Show of hands from all you new moms out there who feel like they’re getting knocked out of their tracks due to uncontrollable mood swings? Not much fun, is it? Firstly, take it from us:  do not take it out on yourself, or on your family! What you are feeling is completely normal, and should subside soon enough. Having said that, do check out our writeup on the topic in this issue, titled Why New Moms Should Not Ignore Erratic Mood Swings, just to make sure that it is indeed a harmless case of baby blues that you are experiencing, and nothing more severe which may need some expert attention. Just remember, you are not alone, and you need not face it alone… As for nursing moms reading this, take heart that no challenge in breastfeeding cannot be overcome with some help and advice. And well, you’re in luck, for in this issue, you’ll also find some golden advice on breastfeeding from experts Dr Teh Mei Sze, Consultant Breast Surgeon (Oncoplastic); and Ms Lim Lay Lee, Nurse Manager, Lactation Councellor, from SJMC. 

BabyTalk, as you may already know, features topics on pregnancy, postnatal care as well as topics on babies and young children. Other than the aforementioned articles, this month’s issue carries some interesting and helpful reads such as The ABCs of HFMD (Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease); Let’s Keep an Eye on our Children’s Sight as well as Picking the Right Enrichment Programme to Suit your Child’s Unique Needs and Talents. 

These and more were put together just for you, our beloved readers, and we hope you’ll find something in here that will be of help to you in your journey as parents or parents-to-be.

…and a very warm welcome to young parents, parents-to-be, and new parents as well! Welcome back to another issue of BabyTalk!

Motherhood, self care and sacrifices will never part, for, as every wise mom will testify, a concerned mom is one who will make absolutely sure she is always at her best health so as to be a successful carer and protector for her children. I myself, whose kids are already grown up, can hardly go a single day without thinking about my offspring, always wanting the best for them. Everything a mother does for her child is borne from the fact that she knows only how to love her children first before all else, even herself. 

Here at BabyTalk, we cover all topics related to motherhood - fertility health, pregnancy, confinement, as well as infant and child care. For over a decade, we have highlighted countless topics and issues surrounding motherhood and parenthood in general, and we’re still thrilled to this day to be the loyal companion to parents and parents-to-be throughout this most precious journey of their lifetime, right from the delicate preconception period itself!  Even a long-drawn pandemic has and will not alter our enthusiasm in providing support and information for the benefit of our beloved readers. 

In this issue, we bring forth among other interesting reads, a piece on parenting during the digital age, as well as one on early literacy and numeracy skills for babies and toddlers. These and more await you within the pages of this issue, so do sit back, dig in, and stay safe, always!

Till next month, mommies and daddies!

We are mere weeks away from year’s end and as parents, most of us tend to reflect
back on what the year has given us, taken from us, and all the ways it surprised us
too. And here’s when we take a step back, inhale, exhale slowly, and say, “No
regrets”, for everything is exactly the way it’s supposed to be. We are here, we are
alive, we know what we want for our families, and we will keep pushing towards
our respective goals, and eventually, we will get there!

As your faithful monthly companion, BabyTalk magazine finds it absolutely necessary
to keep you informed on the relevant goings-on in the arenas of pregnancy, baby &
child care, as well as parenting. Our annual BabyTalk & MamaPapa Readers’ Choice
Awards is just one of the many ways we pay tribute to the opinions of our readers,
whilst honoring the brands of products and services declared worthy of their
respective accolades. It is also a way of spreading the news of what is hot and
sought-after in the market. We have and will always be proud of our Award winners
as well as our readers who helped pick them out.

In this issue, we have some rather interesting topics lined up for you, including some
useful tips for potential holiday makers, as well as ideas for keeping your toddlers
suitably occupied and entertained. Pregnant mamas, do check out our special
articles on pregnancy health, as well as confinement meals - both written with you
in mind!

You’ll find these and more in this month’s issue, so enjoy!

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BabyTalk读者精选奖年度荣誉榜单正式揭晓！再次恭喜各位喜提奖项！

Welcome once more to our Awards issue, and it’s time to celebrate our winners this year! From its debut about a decade or so ago, our prestigious BabyTalk Readers’ Choice Awards is given out to deserving brands. Year after year, this prestigious occasion of ours has been garnering recognition and not to mention, participation is nothing short of encouraging. As your humble host, we look forward to holding this well-anticipated event in honour of popular, well-loved brands for many more years to come. And, it means nothing without you, our beloved readers - Thank you for your support and participation all this time.

If you have just picked up an issue of BabyTalk, thank you for doing so! We are a monthly publication focusing on pregnancy, fertility, baby and parenting topics, with our very own BT Guide included featuring specific topics for your special attention. 

Whatever your plans are for your family at this time of the year, we hope to accompany you and to hopefully be of assistance in answering some of your queries as new or expectant parents. So, do sit back, perhaps with a cup of your favorite beverage, and unwind with us at BabyTalk!

Welcoming new life into the world is an incredible and beautiful experience. You
may be feeling excitement, confusion, exhaustion, worry and joy all at once. Too
often we try to manage it all on our own, but I’ll let you in on a secret: none of us
has to do it without help!

This edition of Natural Health is full of tips, information and timely suggestions for you
and your growing family. If you have friends or family who are pregnant, you should
share this issue with them too! We share a lot of important information about
confinement must-haves, baby feeding essentials, diapering needs and grooming.
You’ll also find a list of the ‘Best Baby Insurance in Malaysia,’ to help cover the cost of
medical care for expectant mothers during pregnancy and childbirth.

In this issue, we also feature the rarely discussed topic of “In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF).”
For those having issues conceiving, we’ve listed a guide of the ‘10 Best IVF Clinics &
Fertility Treatment in Malaysia’ that offer expert advice.

For your child’s health and wellbeing, we’ve got advice on how you can protect their
internal systems with vitamins and supplements, but ‘Do Healthy Kids Need Vitamins &
Supplements?’ Of course we want the best for you and your child, and after our lives
have been plagued by Covid and sheltering indoors, I hope you and family are getting
some much needed sun and Vitamin D – Check out our travel guide to Kuala Selangor!

Throughout this issue, we continue to provide advice on the best available care for
you and your baby. It’s your body, your birth and your big change. It should be filled
with great memories and you should be well cared for. You got this Momma – Stay
Empowered!

As we turn the page on the calendar and enter the new year, we want to extend our
best wishes and heartfelt gratitude for your ongoing support. Being a parent is one
of the most challenging and rewarding roles in life, and we admire the dedication
and love that you all show on a daily basis. 2023 promises to be a year of new
beginnings and opportunities for all families.

Welcome to the year-end issue of BabyTalk. It’s definitely the best time of the year to
participate in exciting activities with your children. In this issue, we have some
interesting suggestions on things to do in Selangor to keep your little ones active
and entertained.

This issue is also special as it marks our first prestigious physical event after 2
years of perpetual Covid-19 lockdowns. The 2022 BabyTalk Readers’ Choice
Awards ceremony was held at the Atria Shopping Gallery, Petaling Jaya on 5th
October to recognize and showcase the outstanding achievements of top
parenting, baby & kids products, as well as services that have won over the
hearts of parents in Malaysia.

Kudos to all the representatives who contributed to this successful event, and
heartfelt congratulations to those who bagged an award! You can view the photos
and list of award recipients in the following pages.

If you want a stress-free holiday season, read our safety tips for your baby’s sleep
time as well as our Doctor’s advice on curbing infections in your children
post-pandemic.

Also part of this edition, we have listed some proven scientific ways to continue
raising a successful child. We wish you and your children Happy Holidays and we
hope you enjoy this issue.

We can all agree that family vacations make for some of the best memories of
bonding, plus far-flung holidays are a fantastic way for children to expand their mind
as they experience various cultures, ways of life, food, languages. While we savour
that long overdue getaway with new-found appreciation, let’s not let our guards
down as the threat of Covid-19 persists, albeit on a milder scale, with Omicron and
diseases like Monkeypox claiming their share of headlines these days. There is
certainly no room for complacency. Keep adhering to SOPs regardless of destination,
and make cleanliness a topmost priority to ensure the health and safety of yourself
and your family.

Now, a little sneak peek at what’s in store in this edition of BabyTalk. First up, the
highly-anticipated BabyTalk & MamaPapa Readers’ Choice Awards returns! The 2022
edition once again celebrates Malaysia’s exceptional brands in the industries of
parenting, baby and kids, and maternity care – each nominated and voted for by
YOU, the readers and consumers. The awards are indeed a true testament to the
unwavering commitment to consistently provide end-users with only the best, so our
heartiest congratulations go out to all the deserving winners!

Also in this issue, we bring you the lowdown on the Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (a
total of 106,477 cases reported in Malaysia this year alone) via Dr Melanie Majaham,
Consultant Paediatrician – Sunway Medical Centre Velocity. If you’re a concerned
parent unsure about your child’s development, his/her stature in particular, then join
Dr Wu Loo Ling, Senior Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Endocrinologist
– Subang Jaya Medical Centre, as she explains what defines a normal rate or
otherwise, and the steps you could take to help your child.

Raising a child can be one of the most challenging experiences for parents. But it is
also an incredibly rewarding journey you can ever have. There’s nothing more
precious than the natural bond between a mom and dad and a child; thus, we have
to make sure to protect and nurture our little one as best as we can.

While parenthood is a personal journey, it helps to have useful and correct
information from credible resources to guide you. This can assist you in finding a
way through any obstacles and prepare you for all the ups and downs that come
with taking care of a child. A positive attitude, the right tools, support and lots of
love can ensure a wonderful and enjoyable parenting journey.

In this issue, we cover several topics on keeping your little one safe, healthy and
happy. Learn from our contributing doctors and medical professionals on ensuring
your child eats well and has all the essentials to help them grow and thrive.

It’s also our BabyTalk & MamaPapa Readers’ Choice Awards 2022 issue! If you are
wondering about this year’s award-winning brands, we have the winners list all
ready for you to browse through. Flip through a vast range of baby, kids, and
parenting brands to get new ideas for your parenting journey.

We have come a long way, haven’t we? While I am pleased that things are opening
up and we are gradually settling into the new normal, I still remind myself to stay
safe – not just for me, but for my loved ones as well. Needless to say, masks and
sanitisers are still my best friends! I think after the ordeal we have been through,
taking necessary steps to prevent the virus has become second nature to most of us.

A silver lining from all this is that we are now prioritising health like never before.
As parents, our child’s health and well-being are always on top of our minds –
especially when we have infants in our care. The recent emergence of MIS-C in
kids due to COVID-19 is terrifying, and with schools reopening, we must stay extra
vigilant. Thus, we now have the responsibility to educate our kids on what this
pandemic is all about and help them practise better safety measures when they are
out of the house.

Last but not least, a Happy, Merry, Wonderful Mother’s Day to all mamas and
mummies-to-be out there. All of you are truly queens in your own right and simply
the best in these trying times. Sure, we might have to miss that Mother’s Day dinner
at her favourite restaurant, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be a memorable
celebration at home. As they say, home is wherever mom is!

With the vaccine well underway for both adults and kids, things are slowly getting
back to normal. Nevertheless, it is still important to remain vigilant and take all the
necessary steps to protect ourselves from the coronavirus infection.
Taking care of ourselves, our families, work-life, and household responsibilities has
become a priority, and it is no easy feat to manage them together. In this new
normal, children are staying at home most of the day while more parents are
choosing to work from home. Thus, parenting is at its peak for most of us now.
Ensure you are on top of all your child’s health and strictly adhere to the authorities’
health guidelines, especially when you have infants in your care. Teach your children
about wearing a mask and make it a habit before going out.
For moms-to-be, being pregnant at this time means taking extra precautionary
measures to ensure you and your baby are healthy. Apart from good physical health,
your mental well-being is important too. Stay away from negative news about the
pandemic and surround yourself with positive vibes for a healthy pregnancy.
What we are going through is something no one really thought would happen.
Regardless, let’s continue to fight against this contagious disease and give our family
a healthy, happy home!

Without a doubt, we have all walked away from the near past wiser and more
learned than ever, with life lessons only actual experiences could teach us. New
parents have learned to adapt fast to the changes in lifestyle required of them, while
pregnant moms persevered with unique challenges that hardly ever existed before.
Most importantly is the way we have all made it past a challenging year, once again,
looking forward with renewed hope to better things that the future holds. We at
BabyTalk intend to stay by your side throughout this year and many more to come,
to offer you the latest information on fertility, pregnancy and parenthood. We hope
to assist you and well, be a silent friend and a messenger from the various
professionals who so generously share their knowledge in the shape of interviews
and articles for your reading benefit. For all those who have picked up your first
issue of BabyTalk, your top mother and baby monthly magazine has been
accompanying pregnant and new parents in their wonderful new journey since
2011, and we’re loving every minute of it. We hope you will too.

What a year it has been, and if you are a new parent, or are currently expecting a child,
our hats off to you for having successfully made it to year’s end with your head held
high despite the challenges the year has thrown at us all. Travel restrictions, isolation,
job issues, health concerns, family matters, etc. Just take a second to think back at all
that you have successfully dealt with, and please, give yourself a pat on the back, for
you deserve it and more!

For the past decade, we at BabyTalk have had the pleasure of accompanying parents
and parents-to-be such as yourself throughout their pregnancy journey as well as their
journey into parenthood, offering them timely advice, info and messages from experts
month after month - and we simply love it! And, just so you know, we do not intend
to slow down - so do look out for new columns and even more goodies coming up
next year! For now, to close off our year, we have an assortment of articles which we
hope you’ll find useful, including one on internet safety for kids, as well as clever,
realistic ways to shape up after childbirth!

Pandemic or no pandemic, parents will never cease to want to give the best to their
families. However, during such uncertain times, we can never tell what’s going to
happen in terms of our health and that of our family’s. Assuming you’ve had all your
vaccine shots, I suppose it would have gotten a wee bit easier to move around, but not
without caution, am I right? And, it does not even conclude that we have nothing to
worry about. Now, more than ever, as parents, we need to be extra careful, for our
families and for ourselves.

We at BabyTalk continue to provide the relevant articles and information in hopes to
equip you for possible current inquiries you may have, and for whatever the future holds.
One main feature this month is on postpartum recovery during the pandemic. If you are
a new mom, we hope you’ll find this useful. Our guide this month is also something that
you may find timely, especially if you are a new mom. We also feature an expert’s take
on an age-old skin issue, namely, eczema, and here’s hoping we can shed some light on
this exasperating skin problem that plagues thousands of children in Malaysia. We also
have a chance to look into a fast-raising issue among children of all ages, which is,
computer vision syndrome. With kids staying home a lot these days and having to spend
so many hours in front of their computer or tablet screens to learn, complete their
homework, attend online classes, etc, parents need to be vigilant of the ramifications of
all this exposure on their eye-sight. So, do give it a read, will you?

We meet again, and it’s our Awards issue this month, so let’s celebrate our winners!
Each year from 2011, BabyTalk gives out its prestigious Readers’ Choice Awards to
deserving brands, and year by year, the event has garnered recognition and increased
participation. Needless to say, we are proud to be the presenter of this well-loved event
and we look forward to many more years of celebrating it with you, our readers!

On another note, the pandemic is still rearing its ugly head, and at the time of writing
this, the number of new cases recorded is 13,034. Most of us are working from home,
rarely go out, and shop online whenever possible. But, no matter what the year,
month, week or day brings us, one thing is for sure; we’ll not stop giving our best to
our readers. For those who have just picked up their very first issue of BabyTalk, we are
a monthly publication focussing on pregnancy, baby and parenting topics. The
magazine has a few sections for easy reference, and they are: Bump to Birth, BT Guide;
Baby & Toddler; and Life & Style.

In this issue, August 2021, you’ll not only get to know more about the product or
service of each of our Readers’ Choice Award winners, but we also have other treats
waiting for you inside, such preparing to bring home a premature baby; how to bond
with your toddler; crucial information on the Pneumococcal Pneumonia vaccine; and
also a special shopping guide for new parents and parents-to-be. So please pour
yourself a cup of coffee (or tea!), sit back, and let’s ride out this wave of uncertain
times together with some light and easy reading!

First and foremost, we at BabyTalk would like to wish you all a very happy Mother’s
Day this month, and we hope you’ll have a grand time with your loved one, even if it’s
celebrated at home!

Motherhood has always been about sacrifices, as every loving, giving mom will testify. I
am a mother, and not a single day, or hour goes by without me thinking about my
offspring, always wanting the best for them. Everything a mother does for her child is
borne of love, for it is a fact that a mother only knows how to love her children first
before anyone else.

Here at BabyTalk, we’ve always been about mommies (and daddies too, so watch out
for our Father’s Day issue next month!). We’re all about pregnancy health and
wellbeing, postnatal care, as well as baby and toddler care. There is nothing about
motherhood that we don’t love and we have been at the forefront in accompanying
mothers from all walks of life throughout their journey into parenthood, right from the
delicate conception period! Covid-19 has not and will never dampen our spirits to
carry one helping our beloved readers to traverse through the thicks and thins of
parenthood. Hence, you can count on us to be there with you, all the way!

We have quite the treat for you all this month, plus some more. If this is your very first
copy of BabyTalk, welcome aboard! There are loads to read about, new things to learn,
and sometimes, old tips to be revived. Have fun, Mama, and stay safe always!

As time passes slowly (or quickly, depending on your situation in life, I suppose), parents
everywhere seemed to have somehow developed all sorts of coping mechanisms needed to
lift themselves out of this current state of restricted movements, lack of activities for their
kids, and boredom among their household. We cannot deny that at times, there is
tremendous pressure placed upon parents to keep up with the now in terms of education,
especially. What used to be largely and mainly duties carried out by teachers at school,
preschools and kindergarten are now the responsibilities of parents, and some had
absolutely no idea where to even begin! From this aspect alone, countless Malaysian parents
had to become learners themselves, delving into unknown territories of internet savviness
(for some), and taking the lead role of teaching school subjects that they thought they’d
never had to get into again. While some may have taken to this like ballerinas to their tutus,
others may have been exasperated at this whole development, and probably still are. If
you’re one of the latter, this issue may turn out to be a life-saviour - turn to our Early
Education & Development column and find out why!

Like every other issue before this, your April copy of BabyTalk is filled to the brim with the
latest and most relevant topics, including this month’s special on Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD); a complete guide on Green Parenting; an interesting view on postpartum gas; as well
as some fool-proof tricks to get little ones accustomed to a healthier diet. In this exciting
issue, some of our BabyTalk & MamaPapa Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 winners which you
have helped to pick out, will also be sharing their inspiring stories with us, so do check this
out too! All these and more are waiting for you within the pages of your BabyTalk this
month, so enjoy!

It’s been a whole year since our country had its first lockdown - some among us may
remember the incident as if it was yesterday. While many things have and are still
changing around us, what with the implementation of MCO, CMCO as well as RMCO
in the different states, parents for one may be still contending with adjusting to a
predominantly indoor life. By that, we mean specifically families with restless little
ones. It’s one thing to be a parent, but to be cooped up at home in the constant
company of mini grumblers and complainers can’t be anyone’s cup of tea. However, if
there is one thing the pandemic has definitely taught us all, it’s that we are a resilient
bunch! In any case, fret not, dear reader, for we’ve actually got you covered on the
above dilemma. Well, sort of. Check out this month’s Wonders of Childhood for some
ideas on how to put the smile back on that little grumpy face! As usual, there’s a
whole lot more waiting for you within these pages, and this month they include the
best lactogenic foods for nursing moms, tips on diaper-buying for newbies as well as
an interview with a traditional after birth care practitioner.

For the eleven years that we have been on the bookstore shelves, BabyTalk has never
ceased to go all the way to ensure that our readers are kept adequately informed on
matters of pregnancy, babies, toddlers and also early education. We hope to continue
to do so for the years to come, and here’s wishing the best of what parenting has to
offer to all our readers!

Hello there Moms, Dads and parents-to-be, and a warm welcome back to BabyTalk
magazine. We’ve left behind a really strange year, I must say, although we might have
to carry some of its effects into our new year. Face masks and social distancing will
have to stay a while, and so will hand-sanitising and avoiding crowded places, all for
the sake or our safety as a community. As I mentioned in our last issue, as a nation, we
have the right to feel proud of the way we have pulled through, so let’s look forward
to better times ahead!

We at BabyTalk wish to continue to offer young families in Malaysia the support they
need in parenting amidst the current pandemic, and we do so with informative and
eye-opening articles which you will find within these pages. Also, let’s go through some
really fine resolutions for new parents, and find out what’s the best time to start teaching
a baby, among others. We hope to always be by your side, dear parents, as a loyal
companion especially during these uncertain times. They say nothing beat flipping
through your favourite magazine, so we hope you’ll enjoy what’s in here for this month.

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