Health & Safety

Gear for when your baby is unwell
A good thermometer is the first thing to buy for your home health kit. Our guide to the best baby thermometers in Singapore compares digital stick, ear and forehead models, and explains which type is accurate at which age. When colds strike, and in infant care they often do, our round-up of the best nasal aspirators covers bulb, tube and electric options, plus the saline that makes them work.
Know when gear isn’t enough
No gadget replaces a doctor. Before you buy, read our guides on baby fever and when to see a doctor and baby cough and cold remedies, which set out the red flags that mean calling 995 or heading to KKH or NUH Children’s Emergency. You’ll find more on common illnesses in the baby health hub.
How we pick
We only recommend products we can confirm are sold in Singapore, preferably from pharmacies, established baby stores or official brand stores, because medical devices such as thermometers are regulated by HSA. We follow mainstream guidance from bodies such as the AAP, KKH and HealthHub, list the downsides as well as the strengths, and no brand pays for a place on our lists. See all our round-ups in Best Picks.