Start gently with hotel breakfast or South-Indian favorites at Komala Vilas for filter coffee, idli, dosa and thali — stroller-friendly seating in Little India. Komala Vilas typically opens early; ideal for arriving families.
Explore colorful streets, spice shops and the Tekka Centre market; great place to buy pure-veg snacks and baby supplies — main roads are stroller-accessible though some lanes are narrow.
Check into an MRT-accessible clean family hotel: Parkroyal on Pickering (near Chinatown / Raffles Place MRT), Village Hotel Bugis (Bugis MRT), or Holiday Inn Express Orchard Road (Orchard MRT); request baby cot and early check-in if possible.
Pure-vegetarian Indian lunch: Ananda Bhavan (wide South/North Indian menu) or Gokul Vegetarian (popular vegetarian restaurant in Little India) offer hearty thalis, dosas and family portions; both are casual and infant-friendly.
Short, stroller-friendly photo stop at Marina Bay promenade for skyline photos and a relaxed walk near the Merlion if you want birthday pictures before dinner — open and free all evening.
Celebrate your son's first birthday at Annalakshmi (pure-veg Indian buffet and spacious dining hall near Esplanade) or ask your hotel to arrange a family private dining / eggless custom cake; both are suitable for families and can accommodate requests for Indian pure-vegetarian meals. Important: pre-order an eggless/custom birthday cake through your hotel or restaurant at least 3–5 days in advance.
If energy allows, enjoy the free Spectra light & water show at Marina Bay Sands (check official showtimes, usually nightly) or return to hotel to settle for the night with baby routines.
Take the stroller-friendly Sentosa Express from VivoCity Level 3 or opt for the scenic Cable Car from Mount Faber for great views; cable car boarding has assistance for strollers if requested.
Indoor, stroller-friendly aquarium with large tanks and dim, calming lighting ideal for infants; open commonly 10:00am–6:00pm, so morning is a good visit to avoid heavier crowds.
Pure-vegetarian Indian options are limited on Sentosa; best to pre-order a vegetarian packed meal from your hotel or pick up freshly prepared veg tiffin from Ananda Bhavan / Komala Vilas before heading to Sentosa. Alternatively, VivoCity (back on mainland) has vegetarian stalls.
Relax on Siloso Beach with shaded seating and a short, baby-friendly walk — keep sun protection and a hat for the infant; beaches are accessible all day.
Back on the mainland, enjoy a hearty pure-vegetarian Indian dinner at Gokul Vegetarian or Komala Vilas — both are family-friendly and have wide vegetarian menus for Indian palates.
If you returned early to Sentosa for the show, Wings of Time is an outdoor night spectacle (buy tickets in advance). Otherwise, enjoy a calm evening at the hotel with baby routines.
A calm vegetarian breakfast prepares the family for a festive day; Komala Vilas in Little India opens early and serves comforting South Indian breakfast items.
If you observe Christmas traditions, check service times at St. Andrew's Cathedral (City Hall area) or CHIJMES — both are central and stroller-accessible; otherwise enjoy a leisurely morning walk around Esplanade/Marina Bay.
Annalakshmi at Esplanade (pay-as-you-wish Indian vegetarian buffet) provides a celebratory vegetarian lunch in a large hall, which is especially nice on a holiday; call ahead for space and holiday hours.
Explore Orchard Road’s festive decorations, window displays and family-friendly malls (ION, Paragon) with baby rooms and diaper-changing facilities; Christmas lights are best viewed after dusk but malls keep late hours.
Have an early vegetarian dinner — consider hotel dining or return to Esplanade area for more Indian vegetarian choices; this ensures the infant is fed and rested before evening festivities.
Enjoy Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay with festive markets, lights and family activities (ticketed special event in Nov–Dec). Buy tickets in advance as holiday dates sell out quickly and check opening hours for the event nights.
Slow evening back at the hotel for cake, baby bed-time and quiet family time; if you ordered an eggless Christmas/birthday cake, this is a lovely time to celebrate again in your room.
Use a 24-hour hop-on hop-off pass to cover remaining attractions (Marina Bay, Chinatown, Little India, Orchard) without repeated transfers; convenient with a stroller and infant — most operators offer free infant seats. Buy tickets online (official Big Bus site, Klook or at major pick-up stops).
Finish your trip with a final pure-vegetarian meal in Little India and pick up snacks or sweets to take home; family-friendly seating and easy access to MRT for luggage transfer.
Collect luggage, confirm baby essentials and take MRT/taxi to Changi Airport; allow 2–3 hours for international departures with an infant and consider pre-booked airport transfer for convenience.