Quick reminders and tips to help care for your two-year-old’s health and well-being!

Avoid near work such as using the tablet or reading if your little one is below the age of two.

When reading with your child, make sure the book is placed at least 30 cm away from his eyes.

Make sure the tablet or mobile phone screen is held or placed at least 40-50 cm away from your child's eyes. The room should also be properly lit.

After 40 minutes of reading or other near work, make sure your little one takes a 3- to 5-minute break. He should rest his eyes by looking at greenery or into the distance.

Let your little one spend at least 2-3 hours per day outdoors. This is the only proven way to prevent/delay myopia. Don't forget to cover up and put on sunblock!

Give your child a head start and help him keep a healthy weight. Encourage an active lifestyle from young!

Make sure your child gets 180 minutes of physical activity per day. Let the little one explore the house safely or bring him outdoors for some fun in the sun.

Waiting for a growth spurt to help your child to outgrow his chubbiness? It's much more effective to help him build good eating and exercise habits, and to make sure he doesn't eat more calories than needed.

Genes may play a role in obesity, but lifestyle factors like food and exercise — which you can control — are perhaps more important. Help your child keep a healthy weight by offering him a variety of healthy food and encouraging him to be active!

Let your baby eat in a relaxing and distraction-free environment. Switch off the TV and put the tablet away during mealtimes!

Brush your baby's teeth twice a day, once after he wakes up and once before bed. Protect your little one's pearly whites!

Use an age-appropriate toothbrush once your child has their first tooth. Finger brushes, rubber brushes and tooth wipes may not clean teeth as effectively.