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Parenting: newborns to toddlers

Parenting: newborns to toddlers
The early years are vital for your children's development. During this time they learn to walk, talk, feed themselves and interact with others. We share parents' stories and tips on what to do, where to go, what to expect and how to give your offspring the best start in life.
Samantha Waterhouse, pictured here in 2021 when she was pregnant with her first child, has set up a bespoke pregnancy sculpture service that transforms a woman’s unique curves into pieces of art using 3D scanning technology. Photo: The Bump Collective
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Love your baby bump? How to get a bespoke pregnancy sculpture in Hong Kong

Samantha Waterhouse was not able to capture her own unique curves during pregnancy, so now she helps other mothers-to-be preserve theirs.

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Explainer | On the verge of a breakdown, new mother discovers what stress really is

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‘Breasts will be larger’: China parenting app messages leave expectant dads uneasy

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China dad quits job to sell food near daughter’s school to allay her hygiene fears

Doting father leaves position at barbecue outlet, learns how to cook other dishes, travels hundreds of kilometres to meet daughter’s needs.

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A father in China quit his job 900 kilometres away to to sell food outside his daughter’s university after she complained about the food there. Photo: Douyin
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Naked China boy running on all fours raises concerns over child welfare and safety

Online rumours suggest boy’s parents could be profiting by posting videos of him on dark web, but government deny such allegations.

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China filmmaker, 74, mocked over daughter’s first birthday, chances of seeing her wed

Cyberbullies target famous movie mogul over 31-year age gap between him and his wife, who collects evidence ahead of legal action.

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Interiors

A family home that celebrates imperfection, memory and grandma’s ceramics

As young parents, the founders of Hong Kong interior design studio Lim + Lu have experienced a shift in outlook and style.

Vincent Lim and Elaine Lu, co-founders of Lim + Lu, in the living room of their Happy Valley, Hong Kong, apartment. Photo: Common Studio
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Mongol parents in China bind babies in sand-filled cradles to mimic mother’s embrace

Centuries-old cot seen as symbol of care for a new life, hope for future by many, but some deride it as a ‘torture device’.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Sinovac flu shots safe for pregnant women, Hong Kong health experts say

Product description of Sinovac vaccine says no clinical trial data on pregnant women is available, sparking concern.

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China dad donates liver part to save baby girl, recovers at home to save money

Devoted father undergoes surgery, discharges himself from hospital early, carries out post-op bandage changing by himself.

A young Chinese father has moved many people after donating part of his liver to save his baby daughter who was diagnosed with liver disease. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu/Douyin
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Video of a Chinese mum walking ‘calm’ toddler to hospital with knife in head goes viral

Police rule strange incident involving ‘flying’ fruit knife an ‘accident’ as many on social media pose questions about youngster’s mother.

A shocking online video has showed a mother taking her three-year-old daughter to the hospital with a fruit knife lodged in the child’s head. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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China toddler wows internet with gymnastics skills while in diapers

His extraordinary feats have earned him the moniker ‘natural gymnast,’ sparking awe and lively conversations among mainland netizens.

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China dad warms IV tube for daughter during treatment to provide comfort, moves many

Dad has devoted much of his time to caring for daughter since her birth, and she is very attached to him.

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China mum wraps baby’s finger to stop ‘unhygienic’ sucking, leads to tissue damage

Anxious parents follow online advice, see infant’s digit swell and become discoloured, doctors warn not to follow ‘random’ internet tips.

A Chinese mother wrapped- up her baby’s index finger to stop the child from sucking it and almost caused the digit to be amputated. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Weibo
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Will your child become obese as an adult? New tool can help predict

Scientists have developed a tool that can measure a child’s risk of becoming obese in later life, opening the door to earlier support.

Scientists have developed a new genetic tool that predicts a child’s obesity risk as adults. It can also predict how well obese adults will respond to targeted weight-loss programmes. Photo: Shutterstock
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Why won’t your baby stop crying? It’s likely not your parenting, study finds

New research suggests that a child’s crying is largely explained by genetics and parents themselves have limited options to influence them.

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China dad berated for locking naked son in iron cage, claims pen prevents wandering

Father of toddler from family of six children, born to mother with ‘cognitive disability’, says child was naked because of the heat.

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Viral stories

Malaysian ‘superdad’ keeps promise to late wife, resigns from job to raise 3 kids

Before Abdullah’s wife died, she taught him vital skills – cooking, changing diapers, trimming nails, and keeping the home organised.

A Malaysian father fulfils a promise to his late wife by resigning from his job to care for their three children with health challenges. Photo: SCMP composite/Facebook/IMDb
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Why getting a dog early in a child’s life could spare them from eczema

Children who are genetically prone to eczema, an itchy skin condition, are less at risk if exposed to a dog early in life, a study suggests.

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How reaching a healthy BMI by age 6 removes risk of adult obesity

If child with a high BMI reaches a healthy weight by the age of six, they are no longer at risk of becoming obese later in life, study finds.

Fame and celebrity

Anne Geddes photographed Hong Kong families – now she collabs with Baby Dior

When her husband Kel Geddes became president of programming at ATV, Anne Geddes began exploring her interest in photography – she’s since built a career out of endearing images of newborns.

Anne Geddes often photographs pregnant women, newborns and small children, and her acclaimed work has led to collaborations including with Celine Dion and baby Dior. Photo: Anne Geddes
Fame and celebrity

7 celebrities who have adopted several children, from Madonna to Mia Farrow

For Madonna and Angelina Jolie, encounters with orphaned children during their travels changed their lives forever – but Charlize Theron knew from early in life that she wanted to adopt.

Stars including Madonna and Sharon Stone have been public figures for adoption. Photos: @madonna/Instagram; @sharonstone/Instagram
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‘Reverse parenting’ sees parents relax as kids handle housework after school

New trend lets mum and dad put their feet up, experts say kids in control challenges parental authority, helps children build independence.

Music

A parent’s guide to Disney stage musicals, how best to prepare their child

Planning a trip with your child to see Frozen or The Lion King on stage? Experts on if live-action musicals are suitable for young children.

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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | Montages of a Modern Motherhood: Hedwig Tam shines in bleak drama

Hong Kong writer-director Oliver Chan, a mother herself, paints a grim picture of maternity in a patriarchal Chinese society.

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Hedwig Tam in a still from Montages of a Modern Motherhood.
Fame and celebrity

Who is Ms Rachel’s composer husband, Aron Accurso?

Ms Rachel is currently making headlines for her stance on the Israel-Gaza war, just as she welcomes baby No 2 with husband Aron Accurso – here’s what we know about her partner.

Rachel Griffin – better known as Ms Rachel – has been married to pianist and composer Aron Accurso since 2016. Photo: @aronaccurso/Instagram
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More evidence links diabetes in pregnancy to higher autism risk in children

Women with diabetes who become pregnant are shown to be at particular risk of giving birth to a child with ADHD, autism or other disorders.

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Daughter of Hong Kong actress attends 2 kindergartens, eats, naps, uses car toilet

Ambitious mother earns label ‘monster mum’ for putting 4-year-old daughter through rigorous educational regime on daily basis.

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