Good morning!
I'm sharing this again for all those with littles on school holidays, going a little stir crazy, planning play dates, needing a coffee!! 🙋😂❤️
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Have fun this week!
Going a little stir-crazy or looking for something fun to do this weekend?
Here are some of Ella Bella and mama's favorite toddler-recommended places to go!! 🙌🎉<3
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CAFES
Antipodean Cafe, Atria - awesome service and the world's yummiest banana pancakes!
Ben's General Food Store, the Gardens Mall - huge play structures including two slides and a tunnel. They just recently revamped their menu!
Bucket B Cafe, Jaya One - they make sure the little ones sanitize their hands before going in and on Sundays, they have the world's best balloon artists SUPA DUPA Circus make an appearance!
The Little Owl, Korean Cafe, Publika - enclosed locked play area (so you never lose sight of your kid!), fun and not messy "sand" pit, attached bathrooms, cosy comfort Korean food, no shoes allowed and little sleeping mats for babies
Marmalade, Bangsar Village - yummy food, fun play area, delicious cakes!
The Midnight Baker Bakery & Cafe, Seni Mont Kiara - small and cosy but perfect if you're in the Mont Kiara area!
Namoo Korean Dessert Cafe n Bistro on the park, (upstairs!!) Publika - lovely little play area upstairs w a house, cars, and drawing/arts + craft table!
Noriter 1Mont Kiara KL - lovely selection of wooden Hape toys, enclosed area, w great service
Out Of Africa Restaurant & Kudu Bar, PJ Palms Sports Centre - eclectic menu w one of the rare restaurants to offer an outdoor play area
Ra.Ft Cafe'/Bistro, Binjai 8 - one of the only cafes downtown w a play area but more than that, they have great food, great service and adorable little babycinos!
Three Little Pigs & the Big Bad Wolf, Bangsar Village - small play area but so convenient if you need to do groceries after!
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SUNDAY BRUNCH (w activities for the little ones while you stuff your face!)
Makan Kitchen @DoubleTree - face painter and kids area w yummy local food for the adults!
InterContinental Kuala Lumpur - huge kids area w clown and hosts
**During Christmas, The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur, hosts a really lovely Teddy Bear High Tea for the little ones
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PUBLIC PARKS
TTDI Park - beautifully maintained, great playground, nature trails and wildlife!
Desa ParkCity - playground is for older children but nice walking trail and so fun if your little one likes dogs
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MALL/STORE PLAY PLACES
The Curve - On the "kids" second floor there are 2 play areas, a huge fish tank (entertainment in itself), lots of coin-operated rides, motorized vehicle area, great baby room and a huge variety of baby stores
Hamleys Malaysia - 1utama and Atria
Janie & Joe, Bangsar Village - one of our favorite toy stores that carries Djeco, Melissa & Doug, and Learning Resources
MOLUK Malaysia, Bangsar Village - fun fun fun oogis, bilibos and soft play structures that encourage so much creativity!
Mothercare Malaysia - Our favorite branches are BSC and KLCC
Parkson Pavillion - newly renovated play area with excellent toy selection
SquEEEze Me Baby, 1 Utama - cosy little play area with quality toys and super yummy fruit/veg pouches for your little one!
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PAID
Aquaria KLCC - Take the train downtown and spend the day enjoying all the lovely marine life
Baby Sensory Sri Hartamas - their Toddler Sensory classes are one of our very favorites w free gross motor play at the start followed by themed and well thought out structured activities
Gymboree, Bangsar Village open play time - pay per visit and have fun just rolling and running around!
IBU Family Resource Group KL Open week, Sri Hartamas - packed full of activities and playgroups and guest speakers, one of our absolute favorite things we look forward to!
Julia Gabriel Centre Kuala Lumpur Silly Stupendous Spectacular Story-Telling - super animated fun and engaging for the little ones featuring familiar nursery songs, stories and drama!
Jungle Gym, Atria - one of the best paid play areas with a separate soft play area for toddlers. It's an additional cost but Ella Grace really loves the train ride too! Go on Tuesday mornings when it's quiet and just sanitized!!
Kizsport & Gym, Bangsar Village II - Love that it's small enough that they can play on their own without you losing sight of them
KL Bird Park- get up close and personal and don't forget to catch the bird show!
MBO Cinemas Kecil Hall, Starling Mall - So so fun for little ones and for adults too. Convenient facilities and a play area! Book your tickets early especially on weekends, they sell out fast!!
Molly FantasyAtria - lots of coin(card)-operated fun and a small little play area for little ones too
Space Joe Playland, 1MK - the latest addition, this is quick becoming a favorite!
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HOLY MOLY EPIC LIST!!! 😂😅😍 Want to know more about the science behind learning through play and why I am such a huge advocate of it?
Come join me on August 26 for our LET'S PLAY! workshop. Learn how you can build lovely affordable and engaging play areas at home, DIY sensory play ideas using less chemicals and gentler organic ingredients, how to pick which toys to invest in and favorites, along with awesome gifts from our sponsors including a gorgeous apron from Harrods, beautiful stationery, and as always a yummy makan spread because Malaysian-lah!
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