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If I have more questions regarding Baby Bonus enhancements, who may I approach?
Answer: You may call the Baby Bonus Hotline at 1800 253 7707 (or +65 62537707 if you are overseas). Alternatively, you can email us at msf_babybonus@msf.gov.sg.

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How can I view my Child Development Account (CDA) transactions?
Answer: You will receive a monthly CDA statement from your CDA bank. You may also view the transactions with Internet Banking.

Alternatively, you can also select 'View Account Summary' under Services on the Baby Bonus website , to check your child's CDA payment.

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When will I receive the cash gifts?
Answer:
For children born on or after 1 January 2015, you will receive the cash gifts in your selected bank account, within 18 months from the birth of the child.
 

 

Baby Bonus Cash Gift

Baby Bonus Plus

Birth Order

1st payment
within 10 working days1

2nd payment
around 6 months old

3rd payment
around 12 months old

4th payment
around 15 months old

5th payment
around 18 months old

1st and 2nd

$3,000

$1,500

$1,500

$1,000

$1,000

3rd and higher

$4,000

$2,000

$2,000

$1,000

$1,000

 
Note 1. from joining Baby Bonus or birth registration (whichever is later)

You can select 'View Account Summary' under Services, to check the scheduled payment date and cash gift payment date.

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Where can I see the available date to solemnize at Registry of Marriages (ROM) office?
Answer:

You may refer to this link to see the available slots for in-house solemnization. The dates shown are for reference only. They are not for booking of solemnizaton slots at ROM.



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How do I join the Baby Bonus Scheme?
Answer: Either parent may join the scheme at www.babybonus.msf.gov.sg/parent with his/her SingPass.

Both parents will have to agree on the person (either parent and/or a third party) to:

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

The Cash Gift bank account holder and CDA trustee can be the same person or different persons. The CDA trustee has to be above the age of 18 and not a bankrupt.

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