School Holidays are finally here so it’s time to have some fun adventures with family and friends! We know some of you might be travelling abroad, going back to your hometown or having weekend trips and staycations with your loved ones. Whether it’s a long or short trip, SWAN has plenty of bags and accessories that will surely suit your travelling needs, for you to bring along in your escapade. Check out our travel essentials list below to help you plan and pack for your next exciting adventure:

• SWAN DUFFLE TRAVEL BAG

Foldable and lightweight, with a large capacity and spacious interior, the SWAN Duffle Travel Bag is designed with ease and versatility in mind for your travels. It is also made with high quality material and durable straps and zippers, so you can be sure our bags are long-lasting and great to bring around. Comes in two patterns – Baby Unicorn and Dinosaur, these duffle bags will definitely be your go-to bag for weekend trips. The bag is priced at RM 119.90 each. 

• SWAN EVA EXP TROLLEY CASE LUGGAGE TRAVEL (20″)

If you’re looking for a bigger bag for a longer trip, we definitely recommend our SWAN EVA EXP Trolley Case. Comes in three colours – Pink, Blue and and Grey, this trolley case has a large capacity with expandable zippers to fit all your luggage and travel essentials. It also has a base extender for better balance for when your luggage expands. The trolley case also comes with a combination lock to ensure safety and privacy of your items. You can get our SWAN EVA EXP Trolley Case at RM 99.90 each.

• SWAN SISU TOILETRY BAG TRAVEL BAG

Another essential item on our list is the SWAN Sisu Toiletry Bag which comes in two colours, Blue and Maroon. This convenient pack is the perfect size to fit in your luggage or backpack. Comes with multiple compartments and sections; ample space for you to store your various items such as toiletries, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals or even tech accessories like wires and chargers. Its compact design and handle makes it easy to carry around, and you can easily access your items and just fold it back up when you’re ready to go. Get the Sisu Toiletry Bag at RM 45.90 each.

• SWAN NECK PILLOW

Next up on our list is one of our personal favourites; the SWAN Neck Pillow which comes in a variety of vibrant colours and designs. Our neck pillows are comfortable and provide good support for necks in any sitting position during long periods of travel – whether on planes, buses or car rides. It also comes in cute designs like watermelon, carrot, bear and elephant so you’ll definitely be spoilt for choice! Each neck pillow is priced at RM 39.90.

• SWAN TOTE BAG

Last on our travel essentials list is the SWAN Tote Bag – a definite staple for travelling and shopping. The bag comes in multiple attractive colours and is made from water-resistant material so you won’t have to worry about bringing it out and about, especially at beaches or swimming pools. Its spacious interior and side compartments make it the perfect bag for you to fit in your shopping and souvenirs when you’re travelling abroad. The bag is priced at RM 69.90 each.

As parents, you would want to keep your kids productive and occupied during this school holiday so they can get enough rest and fun before the start of the next school year. You may run out of ideas when the school holiday arrives since you have been spending the most of your time at home with your children. In this article, we highlight some activities and places you and your kids can enjoy together. So keep those phones and tablets away because it’s time to have some fun out in the sun!

• Bring them to local attractions

Look no further because Malaysia has an abundance of interesting and wonderful places to visit with your kids such as Zoo Negara, Petrosains and Aquaria in KLCC, Kidzania and Legoland where they can learn while having fun. There are also plenty of free attractions available to visit like visiting Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery or Islamic Arts Museum for your kids to learn more about local history, art and culture. If your kid is the more adventurous and active type, you can also bring them to places like ESCAPE park or Jumpstreet where they can jump and play to their heart’s content. There are plenty of fun places to explore all around Malaysia so be sure to check them out with your family.

• Learn a new sport

The school holidays are definitely the time to go outdoors, breathe fresh air and learn to play a new sport with your kids! There are many sports you can try out with your kids such as Badminton, Tennis, Basketball, Football or Frisbee. Indoor sports like Bowling or Ping Pong can also be great options to encourage your child to be active and learn new skills. You can even be creative and come up with new sports games at home with your kids where there are no rules, so everyone can play and have fun with whatever sports equipment you already have at home. Learning a new sport can encourage children to enjoy more time with family and friends, and to be more active and reduce their time indoors with screens.  

• Bake something with your kids

Baking is a great and fun way to introduce your child to important life skills like cooking. You can ask your kid what dessert or treat they feel like having, and you can go out to shop for the items and come back home to bake the dessert together. You can even encourage them to be creative when you decorate your bakes together, like putting colourful icing and sprinkles or shaving chocolate on top of your dessert. Not only will the children have fun and learn a new life skill, they will also be more appreciative of the food we put on the table as they learn about the energy and effort they put into making food. 

• Go for a picnic

Having picnics can be a great way to spend time and have fun with family or hang out with friends. Malaysia also has many amazing places and beautiful parks for picnic spots such as Perdana Botanical Garden, Taman Eko Rimba Kanching Waterfalls or Orchid Park. Your kids will definitely enjoy having fun outside in nature and enjoying panoramic views surrounding them. You can easily pack a simple breakfast like sandwiches or Nasi Lemak in our SWAN Lunch Bag and you and your kids are ready to go! Picnics can be a great way to reconnect and strengthen bonds with your family and friends as you enjoy your time together. 

We hope the list will help give you and your family ideas on what to do for your kids’ school holidays. Don’t forget to have fun and spend the best time with your family and friends! These memories you make together will certainly put a smile on your kids’ faces and will be etched in their hearts as they grow older and remember fond memories of their childhood.

The school opening season is usually the most exciting time of the year for parents. After all, your child has fresh prospects and potential in a new school year. However, while you might be excited about the new chapter, your children might not be.

Many kids find going back to school to be a letdown after spending the holiday playing and having fun with family and friends. Read on for some useful advice that we suggest for you to help encourage your kids to be thrilled about the new school year and help them to get back into their routine. According to studies, “parents who generate excitement among their kids about returning to school generally find that the transition is relatively simple, and their kids are prepared and able to enjoy their return to school.”

Here are 4 tips to Get Your Child Excited About Back-To-School: 

1. Do Back‑To‑School Shopping Together

It is a good idea to buy them new school supplies in order to get  your children enthusiastic about returning to school if your children are still using the same lunchbox, backpack, and water bottles from the previous school years. Bring your children for back-to-school shopping at SWAN with you and let them be a part of the fun. If you are short on time, you can always shop online with your children. Check out our products on https://www.swantesttest.edamamedia.asia for a variety of back-to-school gears and supplies. 

2. Plan Play Dates Before School Starts

Kids are always thrilled to see their friends, so getting them excited about returning to school by making them excited to meet their friends at school is one way to do it. Plan play dates with your children’s friends a week or so before school starts to help them rekindle their friendships. Children who have school friends will eagerly anticipate returning to class.

3. Make A Special Breakfast

Preparing a special breakfast every morning for your children to get them excited to wake up for school is a great idea. A fun thing you can try is making alphabet breakfasts. Plan a fun alphabet breakfast for every day of the week during the first week of school. Allow your children to make suggestions and even participate in the preparation of the breakfast. It will be so much more entertaining to say, “Today is a letter “E” day for eggs on toast!” when your children hear the first thing when they wake up on a school morning.

4. Plan Back-To-School Lunches

Plan your children’s lunches for the first week of school with their assistance. Cook a quick and easy lunch and let your children pack their own lunches in their lunch bags. Parents can get their children a lunch bag from SWAN which has a big compartment that allows children to put all their food and snacks in it.

Back-to-school season is finally here and it can be a hectic time for parents to sort out their to-do list for their children – thinking of school supplies to buy, planning their daily schedule, and planning ahead for their meals and snacks throughout the week. In this article, we’ve come up with a list of school essential items from SWAN, to help give you a guide on what your child should bring to school.

1. SWAN SMILE POP UP ROLL SCHOOL BAG (XXL) IN BLACK

One of our latest designs, the SWAN Smile Pop Up Roll School Bag (XXL) comes in multiple colours like black, blue, purple and pink for you to choose from. The lightweight but high quality material, with spacious interior makes it the perfect bag for your child to bring all their books and supplies to school. The best part is that it comes with detachable wheels, so you can easily attach or detach the wheels according to your child’s needs. You can get this bag at RM258.00.

2. SWAN PENCIL BOX

Another essential for school is surely a pencil case to store all your child’s stationeries and knick-knacks and we’ve got just the item for you! Our SWAN Pencil Box, with two different designs to choose from – Football for the sports lovers and Cat for the animal lovers. It has multiple zipper compartments for ample storage space and is made with a high quality material and sturdy exterior to ensure long-lasting use. Fragile items like pencils and colour pencils will also be protected nicely in our pencil box. The pencil box is priced at RM 59.90 each.

3. SWAN ANKLE BLACK SOCKS (3 IN 1)

Don’t forget your child’s socks for school too! We have a selection of high-quality, comfortable socks and one of our favourites is the SWAN Ankle Black Socks (3 in 1). Made with new and improved cotton spandex, thicker cotton and better elastic band to ensure maximum comfort, ease of movement and durability. Also available in different sizes to ensure the perfect fit for your child. The SWAN Ankle Black Socks (3 in 1) is priced at RM 29.90 each.

4. SWAN Kids Wallet

Another school essential on our list is the SWAN Kids Wallet, available in multiple attractive designs so your kid will surely be spoilt for choice! Made with durable, high quality material to ensure it is long-lasting and handy for everyday usage. Equipped with sufficient compartments and storage, this wallet also comes with a safety zip to protect money from spilling out. Did we also mention that it’s washable too? Get this wallet at only RM 28.90.  

We hope our list of back-to-school essentials will help to relieve some of the stress you might feel when shopping for school, especially to parents whose child just turned seven and are first timers at sending their children to primary school. We totally feel you! And if you are pressed for time, fret not! You can easily shop our products at www.swantesttest.edamamedia.asia and our products will be shipped right to your doorstep. We wish you all the best and good luck!