My Baba Measure / 21 October, 2026 / Ellie Thompson
Cancun Swimsuit, Bravissimo
Amazing Deep Mint Cleansing Balm, Mamonde
Glow Milk Serum Blush Makeup Set, The Beauty Crop
As the most magical time of the year approaches, it’s time to get little ones ready for the festivities with fabulous footwear from Start-Rite. Sparkles, berry-bright and rich navy shades, fun embroidery and playful patent finishes make Start-Rite’s newest collection stand out from the crowd.
Whether it’s family gatherings, parties with friends, or even dressing up for a trip to the panto, this collection works perfectly against the backdrop of sparkling lights that make the season so special. What’s more, every pair of Start-Rite shoes has been carefully designed to support and protect growing feet for parents’ peace of mind.
New for the season is Slide (pictured), available in a gorgeous glossy black or burgundy patent finish. Slide looks classic and captures the hearts of children with a hidden daisy on the sole. Inside, soft scalloped leather linings keep little feet comfortable through every party and playtime.
Formulated to be wonderfully light, fast-absorbing, and completely non-greasy, Childs Farm’s new Baby Oil is ultimate new addition to your little one’s post-bath routine.
Made with 99% natural origin ingredients, this luxurious oil glides effortlessly over delicate skin, making it absolutely perfect for calming baby massage sessions or sealing in deep hydration after a warm bath. It is available in a beautifully subtle Baby Soft Scent enriched with aloe vera and cucumber (150ml), offering a gentle touch that leaves your baby’s skin beautifully soft from the very first use.
Parents can use it with total peace of mind, as both versions are fully dermatologist and paediatrician approved. True to the brand’s happy skin promise, the formula is safe even for newborns and those with very dry, sensitive, or eczema-prone skin types. Free from any hidden nasties like parabens, phthalates, or mineral oils, it’s a vegan and cruelty-free essential that protects your baby’s skin barrier while keeping bedtime routines wonderfully soothing. If you’re looking for a gentle, skin-loving hero to add to your changing table this season, this is definitely the one to shop.
If you’re spoiling a new arrival this Christmas, Janie and Jack’s gorgeous Baby Bundle of Love is a must-add to your gifting list. Featuring a beautifully textured knitted one-piece, matching booties and a cosy blanket, this adorable three-piece set offers timeless style and keeps tiny toes warm. Available in a choice of colours, it’s a lovely keepsake-worthy gift for winter newborns and baby’s very first Christmas.
Menopause support is getting a seriously modern makeover. Meet SheHerMe MenoPulse, a new hormone-free intimate wellness device from the Lovehoney Group, designed to help women navigate everything from disrupted sleep and stress to vaginal dryness and changes in mood.
Using targeted air-pulse stimulation, MenoPulse aims to encourage the body’s natural responses to support relaxation, circulation and intimate wellbeing. And there’s some interesting research behind it, too. In a four-week study conducted in collaboration with the Kinsey Institute, 92.9% of participants reported an improvement in at least one menopause symptom.
With four dedicated settings covering sleep, moisture, relaxation and general wellbeing, the discreet, waterproof and rechargeable device is designed to fit into everyday routines. It’s also been awarded GenM’s menopause-friendly MTick.
SheHerMe MenoPulse launches at Boots on 15 October, priced £59.99.
There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about Organic Zoo’s new AW26 collection, Forest Is Home. Inspired by mossy woodland paths, fallen leaves, cloudy skies and mountain landscapes, it captures that particular magic of childhood spent outdoors. The palette is beautifully autumnal, but it’s the textures we really love. Think cosy wool, brushed cotton, fleece and quilting, all designed for easy layering as the temperature drops. Top of our wish list is the beautifully old-fashioned Heritage Wool Jumper, knitted in Portugal from Italian virgin wool. The colourful Patchwork Wool Jumper brings a playful twist to traditional knitwear, while the Forest Is Home Sweatshirt feels destined to become an everyday favourite. Cosy, understated and made for adventure, this might just be Organic Zoo at its best.
Who says maternity underwear has to be boring? Seraphine has teamed up with Vogue Williams to launch a gorgeous new 25-piece maternity and nursing lingerie collection.
Photographed during her fourth pregnancy, Vogue fronts the campaign celebrating feeling comfortable, confident and fabulous, bump or no bump.
And it’s not just about looking good. Seraphine has put its 25 years of maternity expertise to work, creating beautifully considered bras and matching underwear that adapt to your changing body. Think soft, non-wired support, breathable bamboo fabrics, adjustable fits and clever nursing features that make those 3am feeds a little easier.
From pretty braided bras to smooth everyday essentials and flattering matching sets, there’s something for every stage of pregnancy and beyond.
With bras starting at £29 and twin-packs at £49, we’re rather taken with this collection.
After missing his eagerly awaited trial to play for the Under Sixteens Firsts, fourteen-year-old Harry Portelli has no choice but to play with the worst training team in the school.
The Redbacks are a mess. They can’t pass. They can’t shoot. They can’t win.
This is not the future either Harry or his dad imagined. Harry has to dig deep to work out what basketball means to him and, with the help of surprising new friendships, he rediscovers his love for the sport as the Redbacks start to play like a team.
And then the school arranges a derby, the Redbacks against the Firsts, and Harry’s heart sinks – the Redbacks are bound to be destroyed. But is winning all that matters? Harry learns that sometimes the sweetest shot is the one you get on the rebound.
One little girl wants to build a magnificent make-believe world for her and her best friend Tilly to explore, full of fire-breathing dragons, snorkelling elephants and intergalactic rollercoasters. But as her dream world becomes bigger and bigger, poor Tilly is pushed entirely out of the picture! Join the two as they rediscover the simple joy of playing together and realise that friendship is the most magical gift of all.
Fuelled by a child’s limitless imagination, Iris Samartzi’s playful tale whisks readers away on a fantastical adventure where anything is possible, before returning to what matters most: friendship. With a glorious double lift-the-flap spread, this joyful picture book celebrates the transformative power of creativity and the fun you can have with your best friend right beside you.
It’s the perfect day for a stroll, thinks Raccoon, but this morning, his best friend Grizzly doesn’t feel like doing anything . . . well, grrr, except for grumbling!
Join one exuberant racoon and his grumbly best friend as they spend a day in nature, going swimming, eating berries, napping in the shade and, best of all, complaining! Grizzly loves to growl and grumble at everything Raccoon suggests but, in the end, there’s nothing he loves more than spending time with his best friend. Packed with humour, this relatable tale of grumpiness is sure to put a smile on even the grouchiest little ones.
Shop Spooky Halloween Decorations And Supplies
21 Quick Fire Questions For My Baba Awards Judge Annabel Karmel
Looking for a gentle show for your toddler? Dick Bruna’s much-loved bunny stars in Miffy and Friends on Sky Kids, a sweet, charming series made for tiny viewers. Each short episode follows Miffy, her little brother and pals through everyday adventures, from garden camping trips to rainy beach days, softly exploring colours, numbers, nature and friendship. Calm and perfectly paced for ages 2+, it’s the ideal wind-down watch. Stream now on Sky Kids and NOW.
Photo credit: © Mercis BV
My Baba Measure / 21 October, 2026
Christmas Gifting / 21 October, 2026
Baby & Toddler / 20 October, 2026
