My Story: Raising unmaterialistic kids in a material world
Tze Yeng
November 29, 2021
I watched The Story of Stuff about 15 years ago. Statistics and its American-centric point of view aside, this short
Toys
5 Tips For Organising Your Kids’ Toys
Editorial
October 1, 2020
If our children had it their way, we’d all be buried in a sea of Barbies and Legos by now.
What’s Barbie Been Up To?
Editorial
July 10, 2018
Barbie is no stranger to millions around the globe – since 1959 it has been bringing joy to children as Mattel’s
Five traditional (but not boring) Christmas present ideas for kids
Editorial
December 22, 2017
Christmas is approaching, but are you still struggling to find presents for the kids? If you’re anything like me, you
Time to Rock Out with Barbie in ‘Rock ‘N Royals’ Movie
Makchic
October 13, 2015
Barbie returns to the big screen with Rock ‘N Royals, where Barbie wants girls to continue celebrating their own #BeSuper acts.
Where to Rent Kids’ Toys in Klang Valley
Kathryn Rao
March 19, 2015
Toys and playthings are expensive, and kids grow out of them quite quickly. So why not consider renting instead?
11 Cool Ride-on Toys for Modern Toddlers
Makchic
August 15, 2014
Ride-on toys are great because toddlers can push it as they are walking or climb atop for a spin around the house. Here are 11 of our favourites!
My Story: Why I Make DIY Toys for My Toddler
Ernadia Os'Hara
June 11, 2014
Kids don’t need fancy, expensive toys to stimulate their motor and cognitive development. With a little bit of imagination, Ernadia Os’Hara shows how she’s turning household items into playthings for her son.
Deconsumerising Your Kids – The How and Why
Khairun
May 27, 2014
As Khairun helped her 2-year-old son unwrap his birthday presents, she realised that it all added to his existing pile of toys – and made his waste footprint that much bigger. Learn how she’s found ways to deconsumerise her kids.
My Story: Why a Touch ‘n Go Makes a Better Toy than a Fisher Price
Ai Sin
April 14, 2014
Every parent and every child loves Fisher Price, including me. The first Fisher Price that Earthling received was a shape sorter for her full moon celebration.
iPotty: Toddler’s Potty with iPad Holder Named Worst Toy of 2013
Myra Mahyuddin
December 12, 2013
The Campaign For A Commercial-Free Childhood holds its annual Toys Oppressive and Destructive to Young Children competition, where consumers vote on the worst toy of the year. Well, the results are in.
Hamleys, the World’s Finest Toy Store is Now in Malaysia
Makchic
November 22, 2013
The world’s most famous toy store, which for more than 250 years has been putting smiles on children’s faces, opens its first outlet in Malaysia – just in time for Christmas!
10 Baby Must-Haves from IKEA Malaysia
Myra Mahyuddin
September 28, 2013
If we had to pick one word to describe IKEA, that word would be ‘tempting’. From bookcases and lighting fixtures to dinner tables and rugs, they come various styles, colours, materials and sizes.
