Firststep Child Specialist Clinic

16/01/2026

16/01/2026

How Do You Know If Your Child’s Medicine Is Safe?💊

Ever wondered how long does your child's medicine last after using them?

16/01/2026

💭 When “Child-Led” Becomes “Child-Controlled”

Gentle, child-led parenting comes from a place of love ❤️
But when boundaries disappear, children may struggle with frustration, emotional regulation, and respecting limits.

Research shows that the healthiest parenting style is authoritative parenting — warm, responsive, and firm.
Not too strict. Not too permissive.

Children don’t just need empathy.
They need guidance, structure, and clear expectations to feel safe and grow resilient 🌱

✨ Healing our own past matters — but our children still need us to lead.

Parenting isn’t about control, but it is about preparation.
Because the world won’t always say yes — and that’s okay.

15/01/2026

🎒 School Is Starting — What Should Families Look Out For?

Happy New Year, everyone ✨
As school begins, it’s not just about uniforms and books. A smooth transition starts with your child’s health, routine, and emotions.

✔️ Sleep routine
Adjust bedtime early. Well-rested children focus better and fall sick less.

✔️ Nutrition & hydration
A balanced breakfast and enough water support energy, immunity, and learning.

✔️ Hygiene habits
Handwashing, not sharing bottles, and covering coughs matter more than constant sanitising.

✔️ Emotional readiness
Some children feel excited, others anxious. Listen, reassure, and keep mornings calm.

✔️ Screen time reset
Gradually reduce screen time to support attention and better sleep.

✨ A healthy start builds confidence, resilience, and a happier school year — for children and parents.

13/01/2026

Is your child’s medicine still safe? 👀💊

Parents, did you know that children’s medicine can expire after opening — even before the printed expiry date?

Here’s a quick guide every parent should know ⬇️

🧊 Antibiotic syrups
⏳ 7–14 days after mixing
📌 Keep in the fridge & discard after

🤧 Cough & cold syrups
⏳ 2–6 months after opening
❌ Throw away if colour, smell or texture changes

🌡️ Paracetamol / Ibuprofen syrup
⏳ Up to 6 months
❌ Cloudy, crystals or sticky bottle = stop using

👀 Eye & ear drops
⏳ Only 28 days after opening

💨 Nebuliser nebules
Open → use immediately → discard leftovers

⚠️ Expired medicine may delay recovery and can be harmful.
When in doubt, check with your healthcare professional.

Save & share this with other parents ❤️

09/01/2026

💭 “My child snores every night… cute or concerning?”
While soft snoring once in a while is common, regular loud snoring isn’t normal in children.
Poor sleep can affect behaviour, learning, and growth.

👨‍⚕️ Dr Soo shares what parents should watch out for — and when snoring needs medical attention.

06/01/2026

📢 Clinic Operating Hours Update

Please be informed that there will be a slight change in our clinic’s operating hours:

📅 7th January 2026 (Wednesday)
🕗 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
👩‍⚕️ Dr Soo & Dr JoAnn
📝 Last walk-in at 12:30 PM

🕘 We will resume our normal operations on 8th January 2026.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and truly appreciate your kind understanding and continued support 💙

05/01/2026

🩸 Anaemia in young children is more common than you think — and in Malaysia, about 1 in 3 toddlers are at risk.

It often starts silently, but over time, it can affect a child’s growth, brain development, energy levels, and immunity.

Young children need more iron because they are growing fast. Without enough iron, their bodies can’t make healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen properly 🧠❤️

⚠️ Watch out for signs like:
• Pale skin or lips
• Always tired, low energy
• Poor appetite
• Frequent infections

If you notice these, it’s worth getting your child’s haemoglobin level checked.

💡 Early detection + the right nutrition can make a BIG difference in your child’s health and future potential.

31/12/2025

✨ Hello 2026! ✨

Thank you to all our amazing parents and wonderful little ones for trusting Firststep Child Specialist Clinic with your child’s care 💕 Watching your babies grow, toddlers explore, and children smile has been our greatest joy 🌈

As we welcome the New Year, we wish your families good health, happy giggles, strong immunity, and many beautiful milestones ahead 🎉👣
Thank you for being part of our clinic family — we can’t wait to continue this journey with you in 2026 💙🎈

30/12/2025

📢 January 2026 Doctor Schedule is Out!
Hello Mommies & Daddies! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Our January doctor schedule is now ready 🗓️✨

📌 Planning a sick visit during the school holidays?
💬Kindly WhatsApp us before coming so we can update you on clinic availability and help you plan better ⏱️

🎉 Welcome 2026!
As we begin a brand new year, let’s continue keeping our little ones healthy, happy, and smiling 👶💙

Thank you for your continued trust and support — we look forward to caring for your children in the year ahead 🌈✨

30/12/2025

📅 Hello January 2026! 🎉🌼
Our January schedule is here! 🎒🌈

As we welcome a brand new year, let’s start 2026 by keeping our little ones healthy, happy, and smiling 💙✨

🎉 Happy New Year to all our amazing families!
Thank you for trusting us to care for your children and for allowing us to be part of their health journey 🌟👣

📌 Clinic Notice:
🚪 Our clinic will be closed on 1st January 2026 (Thursday)
✨ We will resume operations on 2nd January 2026 (Friday)
🕗 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

⏰ Planning a sick visit during the school holidays? 📌
To help us serve you better, kindly WhatsApp us before coming 📲💬

We look forward to caring for your little ones in this brand new year 💕
Here’s to a year filled with growth, giggles, and good health! 🎈💙

30/12/2025

🎊 Hello 2026! 🎊

We’re starting the new year with exciting news! 💙
Firststep Child CDC will be officially launching in January 2026 — a new milestone in our journey to support your child’s growth, development, and well-being.

Thank you for trusting us with your little ones. We can’t wait to welcome families into this new chapter together 🌱👶✨
Stay tuned for more updates!