{
  "id": 4203374,
  "title": "Singapore mum claims her 19-month-old daughter’s been pointing at objects & saying ‘baby’ since ghost month began",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/singapore-mum-claims-her-19-month-old-daughters-been-pointing-at",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T10:30:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Independent Singapore",
    "slug": "the-independent-singapore",
    "url": "https://theindependent.sg/singapore-mum-claims-her-19-month-old-daughter-s-been-pointing-at-objects-saying-baby-since-ghost-month-began/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Singaporean mother noticed her 19-month-old daughter pointing at objects and saying \"baby\" since the start of Ghost Month. This behaviour occurred while the family was on vacation in the Philippines from August 13 to September 10. Ms Pau, the mother, expressed her concern on TikTok, asking for recommendations on a crystal bracelet to protect her and her daughter from the strange incidents. Ghost Month, also known as the Seventh Lunar Month, sees toddlers exhibiting unusual behavior, such as talking to non-existent entities. This phenomenon is not uncommon and is often attributed to children's active imaginations, a period where they learn to distinguish between reality and pretend. Some parents have shared similar experiences of their children pointing at corners and saying \"mom\" or \"baby,\" which they attributed to a lack of fear or a desire to practice social interactions.",
  "summary": "A Singapore mum said she started wondering if she needed a crystal bracelet after her toddler repeatedly pointed at places where she could not see anyone. This article ( Singapore mum claims her 19-month-old daughter’s been pointing at objects & saying ‘baby’ since ghost month began ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}