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New parents! It can be a daunting experience to care for a baby if you have not spent a lot of time around newborns. Their fragility may be intimidating. Newborns do not have a strong immune system yet, so they are susceptible to infection. These are a few basics you would want to remember. 1. Get a car seat You will need to get a car seat before your baby is born, as one will be necessary to take your new baby home. Be sure to always use a car seat which is appropriate for the age and weight of...

Buying a stroller is one of the most important ― and tough ― purchase decisions you’ll need to make as a new parent. Your choice has to be spot on as a baby buggy is a very convenient way for the family to move about on weekends. If you are hoping to save some money by borrowing or buying a second-hand stroller, here are some tips to help you determine whether it is safe. Do your research. Figure out what you’re looking for (travel system, jogging stroller, lightweight or travel stroller, full-sized stroller) and what’s important to you (easy fold,...

Incidents do happen and when babies throw up in the car, it can be a REAL mess. Know what to do when your baby throws up on the car seat. Use a stain & odour remover, throw the covers in the wash, wipe down and sanitize the inside of your car. If the covers have to be hand-washed, or you have difficulty taking the car seat apart, there are professional cleaning services such as PramWash to help you do just that.

Should I be wary of buying a second-hand car seat for my child? If you are hoping to save some money by borrowing or buying a used car seat, here are some tips to help you determine whether or not it is safe. 1. Do your research. Before you purchase, do your research on Singapore’s regulations for car seats so that you do not buy an unsuitable one. For safety reasons, all vehicles in Singapore must have booster seats or child restraints for passengers under 1.35m in height. However, taxis are exempted from this rule because they can be street-hailed...

Source: The Straits Times, 11th October 2017 Banker Kenneth Tan and accountant Tay Shixian hit upon the idea of starting a pram-sharing service for needy parents just over a year ago. Within months of launching PramShare, the married couple discovered another niche territory yet untapped in the market - cleaning the prams. PramWash was conceived and now, the 29-year-old newly minted parents tell Rupali Karekar how they are taking baby steps into regional markets. Q: HOW DID THE IDEA FOR YOUR COMPANIES ORIGINATE? Mr Tan: It was around August last year. My wife was expecting our first child, so I inquired...