What do I need to sort out before baby arrives?
Confinement countdown checklist
Enter your estimated due date. Every task with a deadline before and just after the birth is dated to it, and you can tick them off as you go.
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Step 2 Your result
Your baby is due in about
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What this estimate assumes
Items marked Official are government steps: register the birth on LifeSG within 42 days of birth (S$18 per child, with a digital birth certificate). Apply for the Baby Bonus with your CDA bank choice in the same flow. Everything else is typical practice, not a rule: follow your gynae on anything health-related. Your due date is not saved; ticks stay on this device. Verify with LifeSG birth registration. Checked .
Step 3 What next
What baby gear do we need to buy, borrow or skip?Read the guideWhat do I need to sort out before baby arrives? →Common questions
When must I register my baby's birth?
Within 42 days of the birth, on LifeSG. It costs S$18 per child and you get a digital birth certificate. You can apply for the Baby Bonus and choose a CDA bank in the same flow.