My Baba Measure / 4 September, 2024 / Christina Walter
Eden High Wycombe has launched a sensory experience for children to enjoy over the summer holidays with UK’s first Eco Maze. With inclusivity at the heart of Eden’s ethos, the attraction aims to bring families together and helps to engage children in an immersive, beneficial way. Education expert and founder of ARKA Will Orr Ewing, explained: “Sensory integration is an important, but too little known, part of healthy childhood development, which has a significant impact on a child’s emotional regulation. Learning to interpret and respond to the messages coming through the five senses without being ‘overloaded’ is best done in play environments like playgrounds and mazes.’’
Yoto is excited to announce the release of the full Harry Potter™ digital audiobook series, featuring 124 hours of Stephen Fry’s original narration. Starting from 29th August 2024, Yoto will offer these magical audiobooks as beautifully designed cards, available individually or in bundles, for children aged seven and up.
The cards, adorned with luxury foil and texture effects, are both a gateway to the wizarding world and a collectible treasure. Yoto’s leadership team expressed their pride in bringing this highly requested series to their platform, highlighting the collaboration with Pottermore and the dedication to creating a truly special experience for young listeners.
The Harry Potter Yoto cards will be available on the Yoto website, compatible with the Yoto Player 3rd Generation, Yoto Mini, and the free Yoto app.
EMU Australia and Shaun the Sheep have teamed up to create a unique collection that blends Australian craftsmanship with British charm. Known for their expertise in premium sheepskin and merino wool products, EMU Australia has partnered with the beloved character Shaun the Sheep to bring a playful twist to their signature designs.
This collaboration, endorsed by The Woolmark Company, highlights the importance of natural, sustainable materials. The collection features cosy and stylish footwear inspired by Shaun the Sheep, combining comfort with creativity.
Rebecca Fett, Global Marketing Manager at EMU Australia, expressed excitement about the collaboration, noting that it offers a chance to introduce their popular kids’ products to a new audience, leveraging the universal appeal of Shaun the Sheep. Rachael Peacock, Senior Brand Manager at Aardman, also praised the partnership, emphasizing the shared commitment to quality and craftsmanship.
The Shaun the Sheep x EMU Australia collection is available at select retailers and online at emuaustralia.com.
Talou is a small brand with a big mission – to dress kids in colours they’ll love, minus the waste. All of Taylor’s kid’s knitwear is made from deadstock yarns sourced from UK factories and lovingly knitted in limited runs in our small partner studio in London. Their buy back promise allows you to trade in for a bigger size as your child grows, meaning you can keep your child in quality knitwear for longer. They sell each returned garment to keep them in circularity for as long as possible, continually adding chapters to its ever-evolving story as it journeys from child to child.
Chewable, bendable, and washable!
Created to meet a baby’s developmental needs, Barefoot Baby-Proof books are perfect for babies to explore with ALL their senses. Based on our bestselling baby & toddler titles, these editions feature our hallmark gorgeous artwork that inspires interactive early learning.
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Hug-A-Lumps is a new range of plush designed to be the squishiest, softest, most huggable companion you could ever want! If their size isn’t enough to impress you (over 60cm in length!) then maybe their stress-busting powers might just do the trick! Hug-A-Lumps are weighted and when pressed on the body, provide an instant ((hug)) promoting relaxation and the ultimate calming effect.
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From musical superstar Lance Bass, here is a quirky yet sinister Halloween story that is perfect for those trick-or-treaters who love an extra scare!
Boo! It’s Halloween night and a group of trick-or-treaters make a turn down Scary Street, led by a charismatic and maybe unreliable guide. Along the way, the kids discover the endlessly eerie sights that Scary Street has to offer?vampire lairs, witches’ kitchens, haunted houses, and more. But as their friends begin to disappear, the kids are left to wonder . . . is their treat still to come? Or have they been tricked?
TRIPS & EVENTS
As one of the recent additions to the historic London Hilton on Park Lane, Park Corner Brasserie has become one of the city’s primary spots for a beautiful family meal.
A highlight of Mayfair’s restaurant scene, with a deliciously English menu and a robust sunday roast offering, their kid’s menu includes Mac & Cheese, Breaded Chicken Tenders with Mixed Salad and Honey & Mustard dressing and Rhubarb & Strawberry Eton Mess. The bright and welcoming Park Corner Brasserie is the ideal spot for a half-term visit, perfect for dropping in after a long walk through the adjacent Hyde Park.
WHEN: 14 September 2024 – 19 January 2025
Experience the awe of Van Gogh’s most breathtaking masterpieces in our extraordinary once-in-a-century exhibition.
Stroll with a pair of lovers beneath a starry sky. Gaze up at the swirling clouds and cypress trees dancing in the breeze. Linger in Van Gogh’s beloved ‘Poet’s Garden’ or relax beneath a shady tree in Saint-Rémy.
WHEN: Opens in London on 6th September
Celebrate the 85th anniversary of Batman, DC’s most iconic superhero, with an all-new experience featuring a never-before-seen UK collection of original props, vehicles, and costumes, direct from the archives.
Fans of all ages can step into the Batcave and explore the Batman films (1989-2022) in this exhibition, immersing themselves in the world of Gotham City. Navigate through a series of themed rooms showcasing Batsuits, Super-Villain costumes, props, and weapons.
ABBA Voyage, ABBA Arena, Pudding Mill Lane
Experience a concert like no other. Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anni-Frid have created the kind of concert they always wanted, performing for their fans at their very best: as digital versions of themselves backed by today’s finest musicians.
Blurring the lines between the physical and digital, see the magic of ABBA brought to life using the latest in motion capture technology.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT…
Angelcare’s new AC25-1 Baby Movement Monitor with Video & Sound is setting a new standard for baby monitoring with its medically certified infant movement monitoring technology. The wireless high-technology, contact-free sensor pad monitors every movement, only alarming if no movements have been detected for 20 seconds. It has a range of up to 150 meters, a nightlight, lullaby mode, two-way-talk-back, a room temperature display and a large 4.3” LCD screen. Developed to support parents and create a safe sleep environment for babies, it’s received UK Medical Certification, approved by The MHRA..
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