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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.
A mother has documented her toddler daughter’s rehabilitation from a hip joint condition, gaining online support. Photo: Douyin
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China mum shares kid’s recovery from underdeveloped hip joint, gets online support

Young child’s struggle to walk after malformed joint diagnosis is charted on social media by her mother; video clips get more than a million likes.

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Tourist couple leave babies with China guard; locals play with twins, change nappies

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Love your baby bump? How to get a bespoke pregnancy sculpture in Hong Kong

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

A battle with cancer, a new baby and an alcoholic husband tested high-flying executive Asha’s ability to cope with stress.

Asha plays with her child. The high-flying marketing executive started off knowing all about positive stress, but a battle with cancer, a new baby and an alcoholic husband saw her have to learn new ways to overcome her mental tension. Photo: Asha
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‘Breasts will be larger’: China parenting app messages leave expectant dads uneasy

Customer service representative from Baby Tree clarifies that these notifications are generated automatically by an AI tool.

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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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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.

It was later disclosed that local social workers and police officers had attempted to visit the family in southwestern Yunnan province multiple times but were denied access. Photo: Douyin
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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.

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.

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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’.

Some Inner Mongolian families bind infants in sand-filled cradles to mimic a mother’s embrace, a practice praised as part of China’s cultural heritage but criticised as “torture” by outsiders. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote/QQ.com
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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Hong Kong has entered the summer flu season. Photo: Shutterstock
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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.

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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.

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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.

In Zhejiang, a talented three-year-old boy has amazed onlookers with his gymnastics skills, swinging on bars while still in diapers. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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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.

In a touching hospital moment, a father in China put an IV tube in his mouth to warm his daughter during treatment. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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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.

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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.

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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.

A Swedish study reveals that it is genetics, not parenting, that largely dictate a baby’s crying duration. Photo: KidStock/Blend Images/Corbis
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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.

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.

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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.

Having a dog early in life could help prevent the development of eczema in children who are genetically predisposed to it, a new study suggests. Photo: Shutterstock
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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.

Researchers found that if a child with a high BMI reaches a healthy weight by the age of six, they are no longer at risk of obesity in later life. Photo: Shutterstock
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.

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.

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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.

So-called reverse parenting, which allows mothers and fathers to relax while their children handle the housework after school, has taken hold in China. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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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Nala and Simba in Disney’s The Lion King musical in Hong Kong. Experts discuss if Disney’s live-action musicals are suitable for young children. Photo: IME/Joan Marcus
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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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.

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