Pulau Ubin for children is safe if you are an alert parent and mindful of activities that may pose dangers for little kids. Visitors fall in love with the Ubin’s rustic charms and would rent bicycles to ride with their children, hoping to share their childhood memories together. But there are many up and down slopes and like all kids, it is fun to coast downhill without realizing the dangers of uncontrolled descent. Bicycles for children are often gearless requiring more leg power while tandem bikes are hard to handle on uneven terrain. Tired muscles affect judgments resulting in accidents.
A sleepy child may just nod and topple off.
Your maid may have excellent skills cycling while holding an umbrella, but not on Ubin’s difficult terrain. Why not change your plans and walk instead.
Safer way is to hire van-taxis or take enjoyable walks. Places to explore include Npark secret garden which is free of vehicles.
Scarecrow at Nparks secret garden
Ubin village itself is worth exploring too with its wooden houses and a wayang stage. Further inland, the Malay kampong is another interesting place to visit and relax in, especially during durian season 
. Also Marman beach is a nice place for picnicking especially in December and January when it is cool and breezy. The “Orchid farm” is also nearby where kids can peer at some cute rabbits.
Fishing may be a good way to bond with kids but their fingers are often clumsy with hooks. Using nets and pails would be better especially along the shore near Ubin jetty. Older kids may explore the rock pools where small fishes and creatures are trapped during low tides. They should be supervised as the rocks can be slippery.
Another great way for family enjoyment and bonding is do a perception walk. Parents can help their kids pick out seashells, round pebbles, rubber seeds, looking for flowering grass or count the number of coconuts on a tree, experiences shopping malls cannot offer.
Discovering water wells
Here is a short reminder to bring along for your next trip.
