My Baba

Blogger / 13 July, 2026 / Nanny Anita One thing I love about working in London are the communal gardens. These allow a lot of people access to green spaces that otherwise wouldn't have anything. Although I do have access to a communal garden at work, there isn't any sort of pavement. Why is this a problem? It means that we can't do chalk drawings on them. Thankfully, I work for wonderful people who had no issue with me turning their front steps into a canvas for our puffy chalk paint.

Living / 10 July, 2026 / Christina Walter Summer holidays are the perfect way for kids to recharge, explore new interests, and spend more time being active and creative. Unfortunately, it can also lead to increased screen time as parents run out of ways to keep kids occupied during long days at home. While tablets, televisions, and video games can provide temporary entertainment, many parents are looking for activities that encourage creativity, movement, problem-solving, and family interaction.

Parents looking for an easy way to boost family meals can now pick up Piccolo Organic Beef Bone Broth, launching exclusively at Waitrose. The first bone broth in Europe created specifically for children, the organic recipe has been carefully developed with low salt levels, making it suitable for little ones while adding natural goodness to everyday dishes.

Food / 7 July, 2026 / Ellie Thompson Cape gooseberries, physalis or harankash, as they are called them in Egypt, are sold on street carts during the late summer and autumn months. For this recipe, the popular yet humble creamy rice pudding is paired with roz bil laban and a compote of spiced harankash for a fresh take on the original.

Activities & Days Out / 7 July, 2026 / Ellie Thompson If you're looking for an unforgettable family day out this weekend, Henley Festival's Playdate deserves a spot at the top of your list. Taking place on Sunday, 12 July, Playdate transforms the iconic riverside festival into a magical playground designed especially for families. With live entertainment, hands-on activities, music, comedy and creative experiences, it's the perfect introduction to one of the UK's most unique festivals.

Podcast / 7 July, 2026 / Ellie Thompson What is it like to dedicate your career to finding a cure for one of the deadliest childhood cancers? In this deeply personal episode of Parental Control, Ellie Thompson sits down with Dr Ashley Vardon, an NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer at the University of Birmingham, whose pioneering research into diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) is being part-funded by Billy's Battalion.

My Baba Measure / 1 July, 2026 / Ellie Thompson On the My Baba Wishlist... ebebek and Vital Baby have teamed up to launch a free expert-led 72-page Weaning Guide designed to support parents through every stage of starting solids. From first foods and allergen introduction to gagging concerns and portion sizes, the guide offers clear, practical and judgement-free advice to help families feel more confident during what can often be an overwhelming time.

Living / 6 July, 2026 / Ellie Thompson There comes a point in every parent's life when your child looks at you as though you've completely lost the plot. For us, it was when I told my nine-year-old she was going back into a high-back booster seat. "But Mum... none of my friends are in one." And she wasn't wrong. Nearly everybody she knows her age has been out of a proper car seat for at least a couple of years.

Food / 6 July, 2026 / Ellie Thompson London's Chinatown has no shortage of fantastic places to eat, so when a new restaurant opens, it has a lot to live up to. YiQi Lah manages to do exactly that. Tucked away in Newport Court, this intimate restaurant is the sister venue to the critically acclaimed YiQi Panasia, serving bold Malaysian, Indonesian, Singaporean and Thai-inspired dishes that deliver exceptional flavour without the hefty price tag.

Blogger / 6 July, 2026 / Nanny Anita It has been a while since I have done a craft or activity that is aimed at older ones. That's what happens when you only have one toddler to look after. Over the last bank holiday weekend, I took some time to do this pony bead sun catcher, which I think would be a fun summer craft. Reminds me of something you might do at summer camp. Make sure you follow my crafts board on Pinterest for more ideas. Don't forget to save the pin for later.