Firststep Child Specialist Clinic

Firststep Child Specialist Clinic Baby and child specialist clinic

Many parents worry when they feel their breast is “empty”… but breastfeeding is never empty 🤍Even before mature milk com...
25/02/2026

Many parents worry when they feel their breast is “empty”… but breastfeeding is never empty 🤍

Even before mature milk comes in, your baby is still receiving powerful benefits. Tiny drops of colostrum deliver important antibodies, support their immune system, and are perfectly designed for their tiny stomachs.

But nursing goes beyond nutrition. Every latch helps strengthen jaw muscles, supports speech and breathing development, and builds coordination between sucking, swallowing, and breathing.

And maybe most importantly… breastfeeding is comfort. The skin-to-skin contact helps regulate your baby’s temperature, stabilise their heart rate, and releases calming hormones for both of you.

You are not just feeding your baby.
You are nurturing, protecting, and helping them grow in ways we cannot always see ✨

🍼 Formula Milk vs 🥛 Fresh Milk – Which is better for toddlers?Once a child turns 1 year old, solid food becomes the main...
21/02/2026

🍼 Formula Milk vs 🥛 Fresh Milk – Which is better for toddlers?

Once a child turns 1 year old, solid food becomes the main source of nutrition.
Milk is now a supporting drink, not the main meal.

For most healthy toddlers:
👉 Fresh full-cream milk + balanced solid food = sufficient nutrition

Fresh milk provides:
• Protein – for growth
• Calcium – for strong bones & teeth
• Healthy fats – for brain development

What about toddler formula?
Toddler formulas are not necessary for most children who eat a balanced diet.
They may be useful only in selected cases, such as:
• Poor weight gain
• Very picky eating
• Nutritional deficiencies
• Medical conditions (as advised by doctor)

⚠ Too much milk (formula or fresh milk) can:
• Reduce appetite for solid food
• Increase risk of iron deficiency

Doctor’s tip:
Limit total milk intake to ~400–500 ml per day, and focus more on real foods 🥦🍗🍚

✨ Remember: Milk complements food — it should not replace it.

16/02/2026

Happy Chinese New Year 🧧✨

Wishing you happiness, prosperity, and good health.

Please be informed that Firststep Child Specialist Clinic & Firststep Child Development Centre will resume operations on Thursday, 19 February 2026.

We look forward to welcoming you back 🤍

15/02/2026

Traveling during Chinese New Year with young kids? 🧧👶
Long journeys, hot weather & crowded places — here’s how to keep them well 👇

💧 **Hydration first!**
Hot weather = more fluids. Offer water, milk & fresh fruits like oranges 🍊 or watermelon 🍉

🍽️ **Don’t skip proper meals**
Stick to regular main meals + small healthy snacks.
Too many snacks, no real meals = low energy & weaker immunity.

🧼 **Hygiene matters**
✔ Wash hands often
✔ Cover coughs
✔ Wear a mask if unwell

💊 Bring their usual vitamins
😴 Make sure they get enough rest — even while traveling

🚗 **Long car trip tip:**
If your child has cough or runny nose:
• Take regular breaks
• Keep a slight window gap for fresh air
• Use saline spray or nasal wash during stops

Travel smart. Travel safe.
Enjoy your CNY holidays with peace of mind 🏮✨

🎆 Fireworks, firecrackers… and safety first! 🧧 Dr. Soo shares essential tips to keep your little ones safe this Chinese ...
15/02/2026

🎆 Fireworks, firecrackers… and safety first! 🧧 Dr. Soo shares essential tips to keep your little ones safe this Chinese New Year. Let’s celebrate without the worry! 💛

🏮🐴 Happy Chinese New Year! 🐴🏮Dear Parents & Guardians,It’s time to celebrate and welcome the energetic Year of the Horse...
13/02/2026

🏮🐴 Happy Chinese New Year! 🐴🏮

Dear Parents & Guardians,

It’s time to celebrate and welcome the energetic Year of the Horse! 🎉✨
Our team will be taking a short festive break to recharge and spend precious moments with family.

📅 Closed: 16th – 18th February 2026 (Monday – Wednesday)

We’ll be back, refreshed and ready to care for your little ones on:
📅 Thursday, 19th February 2026
🕗 8 AM – 8 PM

Wishing you a year filled with speedy recoveries, growing smiles, strong health, and abundant joy! 🧧💖

See you after the celebrations!

13/02/2026

Child feels warm… but no fever? 🤔🔥

Before you panic — read this 👇

Not every warm forehead means fever.
Normal temp for kids = 36.1°C–37.5°C
Fever = 38°C and above

Running around, crying, thick clothes, hot room — even teething — can make them feel warm temporarily.

✨ Don’t rely on touch alone. Use a thermometer.
✨ Watch their behavior — energy, hydration & responsiveness matter more.

🚨 Seek medical attention if:
• Baby under 3 months with temp ≥38°C
• Child is very sleepy, not drinking, or struggling to breathe

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🍬 Hidden sugars are sneaky! Even in snacks your kids love 😮Join our nutritionist, Ms. Siew Man, as she shows you how to ...
06/02/2026

🍬 Hidden sugars are sneaky! Even in snacks your kids love 😮
Join our nutritionist, Ms. Siew Man, as she shows you how to spot them and make healthier choices for your little ones 🥕💛

04/02/2026

When love turns into overprotection…❤️
Loving your child isn’t the same as preparing them for life.

Many parents don’t overprotect on purpose —
they act from fear.

📌Stepping in too fast.
📌Fixing problems for them.
📌Avoiding tears.
📌Replacing presence with screens.

But slowly, children stop learning how to cope.😨

They become anxious, overwhelmed, and dependent.

Children don’t grow strong from comfort alone.
They grow through limits, responsibility, boredom —
and failing safely.

Parenting isn’t about making life easy.
It’s about making children capable. 🤍

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📢 Clinic Schedule Update – Friday, 4 February 2026Please be informed of our doctors’ schedule for this Wednesday. Thank ...
04/02/2026

📢 Clinic Schedule Update – Friday, 4 February 2026

Please be informed of our doctors’ schedule for this Wednesday. Thank you for your kind understanding and cooperation 🙏💙

👩‍⚕️ Doctors On Duty
🕗 Dr Charlotte: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🕑 Dr Soo Hui Fang: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

⏰ Last walk-in registration: 8:00 PM

📌 Planning a sick visit?
To help us serve you better and reduce waiting time, kindly WhatsApp us before coming 📲✨
Our team will assist with pre-registration based on the doctor’s session.

💙 Thank you for your continued support and understanding. We look forward to caring for your little ones! 💙

🚨 Chest Recession: Don’t Ignore This Breathing Warning SignChest recession (also called chest retractions) is a sign tha...
03/02/2026

🚨 Chest Recession: Don’t Ignore This Breathing Warning Sign

Chest recession (also called chest retractions) is a sign that a child is struggling to breathe. You may notice the skin pulling in between the ribs, below the ribs, or above the collarbones — this is not normal breathing.

Because children have softer chest walls, their chest may “sink in” when breathing becomes difficult. This can happen with lung infections or inflamed airways and needs prompt medical attention.

🚑 Seek medical care immediately if chest recession is seen, especially if your child also has fast or noisy breathing, persistent cough or wheeze, fever with breathing difficulty, poor feeding, or unusual tiredness.

🔴 Bluish lips or face = emergency.

❤️ Trust your instincts. If your child’s breathing looks different or worrying, it’s always safer to get checked early.


🚨 Clinic Update – Early Closing Today 🚨Please note that today, 2nd February 2026, our clinic will close at 7 PM ⏰.We apo...
02/02/2026

🚨 Clinic Update – Early Closing Today 🚨

Please note that today, 2nd February 2026, our clinic will close at 7 PM ⏰.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused 🙏 and thank you for your understanding 💙.

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B2-3A (GF), Plaza Damas 3, Jalan Sri Hartamas 1
Kuala Lumpur
50480

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Monday 08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 20:00
Thursday 08:00 - 20:00
Friday 08:00 - 20:00
Saturday 08:00 - 14:00
Sunday 08:00 - 14:00

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