My Baba Measure / 7 August, 2024 / Christina Walter
On the My Baba Wishlist…
Years of research have informed a wide offering of high-quality, biomechanically engineered Start-Rite shoes that support healthy physical development.
Adding 12 new styles to this year’s back-to-school lineup, Start-Rite continues its mission to help every parent and carer understand the important supporting role of fitting footwear. The twelve new Start-Rite school shoe styles for 2024, available in independent retailers, large multiples and online, have all been carefully designed to provide the support a child’s feet need during the school day and beyond. With a child wearing their school shoes for at least 1,280 hours each year, it’s vital their shoes support healthy growth to avoid potential physical challenges later in life.
From those tentative first steps into class to making big strides at secondary school, Start-Rite has your children’s feet protected!
Founded in 1997, COOK is an independent, family-owned company making and selling homemade, frozen meals and puddings. Visit their kitchens in Kent and Somerset and you’ll find their chefs chopping, peeling, simmering and roasting just like good home cooks. It’s how they make sure all their food look and taste homemade.
Cook sells through 100 COOK shops nationwide, their website and branded concessions in 1,000+ retail partners. In 2013 they became one of the UK’s first certified B Corps, working to reinvent business as a force for good.
The new Parents Meal Boxes are ideal for the magical yet hectic months following the arrival of a new baby. These hand-prepared frozen meals, featuring award-winners and bestsellers, can be transferred directly from the freezer to the oven. They also make an excellent choice for those seeking unique food gifts for new parents.
“Little Bird Told Me,” the enchanting children’s clothing line by Jools Oliver, is now available exclusively at Next.
Known for its vibrant, retro-inspired designs, the collection combines nostalgia with a modern twist, offering playful and whimsical outfits that capture the essence of childhood. Each piece is crafted with comfort and practicality in mind, ensuring that your little ones not only look adorable but feel great too. Explore the charming range at Next and discover how “Little Bird Told Me” brings a touch of vintage charm to contemporary kids’ fashion.
MORI – the award-winning sustainable clothing and lifestyle brand for babies and kids – is celebrating the 20th anniversary of PEPPA PIG with the launch of a brand-new daywear and swimwear collection designed for fun and adventure all year round! The new ranges expand MORI’s bestselling PEPPA PIG sleepwear collection to offer little ones an outfit for every moment, day or night.
Toys Of The Week
Create and decorate your own battery-powered Lava Unicorn Lamp! Add beads, colour, and decorations then add water to create your own personal lava lamp!
You can also decorate and personalise your Unicorn Lamp with the stickers provided.
Once you have added all your style components, just turn to activate and watch the water swirl and the colour-changing lights create amazing effects!
Hours of fun with this light-up Diamond Art LED Case. Choose your favourite design and decorate the pictures with the diamond technique placing the diamonds one by one. Includes over 1500 diamonds!
Use the light-up drawing board to draw and trace using the 6 colour pens or create diamond stickers.
Once done, pack everything into your stylish case to keep it tidy and take it anywhere you want.
Latest Books
Did you know that crickets have ears on their knees and that butterflies taste with their feet? And can you tell a bee from a wasp? Beautiful gallery-style pages showcase the fascinating world of insects, including ladybirds, beetles and bugs that glow in the dark. Fun off-the-page activity spreads include how to make a bug hotel and what to look for on a bug hunt.
With colourful illustrations and amazing facts, bug-based outdoor activities to enjoy and features on camouflage, mimicry, life in a beehive and metamorphosis, this little book will provide hours of pleasure, both indoors and out.
This brand-new series from internationally bestselling illustrator Nina Chakrabarti will inspire you to go outdoors and get up close with nature.
Have you ever wondered what goes on at the Botanic Gardens? It’s not all planting and pruning. In fact, the team have a planet-saving mission on their hands – and you can help. Step off the path and follow the Garden crew who will show you behind the scenes of the Botanic Gardens with your very own access-all-areas invitation.
Find out how scientists research plants that can cure diseases, watch workers wading in the waterlily pond, and discover the secrets of seeds. Find out why samples of rare and endangered plants are stored in the Herbarium and leave no leaf unturned in the tropical glasshouse. Discover insect-eating plants, zombie fungus, plants pretending to be pebbles, and more.
As you turn the pages you’ll learn about the importance of insects, the impact of climate change and how plants grow. With beautiful, lush illustrations, you’ll discover more wonderful details each time you return to the gardens.
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WHAT’S ON: TRIPS & EVENTS
The West End and Broadway hit Shrek the Musical will return to London at Eventim Apollo from July 19th until August 31st.
This award-winning musical brings to life the world of Shrek live on stage in an unforgettable production to melt hearts of all ages. DreamWorks’ spectacular musical is based on their much-loved Oscar-winning animated film.
See the original story live on stage and join Shrek and Donkey on their daring quest to rescue the feisty Princess Fiona. Meet a fire-breathing Dragon, a Gingerbread man with attitude, Pinocchio and a whole bunch of fairy tale misfits who’ll leave you in stitches. Featuring Todrick Hall as Donkey
From an award-winning creative team and with astonishing visual effects, Shrek the Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming musical sensation. Enchantingly irreverent and monstrously clever, it is one whirlwind adventure not to be missed.
Don’t miss the magical event of the summer. Book now!
The performance on Monday 19th August at 7.30pm will be BSL Interpreted. If you require access to this feature at the show, please contact info@eventimapollo.com directly for seats.
EE Home Presents: The Circus, a spectacular live-action, immersive theatre performance designed to help consumers navigate the chaotic nature of the summer holidays with EE Home.
Featuring artists from Revel Puck Circus, the limited-time event takes place at HERE at Outernet on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th of August. The performances have been curated with young people aged 5-15 plus their guardians in mind, and places can be secured in advance via a *charitable donation of £5.
EE Home Presents: The Circus features jaw-dropping stunts, awe-inspiring acrobats, and a whole lot more. In an electric, fully immersive experience, guests are invited to join the Hooper Family as they quite literally juggle work, family, activities, and home life during the summer holidays. This visual performance brings to life the incredible challenge of keeping kids entertained throughout the holidays, whilst showcasing the ease and satisfaction of having a home connected by EE technology, concluding in a heart-warming finale that promises to captivate the entire family.
Wanted to get in touch on behalf of London-based charity Bloomsbury Football which is hosting summer Holiday Camps for children aged 4-16 years across five key London locations. These camps provide an excellent opportunity for kids to learn new football skills and stay active while addressing concerns about childcare costs.
Led by professional coaches, the camps cater to all age groups and abilities, ensuring an inclusive experience for every participant. Financial assistance is available, with bursaries covering 50-100% of the £50 daily fee, and free meals for eligible children.
Designed with children aged 0-6 in mind, CBeebies Rainbow Adventure brings together some of the well-loved CBeebies favourites, taking the audience on a fun-packed 55-minute journey that features roleplay, live storytelling, music and lots of surprises along the way.
Little ones and their grown-ups can visit the wonderfully interactive rooms of Hey Duggee, Bluey, JoJo & Gran Gran and Mr Tumble and Friends as they search for the missing colours of the magical CBeebies Rainbow with their dedicated Rainbow Gardener showing them the way.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Angelcare’s New XL Nappy Bin And 4 Refills Bundle
Angelcare is setting a new standard in dirty nappy disposal with this super-sized, ultra-convenient and odour-free solution, which makes those often-smelly nappies simply disappear.
Due to its height, the Classic XL Nappy Bin optimises space and holds a significantly larger number of nappies. It provides a longer-lasting sanitary, odour-controlled disposal option and helps create a fresh and hygienic environment in the nursery or changing area. It includes child safety features and refillable liners to promote sustainability.
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