Aldi Launches New and Exclusive Bluey buys from just £1.79
The range also includes the sell-out plush Bluey chair Bluey fans rejoice as Aldi has announced NEW and exclusive Bluey toys will be landing in the middle aisle. Bring home kid’s favourite characters with new launches and returning must-haves from just £1.79, in stores from 30th March. Bluey enthusiasts better be quick, as with all
Alternative Easter gifts for the chocolate haters in your life
Alternative Easter gift ideas Personalised Easter Bunny Photo Socks, £22 Socks are a Christmas stocking filler classic, so why can’t they be the same at Easter? These personalised Easter socks are the perfect gift for those who don’t like chocolate, but do like a bit of playful humour. Unlike chocolate, these socks are a lasting
Free Easter egg hunt returns to St. Katharine Docks
As Easter approaches, families and chocolate enthusiasts are gearing up for the most egg-citing event of the spring season – The Easter Egg Hunt at St. Katharine Docks. Making its grand return to one of London’s most gorgeous waterside spots, the annual Easter Egg Hunt promises four days filled with excitement, exploration, and plenty of
The Baby Show bowls into Birmingham
The Baby Show, the UK’s largest and best-loved pregnancy and parenting event, is coming to the Birmingham NEC from Friday 9th to Sunday 11th May 2025. The event is the ultimate shopping show for new and expectant parents looking for all the essentials they need to help them prepare for their new arrival. Over 350
Easter opening for Adventures in Wonderland
From Saturday 5 April families are invited to tumble down the Rabbit Hole and into Wonderland to enjoy a brand new immersive play experience. Adventures in Wonderland has been created by Manchester’s Z-arts in partnership with Macmillan Children’s Books and celebrates the 160th anniversary of one of the most loved children’s books of all time, Alice’s Adventures
Golden Giveaways at Blenheim Palace – A family Easter adventure
This Easter, Blenheim Palace is inviting families to embark on a treasure hunt with its Golden Giveaways experience from 5th to 17th April 2025. The exciting treasure hunt will add another layer of fun for visitors exploring the award-winning Palace, Estate, and Adventure Play. Each weekday, a golden egg will be hidden somewhere on the
Simply Ice Cream Review: A Creamy, All-Natural Indulgence
If you’re looking for ice cream that delivers on both taste and quality without artificial additives, Simply Ice Cream is a brand worth trying. Based in Kent, this artisan ice cream company has built a reputation for producing delicious, handcrafted ice cream using 100% natural ingredients. Their commitment to traditional methods ensures that every scoop
UK parents unknowingly putting children at risk with early forward-facing switch
New campaign launched as study reveals UK is “lagging behind” in car seat safety Campaigners are calling for urgent updates to UK car seat guidance after a new study found that the majority of parents turn their children forward-facing before the age of four – despite evidence from the world’s toughest crash tests proving rear-facing
Easter holidays activities in London: Egg hunts, bunny breakfast and more
As the Easter holidays approach, London becomes a hub of family-friendly activities, offering a plethora of events to keep children and parents entertained. From engaging Easter egg hunts to interactive workshops, the city caters to all interests. Here are some top recommendations for Easter 2025. The Big Egg Hunt 2025 Running from March 24 to
Elmer the Patchwork Elephant hits the road this spring
Tall Stories’ brand-new show ‘The Elmer Adventure’ brings David McKee’s beloved Elmer the Patchwork Elephant to life on a magical, musical nationwide tour Multi Olivier Award-nominated Tall Stories (The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom) brings David McKee’s Elmer the Patchwork Elephant to life in a brand new show bringing three classic Elmer tales to life
Hop into the Season with Cuddledry
Hop into the new season and Easter celebrations in style with the Cuddlebunny Bamboo Soft Hooded Toddler Towel from Cuddledry. The cutest, cosiest and most comfortable towel to make pool time or bathtime truly adorable this Spring. Getting little ones into character, the hooded towel is sure to make bathtime a hopping great time, or
Top Ten Toddler Sun Hats
Ensuring your baby or toddler wears a sun hat is essential for protecting their delicate skin from harmful UV rays. Here are ten top-rated sun hats available in the UK, combining style, comfort, and effective sun protection: JoJo Maman Bébé Protection Hat This charming hat features a sweet meadow print and a long flap at
Test your Brain Power this Spring
SmartGames unveils brand new games IQ® Bubbles and IQ® Noodles As we head into Spring, SmartGames, the worldwide leader in multi-level logic games, is delighted to present its latest 1-player puzzle games into the ever-growing IQ® Collection. Introducing IQ® Noodles and IQ® Bubbles, two new super fun and engaging additions to the IQ® range, guaranteed
Daylight savings: Top tips to get your children to sleep as the nights get lighter
As we head into March, it’s time for the clocks to go forward, and this is when we find the days getting longer, the nights getting shorter, and bedtimes getting harder–especially for those of us with young children. Getting your children to sleep can be a difficult task to begin with, but when the nights
Should you speak to your baby like an adult?
Experts weigh in on the viral parenting trend A mum’s video ditching baby talk with her toddler has gone viral, racking up 5M views. Preply finds 223K daily searches for “talking to baby like a person” on TikTok. Preply’s language experts weigh in on the trend with insights on early language development. Mother’s Day is
Outwit The Twits at Wakehurst this Easter
Image credits Jim Holden © RBG Kew Roald Dahl’s much-loved children’s book brought to life through a trail at Wakehurst, Kew’s wild botanic garden Experience the mischievous tricks of The Twits through interactive activities Children can earn a new Nature Heroes badge in ‘Don’t be a Twit’ mission Early openings for members over the Easter
B&M Baby Event to launch on 31st March 2025
B&M, the UK’s leading discount retailer, is thrilled to announce the launch of their highly anticipated Baby Event on 31st March in stores nationwide. The event will see an extensive range of baby essentials to their shelves at incredible prices. This is a game-changing event launch for B&M, bringing a wide range of essentials, catering to
Day-to-day Experiences that an Autistic Child may find Challenging
‘Ready Eddie Go‘ is a series of children’s books by author Nikki Saunders, which takes the young reader through day-to-day experiences that an autistic child may find challenging and provides gentle and supportive strategies to help them find ways of coping, which all children can benefit from. With new experiences such as ‘Eddie’s First Haircut’ to ‘The
The Old Vic Announces new musical for Children Hundred Feet Tall
Illustration by Jemima Williams from Hundred Feet Tall The Old Vic has announces Hundred Feet Tall, a new 30-minute musical play for children that will tour London libraries over the Easter holidays with tickets available for free. Adapted from the children’s book Hundred Feet Tall written by Benjamin Scheuer and illustrated by Jemima
The Smartphone Free Childhood Parent Pact
The Parent Pact Reaches 100,000 Signups Nationwide, with 3,406 Families in Kent Joining the Movement The Smartphone Free Childhood Parent Pact, a digital tool designed to help families delay giving their children smartphones until at least age 14 and social media until 16, has surpassed a major milestone—over 100,000 signups in just six months. In
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