My Baba Measure / 12 August, 2026 / Ellie Thompson

The Measure: What’s Hot For Parents & Kids

On the My Baba Wishlist…

Cami & Short Pyjama Set, Stripe & Stare

Carbébé UN, Bebecar

As families settle into a new routine after the summer holidays, a lightweight, compact pushchair can make everyday life that little bit easier. From busy school runs and supermarket trips to weekends away and late summer adventures, the Carbébé UNA has been designed to offer premium comfort without the bulk of a full travel system. Suitable from birth up to 22kg, it features a spacious seat, extendable canopy, generous storage basket and smooth suspension for comfortable journeys wherever the day takes you.

Its quick, self-standing fold also makes it easy to store at home or pop into the car. Combining practical features with stylish finishes, the UNA is the pushchair parents will reach for time and time again. Better still, for a limited time, parents purchasing any current Bébécar pram system can add the UNA Pushchair for half price, making it an excellent addition to your parenting essentials.

Lola’s Cupcakes Gives Afternoon Tea A Seriously Delicious Summer Makeover

Afternoon tea is having a bit of a summer glow-up, and two very British new launches have caught our eye.

Twenty8 NoMad, the restaurant inside NoMad London, has launched a picnic-inspired afternoon tea that swaps the park bench for altogether more glamorous surroundings. Served with nostalgic picnic cloths and wicker baskets, expect cucumber and egg mayonnaise sandwiches, coronation chicken, lobster rolls and warm quiche, followed by freshly baked scones straight from the basket. Sweet treats include cherry Bakewell, lemon drizzle choux, coffee and walnut cake and Victoria sponge mousse. There’s tea, naturally, or you can upgrade proceedings with champagne or a strawberries-and-cream cocktail. Available Thursday–Sunday from £50 per person.

Prefer to picnic at home? Lola’s Cupcakes is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a limited-edition Cream Tea Scone Cake, combining vanilla sponge and strawberry fruit filling with Rodda’s Cornish clotted cream mascarpone. There’s also a 20th Anniversary Cupcake Box featuring Cream Tea, Lemon Tart and Vanilla Jammy Dodger flavours.

The cake starts from £36, and the cupcake box is £30, available in stores and online until the end of September. Head to Lola’s Cupcakes for more info.

All that’s left is to ask one very important question: jam first or cream first? Happy birthday, Lola’s Cupcakes!

Introducing Omni Lite Carrier The newest member of the OMNI Family, Ergobaby

OMNI LITE joins the OMNI Family as a streamlined option designed for parents who prioritise a close, forward-facing carry in the early months. It supports babies up to 24 months and 35.5 lbs (15.9 kg), and is exclusively for inward-facing, front carry, ideal for bonding and easy monitoring.

By contrast, the OMNI Classic and OMNI Deluxe extend usability to 48 months and 45 lbs (20.4 kg), adding forward-facing, hip, and back-carry positions for greater versatility as your child grows. This means choosing an OMNI carrier isn’t just about price; it’s about deciding how you want to carry your child now and in the year ahead, and how much you value multi-position flexibility.

Enter code MYBABA15 for a 15% discount.

NEW Beautiful, Practical Play Mats, Ruggable

Ruggable has launched its debut Play Mats collection, bringing together stylish design and family-friendly practicality. Created for modern homes, the reversible play mats offer two designs in one, allowing parents to create a beautiful space without compromising on functionality. Available in nine muted colourways across four design styles, the collection moves away from traditional bright nursery designs with soft, sophisticated patterns that complement any room.

Designed for everyday family life, the mats are non-toxic, wipeable and tested to meet key safety standards, making them suitable from tummy time through to toddler play. Measuring 4.5 x 7 feet, they provide plenty of space for children to explore, play and grow. Launching from £189, Ruggable Play Mats offer parents a practical yet stylish solution that blends seamlessly into the home while supporting screen-free, creative play.

Toys Of The Week

Marvel Heroes Join the Tonies Collection

Marvel fans can now bring some of their favourite superheroes to life with three exciting new additions to the Tonies collection.

The new Captain America, Iron Man and Spider-Man Tonies combine much-loved Marvel characters with engaging audio adventures, giving children a fun, screen-free way to enjoy their favourite heroes.

Each Tonie is designed for use with a Toniebox and offers around 53 minutes of action-packed storytelling. Captain America follows Sam Wilson as he takes on the shield, battling Hydra and facing villains including Baron Zemo. Iron Man features three adventures exploring Tony Stark’s origins, time-travelling Avengers action and a mission involving Ironheart and Hydro-Man. Meanwhile, Spider-Man takes young listeners into the web-slinging hero’s world with thrilling adventures.

Priced at £14.99 each, the new Marvel Tonies are suitable for children from around seven, offering an entertaining addition to any superhero fan’s Toniebox collection.

Book of the Week

Game of Pets, Aaron Balbey

The intergalactic game show is live. And your cat is definitely in on it.

From mega-bestselling author Aaron Blabey, creator of The Bad Guys, buckle up for an insane, laugh-out-loud new series!

‘I raced home from school to read this story’ – Oliver, age 8

‘It’s full of plot twists and suspense. Best book ever!!’ – Aiden, age 10

‘This is the first book our child has ever actually WANTED to read’ – Joe’s parents

What if life on Earth was an intergalactic game show, and our pets were the evil animal overlords?
Meet Griff, an eleven-year-old kid with innumerable allergies who’s just been told he’s the only one who can save the world.
The trouble is, this prophecy comes with a warning: ‘Watch your back, man . . . your PETS are not what they seem . . .’
Featuring a talking axolotl, a diabolical game show, and trademark Blabey humour, Game of Pets is a hilarious illustrated adventure that will have you looking at your pets with heavy suspicion!

Cat School: Odd Cat Out, Rose Robbins

First in a graphic novel trilogy featuring young kittens Tangle and Eno, and their new and neurodivergent friend Pelly.

It’s a new year at Cat School – a place where curious kittens learn to become confident cats. After overcoming their nerves, old friends Tangle and Eno look forward to their exciting new schedules. They meet their classmates—including Pelly, a neurodivergent kitten who knows she’s a little different and hides her true self to fit in. Can Tangle and Eno learn to understand her? And can Pelly hang in there long enough to understand them?

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In The Spotlight

Introducing The Bébécar Stylo Class SOLO

Following popular demand, Bébécar has introduced the elegant Stylo Class SOLO – the perfect choice for parents looking for a luxurious pram from birth. Featuring the iconic Stylo Class chassis, spacious carrycot and raincover, the SOLO offers timeless style and exceptional comfort without the seat unit. Available in the beautiful 2026 fabric collection, it delivers the premium craftsmanship, comfort and classic styling Bébécar is renowned for from your very first stroll.

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