Press & Awards
We're incredibly proud to share some moments of recognition in the media and by industry leaders. These are a testament to our commitment to quality, sustainability, and bringing joy to families worldwide. Explore our journey through features, interviews, and awards below!
TravelTod® wins among the Top 5 Best Singapore brands for Baby Gear (2026) and Kids Clothing & Shoes (2025) in Expat Living’s Readers’Choice Awards!
This award under the Best Retail and Fashion Brands in Singapore is especially meaningful to us because it comes directly from you—the readers. Expat Living's awards are based on an open and freeform voting system, where businesses aren't pre-nominated. Winners are determined purely by the highest number of eligible votes received from readers, reflecting genuine community appreciation.
Read here 2026 article and list of winners
Read here 2025 article and list of winners
Expat Living recognises TravelTod® as one of the most recommended Newborn wear and baby clothing online stores in Singapore.
If there’s one thing every parent learns quickly, it’s that the tiniest people somehow need the most stuff. From those first newborn gifts to toddler travel essentials, the search for quality, sustainable baby wear can feel never-ending.
Read full publication by Expat Living here "Where to Find Baby Clothes, Gear & Toys"
TravelTod for sustainable baby clothes, bedding, bibs and more
TravelTod® Featured in Singapore Business Journal
We’re honoured to be featured in Singapore Business Journal, highlighting TravelTod’s journey in crafting premium, eco-friendly bamboo essentials for modern families. The article shares how our founder, Giselle Makarachvili, blends her background in luxury hospitality with motherhood to build a purpose-driven brand rooted in sustainability, comfort, and conscious living. From thoughtfully curated newborn gift sets to everyday baby and toddler essentials, TravelTod continues to redefine how families experience care — at home and on the move.
The NYC Journal 40 Under 40
Giselle Makarachvili, our founder, recognised #4 in the NYC Journal 2025 List.
Behind every TravelTod essential is an incredible story of love, purpose, and impact! 💖 Meet Giselle Makarachvili, the founder who seamlessly blends motherhood, luxury hospitality, and a deep commitment to sustainability.
Discover how her journey birthed TravelTod® – a brand elevating childhood with eco-premium bamboo and thoughtful travel accessories. Learn more about her vision for families and the planet in the full article here.
Globally Certified as Women-Owned Business by WeConnect International
Rooted in purpose, resilience and building something global and meaningful. This recognition validates our ownership and continues our journey of learning and collaboration- contributing to a global movement that strengthens supply chains and drives economic opportunity through women-owned businesses. By joining the WEConnect International global network, TravelTod has become part of a vibrant community of over 22,000 women-owned businesses across 140+ markets.
Certificate number S71712515
WeConnect features our Founder as a success story: Build while Building a Family. "How Giselle Makarachvili turned motherhood, a luxury hospitality career, and a gap in the market into TravelTod — a globally ambitious eco-premium brand for the world’s littlest travelers."
