[This article was first written and published on 28th June 2022 by Elaine Yeoh and has been updated by Hemala Devaraj.] Baby on the way (or a birthday party to
The fourth trimester is certainly real – and we’re with you on this journey, #makchicmumsquad! In conjunction with World Breastfeeding Week this month, we’ve prepared a handy compilation of some of our past
Congratulations, you’re going to be a new parent! Now, take a long, deep breath, because you’re also going to be in for the most rewarding rollercoaster of a lifetime. Whether
During the dark days of Covid lockdown, we had to stay home with our unvaccinated toddler. Worried about her development during the pandemic, my innate ‘tiger’ mum-sense kicked in –
Children of all ages love water. Even young babies, who have not yet learned to crawl, may move independently in a pool. Group baby and toddler swimming classes are a
A meaningful name is the one thing that we will choose for our children that will be carried with them throughout their life. Our names could even have a surprising
“Aiyohhh ….. No time to exercise-lah!” Hey, new mums – does this sound like you? Whilst we love our precious offspring to bits, taking care of a newborn can be
Having children and sleepless nights seem to go hand in hand. In a recent sharing session we conducted on makchic’s Instagram, many of you shared some funny, but mostly frustrating
“Sleeping like a baby“, I remember thinking mutinously to myself as I rocked my crying child, “is NOT what I thought it would be!” Goodbye images of peacefully resting cherubs – hello
I was hugely unprepared to look after my newborn (a surprise pregnancy will do that for you). I made the classic error of spending most of my time researching and
Organic skincare, organic food, traditional medications, essential oils, hipster apothecaries. There is no denying the trend of going back to the ‘natural’ way among the young urban millennials these days.
Starting solids is an exciting experience for both baby and parents. Children who have early experiences of eating well, will grow up to become adults who enjoy all kinds food
Having breastfed both my daughters (my youngest, for 21 months and my eldest, for 15 months), I know first-hand that breastfeeding is neither a walk in the park nor an
How were babies ‘worn’ by their mothers during the old days? I am sure many of us have seen or heard of the kain batik which was hung around one shoulder
There are endless things a new mother worries about – is baby feeding enough? Why is he crying so much? What do I do when she has a temperature? It’s
I’ve been breastfeeding my daughter without milk supplements for 17 months. For someone whose initial aim was to attempt to last for 6 months, I’ve surprised even myself. Suffice to
Hilary Craig is a specialist teacher for people who learn differently, founder of Hils Learning Centre in KL, and author of Small Steps, Big Differences. Through the centre that she
My two-year-old son was diagnosed with autism in August 2017. While it was an uphill journey for our family, we eventually got into a good routine. We decided to put
I have woken up for the fourth time tonight to nurse my baby, and I know tomorrow morning I will feel like the back end of a bus. Don’t get
Before children get moving on their own two legs, it’s important that they have spent enough time crawling. Here’s why. Walking, that coordinated movement of the legs that most of
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