Parenting tips to raise safe and healthy kids
Death from choking is preventable
Death from choking is preventable! A 3-year-old choked on a rambutan seed in Baling Kedah and unfortunately passed away. If you try googling using the keywords
Cradle cap baby treatment
Cradle cap, the unwanted accessory! Baby K came to see me for a worsening face rash. Despite his face rash, he was relatively comfortable with no
How to prepare your children to school (China Press article)
Thank you China Press (中國報) for featuring my article. It is really an honour to have the opportunity to share my thoughts on "How to prepare your children
Prevent bullying in school
Say NO to BULLYING! 🙅♀️🙅♂️ A mother recently filed a legal suit of 2 million against a government school in Temerloh, Pahang and others over the bullying
Tips to prepare children back to school (TheStar article)
Tips to prepare your child back to school The little ones are finally back to their kindergartens or preschools! My son happens to be one of
Japanese Encephalitis in Malaysia
In June 2020, Penang reported two cases of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in the locality of Sungai Bakap, located in the Seberang Prai Selatan district. The last
Attack of the mosquitoes – Dengue and JE
Dengue and JE cases in Malaysia Earlier this month (June 2020), we just heard the news that the number of dengue cases has shown an upward
Infant colic – the mother of all nightmares
It is 2 a.m, and your heart starts beating faster. You feel agitated, restless as though you can sense something 'BIG' is about to happen. Just
Eczema in children – The cause and the solution
A five-years-old child came to the clinic with the complaint of worsening, spreading skin rash for the past two weeks. On further questioning, this child has
Lymph node in children
Lymph node in children "Doctor, there is a lump on my child's head. Should I be worried?" Almost everyday concerned parents ask me about lumps that are
Risk of caffeine consumption in children
Risk of caffeine consumption in children No caffeine for kids, please!! About three years ago, a 16 years old teenager in the US passed away after
Why my child has potbelly?
Why does my child have a potbelly? I find babies or young children (toddlers) with potbellies the cutest thing ever! Potbellies in this age group is
Food poisoning from eggs
Food poisoning due to bad eggs Instead of enjoying the Hari Raya celebrations, 99 individuals from 20 families suffered from food poisoning instead, after consuming a
Food Poisoning in Children
Is your child secretly poisoned? Thanks to the MCO, schools are closed and children are stuck at home resulting in fewer numbers of sick children. Surprisingly
What is Dyslexia? The symptoms, the signs and treatment
What is dyslexia? "I AM NOT STUPID OR LAZY, JUST DIFFERENT." If your child does not show any interest in learning and often 'disappears' when asked
Risks of using baby powder
Is Baby Powder Safe? Once in a while, I do see babies dolled up in powder from head to toe! Some parents also apply powder on
Raising Fit and Smart Kids
Five benefits of exercise for your children Exercise and SMART KIDS... are they related? Hello there Mums, Dads, Grandmas & Grandpas, Aunties & Uncles. Welcome to
TDAP vaccination against Pertussis
TDAP Vaccination against Pertussis All primary one students are required to get their vaccinations at the nearest Klinik Kesihatan. The compulsory vaccinations needed are MR (measles,rubella)
Risks of Drying Clothes Indoor
Why should you not dry your clothes indoors? I recently encountered a child who has been having chronic cough for the past two to three months.
Risks of Vitamin D deficiency
Importance of Vitamin D Vitamin D interestingly is both a vitamin and a hormone. Infants up to the age of 12 months require 400 international units