BEARy Friendly Paediatrician

BEARy Friendly Paediatrician Hello everyone. Welcome to my FB site. I am Dr Tan Pek Yong, a General Paediatrician based in Island Hospital, Penang.

My interested is in neonatal care, child nutrition, and asthma care.

Some of the photos taken during our recent World Breastfeeding Week Family Day last Saturday. 😍😍
03/08/2026

Some of the photos taken during our recent World Breastfeeding Week Family Day last Saturday. 😍😍

Wow, what an amazing turnout for our FIRST World Breastfeeding Week Family Day! 🥳🎈​From games and laughs to great conver...
01/08/2026

Wow, what an amazing turnout for our FIRST World Breastfeeding Week Family Day! 🥳🎈

​From games and laughs to great conversations, today was everything we hoped for and more. Huge shoutout to everyone who helped bring this together and to all the families who joined the fun!

​Here’s to supporting and celebrating parents every day! 🙌✨

​📸 Drop your favorite photos from today in the comments!

31/07/2026

"It takes a village to raise a child—and to support a breastfeeding journey!" 🤱

​To kick off World Breastfeeding Week (1–7 August), Island Hospital is excited to invite you to our Breastfeeding Week Family Day!

​Whether you’re an expectant mom, a new parent, or bringing the whole family along, come join us from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM for interactive activities and helpful resources.

​Event Highlights:
* ​Interactive family activities
* ​Expert advice & breastfeeding encouragement
* 1 minute simultaneous Latch-On challenge
* Daddy diaper changing competition
*​A warm, supportive space for parents

​📍 Location: Paeds Clinic, Level 3, Macalister Wing, Island Hospital.

​Let’s build a stronger support system for mothers everywhere. We can’t wait to welcome you! ✨


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📱 **Is screen time stealing your child’s sleep—and peace of mind?** 😴More screen time is leading to less sleep and highe...
29/07/2026

📱 **Is screen time stealing your child’s sleep—and peace of mind?** 😴

More screen time is leading to less sleep and higher rates of behavioral and mental health challenges in kids:

* 📊 **27.7%** of US children now face mental, behavioral, or developmental disorders.
* ⏳ **>2.5 hrs** daily screen time starts early in childhood—and grows with age.
* 🌙 **1.2 hrs** of sleep lost every night in high screen-time groups.

💡 **Pro-tip:** Try establishing a screen-free boundary 1 hour before bedtime to help them rest and recharge! 🎨📚🌱

Small beginnings, massive long-term results. 📊​Tracking nearly 3,500 people over 30 years revealed that longer breastfee...
26/07/2026

Small beginnings, massive long-term results. 📊

​Tracking nearly 3,500 people over 30 years revealed that longer breastfeeding duration is associated with higher adult intelligence, more schooling, and increased income.

​Early health is truly lifelong wealth! 💡📈

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24/07/2026

🩺 A quick update and friendly reminder for parents of little ones!

​Lately, I’ve been diagnosing more Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in infants under 1 year old. In babies, UTIs don't always come with the obvious symptoms we see in adults. Instead, they often show up as:
​🌡️ High or unexplained fever
​🍼 Poor feeding or refusing to eat
​😭 Unsettled, unusual crying or fussiness

​Rule of thumb: If your baby is unwell or running a fever, but doesn't have typical cold or tummy bug symptoms (like a cough, runny nose, vomiting, or diarrhea), please don't ignore it.

​Trust your instincts and bring them in to see your pediatrician for a quick check. Catching it early makes all the difference! ❤️

23/07/2026

KL bound this weekend (July 25–26)! 🇲🇾 Traveling over for a quick conference trip—excited for good sessions, great connections, and (of course) some quick KL food stops in between! 😊😊

Love spending evenings like this. Got to chat with my colleagues about pneumococcal protection and why staying ahead of ...
18/07/2026

Love spending evenings like this.
Got to chat with my colleagues about pneumococcal protection and why staying ahead of disease is so important.
Vaccines really are the ultimate game-changer for prevention.
Protect yourself and those you love! ❤️


✨ Calling All Daddies & Mommies! ✨​World Breastfeeding Week is just around the corner (August, 2026), and this year we a...
08/07/2026

✨ Calling All Daddies & Mommies! ✨

​World Breastfeeding Week is just around the corner (August, 2026), and this year we are celebrating under the beautiful theme: "Strengthen What Works Through Love & Bonding." 🤱❤️

​Successful journeys take a village, and we want to celebrate yours! We have few exciting ways for your family to join the fun and win some amazing prizes:

​📸 Photo Contest: Share your most precious, candid moments of love, bonding, and family support.

​🏆 The Daddy Diaper Derby: Dads, it’s time to show off those lightning-fast diaper-changing skills! Who will claim the title of ultimate diaper champion?

​Let's come together to support, laugh, and celebrate the incredible bond of parenthood.

06/07/2026

In conjunction with World Brain Day!

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Island Hospital. No. 308, Jalan Macalister
George Town
10450

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:30
Thursday 09:00 - 16:30
Friday 09:00 - 16:30
Saturday 09:00 - 13:00

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