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Babies celebrating amid pink and peach balloon garlands at Our Second Home
Celebrations

Where to Celebrate Baby's Full Month (满月) in Singapore's CBD

You survived the first 30 days (barely!), and now it's time for 满月. If your HDB living room can't quite fit both sides of the family, here's a warm, practical guide to finding a baby full month celebration venue in Singapore's CBD — customs, costs and all.

25 August 2026 · 6 min read

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A warmly styled baby full month celebration set up at a boutique CBD venue — the kind of milestone this cost guide helps you budget for
Party Planning

How Much Does a Baby Full Month or 100 Days Cost in Singapore?

Wondering about the baby full month celebration cost in Singapore? Here's an honest, itemised breakdown — venue, catering, cake, decor, red eggs, ang ku kueh and photography — with realistic SGD ranges for your little one's 满月 or 100 days.

28 July 2026 · 5 min read

A warm boutique party venue in Singapore set up and ready for a child's celebration
Venue Tips

Condo Function Room vs. Party Venue: Which Wins for Kids?

Weighing a condo function room vs a party venue in Singapore for your child's birthday? Here's an honest, parent-to-parent look at cost, hassle, comfort and the little details that make or break the day.

17 July 2026 · 6 min read

A cosy, air-conditioned indoor celebration space set up for a first birthday party at Our Second Home
Venue Tips

Best Indoor 1st Birthday Party Venues in Singapore (Rain or Shine)

In Singapore, you can plan the perfect first birthday for weeks — then the sky opens up an hour before guests arrive. The fix? Go indoors. Here's how to choose an indoor 1st birthday party venue in Singapore that's cosy, safe for crawlers, and completely weather-proof.

13 July 2026 · 5 min read

Cosy air-conditioned private event space set up for a baby celebration at OUE Downtown Gallery on Shenton Way, in Singapore's CBD
Venue Tips

Private Party Room Rental in Tanjong Pagar & Shenton Way (CBD)

Looking for a private party room rental in Singapore's CBD? Here's a parent-to-parent guide to small, cosy venues near Tanjong Pagar and Shenton Way MRT — pricing, capacity, MRT access and what's usually included for your little one's big day.

9 July 2026 · 5 min read

The warm, softly lit event space at OurSecondHome inside OUE Downtown Gallery, set up for a child's celebration
Venue Tips

Why OUE Downtown Is a Lovely Spot for Baby's Party

Thinking of a kids' party venue at OUE Downtown in Singapore? Here's why this CBD spot — with easy MRT access, parking and family-friendly amenities nearby — makes celebrating your child's milestone wonderfully fuss-free.

5 July 2026 · 5 min read