Infant Care In Singapore: 14 FAQs Every Parent Asks

By KakiList Editorial Team · 19 Oct 2026 · 8 min read · Infant Care

Going back to work after maternity leave but the thought of leaving your 2-month-old with someone else makes your heart do somersaults? You're not alone, kaki. Infant care in Singapore is a whole different ballgame from regular childcare — more paperwork, more questions, and definitely more kancheong moments. We rounded up the questions Singaporean parents actually Google at 2am while googling with one hand and rocking a baby with the other. TL;DR: here's everything you need to know, no fluff.

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1. The Basics: What Exactly Is Infant Care?

What age group does infant care cover?

Infant care centres in Singapore typically take babies from 2 months old (after maternity leave ends) up to 18 months old. After that, your little one usually

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