When Little Edison was almost recovered from his throat infection last week, he was attacked by cough virus again. My poor baby – I felt so bad for him. He couldn’t sleep well because of the cough.
We visited our friendly pediatrician for help. Children under 3 years of age should not be given any over-the-counter cough medications. So, it’s safer to bring him to the pediatrician. Dr. Oh prescribed Ventolin and Mucolix to stop his phlemy cough. Little Edison recovered after three days of medication. It was such a relief to us.
Kids can cough for many reasons. Colds are the most common, but they can also cough from croup, allergies, asthma, pertussis, inhaled irritants (smoke), inhaled foreign bodies and sinus infections, just to name a few.
Edison’s cough started on the night of 3rd Sep, which is also the 15th of the seventh lunar month. Dr. Oh suspected that his cough was caused by inhaled irritants or smoke from the 7th month praying and incense burning.
I did a little research on natural cough remedies for toddlers. Here are a few remedies that we can try:
- Use a humidifier in the room to help keep the air moist. Moist air helps to relief congestion and coughing.
- Use a vapor rub. Note that vapor rub can only be used for toddlers 2 years old and above. I heard that it’s a good idea to rub it on their feet and put socks on them. They get the benefit of the vapor rub without the risk of putting it in their mouth. I usually apply on the chest area.
- Honey! Honey has been shown to be very effective in relieving a cough. However, only toddler above 1 year old can drink honey. Half a teaspoon of honey will helps to relieve the cough.
- Give them lots of fluids. This will help to keep them hydrated during their cold and will also help to break up the mucus in their throat that is causing the cough.
Do you have any tried and tested home remedies that have worked well for your little one’s cough? I would love to hear them.
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Years ago, many mothers used to consult their family doctors when their babies fell sick. However, taking our children to the family doctor now almost seems extinct. Most of the sick children in Singapore are cared for by a pediatrician.
Babies and young children are what pediatricians specialized in. Pediatricians have had three or more years of specialty training in addition to the four years of medical school. They are dealing to children everyday. This makes them familiar with the ailments that affect young children. They are also more likely to have answers to the many questions that new parents are sure to have.
I choose pediatrician as Edison’s primary healthcare provider. His first pediatrician was Dr. Lillian Lim from the Kids Clinic Sengkang. This clinic is run by two pediatricians – Dr. Lillian Lim and Dr. Allyson Tan. Both of them are fantastic and popular among the North-East parents. Their schedules are always full though. However, I’m not very pleased with their nurses who are quite arrogant, as well as their long waiting time.
Occasionally, we visit Dr. Chan Kit Yee of Singapore Baby & Child Clinic, Mount Alvernia Hospital, recommended by my colleague. She is quite good with children. She is rather gentle, so Little Edison seldom fusses when she diagnoses him. Her clinic is quite spacious, waiting-time and charges are acceptable. The only downside is difficulty in finding a car park in Mt Alvernia Hospital.
This year, we started visiting Dr. Oh Meng Choo of Kid’s Clinic Bishan. I must admit that she is the best pediatrician we’ve ever seen! First of all, she is very detailed and friendly. She can address all our concerns without making us worried. Her clinic is fantastic – it has a large playroom on the 2nd floor complete with TV, toys and also a breastfeeding room. Parents and children can use the facility while waiting for their turn.
Dr. Oh understands that the waiting-time during peak hours and weekends maybe longer than expected. Thus, she set up this playroom for the convenience of parents and children. Her nurses are friendly and helpful too. Dr. Oh can be contacted at:
Kids Clinic @ Bishan
Blk 116 Bishan St 12
#01-28
Singapore 570116.
Contact #: 6356 8909
This clinic is highly recommended by me!
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I’ve been reading a few bento-making blogs lately. I really admire these mothers who are capable of producing such lovely bentos for your kiddos. I’m sure Little Edison would love to try them too.
I’m tempted to start my own bento-making adventure too. BUT… Given my super slow speed and lack of skills, by the time I can make a decent bento lunch box for Edison, he is probably starting K1. Hehehe!
Anyway, let me share with you some of my favorite bento mama’s blogs. Please click on the URLs to go to the originals.
Mothering Corner by Shoppingmum Bento Fun by Angeleyes
Adventures in Bento Making by Pikko My Culinary Journal by Peony
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Create this wonderful bento lunch box for your toddler in just 5 minutes! Lovely and delicious.
Click here to get the recipe. 
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Birthday cake is always the center of attraction in a birthday party. This cake sits in a place of honor, with beautiful candles glowing on top it, as we sing the “Happy Birthday” song. After the birthday song and all the oooh-and-aaah are over, it’s time to cut and taste how delicious the cake is.
Besides the taste, we also need to consider the shape, color, size and design of the birthday cake. If the birthday cake has a theme or cartoon characters, the children will definitely love it. It is better to decorate the birthday cake using the favorite color of the birthday boy or girl.
For the girls, we can choose something like Cinderella castle cake, Dora the Explorer, Winnie the Pooh, Barbie, Barney, Care Bears etc. For the boys, we can pick Bob the Builder, Thomas the Train, Cars, SpongeBob, Nemo and even sports theme.
Here is a list of bakery shops in Singapore with wonderful children birthday cakes to choose from.
1. Eatzi Gourmet - http://www.eatzi.com.sg/ - Halal
3D cake is available at ~$45/kg. Sponge cake is at ~$34/kg. Mousse cake is at ~$40/kg. The pricing is indeed very reasonable.
Little Edison loves aeroplane. I spotted this lovely aeroplane 3D cake. Short listed as his 2nd birthday cake!
2. Bengawan Solo - http://www.bengawansolo.com.sg/
Assorted design of cartoon cream cakes at $40 – $45/kg. 3D cakes are available too. I bought this Baby Bugs cream cake for Edison’s 1st birthday. It was very creamy and yummy!
3. Four Leaves - http://www.fourleaves.com.sg/
Novelty cake starts from $65. The pricing is by size, instead of weight. Look at this Animals Train cake, it is so CUTE!
Cartoon cakes look great too, with so many flavors to choose from.
4. Smiling Orchid – http://www.smilingorchid.com/
Their 3D cake designs are wonderful, creative and detailed. Price is from $60/kg. Use real toys as decorations. The kids will definitely love them.
One of the hot favorites among the SMH forumers.
5. Glad Cake - http://gladcake.blogspot.com/
This is certainly the most beautiful cake I’ve ever seen. Glad is really good in baking and decorating. But her schedule is quite packed, not easy to book though.
Do book in advance if you are keen.
6. Ecreative – http://www.ecreative.com.sg/
Ecreative has the most beautiful 3D cakes. Look at this! Even the adults couldn’t resist!
Price is from ~$80/kg. Perfect for children’s birthday party, it will never fail to impress all the kiddos.
7. Emicakes – http://www.emicakes.com.sg/
Durian lovers, you come to the right place. You’ll definitely fall in love with this premium D24 durian cake. Durian cakes are also available in fanciful 3D designs.
Price is from ~$80/kg.
8. 7th Manna - http://www.7thmanna.com/
9. Room for Desserts - http://www.roomfordessert.com.sg/
10. Sweet Secrets - http://www.sweetsecrets.com.sg/
11. Cake Avenue - http://www.cakeavenue.com/
12. The Patissier - http://www.thepatissier.com/
13. Cedele – http://www.cedeledepot.com/
14. Yiling Confectionery - http://www.yilingcakes.com.sg/
15. Tempting Treats - http://temptingtreats.biz/
16. Royal Cakes - http://www.royalcakes.com/ – Halal
17. Online Cake Shop – http://www.onlinecakeshop.com/
18. Birthday Cake To Go - http://www.birthdaycaketogo.com/
19. Jia Lei Confectionery - http://www.jialei.com/
20. Prima Deli - http://www.primadeli.com/ – Halal
21. Melrose – http://www.melrose.com.sg/
22. Angie The Choice - http://www.angiethechoice.com.sg/
23. Sweetest Moments - http://www.sweetestmoments.com.sg/
24. Hot Fuchsia - http://www.hotfuchsia.com/
25. Pine Garden - http://www.pgcake.com/
26. Swensen’s Ice-Cream Cake - http://www.swensens.com.sg/ – Halal
27. Cupcake Obsession - http://www.cupcakeobsession.com/
28. Delectable Delites - http://delectabledelites.blogspot.com/
29. Yummyumkins Cupcakes & Muffins - http://www.yummyumkins.com/- Halal
30. Polar Puffs & Cakes - http://www.polarpuffs-cakes.com/ – Halal
31. Secret Recipe - http://www.secretrecipe.com.sg/ – Halal
32. Cherylshuen – http://cherylshuen.com/
[Photos taken from the respectice bakery websites]
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