Common Chemicals Can Reduce Your Baby’s IQ, Study Says
Makchic
December 15, 2014
Chemicals found in food and common household products have been linked to lower IQ in kids exposed to high levels during pregnancy.
News & Issues
Hottest Baby Names of 2014 in Malaysia & Beyond
Makchic
December 9, 2014
Which baby names have been the most popular for the year? Here are the results for which names were on top and were hot in Malaysia and beyond.
Help Power up Toys for the Children of Kiwanis Malaysia
Makchic
December 5, 2014
Energizer Power of Giving is a campaign in aid of the children of Kiwanis Malaysia. Find out how you can bring a smile to their faces this Christmas.
New Kid on the Block: Babywearing Mamas Central
Makchic
December 3, 2014
Babywearing Mamas Central, a newly-formed advocacy group, aims to get parents to keep their children close to their hearts.
Learn How Nutrition Affects Children’s Developmental Milestones
Makchic
December 2, 2014
This 24 January, Dutch Lady Malaysia will bring together health experts to help parents learn the tools and resources to optimise their child’s development.
Kiss Scars Goodbye with Hiruscar Kids
Makchic
November 12, 2014
It’s normal for kids to get cuts and scrapes. Here’s a Swiss-made topical gel that will help your little hero’s scars disappear.
Get Your Kids Reading With McDonald’s Reading Campaign
Kathryn Rao
November 10, 2014
For the very first time, McDonald’s will be hosting a nationwide campaign to promote reading in Malaysia and everyone is invited.
Buy the Cutest Water Bottles, Lunchboxes & More for a Good Cause
Kathryn Rao
October 31, 2014
The next time you buy a water bottle or a lunch box for your toddler, wouldn’t it be better if featured art by a 9-year-old and part of the sale goes to a good cause?
Budget 2015: Is the One-Year Maternity Leave for Civil Servants Too Long?
Makchic
October 28, 2014
Starting next year, female civil servants in Malaysia will be entitled to a one-year maternity leave. We spoke with a few mothers to find out what they think about this change.
H&M to Release “All for Children” Collection to Benefit UNICEF
Stephanie Boey
October 7, 2014
Brace yourselves for the cutest collection to ever be released by H&M – the All For Children collection! Inspired by forest and wildlife, this year’s AFC collection offers a fun and new way of dressing up.
Hot off the Press: ‘Babywearing Made Simple’ by Adriana Thani
Stephanie Boey
September 29, 2014
Co-founder of Malaysian Babywearers, Adriana Thani shares her tips and tricks for babywearing in her new book, ‘Babywearing Made Simple’.
Makchic Wishes You Selamat Hari Merdeka!
Kathryn Rao
August 29, 2014
We’ve chased some of the mums behind Makchic and gotten them to share their little ones’ Merdeka wishes for the year, decked proudly in the colours of the Malaysian flag.
The School by Jaya One Launches Indoor Cycling for Kids
Makchic
August 25, 2014
Looking for something to do this weekend with the kids? Well, look no further than The School by Jaya One’s new indoor cycling weekly event!
Light up the Magic at Bedtime with Philips and Disney
Makchic
July 4, 2014
Chase away the bogeyman and what’s hiding underneath your child’s bed with Philips and Disney’s collection of hip, cool and fun nightlights.
Go with Your Gut: Help Your Kids to Let It Out
Makchic
July 2, 2014
Gut health is the single greatest contributing factor for many childhood illnesses. Find out how to easily boost their health and support their immune system.
Ronald McDonald Gets a Makeover, Heads to Twitter
Makchic
June 19, 2014
Ronald McDonald, that affable ambassador of the McDonald’s chain since 1966, is getting a fresh new look as he sets off on a global mission to rally people through inspiring events.
Your Baby Could Be the New Face of Huggies Dry Pants!
Makchic
June 19, 2014
Huggies Dry Pants invites parents and their little ones to join its new campaign for a chance to win prizes worth over RM 20,000 and take the spotlight in the brand’s advertising and promotional initiatives.
Horlicks Launches New Chocolate Flavour with More Micronutrients!
Kathryn Rao
June 6, 2014
Looking for a beverage that possesses all the natural goodness of milk, malted barley and wheat to support the nutritional needs of your child? Meet the all-new Horlicks Chocolate!
Soon: Three Parents Can Make One Baby
Makchic
June 4, 2014
Scientists in the UK have discovered a technique that will allow babies to be created from three people as soon as two years from now.
Merriam-Webster Adds “Baby Bump” to Dictionary
Makchic
May 22, 2014
Merriam-Webster announced recently that 150 new words and definitions have been added to the 2014 edition of their Collegiate Dictionary.