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Mar 7, 20193 min read

3 Essential Ingredients For A Memorable Kid’s Birthday Party

I’m NOT a fan of parties. The expense, the wastage of food, the utter carnage of mess that’s created, the noise of the kids

Elaine Yeoh

Feb 26, 20193 min read

10 Places in Malaysia That You Can Donate Your Child’s Preloved Toys and Clothes

If you’re looking for a way to get rid of these preloved clothes and toys, why not give it to charity, donate your pre loved clothes and toy

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Feb 11, 20194 min read

Are you ready to wean your child from breastfeeding?

“Are you kidding me? I would never breastfeed my children. Breastfeeding is such a hassle.” That was my reaction before I had children of...

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Jan 30, 20194 min read

Now you can have dessert without the guilt.

When I started feeding my son actual food at 6 months old I followed all the guidelines about healthy eating for kids to the letter. No...

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Jan 28, 20194 min read

The Best Vegan Ice Cream in KL

Editor's note: This is a sponsored content, this post may contain affiliate links for your convenience. I LOVE ice cream. I know more...

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Jan 2, 20193 min read

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The IBU Family Blog

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Big Feelings, Healthy Habits & Hard Questions: A New Storybook Helps Families Talk About It All

Discover more about this storybook, created by The Nurts and Subang Jaya Medical Centre to help parents navigate difficult topics with their kids.

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[Part 2] IBU recommends: 50+ Child-Friendly places to eat at in KL (Cafés, Restaurants, Play Areas & Hidden Gems)

Part 2 of KL’s kids café list goes deeper. Experiential cafés, hidden gems & indoor play spots that feel like mini adventures.

Tanya Gambhir

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[Part 1] IBU recommends: 50+ Child-Friendly places to eat at in KL (Cafés, Restaurants, Play Areas & Hidden Gems) (June 2026)

Explore the best family-friendly cafés in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, and the Klang Valley. From specialty coffee spots with play corners to kid-friendly cafés perfect for family outings, this guide features cafés where both parents and children can enjoy quality time together.

Tanya Gambhir

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6 Ways to Invest Your Child’s Angpow & Duit Raya in Malaysia

Angpow-Duit Raya can be more than a gift. Here are 6 ways Malaysian parents can grow it into something meaningful for their future.

Chua Pei Wen

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7 Seemingly Harmless Habits Dentists Wish Parents Caught Sooner... and More!

Nail biting, mouth breathing, skipped visits - 7 bad dental habits that quietly harm kids' teeth, and more dental tips! Parents' top dental concerns answered by Pantai Hospital KL's resident dentists.

Isabelle Lai

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Preparing Your Child for Primary 1: What Does “School Readiness” Really Mean?

Is your child ready for Primary 1 in Malaysia? We ask a principal for her expert insights on how to get your child ready to enter primary education in Malaysia.

Isabelle Lai

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RSV in Babies: The Virus Every Parent Needs to Hear About (And What to Watch Out For)

Discover what RSV or Respiratory Syncytial Virus is and how it affects babies under 1 year old. Expert insights by paediatrician Dr Su Siew Choo on what parents need to know and what to do about it, including preventive options like infant immunisation via monoclonal antibodies for immediate protection against RSV.

Isabelle Lai

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The Open Day Advantage

3 Essential Ingredients For A Memorable Kid’s Birthday Party

10 Places in Malaysia That You Can Donate Your Child’s Preloved Toys and Clothes

Are you ready to wean your child from breastfeeding?

Now you can have dessert without the guilt.

The Best Vegan Ice Cream in KL

The IBU Family Blog

Big Feelings, Healthy Habits & Hard Questions: A New Storybook Helps Families Talk About It All

Reader Favourites

[Part 2] IBU recommends: 50+ Child-Friendly places to eat at in KL (Cafés, Restaurants, Play Areas & Hidden Gems)

[Part 1] IBU recommends: 50+ Child-Friendly places to eat at in KL (Cafés, Restaurants, Play Areas & Hidden Gems) (June 2026)

6 Ways to Invest Your Child’s Angpow & Duit Raya in Malaysia

IBU's Ask-The-Expert Series

7 Seemingly Harmless Habits Dentists Wish Parents Caught Sooner... and More!

Preparing Your Child for Primary 1: What Does “School Readiness” Really Mean?

RSV in Babies: The Virus Every Parent Needs to Hear About (And What to Watch Out For)

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