourites.

#4 Balance Between Rest And Recreation

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A good hotel provides great spa facilities, so guests can look forward to a bout of relaxation while on vacation.

The Essa spa in Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur boasts 11 treatment rooms, offering natural health treatments using traditional Malay ingredients.

The hotel also offers other amenities, including a 24-hour fitness centre with latest state-of-the-art gym equipment, an outdoor pool, a steam room and sauna, a whirlpool bath, and other relaxing features.

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