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Happy Holidays!

Welcome to the year-end issue of BabyTalk. It’s definitely the best time of the year to

participate in exciting activities with your children. In this issue, we have some

interesting suggestions on things to do in Selangor to keep your little ones active

and entertained.

This issue is also special as it marks our first prestigious physical event after 2

years of perpetual Covid-19 lockdowns. The 2022 BabyTalk Readers’ Choice

Awards ceremony was held at the Atria Shopping Gallery, Petaling Jaya on 5th

October to recognize and showcase the outstanding achievements of top

parenting, baby & kids products, as well as services that have won over the

hearts of parents in Malaysia.

Kudos to all the representatives who contributed to this successful event, and

heartfelt congratulations to those who bagged an award! You can view the photos

and list of award recipients in the following pages.

If you want a stress-free holiday season, read our safety tips for your baby’s sleep

time as well as our Doctor’s advice on curbing infections in your children

post-pandemic.

Also part of this edition, we have listed some proven scientific ways to continue

raising a successful child. We wish you and your children Happy Holidays and we

hope you enjoy this issue.

Till your eyes meet our pages again in 2023!

Much love

Sharmini

BUMP TO BIRTH

14 9 MONTHS:

My sleeping child - Safety tips for

baby’s sleep time

BABY & TODDLER

EDUCATION:

20 7 scientifically proven ways to

raise a successful kid

26 Encouraging kids’ interest in

Math and Science

32 Health & Medical Diary:

Are young children more prone to

infection post-pandemic

contents November 2022

LIFE & STYLE:

38 FEATURE:

6 things to do during school holiday

in Selangor 2022!

46 Out & About:

Babytalk Readers’ Choice Awards

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Bump to Birth

9 Months

My sleeping

child

Safety tips

for baby’s

sleep time

As a parent, you would have realised by now

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Bump to Birth

9 Months

Crib safety

It’s easy to take baby cribs for

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believed that cots and cribs

manufactured before 1982 can be

dangerous and should not be used

for your little infant.

• Ensure safety of paint used. We

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in paint, so before you use a crib, be

certain the paint is not lead based

and does not crack.

• Anything loose? Look for missing

or loose slats or loose screws on

the crib.

● Distance of crib toys. Keep crib

toys such as baby mobiles out of

your baby's reach.

● Baby sleeping bag: Consider using

a baby sleeping bag which is specially

designed for safe and comfortable

sleep for babies, rather than a blanket

which can be kicked off. If you

do use blankets however, see

that your baby's feet touch the

bottom of the crib and cover

only as far as your baby's

chest. That way he can't

wiggle under the covers

and his face will not be

covered by the blanket.

● Avoid overheating.

This can easily happen

during the night if a baby

is dressed inappropriately.

Use your good judgment

with this to ascertain the

most comfort for your baby.

● Keep crib rails up at all

times: It’s easy to ignore this,

especially when the baby is still

an infant, but as many other

parents who made that mistake

can attest, it’s a good habit to

keep it up to avoid accidents of

baby rolling over and falling off.

● Keep baby’s crib as bare as

possible: Baby’s hands have quite

a good grip on anything - the last

thing you want is for your baby

to hurt himself.

Additional tips:

• Ensure there is nothing on

the wall above your baby’s

sleeping spot, which may

accidentally fall and hurt him

• Ensure your baby is dressed

in accordance to the room’s

temperature

• A baby’s crib should be

placed away from windows

and power points

• Avoid any long drawstrings,

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sleeping area, or on his

clothing. If baby's pacifier has

a cord or ribbon, make sure it

is no longer than six inches.

• Use a baby monitor if your

baby sleeps in his own

room/nursery

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Bump to Birth

9 Months

Safety with bed sharing (co-sleeping)

If your baby sleeps on the bed with

you, it is crucial that you always

keep in mind that your bed is not

designed like a crib, and hence it

lacks many safety features a crib will

have. Since it’s not designed to meet

the safety needs of an infant, you’ll

have to be extra careful when you

prepare your bed for co-sleeping.

Here are a few useful pointers.

• Slat size: Make sure headboards

and footboards do not have slats

wide enough to entrap your

baby's head. Slats should be no

more than 6 centimeters wide.

• Firmness of sleeping surface. Your

baby should be sleeping on a firm

surface. Ensure that your mattress

is not too soft or sagging for these

might pose a suffocation risk.

• Install a guard rail. Your baby

might not yet be mobile, but

accidents still do happen,

like a baby rolling off a

bed. You can prevent

such incidents by using a

guard rail or moving your

mattress against the wall.

Avoid guard rails with slats

though, and instead, get

one made from mesh.

• Bed size and space. Ensure

that your bed is not too

small or too crowded, for it

will be unsafe for a tiny baby.

• Space between mattress and

wall. Care needs to be taken

to avoid your baby becoming

entrapped between the mattress

and the wall or mattress and bed

rail.

Other points to ponder if baby shares a bed with you:

• If you or your partner are

exceptionally overweight or

obese, consider the use of a side

crib instead of having your little

infant on the bed with you.

• Don't put your baby to sleep

alone in an adult bed.

• Take care to avoid overdressing

your baby, since your body (and

your partner’s) are an added

heat source.

• Don't wear lingerie with string

ties longer than 8 inches and

avoid wearing dangling jewelry.

Your baby may get caught in these

entrapments.

• If your hair is very long (at or

approaching waist-length) it should

be pulled back and fastened to

prevent it from getting wound

around your baby's neck.

• Never sleep with your baby if you

are under the influence of drugs,

alcohol or any substance that could

diminish your awareness.

• Adults sharing the bed should not

smoke.

• Babies under 12 months should not

co-sleep with older siblings.

Apart but not far

For parents who don't like

sleeping apart from their baby,

but are fearful of sharing a

bed with their baby, try using a

sidecar arrangement. These are

crib-like infant beds that attach

securely and safely next to an

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fulfillment with their lives. For a long

time now, researchers and scientist

have been following the actions

parents take and the factors they have

on their children and the influence it

has on their level of success. While

the methods may vary depending on

a child’s personality, there are some

definitive things you can do to make

sure your child is better positioned to

be a successful adult.

1. Limit screen time

Think about it - children’s brain and

eyes are still developing from day

to day. Hence, long exposures to

television, tablet or cell phone screens

can’t possibly be good for them in any

way. In fact, if left unchecked, it can

have long-term negative consequences

on the undeveloped child’s brain.

Prolonged screen time is also found

to severely affects children’s attention

spans making it way shorter, affecting

the way kids learn new things in

school. It also stunts their verbal and

social skills.

According to the American Academy of

Pediatrics the set recommendations for

a child’s screen time depending on age

go as follows:

• 18 months and younger: No screen

time at all, except for video chatting.

• 18-24 months: Parents who choose

to introduce digital media should

choose high-quality programming.

You should also watch it with your

children to help them understand

what they’re seeing.

• 2 to 5 years: Limit screen use to

1 hour per day of high-quality

programmes. Parents should co-view

media with children to help them

understand what they are seeing and

apply it to the world around them.

• 6 and older: Place consistent limits

on the time spent using media, and

the types of media, and make sure

media does not take the place of

adequate sleep, physical activity and

other behaviors essential to health.

• They also ask that you designate

media-free times together. This can

be things such as dinner or driving,

as well as media-free locations at

home, such as bedrooms.

2. Read to your kid

This makes perfect sense, but

unfortunately, it’s a dying thing in our

modern, hectic world where everything

to do with early education is left to

centres and playschools. If you make

the effort however, you’ll find that

other than the sweet bliss of cuddling

up with your young child and taking

them on a literary adventure, reading

to them regularly and consistently from

a young age has been scientifically

proven to give them a lasting literacy

boost with obvious lifelong benefits.

Reading to young children has also

been proven to provide lasting verbal

skills and help with problem solving

skills as well. While any kind of

age-appropriate material will do for

reading sessions, reading stuff that

they themselves enjoy is definitely a

good idea!


Baby & Toddler

Education

Get to know your

3. child’s passions

(and encourage them)

It’s not unusual these days to ‘discover’

a child’s talent while he or she is

attending an enrichment class of some

sort. The good thing about it though,

this hidden talent will only be seen and

felt if you yourself take on a proactive

part in your child’s life and ‘fan the

flames’ in this passion of his/hers. In

other words, don’t just leave it to the

teachers. Let your child know that you

acknowledge and support their talents

and encourage them to pursue it as far

as they can.

When it comes to a child’s true passion,

beware of this fact: Countless parents

seem to just push their children into

things they think would be the best

for them, even if they don’t like it.

That has always been a recipe for

future disasters, (read discontentment,

resentment, rebelion, etc).

The best thing, really, that any parent

can do for their child is to let them see

where their own inner passions take

them. So, if you’ve dreamt of raising

a dancer, and your child seems more

interested in botany, for instance,

remember this little advice.

Allow failures for

4. their own good

Contrary to what a parents naturally

may feel, protecting and sheltering

a child from failure could be one of

the worst things to do, for it’s only

through failure that a child can truly

grow and learn. In life, remember,

there are always problems that need

to be solved (there is no such thing

as a 100% problem-free life). Failures

lead to problem-solving skills that your

child needs to develop - and each

child has their unique way of seeing

things. So, it may hurt to see our child

fail at something, it’s one of the best

things you can do for them. You can,

however, take on a gratifying role in

helping them figure out solutions,

actions, remedies, etc.

Failures during the childhood growing

years also help a child to realize things

don’t come easy. If we really want

something, we are going to have to

change the way we see and do things,

and better ourselves.

Failure also humbles them into

understanding that they can’t and

won’t win all the time and that it’s

alright to not be at the top of things

each and every time.

Teach them

5. about delayed

gratification

There are some things in life where

parents should not delay taking

action and providing relief. such as if

a child is thirsty, hungry, needs help

in a genuinely urgent matter, etc.

However, providing your child instant

gratification for every little matter could

severely damage their future, for when

they’re adults, they will have to cope

with unrealistic expectations in life.

Getting accustomed to instant

gratification during childhood can

desensitize them to instant delivery and

rewards, and they begin to expect it

without much if not any work. When

you teach your child patience and

persistence before getting rewarded,

it sets them up for more sensible

expectations in the future, and they

will also be more open to sacrifices and

cooperation with other people.

Give them chores

6. to do

Getting your kids to do household

chores isn’t child labour! Teaching your

child responsibility for the environment

around them is an important lesson to

learn early on. It lets them know that

things to don’t just magically get done,

and people (mom, dad, relatives, the

maid, etc), have to do them, and they

have to take part in this too.

They should be educated from young

to play an active role in making their

surroundings a better place to live in

for themselves and those around them.

So, let them fold the laundry, sweep

the floor, set the dinner table, wash

some dishes, bathe the family pet, etc.

These chores will serve them well (and

yes, the fact that it’ll lighten your own

load a little is an added bonus!).

7. Take them travelling

Traveling is one of the most

transformative experience for someone

to undergo, especially if that someone

is a growing, inquisitive child. It opens

them up to new cultures and ways of

living that varies from their own.

Exposing your child to travel early will

expand their consciousness beyond

the limitation of any little towns small

mindset that one can fall in to.

The Student and Youth Travel

Association in the USA once released a

survey that analyzed the effects travel

has on students. Unsurprisingly, among

many beneficial effects, they found

that travel helped students increase

their curiosity and willingness to learn,

explore and grow.

They also concluded that it made

students more tolerant and respectful

of different people and cultures. So, the

next time you plan to use the kid/kids

as an excuse not to travel, think twice,

for their sake!

Article adapted from: powerfulmind.co


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Education

Encouraging Kids’

Interest In

Math And Science

Young children are generally eager to learn more about the world around them — They are naturally

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school. Still, consider for a moment if math and science education were to be taken a tad early. That

would indeed make full use of this window of time where learning is fastest for kids.


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Education

Babies and toddlers, for example, can’t

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they absorb information fast. However,

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what they’re experiencing or partaking

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The super absorbent

ages

The generally engaging and

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Recognizing the

Limits

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Parent’s guide

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When shopping for science

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• Feature current, factual

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• Have clear and simple

explanations;

• Feature beautifully

presented illustrations

and narrative;

• Allow children to

answer questions and/

or explore concepts

effectively.

buying transactions really work. They

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Science teaches kids about logic. Why

does an object fall to the ground when

you let go of it? Why is the sky blue?

Why do we need plants on earth?

Curiosity naturally runs in children,

so fun and exciting lessons will give

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also occupy them with activities such

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This will allow them to become more

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This firm grasp of knowledge on

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Baby & Toddler

Health & Medical Diary

Are young

children more prone

to infection

post-pandemic?

For the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, children were predominantly confined to their

home and as a result, were less exposed to common bacteria and viruses. This will render

younger children’s immune system to develop poorly. From March 2022 onwards, as life

seemed to make its way back to normality, children started to attend school, enrichment

classes, and sports activities again. This has led to many young kids falling ill with diseases such

as influenza, hand-foot-and-mouth disease, and lung infections. An elevated frequency of visits

to the doctor has worried many parents that their children may be immunocompromised.


Baby & Toddler


Dr Lim Yin Sear

Senior Lecturer of Paediatrics,

School of Medicine, Faculty of

Health and Medical Sciences,

Taylor’s University

Dr Mahfuzah Mohamed

Guest Lecturer of Paediatrics,

School of Medicine, Faculty of

Health and Medical Sciences,

Taylor’s University

Could it be true that children are

more prone to infections after the

pandemic? Children commonly have

8 to 10 respiratory tract infections per

year, especially during early childhood

and when they first start attending

nursery or kindergarten. Currently,

there is no scientific data to show that

children are more prone to infections

after the pandemic. A briefing by

UNICEF on the impact of COVID-19 on

children has shown that the prevalence

of unhealthy diets such as snacking

has increased. This may be due to a

lack of easy access to fresh food and

financial constraints, possibly leading to

childhood obesity and malnourishment.

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the lack of exercise could contribute

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vulnerability to infections.

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• Frequent and recurrent pneumonia,

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• Inflammation and infection of

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• Blood disorders, such as low platelet

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• Digestive problems, such as

cramping, loss of appetite, nausea,

and diarrhoea

• Delayed growth and development

• Autoimmune disorders, such as

lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or type

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Some parents go to the extreme to

create a “super clean” environment

to protect their children and forbid

the children to play or touch anything/

anyone that has not been sanitised.

Will this be the way to go forward?

In the early years, our immune

system is a blank canvas. Although

infectious disease is a legitimate cause

for concern, and a certain level of

cleanliness is necessary, children need

to develop an immunity to common

pathogens. Overprotecting children

from germs is detrimental to their

development. Therefore, it is the art of

balancing between a clean environment

rather than a sterile environment.

Some parents may wonder whether

hand washing, or sanitising is the

better way to prevent the spread of

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and water are better equipped to

remove more germs from one's hand

than hand sanitiser does. However,

it is recommended to use hand

sanitisers when washing with soap is

not an option.

Vitamin supplements have also been

gaining more attention, especially

during the pandemic. Generally

speaking, children with a balanced

diet and outdoor activities would

attain the daily requirement of

nutrients. Vitamin D supplementation

is only recommended to those who

are unable to obtain an adequate

amount of vitamin D from their diet

or have inadequate exposure to

sunlight. Hence, a minimum of 400

IU (10 µg/day) is recommended for

children and adolescents, especially

among exclusively breastfed infants

and all children and adolescents

who are not routinely exposed to

sunlight. However, care should be

taken while consuming vitamin D

supplementation. A daily vitamin D

intake of 2000IU or more predisposes

individuals to vitamin D toxicity. The

signs and symptoms of toxicity to

be cautious of include headache,

a metallic taste in one’s mouth,

pancreatitis, nausea, and vomiting.

To stop this trend, parents must take on

a healthier lifestyle, acting as the role

models for their children. For example,

a 3 meal a day diet should be restored,

and children should be allowed to

enjoy at least 60 minutes of physical

activities every day. It is also important

to decrease a child's screen time and to

have routine sleeping habits for good

quality sleep. The American Academy

of Paediatrics has recommended no

more than 2 hours of screen time for

children and teenagers, and no screen

time for children under the age of 2. It

is vital to reschedule all the health visits

and preventive care services including

dental checks up, optometrist visits,

and immunisations that the child may

have missed. Do not buy over-counter

antibiotics or reuse leftover medicine.

If your child is unwell, it is always

advisable to seek opinions from your

family physician or a paediatrician.

It is of utmost importance that as

parents, you create a clean and happy

environment for your children to

thrive in, both for their mental and

physical health.


developing throughout this time and

is more adaptive at earlier ages. As a

result, treatments have a better chance

of being effective in the long run.

Quality Early

Intervention

Programmes

for Special Needs

Children

ABC offers centre-based and homebased

intervention, as well as shadow

aide services, free autism screening

for children aged 16 to 30 months,

and awareness seminars for schools

and communities.

The centre believes that autism early

intervention not only provides children

with the finest possible start, but

also gives them the best chance of

developing to their full potential.

Some children with autism make so

much progress with early intervention

that they no longer fall within the

autistic spectrum as adults. Many

children who eventually no longer

meet criteria for the diagnosis share

certain characteristics, including earlier

treatment and diagnosis, a higher

cognitive quotient than the average

autistic child, and improved language

and movement skills, as well as parent

training and parent participation.

The Autism Behavioural Centre (ABC)

is Malaysia’s largest 1:1 ABA (Applied

Behaviour Analysis) centre, specialising

in individualised help for children with

speech delays, behaviour problems,

and social difficulties. The centre is a

renowned provider of early intervention

programmes for autistic children.

According to numerous studies, early

autism diagnosis and treatments are

more likely to have a significant longterm

positive impact on symptoms and

future skills. Children with autism can be

diagnosed before the age of two. Some

children with autism who have been

developing normally up until that point

start to regress just before or between

the ages of 1.5 and 3 years old.

A Better Chance of Effectiveness

Early intervention can begin before or

during the preschool years, as early as

16 months. A young child’s brain is still

Dedicated to Support Children with

Special Needs

ABC’s mission is to help children,

teenagers, and adults develop their

communication skills, behaviour,

social skills, and school preparedness.

Their dedication to providing a safe

space, which includes efforts to

train Malaysia Airports and Sunway

Malls to support and include children

and families with special needs, has

resulted in numerous positive parent

testimonials, making them the ideal

choice for quality early intervention

for children with special needs.

ABC provides international standards of

intervention under the direct supervision

of a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst

(BCBA) and has intervention centres in

Bangsar, Sunway Geo (Subang), and

another centre will soon open in Jalan

Tun Razak.

Genetic Screenings &

Counselling Services

for Your Pregnancy

Journey

The NiPT (Non-invasive Prenatal Test)

is one of the most critical tests for

expectant mothers because it can

determine whether the foetus has

congenital genetic disorders and

abnormalities with up to 99 per cent

accuracy. This test detects all (23 pairs)

of the baby's chromosomes (gene

carriers) and the 84 most frequent

genetic illnesses in Asia as early as the

ninth week of pregnancy.

According to the American Genetics

Institute, if both parents are carriers of a

genetic disease, there is a 25% chance

that the child will inherit the disease and

develop symptoms during their lifetime.

There is also a 50% chance that the

child will become a carrier of the same

genetic disease as their parents and a

25% chance that the child will avoid the

disease entirely.

Your pregnancy is a time of great

anticipation — and, sometimes, anxiety.

You may worry that your child will

develop certain congenital disabilities

or have genetic diseases. Prenatal

testing allows you to learn more about

your unborn child's health. It can also

help with planning for when your

baby arrives. Understand the risks and

benefits of prenatal testing to make

informed decisions.

While most children are born healthy, it

is essential to understand each prenatal

test and its benefits or risks to make an

informed decision regarding whether

or not to take advantage of these tests

during pregnancy. These tests may help

you prepare for some of the challenges

of raising a special needs child and help

you plan for what medical care your

child will need upon delivery.

DNA Screenings for Peace of Mind

Verdure Healthcare, one of Asia's leading

fertility specialist consultancies, offers a

range of genetic screenings and tests

to help couples start their pregnancy

journey. The services offered include

pre-pregnancy DNA testing, foetal DNA

testing, infertility DNA testing and prepregnancy

cancer genetic testing.

Therefore, Pre-pregnancy DNA

Screening is essential for couples trying

to conceive to evaluate the likelihood

that their future child will inherit a

genetic condition. As the test can screen

420 of the most prevalent congenital

illness genes in Asia, the results can

assist you in determining the optimal

reproductive programme. In addition,

if you are worried about carrying the

cancer gene and passing it on to your

future child, the Pre-pregnancy Cancer

Genetic Test screens up to 82 cancer

genes, allowing you to make early plans

for a healthy child.

The Key to Determining Causes

of Infertility

Numerous factors contribute to

infertility, although it can be hard to

pinpoint the underlying cause without

quality screening. The good news is

that the solution may lie inside our

DNA. Here, the Reprogene Infertility

Screening is incredibly effective for fast

screening for the 13 fertility-related

genes (seven in women and six in men)

that cause infertility.

Verdure Healthcare is the gold winner in

the recent BabyTalk MamaPapa Awards

2022 as the best NiPT and Genetic

Counselling Service.

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6 THINGS TO DO DURING

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS IN

SELANGOR 2022!

Let's "Pusing Selangor Dulu!" To Fill the School

Holidays by Visiting 6 Must-See Attractions!

Spending more time with your family during school holidays is the most admirable attribute

you can possess. Everything you can do on weekends and during school vacations in this

lovely state of Selangor. Tourism Selangor has selected six main activities for the school break

and provided family vacations ideal for school holidays, with individualised itineraries based

on age and preference. No need to search any further if you are searching for a place to take

your children where they can be physically active or unplug from their electronic devices.

These are six activities to enjoy during school holidays in Selangor in 2022!


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Water Theme Parks in Selangor

Sunway Lagoon, Subang Jaya

Sunway Lagoon is a one-stop fun destination. Sunway

Lagoon, with over 90 attractions spread across 88

acres, offers the ultimate theme park experience

in six adventure zones: Water Park, Amusement

Park, Wildlife Park, Extreme Park, Scream Park, and

Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon, Asia's first Nickelodeon

Themed Land. You could easily spend the entire day

here once you enter! Sunway Lagoon operates daily

except Tuesday from 10.00 am - 6.00 pm. For more

information you can visit their official website at

https://sunwaylagoon.com.

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WaterWorld i-City, Shah Alam

WaterWorld is i-City water park, it complements the

City of Digital Lights as a night tourist destination

by allowing guests to enjoy i-City during the day.

WaterWorld, with its wide range of water rides,

provides hours of aquatic enjoyment for the entire

family. The Giant Jacuzzi, Spiral and Rainbow Slides.

WaterWorld i-City starts open at 11.00 am - 6.00pm

while on the weekend open at 10.00 am - 6.00

pm and close every Tuesday. Visit their website

for more information at https://iticket.i-city.my/

products/2022-02-waterworld.

Outdoor & Indoor Theme Parks in Selangor

KidZania Malaysia, Damansara

Welcome to KidZania Kuala Lumpur (Mutiara

Damansara), where children may live

independently and better comprehend the world

of adults by being adults themselves. An indoor

family-themed learning centre where children can

experience adult life in a city model. There are a

variety of role-playing exercises that are specifically

designed to help physical and intellectual

development. KidZania are open daily except

on Tuesday from 10.00 am - 6.00 pm. For more

information, you can visit their official website at

https://www.kidzania.com.my.

ESCAPE Challenge Adventure Park,

Petaling Jaya

ESCAPE Petaling Jaya is the modern-day solution to the

problem of underdeveloped life skills among us caused

by a lack of play. ESCAPE PJ transforms exhilarating

rides and games from the natural outdoors into a

modern setting at Paradigm Mall in Petaling Jaya. The

rides and games at ESCAPE PJ demonstrate that there is

no age limit to having fun, as they have been designed

for a wide range of age groups, talents, and energy

levels. ESCAPE Petaling Jaya are closed every Monday

and the operating hours are from 10.00 am - 8.00 pm.

Visit their official website for more information at

https://www.escape.my/pj.


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JumpStreet Asia, Petaling Jaya

Sports & Recreational Activities

Jump Street Trampolline Park is an urban playground dedicated to

jumping, bouncing, rolling and any other anti -gravity activity. Nearly a

hundred trampolines are connected into a large court, including a unique

basketball hoop, a trampoline -dodging ball court, a bubble hole to jump

into and a giant airbag to land safely. Jump Street Asia is a fun playground

for everyone, whether you are new to trampoline or an experienced

athlete. Even the little ones have their own special jumping area, which

is open to young people as young as 3 years old. For prices you can visit

their official website for more information https://jumpstreetasia.com.

WINDLAB Indoor Skydiving, 1 Utama

WINDLAB Indoor Skydiving is a recreation of a 14,000 feet outdoor

skydive. It is the most popular thrill ride and sport in Asia. Everyone who

has ever wanted to fly can come to WINDLAB Indoor Skydiving and

experience the sensation of flight. The all-glass panelled circular wind

tunnel provides a cushion of air in a 12-foot diameter 32-foot high flight

chamber, where the flyer enters and becomes airborne, all within the

grasp of a skilled teacher. The chamber's base is a trampoline floor made

of aircraft-quality stainless steel, and with wind speeds of up to 250 km/h. For information on their package

and prices you can visit their official website at https://www.windlab.my.

Eco Nature Attractions in Selangor

National Botanical Garden Shah Alam

National Botanical Gardens Shah Alam is one

of Selangor and Malaysia's top eco/agrotourism

destinations, offering a variety of parks with

attractions for both nature lovers and thrill seekers.

Traditional Malaysian agrarian practises are depicted

in the botanical gardens in a lovely, natural setting.

The botanical gardens include a variety of parks

and gardens. The best way to experience this park

is to rent a bicycle or take a long walk to explore its

natural beauty. For more information on National

Botanical Garden Shah Alam opening hours you can

visit their official website at http://tbnsa.gov.my/en/

waktu-operasi.

Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM)

The Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) is

a must-see for all nature lovers. It is situated in the

Petaling Jaya suburbs. Explore the many nature trails

and learn about the local flora and fauna. Remember

to stop by the information desk for a briefing and to

pick up some plant brochures before venturing out to

explore the surrounding region. The built-up Skywalk

in Taman Botanical Kepong is 250 metres long and

towers 50 metres above the forest floor, providing

stunning views of the surrounding Klang Valley. For

more information about FRIM you can visit their

official website at https://www.frim.gov.my.

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Source image: www.thisisreef.com


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Waterfalls & River Activities in Selangor

Waterfalls @ Kanching Eco Forest Park

Kanching Eco Forest Park is known for having

the most waterfalls in Selangor, with seven tiers.

Some waterfalls are little but forceful, while others

are delicate and graceful, falling, and cascading

gloriously. Visitors will be met by natural greenery

with a magnificent grass and a quiet stream covered

with stones where children and adults can swim

around. This place is ideal for picnics because it has

gazebos, stone benches, and a bridge across the creek.

The first waterfall is reached through the cement

steps. For more information, you can call Tourism

Selangor on 03-5513 2000.

Sungai Congkak Park & Resort

Sungai Congkak is a renowned recreational forest in

Selangor's Hulu Langat district. Camping, picnicking,

BBQs, and bathing in the clear cool water of natural

river pools and rapids under the tall tropical

rainforest trees are among the activities and facilities

available here. Although there are no waterfalls in

the Sungai Congkak Recreational Forest, the river

pools are wide and shallow in certain places, making

them ideal for a dip or swim. Overnight stays are also

available in the chalets. For more information, you

can call Tourism Selangor on 03-5513 2000.

Zoo / Mini Zoo / Petting Zoo

Zoo Negara

Zoo Negara (National Zoo) is Malaysia's largest

zoo, spanning 44 hectares (110 acres) in Ulu Klang,

Gombak District, Selangor. Zoo Negara houses about

5,137 specimens representing 476 different species

of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and fish.

There are numerous displays to enjoy, which are

spaciously situated around an ideal lake with free

wandering storks, pelicans, egrets, ibises, and swans

inside a wonderfully landscaped setting populated

by mature trees. Don't forget about the Animal

Feeding sessions. Zoo Negara operation hours are

daily from 9.00 am - 5.00 pm.

G2G Animal Garden, MAEPS Serdang

G2G Animal Farm is located in Malaysia Agro Expo

Park in Serdang (MAEPS). G2G Animal Garden is a

pet zoo excellent for animal enthusiasts, families,

and anyone who want to engage with animals.

Visit the G2G Animal Garden pet zoo with your

family. Feeding and caressing animals allows you

to become closer to nature and animals. Among the

animal stations are the Cat House, Bird Cage, Animal

Therapy House, Rabbit Park, Reptile House, Pigeon

House, Tortoise Park, and Village Pets. Weekday

hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., while weekends and

public holidays are 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m.


are gripped with a sense of excitement

as they learn and develop lifelong skills.

A Golden

Opportunity for

Budding Preschool

Entrepreneurs

Play-based learning is inculcated as part

of Ten Toes’ pedagogy and practice,

where purposeful play is inherently

integrated into their daily programme.

Their curriculum includes dance, games,

role play, stage performance, painting

or debates, and the “traditional

subjects” to optimise students’ learning

experience. At Ten Toes, parents can

be assured that their child would never

complain that learning is boring!

Through their extensive curriculum,

experienced teachers guide children to

develop key skills and understanding

at their own pace. This helps children

gain confidence through a variety of

learning experiences that help develop

young learners into well-rounded and

aware individuals capable of handling

learning situations with ease. Such high

standards are set to ensure that children

are ready for primary school. Children

are equipped with a wide range of

knowledge and skills at the academy,

providing a solid foundation for success

in school and life.

Ten Toes Academy, Malaysia’s First

Edutainment Learning Experience

Education Group, is a premium openconcept

school emphasising a hybrid

experiential learning experience

using a combination of Education

and Entertainment. By combining

the best learning styles, awareness,

constructivism and experientialism, they

are redefining how children, from 3 to

12 years old, learn, transforming them

into future “Joyous Geniuses”.

The academy aims to provide a highquality

early education for children that

focuses on helping them develop their

natural curiosity, creativity and ability

to make thoughtful decisions. Founded

by a team of 10 passionate and

experienced educators, the academy is

committed to providing your child with

the best education possible so they can

reach their full potential in life.

The Premier Choice of Parents

Since its inception, Ten Toes Playschool

has become the premier choice for

parents who want to give their children

a jumpstart on their academic life.

With its school’s curriculum inspired by

Finland’s education methodology and

system, Ten Toes designed the unique

Pro-Active Edutainment Formulations

based on the 5Es of learning: Edu

Learning, Edu Tech, Edu Space, Edu

Life, and Edu Toys. Through a variety of

experiential activities, young students

An Award-Winning Preschool

Licensing Programme

For those interested in embarking on the

preschool business, Ten Toes also offers

the golden opportunity to leverage its

successful business model via a preschool

licensing programme. Through this

programme, Ten Toes provides their

business partners with everything they

need to start and operate a Ten Toes

preschool, from a well-researched

concept and comprehensive curriculum

materials to pedagogical know-how.

Most importantly, licensees will receive

training and support from the highly

experienced management team.

To date, Ten Toes Academy currently

has over 2,500 students and about 50

centres throughout Malaysia, including

Ten Toes preschool and primary school

enrichment academies in Malaysia.

Ten Toes Playschool was recently selected

as the gold winner in the recent BabyTalk

MamaPapa Awards 2022 as the best

Preschool Licensing Programme.

Deliciously Healthy

Home Confinement

Meal Delivery

professionals are here to provide you

with all the information and support

you need regarding nutrition and food

conditioning details as well as physical

and mental wellbeing. They work with

experienced nutritionists to tailor meal

plans that fit your dietary preferences,

so you can focus on taking care of

yourself and your baby.

Quisine prides themselves on using

only the freshest ingredients available.

That is why they recommend that you

make advanced meal bookings so that

they can source the ingredients you

need and ensure that your meal is as

fresh as possible.

Quisine stands out from its competitors

as it not only employs nutritionists and

diet consultants but also has a team of

experienced chefs who manage their

“independent central kitchen.” This

kitchen allows them to create healthy

and delicious meals for their clients as

if they were residing in a professional

confinement centre. They also cater to

vegetarian confinement meal options as

well as any food allergies you may have.

In the first few weeks after childbirth,

new moms are restricted to staying

at home as part of their confinement

period. This is to ensure that they rest

and recuperate after going through a

physically and mentally intense birthing

experience.

A balanced postpartum diet during

confinement should include healthy

ingredients in the right combination.

Quisine’s New Mom Pregnancy and

Nursing Postpartum Meal Series

is designed to meet the individual

nutritional needs of women

undergoing confinement.

Giving a New Mom the Best

Nutrition She Needs

Here at Quisine, they are dedicated to

ensuring that new moms are getting

the best possible nutrition during their

postpartum period. Their team of

Food Delivery Three Times a Day

Quisine’s professional food delivery

staff ensures efficient and courteous

door-to-door food delivery service

three times a day, including weekends

and public holidays, for the convenience

of new mothers in Klang Valley. This

means that you get to enjoy the meals

that are freshly prepared without

needing to refrigerate and reheat them

later. Quisine also guarantees a strict

service for preparing meals with the

highest health and safety standards

in mind, so you can enjoy your meals

without any worries.

Every new mom will have different

nutritional needs at the various stages

of her confinement period. As an

experienced confinement meal service

provider, Quisine offers a vast variety

of options that provide vital nutrients

at different stages of the recovery

process. This way, you can always get

what your body needs to feel its best.

problems. It is associated with helping

the child boost their self-confidence and

stimulate both sides of their brain.

Introducing the

Joy of Mental

Arithmetic

Why UCMAS?

If you want your child to improve their

reasoning and mathematical aptitude

through mental arithmetic, UCMAS

should be your first choice. Established

in 1993, UCMAS has remained one

of the leading programmes to guide

young minds into the domain of mental

arithmetic. UCMAS is completely devoted

to assisting children with their analytical,

logical, and cognitive skills through fun,

scientifically-proven mental arithmetic

exercises. UCMAS actively uses the

abacus as a simple, yet efficient tool for

sharpening young minds.

According to popular belief fun and

arithmetic do not always go hand in

hand. But what if there was a way

to impart the essential knowledge of

arithmetic to children enjoyably and

efficiently? Mental Arithmetic has

become a popular practice over the

last few decades. Mental arithmetic

help students to solve an arithmetic

problem just by using their minds,

without the use of a calculator or

manually solving the problem by

writing down the figures.

Why is mental arithmetic important?

Currently, metal arithmetic has been

used as an efficient way of developing

a child’s cognitive abilities and

mathematical thinking. And since

mental arithmetic is completely reliant

on the child’s mental prowess, it is

also an important exercise for brain

development. Mental arithmetic,

therefore, plays an instrumental role

in keeping the brain sharp and helps

the child develop an analytic sense

of quantities, estimation, and logical

thinking. Furthermore, introducing your

child to mental arithmetic at a young

age not only helps them to grow an

interest in mathematics but also assists

in improving their concentration.

Mental arithmetic is also beneficial for

improving memory skills and avoiding

mistakes while solving mathematical

The UCMAS Course

The UCMAS course is highly

recommended for children aged

between 4 to 12. The course

introduces the children to various

aspects of mental arithmetic, including

listening and visual calculation, formula

conceptualisation, mental calculation

of multiplication and division, square

root operations, and more.

Over the last few decades, the UCMAS

programme has been adopted by over 80

countries across the world with almost

5,000 centres that focus on the use of

mental arithmetic for helping more than

a million children unlock the limitless

potential of their brains. The UCMAS

programme has been the proud recipient

of several prestigious awards and

recognitions and is the first organization

to be certified ISO 9001:2000 in the

mental arithmetic industry.

Striking a Chord

with Academy Music

Centre

operated over the last decade to train

young minds in music. Currently, the

music centre has emerged as one of the

biggest music training organizations in

Malaysia for initiating children into the

world of music. Comprising music and

dance teachers who believe that quality

education is the right of every student,

the Academic Music Centre offers

musical education and retail for all your

musical instruments and accessories

needs at Kota Damansara and Eco

Ardence, Setia Alam Community.

Why should you choose Academy

Music Centre?

Guided by excellent teachers and faculty

members, Academy Music Centre is

a one-stop music hub that aims at

igniting the passion for music through

enhanced musical education and the

sale of all supporting music instruments

and accessories. Alongside children,

adults can also be an active part of the

friendly, attentive learning environment,

catering to both serious and casual

learners who can benefit from the

systematic and academic approach to

music. The Kindermusik classes at the

Academy Music Centre are especially

geared to help kids and young minds

recognize music in its truest essence

and start their musical journeys.

Kindermusik lessons use a multi-sensory

approach to music, allowing children to

hear, see, and feel musical attributes,

which encourages them to express their

creative skills through music.

"If music be the food of love, play on"

was popularized in the 17th Century by

the famous Shakespearean play, Twelfth

Night. And the sentiment has been held

by musical geniuses and enthusiasts

ever since. To this day, music has

undoubtedly remained one of the most

popular ways to connect with people.

Music is also an important element for

brain development in children. Hence

as a parent, when it comes to music,

you should ensure your kids receive

proper guidance to develop their

talents and hone their musical skills.

And Academy Music Centre is the best

place for the same.

Academy Music Centre

If you want your child to have the best

initiation into the vast world of music,

the Academy Music Centre has brought

an amazing opportunity for your child

to learn and improve their musical skills.

Established in 2013, The Academy

Music Centre in Malaysia has tirelessly

Put on your dancing shoes

And if music is not your truest call,

there is no need to worry, for Academy

Music Centre also offers a range of

dance classes. You can choose among

a variety of dance forms including street

dance like breakdancing, popping and

locking, house dance, Latin American

dance forms, jazz, and modern takes

on ball dancing, ballet, folk, ethnic, and

religious dances. Walk-in dance classes

for fitness and relaxation are also a part

of the Academy Music Centre's most

recommended activities.

Babytalk Readers’ Choice Awards 2022

A Celebration of Success

The 2022 BabyTalk Readers’ Choice Awards ceremony held at the Atria Shopping Gallery, Petaling Jaya on 5th October

was extra special as it marks the first time the prestigious event is back to its pre-pandemic glory. The event, organised

each year by BabyTalk since 2012, recognised and showcased the outstanding achievements of top parenting, baby

& kids products and services that have won over the hearts of Malaysian parents. With more than 200 representatives

from 80 companies in the baby and kids industry present, there was a cheerful ambience at the venue as the award

winners were presented their trophies by our Editors Esther and Sharmini.

Kudos to everyone who contributed to this successful event, our esteemed clients, sponsors, partners and team

members; and well done to all the deserving winners on your accomplishments. Our sincere congratulations also go

out to those who have won the award for five consecutive years, qualifying you for the coveted the Diamond Award.

It is clear that you have achieved a strong brand loyalty amongst Malaysians.

We would also like to extend our deepest gratitude to the venue sponsor, Atria Shopping Gallery and gift sponsors:

Rimbun Ilmu, Transcosmos, Tevo Creations, Youngyf, JY Makers Global, WW Online Spree, Livemed, Sunway Medical

Centre, Tadika Cahaya Ria, Noted Academy and Borden Company.

We wish everyone of you greater success in 2022 & 2023!

Congratulations to all our winners

Holistic, Nature-

Inspired Learning

for Your Little Ones

physical abilities and dexterity while

exploring the outdoors in a naturebased

environment.

Right environment to foster spatial

intelligence or visual thinking – KinderKids

will improve their ability to think in pictures

by tapping into the brain's powerful visual

processing centre to solve problems.

Opportunities to boost logical

intelligence – KinderKids will be guided

on how to develop reasoning and logical

sequencing skills to absorb information

and solve problems.

Understanding of musical intelligence

– Music offers developmental benefits,

especially for children. It allows

KinderKiids to express themselves

and learn about rhythm, social skills

and coordination, as well as boosts

imagination and creativity.

Self and interpersonal intelligence –

KinderKids will learn to work together

with their peers by expanding on what

they already know to problem-solve,

reflect, and develop new ideas.

The early years are essential for children's

holistic development. At KinderStars

Academy in Skudai Johor, their students,

or KinderKids, will grow in confidence,

learn social skills and develop learning

dispositions through play.

KinderStars Academy takes pride in

providing the highest quality early

childhood education to local families

with children aged 18 months to 6 years.

The award-winning premium preschool

encourages children to love learning and

be ready to enter primary school with

competence, resilience and confidence.

The two-storey building exudes a

welcoming vibe and comes equipped

with a slew of kid-friendly amenities

such as classrooms, a library, a role play

station, a canteen, a multipurpose hall,

a reception area, a multimedia room,

and an outdoor Little Jungle.

KinderStars' meticulously crafted

curriculum is also heavily influenced

by Howard Gardner's Theory of

Multiple Intelligences, which asserts

that all children are born with nine

different intelligences, but each child

demonstrates varying capabilities in

each intelligence. Why is it better to

develop multiple intelligences rather

than just one? For starters, it promotes

flexibility, which allows your child to

develop and expand in different areas

of intelligence as they grow older.

As such, this inspires the preschool's

WONDROUS approach:

Word smart – KinderKids are given many

opportunities to improve their reading,

writing, and comprehension skills.

Oral and presentation skills

development – KinderKids are taught

to give speeches or present new

concepts to an audience confidently.

Nature-grounded development –

KinderKids develop a strong environmental

awareness and can relate well to their

natural surroundings.

Development of bodily-kinesthetic

intelligence – KinderKids are exposed to

various opportunities to enhance their

The programmes will help develop the

children's greatest potential and prepare

them for life after preschool while

maintaining their sense of wonder,

admiration, and imagination.

Children can develop a deep

understanding of a wide range of

learning areas through play, handson

activities, and plenty of real-life

experiences, including language, science,

the nine beads abacus system, speech

and drama, movement, arts and crafts,

physical movement, character building,

music, practical life, cookery, and more.

There are currently three KinderStars

preschools within the Mutiara Rini

location, with a new flagship school

slated to open later this year. Their

schools are purpose-built in a naturebased

setting to encourage exploratory

learning. KinderStars adheres to strict

hygiene and safety SOPs for both staff

and children. Students who show signs of

illness will be sent home, and the school

is thoroughly cleaned and sanitised daily.

KinderStars Academy is the gold winner

in the recent BabyTalk MamaPapa

Awards 2022 as the best Preschool

(Skudai, Johor).

A Safe, Happy &

Successful Learning

Environment

students are encouraged to participate

in clubs and extracurricular activities, and

they also have the opportunity to develop

lifelong skills and interests in fields ranging

from robotics to the creative arts and selfdefense.

Clubs and interest groups allow

students to explore personal interests and

engage in meaningful discussions, while

giving them the opportunity to forge

strong friendships.

SriKDU also provides healthy, fresh,

flavourful and nutritious meal plans

at a reasonable cost as they believe

that students must eat well in order to

perform well. By providing nutritionally

balanced food options for children, it

will help them understand and practise

healthy eating habits as they grow.

GEMS International School Tropicana

Metropark, Subang Jaya, soon to be

SriKDU International School, Subang

Jaya, (or SriKDU) offers students from

Malaysia and around the world the

Early Years Foundation Stage to Year

13 programme in the English language.

Their holistic curriculum, which includes

a balanced combination of academic

and co-curricular activities, will prepare

students to be future leaders and global

citizens who make a positive difference

in the lives of those around them.

A Conducive Learning Environment

SriKDU fosters a safe, inclusive, and

collaborative culture in which all

students feel confident to explore their

interests and full potential in all aspects.

Students are given the resources they

need to enhance their skills and talents

in the topics within the prescribed

syllabus with the support of their

experienced and certified professors.

Through an enriched 'Cambridge'/

English National Curriculum that

meaningfully includes Malaysian subjects

and components, the school facilitates

outcomes that see their students develop

a good appreciation of the home/host

country as well as the competence and

confidence to pursue global aspirations.

GEMS' Early Years Foundation Stage

(EFYS) curriculum for young learners

emphasises child development, effective

learning qualities, holistic approaches,

and multiple pathways to extend

children's personal growth, with a focus

on long-term progress.

A Wholesome School Life

All work and no play makes a student

a dull and bored one. As such, SriKDU

Engagement with Parents

At SriKDU, parents are given numerous

opportunities to become involved in

school life. They can help or improve the

school environment through fundraisers,

school events and workshops, garbage

pick-up, and tree planting. SriKDU

believes that involvement is essential for

making people feel connected to the

school and is an excellent way to foster

a sense of community among parents,

teachers, and students.

An Award-winning Edge


Jaya is fully accredited by the Ministry

of Education (Malaysia) and affiliated

with COBIS, the premier global

association for international British

schools overseas, FOBISIA, AIMS, and

Cambridge Assessment International

Education as part of the XCL Education

Group – South East Asia's focused

group of private and international

schools. Their purpose-built campus at

Tropicana Metropark, Subang Jaya, and

provides students with a safe and happy

learning environment equipped with

cutting-edge technology.


Jaya has emerged as the gold winner in

the recent BabyTalk MamaPapa Awards

2022, as the best International School in

Selangor (British Curriculum).

While pregnancy is probably the most

anticipated moment in an expecting

mother’s life, it can come with several

challenges which require immediate

attention. Even after childbirth, new

mothers can face challenges that

are overwhelming and can lead to

excessive worries and anxiety. However,

with modern healthcare facilities and

post-natal treatment, new moms can

overcome these challenges easily and

set out on a lifetime of excitement and

adventure with their newborn.

What is post-natal confinement and

why is it important?

Childbirth is a physically draining

process, and no matter how excited you

are knowing that your baby is finally

here, childbirth can leave you exhausted.

So, it is usually recommended that

new mothers take a break following

the birth of their little ones. Childbirth

takes a huge toll on the physical and

mental health of new mothers as well

as nursing mommies and some time in

confinement can be really beneficial.

Postpartum

Treatment Made

Accessible by Esther

Postpartum Care

The confinement period allows new

mothers to recuperate and spend

time with their new babies. Post-natal

confinement has been a common

practice in East Asia for ages and has

played a vital role in protecting infants

and new mothers from diseases. Not

only has postpartum confinement and

care greatly lowered the mortality

rates of infants and new mothers,

but it also helps new mothers fight

postpartum depression.

About Esther Postpartum Care

If you are an expecting mother, know

that new challenges await you. But with

Esther Postpartum Care by your side,

you can rest easy. Esther Postpartum

Care operates in Malaysia and has

emerged as a successful post-natal

confinement centre in Malaysia with

over 14 years of experience to its name.

It has been recommended by many

Malaysian mothers, who vouch for

the 5-star experience offered by the

establishment. The peaceful, calming

environment offers speedy recovery

and recuperation to new mothers,

rejuvenating their bodies and soul.

Why should you consider the

confinement experience from Esther

Postpartum Care?

Staying at Esther Postpartum Care is

always a rewarding experience for new

moms. Interlaced with local culture and

traditions, the postpartum treatment

at Esther Postpartum care comprises

the latest healthcare facilities and

continuous attention and vigilance to

new mothers and their infants. To help

mothers restore their vitality within a

short duration, Esther Postpartum Care

offers nutritious diets with the best

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of love and care, tonic soups and herbal

tea to promote health.

Alongside the infants, new and nursing

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well-being. The postpartum package

also includes expert guidance regarding

lactation and breast care, regular

physical and psychological counselling

by highly skilled medical professionals

and nursing staff, and much more!

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