Drawing a blank about what to buy the daddy in your family this coming Father’s Day? Why not get him his very own collection of children’s picture books?
As a sociology minor and a new mum, Michelle Lim-Chua’s read nearly every psycho-sociological-study book out there – yet none have taught her as much as the testimonies and research shared by Andrew Solomon.
Curious to know how the new Tesco Loves Baby diapers hold up? Michelle Lim-Chua tried them on her active 10-month-old baby, to see if they live up to the international quality the brand is known for.
Breastfeeding mum of twins, Li-Hsian recently checked out four restaurants listed under homegrown nursing apron brand Lilie Pilie’s Breastfeeding Friendly Locations. She shares her family’s experience at these outlets.
It’s easy for parents to lose sight of being husband and wife. Marital therapist Andrew G. Marshall’s latest book provides practical tips on how to childproof your marriage and avoid raising ‘red carpet’ kids.
Li-Hsian took the iPad and iPhone 5 Cases from OtterBox’s Defender Series for trial runs to see if they could really protect your devices from infamous fingers of children.
A tolerance for trying new foods and the ability to eat broadly across cultures are important life skills to have. Li-Hsian learns about what chefs feed their kids and how to instil a love of good food from infancy.
It claims to restore the skin’s natural protective barrier and soften the skin with almond oil, jojoba oil and shea butter. Michelle Lim-Chua reports on how well this worked on her baby’s sensitive skin.
A big believer in letting her baby spend lots of time outdoors, Michelle Lim-Chua puts the gentle and organic anti-critter lotion to the test.
For mothers who have just had a baby, this “Clinically Proven” postpartum gel claims to firm loose skin and reduce puffiness all around. Contributor Michelle Lim-Chua tried this famous postpartum product for herself.
I was both intrigued and impressed the first time I saw a YouTube video featuring Dr Harvey Karp on my Facebook feed. With an ability to consistently calm crying, cranky babies in just seconds, he seemed to be part paediatrician, part magician.
Meet Sleep Bear, the cuddly plush toy created to help soothe babies with sounds proven effective by doctors. Contributor Michelle Lim-Chua decided there would be no better companion to tackle sleep training with.
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg starts her new book, Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead, by recounting the moment she first realised that pregnant women needed reserved parking.
Makchic Sdn Bhd (1422896-X)
makchic is a Malaysian-based online parenting site for urban mothers and fathers. We are passionate about content and projects that reflect and support our chic, curious and spirited mums. We believe in the rich and diverse stories of parenthood that inform, support and uplift all families out there.
Take a breather from babies and bosses and catch up on the latest news from makchic.
Follow us:
Subscribe to our email newsletter today to receive updates on the latest news, tutorials and special offers!
