Browsing: Children’s Health

Is my baby sleeping too much or too little? Baby sleep varies widely in the first year. Here is what normal sleep looks like by age, and when parents should be concerned.

23 October 2025, Singapore – Children with burn injuries in Singapore can now receive faster, more integrated care with the launch of Singapore’s first dedicated paediatric Burn Centre at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH).

Birth plans are great…until your baby has other plans. If you are expecting a little one soon, understanding the pros and cons of the different modes of delivery will help you make the best choice for yourself and your baby.

Calling all mothers: still stressing about breastfeeding your baby or giving them formula? Ultimately, the final decision comes down to what you and your baby need.

Breastfeeding is not just good for babies, it benefits mothers too. From faster postpartum recovery to lower cancer risk and weight loss, here is why nursing can boost your health and wellbeing.

With flu season peaking, Dr Martha Lina Liu offers tips on protecting you and your child – from nutrition and hygiene to natural remedies like Pelargonium sidoides.

Singapore, 26 May 2025 – Researchers from the Critical Analytics for Manufacturing Personalized-Medicine (CAMP) and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) interdisciplinary research groups (IRGs) of Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore, and KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH), have developed a first-of-its-kind device to profile the immune function of newborns.   

Are you a sleep-deprived parent praying for a full night’s rest? Explore three popular techniques that can help your baby (and you) get a better night’s sleep.

Is your child’s development on track? Paediatrician Dr Nisa Khalil explains common developmental delays in toddlers, and why early intervention matters more than ever.

KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) has launched Singapore’s first newborn car seat loan programme to reduce child road traffic…