The objective of the circuit breaker measures is to significantly reduce movements and social interactions, especially for seniors who are more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection.
Grandparents can continue to care for their grandchildren if the grandchildren stay with them throughout this period. We strongly urge seniors to stay at home and avoid going out. You should not drop off your children with their grandparents on a daily basis as this increases the risk of transmission. However, exemptions can be made if you belong to one of the following groups:
Individuals can still visit elderly family members to assist with their daily needs if there is no one else living with them who can do so. Where possible, we strongly recommend for family members to support their elderly relatives who do not stay with them by keeping in contact through phone or video calls, or bringing them groceries, food and other essential supplies to assist with their daily needs. This is to avoid seniors having to make trips out of the home for such activities.
Payment Schedule for children born on or after 1 Jan 2015
Birth Order 1st & 2nd
Birth Order 3rd onwards
Within 10 working days of birth¹
$3,000
$4,000
6 months old
$1,500
$2,000
12 months old
15 months old
$1000
18 Months old
Total Payment
$8,000
$10,000
¹ from birth registration or joining Baby Bonus (whichever is later) To check the scheduled payment date and cash gift payment date, you can select 'View Account Summary' under Services on Baby Bonus Online. For children who were born before 1 January 2015 and have enrolled for the scheme, you can also check their payment details using 'View Account Summary' under Services.
You can view the transactions made in your Child Development Account or CDA in the monthly statement sent by your CDA bank, or through Internet Banking. You may also go to 'View Statement Summary' on the Baby Bonus Online, log in using your SingPass, and 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.
To join the Baby Bonus Scheme, please start by checking your child’s eligibility 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
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.
