Care for Newborns and Babies
The first year of life is filled with rapid growth and new milestones. Yet, it may not always be clear what parents should expect, or when to seek advice for concerns.
Our paediatricians provide care and guidance for newborn and baby concerns, including feeding, jaundice, growth, development and routine baby check-ups.
Common Newborn and Baby Concerns
Our paediatricians assess and manage a wide range of newborn and infant health concerns, including:
- Newborn Jaundice
- Newborn Skin Conditions
- Umbilical Cord Issues
- Feeding Difficulties
- Poor Weight Gain
- Growth and Development Concerns
- Newborn Screening Review
Why Regular Baby Check-Ups Matter
Your baby's first year is a time of rapid growth and new milestones. Regular check-ups help monitor growth, feeding, development and overall health, while identifying concerns early and providing guidance as they grow.
What Happens During a Well-Baby Check-Up?
Growth Monitoring
Tracking your baby’s weight, length and head circumference helps monitor growth and development.
Developmental Assessment
Your paediatrician reviews developmental milestones and monitors your baby’s progress as they grow.
Feeding & Nutrition
You can discuss feeding, nutrition, weight gain and common feeding concerns during infancy.
Parent Guidance
You can ask about sleep, behaviour, development and other questions that may arise during your baby’s first year.
When Should You Seek Advice?
Babies can become unwell quickly, and some symptoms may need earlier medical review, especially in newborns.
You may wish to seek medical advice if your baby:
- Newborn JaundiceHas yellowing of the skin or eyes
- Has difficulty feeding
- Has poor weight gain
- Has fewer wet nappies than usual
- Has persistent vomiting or diarrhoea
- Has a fever
- Is unusually sleepy, irritable or difficult to wake
- Has redness, swelling or discharge around the umbilical cord
If your newborn appears unwell or you are concerned, please seek medical advice promptly.
Our Paediatricians
Our paediatricians bring expertise across multiple paediatric subspecialties, allowing families to access specialist care for a broad range of childhood health concerns.
Meet Our Paediatricians
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With clinics conveniently located in major private hospitals and communities across Singapore, families can access specialist paediatric care closer to home.
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