My Baba Measure / 30 October, 2024 / Ellie Thompson

The Measure: What’s Hot For Parents & Kids

Lip Library Lipstick- Play Me, BPerfect x Ekin Su

Radiant Blush – Conspiracy, BPerfect x Ekin-Su

Sway ‘n Grow, Graco

The new Sway ‘n Grow from Graco is the perfect soothing swing and chair solution for little ones. With three modes, it’s suitable all the way from birth up to age 4 and comes with built-in Bluetooth so parents can play baby’s favourite songs and melodies straight from their phone. In mode one, the Sway ‘n Grow acts as the ultimate comforting cocoons for newborns, then, the insert can be removed when baby begins to sit up independently but still wants that soothing sway. As soon as your little one begins toddle about, Sway ‘n Grow can be converted into its third mode, a comfy child chair suitable up to 18kg. The soother’s sleek, modern design and on-trend neutral colour palette will complement any home’s styling.

The Graco Sway ‘n Grow is available now at RRP £180 in the stylish Heather colourway.

New Kitchen Range, BabyBjörn

The Swedish family-owned company BabyBjörn has introduced two new products designed to make babies’ first tastes more enjoyable for the whole family. With clever, appealing designs, these additions align with BabyBjörn’s longstanding vision of simplifying life for families with young children.

Since the 1960s, BabyBjörn has included kitchen products aimed at helping children learn to eat independently, easing mealtime challenges for parents. Their latest offerings, the Baby Bowl and Feeding Spoon, are tailored specifically for younger children beginning to explore new foods.

GAP x PADDINGTON Collaboration

Gap has announced a charming new collaboration with the world’s most curious bear, Paddington™, just in time for his latest film, Paddington in Peru, developed, produced, and distributed by STUDIOCANAL, set to premiere in UK cinemas on November 8.

This limited-edition capsule collection offers playful everyday essentials for toddlers and babies.

Featuring Gap’s signature soft, high-quality designs combined with the nostalgia of Paddington, the collection includes fun graphics and detailed embroidery showcasing iconic London landmarks. Available at Gap.co.uk starting Tuesday, October 29, the 19-piece collection is crafted in classic red, white, and blue hues, with items like graphic tees, sweatshirts, baby all-in-ones, and outerwear.

Highlights include Paddington alongside the iconic Gap logo on a cosy grey hoodie and jogger set, a collegiate-inspired varsity jacket adorned with patches, a blue cotton shirt with intricate embroidery, and a denim reimagining of Paddington’s signature duffle coat.

NEW Launches from ARDELL at Superdrug

Check out three new exclusive ARDELL launches at Superdrug—perfect for achieving a stunning mani on the go! ARDELL’s latest lineup is designed for convenience and style, offering everything you need for a quick, high-quality manicure.

Ardell Gel Strip Starter Kit Cashmere, £20

With this starter kit, you can create a durable, high-shine manicure in minutes. The semi-cured gel polish strips are flexible and easy to apply, and they cure quickly with the LED lamp for a salon-finish that lasts.

Ardell Gel Nail Strips, £11 each

These game-changing, semi-cured gel strips bring professional results to your fingertips without the hassle. Just apply, file and cure in as little as 45 seconds, skipping the wait for regular polish to dry while still achieving a salon-quality shine.

Ardell LED Gel Lamp, £15

This compact, USB-powered LED lamp is designed for beauty enthusiasts on the move. Pair it with ARDELL’s Gel Nail Strips for a flawless, on-the-go manicure anytime, anywhere.

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Latest Books

Dino Dad Ice Age, Andy Day

A fantastic new magical dino-tastic adventure series from children’s TV superstar Andy Day, paired with illustration powerhouse Steven Lenton!

What if YOUR dad could change into a dinosaur?

Hi, I’m Ruby! And I’ve got a big secret . . . everyone thinks my dad is an amazing dinosaur expert at our local museum. And he totally is! But he’s also . . . a POOPA! And so am I!

What’s a POOPA? Well, it means he’s a Protector Of Our Prehistoric Allies. When me and Dad touch his special, magic ammonite shell, we travel to an incredible island, full of dinosaurs who live just like us humans do. And when we go there, we turn into dinosaurs too!

We have so many amazing adventures . . . and I can’t wait for you to join us!

A hilarious and brilliantly illustrated easy-to-read story peppered with real dino facts – perfect for any young dinosaur-lover!

Sew Your Own Nursery Rhyme: Old MacDonald by Sarah Simi

Old MacDonald had a farm E-I-E-I-O! With a snip snip here and a stitch stitch there, bring this beloved nursery rhyme to life in tactile, easy-to-sew felt!

From a playful pig and a cheerful chicken to Old MacDonald herself, this fun play set, perfect for rhyme time and story time, also includes a fold-out farmhouse for playing with and storing the characters! Based on the popular stop-motion animation by Little Woolly Vision, Old MacDonald and her farmyard friends will provide hours of interactive, hands-on play. Follow the step-by-step instructions and use the simple templates to create your own irresistible collection.

Out 15th November and available to pre-order now.

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT…

Brain Tumour Awareness Week

“It’s Brain Tumour Awareness Week, a time that hits home hard. A year ago, I knew nothing about brain tumours—then, ten agonising days later, our lives changed forever.

Our beautiful four-year-old boy Billy had become a shadow of himself, haunted by fears he couldn’t explain. Night terrors, fatigue and anxiety filled his days. From his DIPG diagnosis on 7th November to the day he died, this year, on Easter Sunday, 31st March, Billy battled one of the worst cancer journeys there is.

DIPG is a brutal paediatric brain cancer with a 0% survival rate. It is under funded, under-researched and poorly understood. We have to do better.

Please, if you can, donate to Abbie’s Army, the UK’s leading DIPG research charity.”

Ellie, Editor, My Baba

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