My Baba Measure / 26 August, 2026 / Ellie Thompson
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Car seat installation just got seriously smart. Thule is launching its new Connected Car Seats range, using sensor-based technology to give parents instant feedback on everything from correct installation to harness tightening.
Connected via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the system delivers step-by-step guidance and safety reminders directly to your phone or car’s infotainment display. It can even flag when it’s time to remove the infant insert or adjust the headrest as your child grows, alongside instant safety notifications and an abandoned child alert.
Designed in Sweden and produced in Europe, the range covers travel from newborn to around four years and comes in Darkest Blue, Faded Khaki and Black.
The collection includes the Thule Alfi Connect Isofix Base (£279), Maple Connect infant car seat (£279) and Elm Connect 360 toddler seat (£349).
Available from 1st September 2026.
Lace up your trainers! RBC Race for the Kids returns to London’s Hyde Park on Saturday 10th October, bringing families together to raise vital funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity.
Now in its 17th year, the feel-good family event invites participants of all ages and abilities to walk, jog, wheel or scoot their way around a 2km or 5km route. Afterwards, the celebrations continue with live entertainment, music, refreshments and plenty of family-friendly fun.
Funds raised will support GOSH Charity’s Build it. Beat it. appeal, helping to build a world-leading new Children’s Cancer Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital, bringing specialist care, pioneering research and cutting-edge facilities under one roof.
Entry costs £20 for adults taking on the 2km or £25 for 5km, £10 for children aged 5–15, while under-fives go free.
To sign up or to find out more information, visit race.gosh.org.
As children head back to school, constipation can become a common concern for many parents. Changes in routine, anxiety about using school toilets, dehydration and low-fibre diets can all contribute. If constipation isn’t addressed early, children can get caught in a cycle of withholding, discomfort and fear of going to the toilet.
One simple way to support healthy digestion is to introduce more fibre into everyday meals and snacks. Dates are naturally rich in fibre and can be an easy, naturally sweet addition to a child’s lunchbox.
Datekin has created soft, child-friendly, bite sized date balls with HIGH fibre, NO added sugar or artificial additives and ONLY natural ingredients, making them an easy alternative to lower-fibre snacks such as biscuits or crisps. A 5-pack costs £2.50 (50p per serving) and is available from the Datekin website, Amazon, Holland & Barrett and Tesco Marketplace.
Alongside fibre-rich fruit, vegetables and wholegrains, remember to encourage plenty of water throughout the school day – helping little tummies stay happy and regular.
Bath Pop turns bathtime into playtime! The range includes a Colouring Book designed for use in the bath and five Bath Sticks to colour it in. Children can draw on the pages, the tiles, or even the tub itself, and the water-soluble formula is designed to wash away effortlessly with a splash of water or a damp cloth.
There’s a range of bath toys to make little ones giggle as they splash about too. Spin and Sprinkle includes a crab and an octopus which spray water from their mouths while their eyes spin, while the Funny Octopus wiggles through the bath water – and can also crawl across tiled floors for continued delight.
The Sprinkly Croc sprays water from his mouth – dip the Croc’s base into the water, turn the easy-grip side handle and watch the excitement unfold. Catch a Fishy is a magnetic fishing game – little ones can use the chunky, easy-grip rod to cast their line and hook one of the three colourful fish in a game which supports hand-eye coordination.
Inspired by Anna Llenas’ beloved The Colour Monster, this activity kit helps children aged three and up explore and understand their emotions through play. It includes 10 activities covering feelings such as happiness, sadness, anger, fear, calm and love. Children can match colourful pom poms to emotion jars, explore emotion discovery cards and practise facial expressions using the monster’s mirror. There are also yoga exercises and a magnetic board to encourage children to recognise and express their feelings. A helpful Guide to Emotions gives parents, educators and carers practical advice for talking about big feelings and supporting emotional development. With Anna Llenas’ original artwork and a mix of sensory activities, the kit offers a fun, hands-on way to build emotional literacy. It’s ideal for use at home, in classrooms or as part of positive parenting, helping children develop a better understanding of their emotions in a safe and engaging way.
From the London Eye to Big Ben, bring the capital city’s landmarks to life with your favourite colours.
With over 40 landmarks in the book, you can also learn fascinating facts about each place and there are plenty of puzzles (and even a quiz) to do.
If you are planning a sightseeing visit to London, searching for a souvenir or looking for something to keep your child occupied at home or even while riding on one of the city’s eye-catching red buses, come on board to discover this amazing city!
They say, where the waves beat the caves on the beach,
you might spot a den, hidden far out of reach…
Everyone’s heard of the Grizzlygrim. They say it has terrifying talons and fiendish fangs. They say it likes to eat children up in one giant bite.
But when, one fateful night, a child finally meets the Grizzlygrim, they realise that not everything is as it seems…
An epic tale with an unexpected ending from incredible picture-talent Rachel Morrisroe, with gorgeously detailed illustrations from Richard Merritt.
Meet Spot – a Dalmatian who knows everything there is to know about caring for dogs! He’ll teach you how to care for pooches in this fun pet-care manual.
Hi, I’m Spot! I’m your personal guide to caring for your canine companions. You might be wondering what makes me qualified to teach you? Well, I’m a dog who keeps his ears to the ground and a nose in everyone’s business, which means I know everything there is to know about keeping your pups happy.
Dogs just want to be loved – give them a big belly rub and a scratch behind the ears and they’re your best friend forever. But they need a bit more than love and attention. They need proper care, a good routine, and a yummy diet to keep them happy inside and out.
Meet Dot, an expert on all things ‘cat’! She’ll teach you how to care for your feline friends in this purr-fect pet-care manual.
I’m Dot, a certified cat expert who is going to teach you how to care for your furry feline friends. What makes me qualified to teach you? I’m a cat! I’ve sniffed the butts of other cats, have sampled the best cat foods and pooped in a whole host of litter trays. I know all the ins and outs of caring for your cat, what works and what doesn’t. Sometimes, your cat can seem like a complete mystery, but we have clever ways of telling you exactly what we need, all you have to do is listen to us – and read this book!
Taking care of a cat involves learning the quirks of your pet, noticing their moods and needs whilst also giving them freedom. This fun illustrated guide gives children all the information they need to care for their cat confidently.
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With a little water, love and care, watch your Luvibub magically sprout from the soil and transform into a cuddly baby doll. It’s a playful twist on nurturing, giving little ones the chance to care for their very own baby, while discovering feelings and emotions along the way. Because with Luvibubs, love really does make little things grow.
Activities & Days Out / 26 August, 2026
My Baba Measure / 26 August, 2026
