All eligibility conditions
The parent must have at least three continuous service months, and the child must be under two at some point in the agreed 12-month relevant period and be/become Singaporean during that period. Legally adopted children and stepchildren qualify.
Annual entitlement and relevant period
From 1 January 2024 each eligible parent has 12 unpaid infant-care days a year, increased from six, regardless of the number of children. The maximum concerning any child is 24 days over the first two years. Eligible parents of citizen children under two can also have six paid childcare days separately. Parties agree the 12-month period; absent agreement it defaults to January–December.