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When will I receive the Baby Bonus cash gifts?
Answer:

Eligible Singaporean children born from 14 Feb 2023 will receive enhanced benefits. 

The Cash Gift is intended to support parents’ out-of-pocket caregiving costs.  Parents will receive the Cash Gift every 6 months till the child turns six-and-a-half years.

Child Order Born on or after 1 Jan 2015
(for each child)		 Born on or after 14 Feb 2023
(for each child)
1st and 2nd $8,000 $11,000
3rd and subsequent birth order $10,000 $13,000

Time Amount of Cash Gift disbursed
  1st and 2nd Birth Orders 3rd and Subsequent Birth Orders
At birth $3,000 $4,000
6 months $1,500 $2,000
12 months $1,500 $2,000
18 months $1,000 $1,000
2 until 6.5 years + $400 every 6 months + $400 every 6 months
Total $11,000 $13,000

The enhanced Baby Bonus benefits was announced on 14 Feb 2023.  For eligible Singaporean children born from 14 Feb 2023 until the date the changes are implemented in 2024, the eligible children will continue to enjoy the current benefits.  The enhancements to the Cash Gift will be disbursed from early 2024.



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When can I receive the Government co-matching in the Child Development Account (CDA)?
Answer: You will receive the Government matching within 2 weeks (excluding public holidays) after saving into the Child Development Account (CDA), if the CDA has not exceeded the Government co-matching cap.

To check your child's CDA payments and “Remaining Cap Amount”, you can log in using Singpass via “Family View” on Baby Bonus Online, select 'View Statement ' to view the CDA payment details and remaining cap amount.
You can also view your CDA transactions on the monthly statement sent by your CDA bank, or Internet Banking.

For a quick guide on the opening of a CDA and your child’s benefits, you can check out this video under #BiteSizedBabyBonus in Baby Bonus Parenting Resources Facebook Page.

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How can I view my Child Development Account (CDA) transactions?
Answer:

You can view the transactions made in your Child Development Account (CDA) in the monthly statement sent by your CDA bank, or through Internet Banking.

You may also log in using Singpass via “Family View” on Baby Bonus Online, select 'View Statement ' to view the CDA payment details and remaining Cap amount.

For a quick guide on the opening of a CDA and your child’s benefits, you can check out this video under #BiteSizedBabyBonus in Baby Bonus Parenting Resources Facebook Page.

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How do I join the Baby Bonus Scheme?
Answer:

To join the Baby Bonus Scheme, please start by checking your child’s eligibility by using the “Check Eligiblity” on Baby Bonus Online. If your child qualifies, you may proceed to apply by following these steps.

STEP 1: Visit Baby Bonus Online.

STEP 2: Click “Join”. It will bring you to a Singpass log-in page.

STEP 3: Log in using your Singpass.

STEP 4: Complete the relevant sections in the application form.

STEP 5: Click “Submit” when done.

When applying, please note that both parents have to decide which parent or a third party will

  • receive the cash gifts as a Nominated Bank Account Holder, and
  • manage the Child Development Account (CDA) as a CDA trustee.

You may wish to know that the Nominated Bank Account Holder for the cash gift and the CDA trustee can be the same person or different persons. The CDA trustee has to be above the age of 18 and must not be a bankrupt.

For a quick guide on online application of the Baby Bonus Scheme, you can check out this video under #BiteSizedBabyBonus in Baby Bonus Parenting Resources Facebook Page.

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Is my child eligible for the Baby Bonus Scheme?
Answer:

A child may be eligible for the Baby Bonus Scheme if:
 
● he or she is a Singapore Citizen and
● his or her parents are lawfully married.
 
Children of unwed parents may be eligible for Child Development (CDA) benefits only if they are born on or after 1 September 2016.

You can check your child’s eligibility and Baby Bonus Benefits using the “Check Eligibility” on Baby Bonus Online. You will be asked a few questions to determine the child’s eligibility.



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