Three baby screen-free moments: what the new local reporting adds
The September 2026 local reporting adds context, not new rules: three device-free moments to agree with a nanny or grandparent today.
Category: Infant Guide
Helpful, evidence informed guides to infant care, everyday routines, communication, play and growing development.
Singapore screen guidance on screen use under 18 months, and questions to ask
MOH advises no screens below 18 months except interactive video-chatting; ECDA’s Code of Practice bars infant screen use in preschools since 1 February 2025.
expressed breast milk storage and sterilising feeding equipment: what to follow
HealthHub and KKH publish clear expressed breast milk storage, warming and sterilising steps, but say nothing on bottle materials or teat replacement intervals.
Infant care options Singapore for a baby under 18 months: ECDA childminding pilot
Compare an ECDA-licensed infant care centre, the childminding pilot and a private caregiver, with published fees, subsidy tests and questions to ask.
Baby Bonus replaced 2027: what a newborn parent in Singapore can claim now
GPML, GPPL and cash-equivalent benefits in force now, versus the $10,000 Baby Gift announced only for babies born from 1 April 2027.
Infant care staffing numbers: childminder to infant ratio and private nanny scope
The Childminding Pilot caps care at three infants per childminder; a private nanny’s scope comes from your written agreement, not a published cap.
How to Share Infant Cues Without a Fixed Script
A shared care brief works best as a starting point, not a set of instructions. Learn how to record one infant cue, the response that helped and what another caregiver should notice next.
A Familiar Shared Cue for Moving from Play to Rest
A familiar object, one short phrase and a calm pause can give caregivers one shared way to begin winding down from play while keeping your baby’s response at the centre.
Your First Two Weeks of Shared Infant Care: A Simple Continuity Plan
A return to shared care is easier to approach as a staged continuity plan, not a test of your baby. Here is a practical way to prepare, notice patterns and make small adjustments during the first two weeks.
How to Make a Simple Infant Comfort Cue Plan for Shared Care
A small comfort cue plan can help another caregiver notice an infant’s signals and respond with continuity. Start with one familiar cue, describe what you observe, agree on a gentle response and revise the wording after use.