A Comprehensive Guide to Government Grants for Newborns and Babies
There’s a wide range of benefits available to parents if you’re having your baby in Singapore. I came to learn of all these cash grants and freebies when I was…
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Which Hospital Should I Deliver In? (KKH vs TMC. vs MAH)
Public vs. Private?We took a total of 8 months before deciding on which hospital to deliver in, because being Budget Babe, I wanted to really review and evaluate my options…
Pregnant? Here’s how much money you may need to prepare from pregnancy to delivery and your baby’s first year
Needless to say, being pregnant in Singapore isn’t a cheap affair. There are many costs to think about, and the bills can easily add up, leading to stress over a…
Review: Thomson Medical Childbirth Education Course
It was hilarious how my husband bugged me to find him a class that would teach him about childbirth and how to handle a newborn, because at 33 weeks pregnant,…
Understanding Baby Bonus & CDA Benefits – Which is the BEST Child Development Account (CDA) to Open?
Getting pregnant, delivering a child and raising them sure isn’t cheap in Singapore. To help encourage more couples to have babies, our government has given various incentives including a Baby…
My Review of Cordlife vs. Stemcord vs. Cryoviva
Hello! This is a much requested post from many of you, who contacted me in private requesting for my comparison table, so I’ve decided to share my findings publicly here.…
9 Financial Must-Dos When You’re Having A Baby
How much should a couple have before having a baby? While expenses differ between families (and your preferences), it is always a good idea to start saving up early while…
Should I store or donate my baby’s cord blood?
This is a follow-up post to my previous article here on whether cord blood banking is necessary, and one that has been highly requested by many of you who can’t…
The Minimalistic Baby Essentials Checklist (for a first-time mother)
It can be really mind-boggling as a first-time parent to figure out what’s necessary and what baby items are good-to-have. After all, we’re constantly being flooded by ads online and…
Is Cord Blood Banking Necessary?
Becoming first-time parents sure comes with lots of stuff (and costs) to think about. One of the key concerns we had was whether we ought to store our baby’s cord…