Selecting the right car seat for your little one can be a total minefield. But we have the answer: Graco’s latest hub for parents S.A.F.E. Journeys.
The good news is that it’s pretty simple and only needs to be done once!
Actress, radio presenter and celebrity mum Gemma Atkinson has teamed up with her three-year-old daughter, Mia, to help support Family Action’s annual Christmas campaign, Make Theirs Magic.
If you’re thinking about ways to bond with your new arrival, or are debating on which baby classes are best to sign up to in 2020, we think a baby swim school should be top of your list.
Book tickets to see the award-winning animated film We’re Going On A Bear Hunt, accompanied by a live 40-piece symphony orchestra to raise money for charity this weekend!
Leclerc Baby is on a mission to help parents get the most out of parenthood this summer.
We join Laura for a walk around Victoria Park to test drive her pushchair of choice, the Stokke Xplory X Signature, and to talk about her pregnancy, nesting plans, and how she’s preparing for her June arrival.
To celebrate Weaning Week, Beaba’s go-to dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine from Nics Nutrition is on hand with lots of simple weaning advice for every age and stage.
Transitioning your baby from breast to bottle can be problematic, which is why the mum-life softness of these silicone baby bottles is just complete genius.
Learn how to create delicious dehydrated food and snacks for babies, toddlers and the rest of the family with the new Dry ‘n’ Snack food dehydrator from Béaba.
Celebrity dads Harry Judd and Greg Shepherd have teamed up with their children for a heart-warming Thomas & Friends campaign. ‘Reading with Little Friends’.
What IS dyslexia? Dyslexia affects up to 1 in 5 people, but the experience of dyslexia isn’t always the same.
They say that you can’t diagnose a child with dyslexia until they’re 7 years old but I knew that something wasn’t quite right much earlier.
Make this Christmas extra special with a personalised video or call directly from Santa himself, direct from the Portable North Pole.
Do you know how to check for what’s normal, and what’s not? The stats show that 1 in 3000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during pregnancy alone.
You can breathe a sigh of relief. We’ve tried and tested a range of products and here are our recommendations of the best products More
One of the biggest decisions you’ll make as a new parent is choosing which car seat is best for your baby. If you’re wondering More
Our favourite preschool school show, Thomas & Friends, has today announced that Oxford is to be ‘twinned’ with the Island of Sodor, the home of Thomas the Tank Engine, after it topped its newly created ‘Thomas & Friends Friendship Index’ as the UK’s friendliest city.
Laura Brand is on hand with Peter Rabbit inspired nature crafts and her top tips on enjoying nature and the great outdoors with the kids.
I had a lot of fun making these origami magic circles last summer. They are pretty basic to make, but they are mesmerising to More
‘Tis the season for outdoor adventures and exploration! Whether you’re off to find a bluebell wood, have plans for a picnic in the park, More
Already a much-loved and sought after pushchair, the Xplory’s most recent makeover puts this luxe stroller back into the limelight in a gorgeous runway-inspired collection.
Every experience will shape your baby’s mindset, forming the foundations for future learning, behaviour, and health.
We’ve got some Xciting news for Stokke fans, with the spring launch of their new pushchair, the Stokke® Xplory® X!
There are so many advantages to investing in a hip seat. It’s a fuss-free way to get out and about with your little one, or indeed, just to carry your kid around the house; all without putting stress on your back.
Dr Megan Jones Bell, Chief Science Officer at Headspace has shared some of her top tips on mindful activities that parents can do with children during lockdown to help them stay calm, occupied and entertained.
Psychotherapist Julia Samuels MBE shares her views on the impact the coronavirus pandemic might have on our children and our families, and how to move forward through the crisis.
Internet Matters ambassador Dr Linda Papadopoulos gives her expert tips on how to ensure kids are getting their emotional five-a-day and how to reflect on 2020 to give kids a sense of control for 2021.
Dr Max Pemberton offers his top tips for supporting children and young people’s mental wellbeing as they go back out into the world.
In the postnatal series Marie Louise, The Modern Midwife runs through key things that will help you to plan for the first three months with your baby, which is commonly known as the fourth trimester.
Marie Louise, The Modern Midwife talks about her new online antenatal Pregnancy & Birth series with details on how you can sign up.
We take a look at one of latest Group 2/3 car seats, the BeSafe iZi Flex FIX i-Size, a high back booster seat for children aged approximately 4 – 12 years old.
Tone, rhythm, and pitch Babies love to listen to voices, and very early on they will recognise the tone, rhythm and pitch of a More
Frugi, the UK’s leading ethical and organic children’s clothing brand, is on a mission to help parents continue to inspire their children to embrace nature.
Online Pilates classes by Becca Hull. Check out this introductory video to Pilates and your first free hour’s class here.
On Friday 8th May we will be celebrating the 75th anniversary of VE day. I’ve been scratching my head over what we could make More
We enlist the help of Amy Forbes-Robertson from It Happens Education for advice on how to broach this topic, and the detail we should be looking to include.
This week, we’ve been testing out the brand new Maxi-Cosi Mica 360 spin car seat, and here are 5 reasons we love it.
Action Hands is a community campaign set up to support young children and families adjust to the realities of Covid19 with well-being activities and music.
Video tips by Naturedoc’s Lucinda Miller on how to boost your immunity to stay healthy during the pandemic, and important advice on what to do if you catch coronavirus.
A bumper round-up this week, jam-packed with products, services and online resources that will help to keep kids entertained during lockdown.
Nutritionist Jane Clarke stops by to chat to us about keeping healthy and what to eat and drink during the coronavirus pandemic.
What effect is all this worry going to have on our kids? How should we be speaking to them? Plus top tips for homeschooling as a family.
What are the benefits of acupresure massage? We take a look at the Pranamat ECO, offering a range of benefits from physical to wellbeing.
Spies in Disguise launches in cinemas worldwide this December and to celebrate, they’ve have teamed up with AlexandAlexa to bring you the looks to match the spies. Shop your Spies in Disguise fashion here!
Rough play is fine for children to do BUT there must be rules. We don’t want children thinking any sort of rough play is appropriate at any time!
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is coming to a cinema near you on the 19th December, just in time for Christmas! To celebrate, we’ve compiled a whole host of Star Wars products, which could make brilliant Christmas presents for the die-hard fan. ‘May the force be with you!’
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.
We came across baby food company Bellato Baby, who are revolutionising how us busy on-the-go parents feed our littlest ones. I was really excited for Billy to try out the range in this video of his first ever food experience.
You may have already heard of sister schools, The Kensington Kindergarten and The Knightsbridge Kindergarten. Now, to complete the west London set, The Brook Green Kindergarten has opened its doors for the first time, for children aged two to five years of age.
To celebrate the release of the upcoming American drama directed by Jon Favreau, we have compiled a list of some fantastic lion-themed products.
We’re back with an update following our first vlog on why we decided to collect our baby’s stem cells.
We explain what you should be packing in your hospital bag, so you can be totally organised ahead of the birth of your child.
In this interview I continue my campaign for better internet safety for children with an interview with the incredibly interesting Richard Pursey, CEO of SafeToNet.com.
I interviewed NSPCC’s Child Safety Online Policy Manager Martha Kirby to find out what they’re doing as an organisation to safeguard our children online.
Check out our video on why we’ve made the decision to collect and store our baby’s stem cells with the help of Future Health Biobank.
Jamie and Ellie take a look at the brand new Elvie Pump, the silent, hands-free, compact, wearable breast pump.
LEGO have brought out some amazing play sets to celebrate the launch of the new movie, The LEGO Movie 2.
One of the biggest UK music breakthrough acts, they’ve already secured two top ten UK albums with KIDZ BOP mania set to stay with the release of their fourth album ‘KIDZ BOP 2019’ this month.
We took the Renault Kadjar Signature Nav dCi 130 out for a spin to test out its family friendly credentials. Another compact SUV based More
Online baby boutique Lucy and Belle have unveiled their new personalised collection, the exclusive Chic line. Clara Bentata, Lucy and Belle’s founder, and Judy from the French Grey Lifestyle blog are here to introduce the collection.
We’ve had so much fun this week testing the brand new 7 seater SEAT Alhambra. The Alhambra 2.0 TDI is the sort of size car I More
I think everybody appreciates just how super-slick the VW Golf is, from the very first mark 1 back in the early 80’s, to today’s More
Sepsis is a serious complication of an infection. Here is how to spot the symptoms in your child.
I had the pleasure of unboxing September’s Back to School Glossybox today. Here’s a sneak peek into this month’s Glossybox of beautiful goodies.
The Cybex Lemo Highchair is an attractive 4-in-1 seating solution suitable from birth to 99 years of age. Available in a range of funky More
Eating the right foods and following the best diet for great health can sometimes feel like a minefield whatever your age or circumstance; maybe More
Motherhood Unedited is the latest video series from luxury kids clothing retailer AlexandAlexa. It features key parenting influencers discussing all things pregnancy, babies, careers, mental health and more.
Here’s how to do a simple french plait – perfect for back-to-school!
The new Maxi-Cosi Laika has been cleverly designed for urban living. It’s a first for popular buggy brand Maxi Cosi: the fast one-hand fold More
We’re back at the hospital for the baseline scan to check the depth of the womb’s lining and what the follicles are up to. Hoping not to find any cysts or anything else that may delay treatment…
It’s day 8 of our long protocol cycle. Find out how the first week of injections have been, the good, the bad and the side effects…
Jamie and Ellie check out the nine-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Biturbo in this vlog review. Join them on their drive across Surrey to find out More
For anybody going through fertility struggles or requiring support for their own IVF journey, do join our private and safe group on Facebook, you can find it via the first pinned post on our Facebook page.
The Jellie Diary is back. Jamie and Ellie are busy preparing for the start of their second cycle of ICSI, following the birth of their ICSI daughter in June 2017.
The values at LNS Bluebell Cottage are centred through community, kindness, and understanding, which is put into practise through the daily techniques taught by Ms Julianna through yoga and mindfulness.
The LNS Curriculum is designed to give parents flexibility with term time and club education across the early years of learning with admissions for little ones aged between one and five.
Cats Protection have just launched their latest campaign, Baby Love: Kids & Kitties. It’s a campaign that educates and encourages couples to keep their More
This week Leonora and Lauren were on the sofa discussing the latest (and definitely coolest!) baby and child products this month.
Fashion expert and founder of Bows and Arrows Kids Amanda Vaughan-Lee joins Leonora in choosing their picks from the M&S Kids’ collection for summer. Shop the look below online at M&S while stocks last!
Leonora Bamford teamed up with fashionista and founder of Bows and Arrows Kids Amanda Vaughan-Lee to check out The Little White Company’s 2018 spring summer fashion line. Shop the look below online at The Little White Company while stocks last!
Take the plunge inside a giant orca thanks to adrenaline junkies Predator Adventures. Check out our review of the speedy shark-shaped seacraft.
It’s two years since My 1st Years received the royal seal of approval. Prince George rocked that robe on meeting Barack Obama, the internet went into a frenzy, and More
We have decided as a tribute to our beloved toy store to list some of the toys we remember purchasing when we were kids.
Clarks still have their finger on the pulse when it comes to footwear for adults and children alike. The Mini Me collection includes three styles, each an exact rebirth of its original – never before recreated for little feet.
I discovered firsthand the importance of skin to skin from the lovely NICU nurses looking after my newborn son, and the results were transformative. Within two days of starting SSC, he had become responsive and was out of his incubator.
Love, luck and magic: an exclusive limited edition collection to wear, love and share by Sarah Jessica Parker and Gap. Launched on the 1st More
The Bumpermat is made up of cushioned mats that zip together to make a variety of combinations for a safe playtime. Perfect for many developmental milestones, the Bumpermat is made free from harmful chemicals and is easily wiped clean.
Leo caught up with chef John who taught us how to make the perfect pizza dough. Happy National Pizza Day everyone!
Check out the latest 2018 On The Sofa products. Leo and Lauren look through some of the best mother and baby products sent into My Baba HQ.
Check out Ellie & Jamie’s quick unbox and review of your very own (personal) personal trainer – The Elvie. It’s a must-have for ALL More
Cosatto has been on a mission to find out exactly what makes mums tick. Their research discovered that mums are hankering after self-pushing buggies, More
Choosing a baby name can be really exciting, but with lots of couples often disagreeing over names, t’s clear the task can be troublesome for many.
We were joined by From Babies With Love founder Cecelia Crossley to chat about the hottest new products and what’s next for From Babies More
We took the Volvo XC90 D5 7-seater across country from Surrey to the Cotswolds and back to check out its family friendly credentials.
We collaborated with the fabulous Duck & Dry on the King’s Road, where celebrity hair stylist Emer talked us through a few easy children’s hair More
This week we talk about the latest kids books to hit the shops before Christmas, including some fantastic festive tales and some great stocking-fillers
A review of the TOMY Learn and Pop Johnny Tractor and the Build a Johnny Tractor, both available to purchase from Farm Toys Online.
If I’m ever at a loss at what to cook on a Sunday evening, I so often turn to my version of my childhood More
Leonora talks to Dazzle & Fizz about party essentials and the hottest new parent and baby products this week.
Learn how to do a double dutch plait in your little girl’s hair. It’s tricky! Can you master it?
Back on the sofa with Dragon’s Den investor Touker Suleyman talking about Matchstick Monkey and what the brand have in store for the future.
This week we’re joined by Dragon Den panellist Touker Suleyman to review the latest baby and parenting products.
Ingredients: 2 banans 2 eggs pancake toppings Method: Pop the peeled bananas in a blender and crack the eggs on top. Blitz for five More
My Baba interviewed some pupils from Sunningdale school to find out what boarding school is really like.
Ingredients: Rapeseed oil One lamb cannon (this recipe also works with beef) 200ml boiling water 160g Couscous 2 x tablespoon Soya sauce – light More
A review of the Remote Controlled Johnny Tractor and the Johnny Tractor Push and Roll from Farm Toy Online.
A kids Dutch braid ponytail hair tutorial, perfect for back to school.
Leonora Bamford reviews the latest steamers. The trio include the BÉABA Babycook, Tommee Tippee and the Philips AVENT 4-in-1 Baby Food Steamer.
Silver Cross offers a complimentary deliver and build service when you purchase two or more pieces of furniture, so My Baba just had to try it out!
Leo and Lauren review the latest and coolest products in the mother and baby world this July.
Makeup expert Ashley Gifford gives some excellent summer wedding makeup advice to have you looking bronzed and beautiful.
Breastfeeding is a journey. I’ve had a few pitstops already, so turned to online health specialists WellVine for help – all from the comfort of my own home.
Sleep expert Dave Gibson chats to Jamie and Ellie on how best to avoid sleep deprivation with a newborn, ahead of their arrival in June.
Leo and Natasha from Muddy Puddles review the latest and coolest products in the mother and baby world.
Leo and Lauren review the latest and coolest products in the mother and baby world.
Leo and Lauren review the latest and coolest products in the mother and baby world.
Sleep expert Dave Gibson chats to Ellie and Jamie on how to get a good night’s sleep during the three trimesters of pregnancy
Find out how Jamie and Ellie are getting on now week 36 of pregnancy. From taboo ailments to birth preferences, surely they’re now on the home run.
A detailed tutorial for make-up that’s perfect for a wedding day and night.
Honestly Healthy’s Natasha Corrett gets to grips with the Baby Jogger City Tour stroller, the most compact Baby Jogger to-date.
We’re nearly a quarter of the way through 2017 which means many of us have given up on the ‘New Year, new me’ mantra. More
Dave Gibson, founder of thesleepsite.co.uk and sleep expert for Warren Evans bed makers advises how to get a good night’s sleep during pregnancy.
With their due date is looming closer, Jamie and Ellie have been busy looking at the different products on the market. From highchairs, wraps, More
Buggy Review: Popular parenting blogger Sarah, This Mama Life unboxes the all-singing, all-dancing Cybex Priam and takes it for a spin around the block.
The Jellie Diaries: Jamie and Ellie are bowled over by their baby shower. Featuring products from Peggy Porschen, Lola’s Cupcakes, Pop Shop London and more!
Bovey Castle – the ultimate in luxurious country babymoon breaks, based in the picturesque Dartmoor National Park in Devon, UK
The Bugaboo Bee5 is an urban pushchair specifically designed for busy parents, making it a fabulous choice for Sky News presenter Olivia Wayne, and her More
An expert article to raise awareness for World Plagiocephaly Awareness Day and safe sleep in babies.
Leonora Bamford’s review of the Baby Jogger City Mini GT available at Mothercare. The City Mini GT even excels in the countryside!
Is there a baby product YOU can’t live without? Check out the responses from our parenting bloggers at the Mothercare x My Baba Pushchair More
TUTORIAL: How To Achieve The Perfect Blow-Dry at Home
It’s been a problematic week for Jamie and Ellie, all beginning with the dreaded glucose tolerance test. Find out what week 28 of pregnancy More
What three things do you look for in a pushchair? We ask our audience on Twitter and some parenting celebs what they think!
Check out our latest On The Sofa product view video here.
Part 25 Jellie Diary: It’s 28 Week, and Ellie and Jamie head down to Window to The Womb in Chessington for a 4D scan to celebrate Mother’s Day.
Here are the event highlights of our #MotherBaba Pushchair Party, featuring some of the coolest buggy brands, VIPs and influencers from the parenting world.
Olympic athlete and the fastest woman in the world circa 2001 Katharine Merry reviews the Mothercare Amble Stroller, and tells us just how easy More
Pregnancy Twinning – make a difference this Mother’s Day by pregnancy twinning.
Check out the lovely Harriet from Toby & Roo‘s review of the fabulous all-terrain Stokke Trailz pushchair available at Mothercare.
We’re really excited to introduce to you some must-have baby products by brands we trust for your new arrival.
Being a mum it can be hard to find time for yourself, and getting ready for a rare night out is usually no exception. Celebrity More
Contouring is so big right now. Here’s our quick and easy make-up tutorial with celebrity make-up artist Emma O’Byrne using just one genius product, More
Check out Leonora’s Lola Red hospital bag review, featured in The Inside Story by Jem + Bea. Check out the accompanying article online or PDF here.
Sleep is not a luxury; it has a major impact on both mental and physical health, and should absolutely be made a priority.
JoJo Maman Bèbè’s Red Castle Cocoonababy Nest Annaliv, Little Grow Lucy and Belle Lapin Bon Bon Booties Bebe Bom Bom, Hand Smocked Baby Grow More
Hello MyBaba family! I recently posted to my instagram, a photo of myself with my everyday makeup and how I enhanced my eyes with More
This week, check out my On The Sofa inteview with Dr. Joanna Helckè on the importance of exercise is during pregnancy. Besides the questions every pregnant woman More
You can book a 4D scan appointment at any one of the branches of Window to the Womb, based all over the country.
Check out part 22 of the Jellie Diary, as they hit 22 weeks of pregnancy. Products featured in the video are included below: My More
Hello, from the darkest depths of January! My feet are currently frozen, my dogs are fighting over chew toys and my little one is More
Check out this week’s Jellie diary, they’ve finally reached the half way point, at 20 weeks, and they head back to the Royal Surrey More
I met inspirational Daily Mirror/RSPCA ‘Vet of the Year’ Marc Abraham this morning as he popped into My Baba HQ to chat to me More
Check out our review of the Finnish tradition of the baby box. In Finland, every new parent gets given a baby box by the More
This month’s On The Sofa includes reviews of products from the following brands: Hello Moon Mifold Dentek Flossers Elastoplast Wiley’s Finest Fish Oil 7 More
Happy New Year! I’m really excited about writing this blog. This is the time of year where everyone is reinventing, improving and making positive More
Check out what Ellie and Jamie have been up to in part 20 of their IVF/pregnancy diary. Sanggol® Maternity and Body Pillow Aquaflex Weighted More
Here’s the third in our new vlog, The My Baba Fashion Edit. Fashion expert and stylist Adriana Chryssicopoulos from Nine in The Mirror joins us More
Head chef at Daylesford Organic talked me through some healthy snack ideas last week, and high on my list was this aubergine dip, otherwise More
Chef Peter teaches me how to make the perfect kitchery in this cooking demonstration. This is true Ayurvedic cooking, it’s delicious, and is very More
