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When should I start looking at Infant Care (IFC)?

3848 moms shared how they navigated this decisionRight on time for 🤰 2nd-trimester

3 approaches by moms

First Trimester45% moms chose this path

Registering as soon as you get a positive pregnancy test.

Suits parents aiming for highly sought-after anchor operators like My First Skool or Sparkletots. You will likely spend months on the waitlist before getting a confirmed spot.

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Rebecca T.. · Working mom · 18 weeks pregnant

I registered at My First Skool at 8 weeks pregnant. The waitlist is crazy long, so better to just chop your place early.

Second Trimester35% moms chose this path

Touring and waitlisting after the pregnancy is safely stabilized.

Suits moms who prefer waiting until after the detailed fetal anomaly scan to commit. You still have a decent chance of securing a spot before maternity leave ends.

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Giselle L.. · First-time mom · 24 weeks pregnant

Started touring centres in my second trimester when I had more energy. Managed to secure a spot for when baby turns six months.

Third Trimester10% moms chose this path

Looking only when maternity leave is ending or plans change.

Suits parents who initially planned for a helper or grandparents but needed a backup. You will likely have to opt for more expensive private centres with shorter waitlists.

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Fatin R.. · Working mom · Baby at 2 months

Grandma suddenly backed out, so we scrambled to find IFC during confinement. Had to pay a premium for a private centre nearby.

Expert guidance

Securing infant care requires early planning, as waitlists for popular centres can stretch for months. DollarsAndSense notes full-day infant care at Anchor Operators is capped at SGD $1,235 monthly before subsidies, but waitlists often exceed six months. What matters most is registering at multiple preferred centres during your second trimester to keep your options open.

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Parenting decisions are personal, and every child is different. The information shared here includes real experiences from moms and guidance from expert and public sources, but should not replace professional medical or healthcare advice.

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