Baby: Pregnancy and baby journey
FY2016 Budget: Is the government giving us an extra $3K into the Child Development Account?
The FY2016 Budget by Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat sent many parents-to-be, me included, into a frenzy this afternoon. Excitedness quickly flooded the chat rooms and forums. We understand the extra $450 medisave claim in pre-delivery expenses (yay!), but is the government giving out an additional $3K into the baby’s Child Development Account (CDA) as part of their new ‘First Step’ grant? Yes and no. I’ll explain this. Right-click on the above image and open it in a new tab as you read on…
Pregnancy: Bellybuds! Playing music for your baby in the womb
According to various studies, there are many reasons to play music to babies. Interestingly, music is said to help turn breech babies if you position headphones on the lower part of your belly. Bellybuds may be able to help us do so more effectively. What are BellyBuds? They’re flat earphones which can be adhered to your belly as you play music to your baby. And you can do it lying down, standing up, when driving, taking the bus, doing household chores….. whenever you want.
