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Where To Buy The Best Mud Kitchens + Why They’re So Great For Kids

We share our recommendations for the best mud kitchens for outdoor play as well as exploring the advantages of incorporating mud kitchens into children’s play. 

Best Fidget Toys For Kids

Fidget toys can be really helpful for kids with ADHD, as they can provide a physical outlet for excess energy and help improve focus and concentration. 

39 Great Easter Basket Ideas For Kids

Easter baskets don’t have to be stuffed full of sugar highs. The ultimate gifts for your Easter basket.

Non-Chocolate Easter Gift Ideas For Kids

Year on year it seems that mums are busy looking for alternatives to the classic chocolate go-to egg, so we’ve lent a helping hand and pulled together some fantastic ideas for alternative Easter gifts.

The Best Educational (And FUN!) Toys For Kids

Giving your child a toy that’s educational and fun at the same time is a great way to encourage learning.

Shop The Best Children’s Costumes For World Book Day

Are you on the lookout for World Book Day Costumes? Find new ways to celebrate this year with our favourite round-up of storybook characters.

Tips For Little Learners: Why Counting And Sorting Is So Important

Little ones are naturally drawn to shape recognition, counting, sorting, classifying, patterning, sequencing, construction and stacking.

24 Of The Best Toys For Open-Ended Play

Open-ended play allows your child endless possibilities during playtime. With no instruction, rules, or any clear goal in mind children can really express their creativity freely.

Shop The Best Christmas Toys For Babies And Toddlers

Shop everything you need for the most magical Christmas for your baby or toddler. From baby gyms to balance bikes, stacking toys and ride on’s, there’s something here for every personality. 

TRENDING: A Guide To The Best Selling Kids Toys This Christmas

If you’re searching for the best toys for Christmas, you’ve just found the hottest list for 2022.

An 80s Top 50 Christmas List To Rock Your Socks Off!

I thought it’d be fun to take a trip down memory lane with My Baba’s very own retro 80’s toy inspired Christmas list.

15 Brilliant Subscription Boxes For The Kids This Christmas

If you’re looking to get the kids offline this Christmas, why not consider investing in a subscription box for kids?

Unmissable Black Friday Deals At Smyths Toys

Who isn’t shopping early for Christmas gifts this year? Don’t miss Black Friday at Smyths Toys, where you’ll pick up everything Father Christmas needs More

Shop The Best Wooden Toys For Kids

Looking for the ultimate Christmas gift for your child this year? Colourful wooden toys inspired by nostalgia and vintage style, hours of fun and creative play.

tonies® x My Little Pony Southbank London Event This Saturday

tonies® and My Little Pony are hosting a free and festive family day out with their Winter Wishday pop-up event happening this Saturday, on the Southbank, London.

Parental Control, Ep 70: What Are The 20 Best Christmas Toys This Year?

My Baba’s Editor Ellie Thompson and Editorial Assistant and Toy Expert Christina Walter take to the mic to share their thoughts on the best More

Top 20 Toys Predictions Christmas 2022

Our pick of the top toys for Christmas 2022, as recommended by Hamley’s, Smyths and John Lewis.

tonies® Launch September’s Star-Studded Line-Up With British Storytime Favourites Roald Dahl, Julia Donaldson, Michael Rosen And Beatrix Potter!

tonies® fans are in for a massive treat this month as the musical storybox welcomes not one, not two not three, but SEVEN spellbinding new Tonies chocka-block full of adventure

Must-Have Educational Toys For Children Under One

For baby’s first comforters, educational toys and the ideal first birthday present, look no further than VTech.

Make A Splash With BABY Born’s My First Swim Dolls

BABY Born’s My First Swim Dolls are water-friendly dolls perfect for a summer adventure and pretend play.

Top Creative Toys To Set Imaginations Free This Summer

Set imaginations free with this great selection of creative toys.

Roar-some Dinosaur Toys For Your Budding Palaeontologists

If prehistoric animals are a hit in your house as much as they are in mine you will love this selection of dinosaur toys and gifts for all ages.

Sleepy Time Tonies: For The Perfect Bedtime Or Naptime Routine

As part of a good bedtime routine, it’s thought that playing white noise or ambient sounds helps children sleep better and for longer. That’s why we were so excited to see Tonies’ launch their collection of naptime Tonies to help little ones drift off to sleep.

Harry Judd And Greg Shepherd Celebrate The Magic Of Thomas & Friends

Celebrity dads Harry Judd and Greg Shepherd have teamed up with their children for a heart-warming Thomas & Friends campaign. ‘Reading with Little Friends’.

24 Of The Best Bath Toys To Make Bathtime Fun!

Make bathtime even more fun with our selection of the best bath toys available.

5 Benefits Of Wooden Toys For Babies & Children

We’re huge believers in the many benefits of wooden toys, and that’s why we’re excited to introduce you to MORI’s new Playtime collection.

Are You Shopping For The ULTIMATE Christmas Gift For Kids?

My Baba readers can enjoy 15% off basket value at Tonies with discount code MYBABA15, valid until 1.1.2022.

Best Developmental Gifts For Young Children As Recommended By ‘Baby Guru’ Miss Megan

“Baby Guru” Miss Megan, as featured in the New York Times and Good Morning America, has curated a list of best developmental gifts for children suitable for all young families for this festive period.

Choosing The Right Toys For The Right Age: Newborn To Six Years

We’ve chosen our favourite age-appropriate toys perfect for every personality, so you can shop the best Christmas gifts by age with ease.

Shop The Best Ride On Toys This Christmas

Ride on toys are both super-fun, and brilliant for a child’s physical development, helping to improve gross and fine motor skills as well as coordination and balance. 

Shop The Best First Bikes For Boys & Girls This Christmas

If you’re researching the best first bikes for kids this Christmas, you’ve come to the right place. We take a look at five great bikes for first-time riders.

Tonies For Teachers: The Benefit Of Bringing Audiobooks Into The Classroom

Teachers are able to claim a 25% discount on Toniebox Starter Sets so that school children across the country can benefit from the broad range of educational and inspirational content.

The Best Inspirational And Educational Toys For All Ages

Smart Toys and Games is the worldwide leader in creating multi-level logic games and famous for designing inspirational and educational toys.

Introducing NEW Oddbods Soft Toys Brilliant For Encouraging Role Play

Oddbods soft toys have landed in the UK exclusively to Argos, and as huge fans of the animated series, we couldn’t be more excited. 

13 Best Toys For Indoor Active Play

While the wet weather continues to stop play this summer, we’ve been thinking about how to keep the kids amused indoors.

What Are Creative Tonies? Record Your Own Stories + Access FREE Audio Content Every Month

‘Creative-Tonies’ are fun figures that arrive blank for you to upload 90 minutes of your very own audio. Whether it’s a story or a song, it’s a chance for you to get creative.

Celebrate National Best Friend Day With 30 Years Of BABY Born

This year, parent company Zapf Creation is celebrating 30 glorious years of BABY born with an exciting new range, and on behalf of parents and little ones everywhere, we’d love to wish them a very happy birthday!

It’s A Small World! 21 Wooden Dolls’ Houses We Love

There is nothing like a wooden doll’s house to bring your child’s imagination to life. To help you choose that perfect house, check out our top picks.

The Benefits Of Outdoor Play And Recommended Toys For Summer

Social interaction is an important part of childhood development, and with the weather improving, it’s time to brush up the back garden and make the most of your outdoor space.

Make Learning Fun With This Great Selection Of Toys

Toys can play a role in learning, and to help you figure out what’s worth investing in, we’ve put together a round-up of the latest products from trusted brands. 

Why A Toy Box Club Subscription Could Be The Perfect 2020 Christmas Gift

Toy Box Club is an award-winning monthly subscription service run by mums for kids aged 0-4 years old.

Our Guide To Choosing The Best Balance Bike This Christmas

Are you looking to invest in a balance bike for your toddler this Christmas? Check out our guide to shopping the best balance bikes for kids.

Retro Toy Fans! Fisher-Price Launch Awesome Toy Museum On Instagram

A first-of-a-kind experience will be going live on the official Fisher-Price Instagram account where the legacy of more than 90  toys will be on full display. The Fisher-Price Toy Museum kicks off on 16th October and we couldn’t be more excited.

World Space Week: 15 Space Toys That Are Out Of This World!

It’s World Space Week! Your little one will be starry-eyed at some of these great space toys we’ve found to celebrate.

The Interactive Audio Player That Reduces Screen Time For Kids

The Interactive Audio Player That Reduces Screen Time For Kids

The new and improved Yoto Player has launched, and we have to say, it’s pretty impressive. Yoto Player is an interactive, entertaining and educating connected speaker suitable for kids aged 3+.

Our Favourite Unicorn Products To Celebrate National Unicorn Day

We’re celebrating National Unicorn Day on 9th April! The mythical, magical unicorn craze is still going strong with a plethora of products embracing this beautiful creature as a key theme across many different product lines.

Keep Little Kids Entertained: Learning Through Imaginary Play

Imaginary play gives kids the chance to experiment and identify with the adult world around them, and it’s also really important for cognitive and social skills. Imaginary play is always a great solution for boredom and can keep kids of all ages amused for hours.

10 Genius AND Stylish Storage Solutions Your Kids Will Love

Over the years we’ve learned that storage doesn’t have to be ugly, it simply needs to be cleverly incorporated into family life. Whether built-in or stand-alone, just make sure it fits aesthetically with the rest of your home.

Frozen 2 Gifts & Merchandise to Celebrate the New Movie

It’s been six whole years since Frozen hit the big screen in 2013, and children all over the world are waiting with bated breath at the prospect of another trip back to the magical kingdom of Arendelle.

The Best Activity Centres & Play Gyms for Babies

Using a baby gym or an activity centre once they’re able to hold their heads up and stay upright with support, boosts cognitive development and helps your baby learn colours, shapes and sounds.

Introducing The Toy That’s Set to Top Christmas Lists This Year

MURO is the toy that grows with your children, it’s great for is child-led play. The MURO gives children the freedom to explore a physical product, to change and adapt it to how they see fit.

Celebrating 50 Years of The Very Hungry Caterpillar!

Celebrate 50 years since ‘The Very Hingry Caterpillar’ was published with some of these gorgeous toys and books all based around the iconic story. 

21 Snort-tastic Products for Peppa Pig Fans

Shop all kinds of Peppa Pig merchandise in this latest round-up. From books and toys to nightlights and wellies there’s sure to be something you don’t already have in your collection.

Celebrate The Release of The Lion King Movie with This Roar-some Merch!

To celebrate the release of the upcoming American drama directed by Jon Favreau, we have compiled a list of some fantastic lion-themed products.

Best Tech Toys for Kids 2019

Embracing technology as a fantastic tool for learning, we’ve pulled together some of the coolest kids technology toys out there.

Celebrate The Release of Toy Story 4 with These Fantastic Products

The much awaited Toy Story 4 is out this month and we have pulled together some fantastic products all related to the iconic series of films.

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9 of The Best Baby Travel Toys for The Summer Holidays

With the summer holidays coming up we thought we’d help you get super-organised ahead of time. If you’re wondering what to pack to keep More

15 Elmer Essentials For Fans Of The Patchwork Elephant

The 25th May marks the most colourful day of the year. Elmer day! There’ll be lots of activities all over the country turning the nation patchwork.

Adorable Cuddly Toys And Teddies They Won’t Want To Put Down

Cuddly toys can be lovely for children babies and even adults too! We have pulled together some of the cutest and cuddliest on the market.

The Best Soft Animal Toys For Babies & Toddlers

Whether it’s throwing a teddy bear’s picnic, snuggling up with a favourite toy, or pulling around a Flappy the Elephant by its ears, there’s always some comfort to be found in soft toys.

The Best Toys for Learning & Play for Infant to Toddler

Toys for learning and play are really important for infants to toddlers. Check out the best kit to invest in to keep your little one entertained.

40 of The Most Popular Toys for Kids 2019

Check out this hot-off-the press collection of the most popular toys set to be a big hit with kids this year.

Top New LEGO Sets For Children of All Ages

LEGO have brought out some amazing play sets to celebrate the launch of the new movie, The LEGO Movie 2.

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The One-Stop Online Shop for The Best Kids’ Christmas Presents

Shopping for kids’ Christmas presents this year? The Tigerparrot marketplace houses hundreds of toy retailers under one online shopping roof.

All Things Bee for National Don’t Step on a Bee Day

Today is ‘Don’t Step On A Bee Day’ and it serves as an important reminder that the fate of the common bee lies in the balance. It’s so important we take care of our bee populations.

May The 4th Be With You: Star Wars Fashion for Kids

If your young padawan is looking to rock some Star Wars clothing this summer, fear not – you do not need to go to a galaxy far away, for we have pulled together a great selection from our favourite brands right here. 

Explore Space with These Fantastic Toys on International Astronomy Day

Join in the fun this International Astronomy Day with these fantastic toys and gadgets to provide your little astronomer some insight into the world of space though education or play.

Learn and Pop Johnny Tractor & The Build A Johnny Tractor Review

A review of the TOMY Learn and Pop Johnny Tractor and the Build a Johnny Tractor, both available to purchase from Farm Toys Online.

Remote Controlled Johnny Tractor and the Push and Roll Johnny Tractor Review

A review of the Remote Controlled Johnny Tractor and the Johnny Tractor Push and Roll from Farm Toy Online.

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Nanny Anita’s Advice on Cleaning Baby Toys

I am sure you have all seen the article doing the rounds about the mold build up in the Sophie The Giraffe. The photos More