Heads up

Even though the sun is playing peekaboo with us Brits, we still have to remember to protect our little one's heads from those pesky UV rays. This super funky Stripe Baby Sun Hat by Green Baby is fully lined, available in either green or orange and tailor-made for tots aged 0-3 years (the 0-12 months size is sold out, but check back for availability). The hat is 100% organic cotton jersey ensuring baby will stay eco-friendly while keeping his cool. Now on sale at Green Baby, shipping worldwide.

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Bubble trouble

As we've said before, often the most appreciated toys are the least pricey. We got Mr. Cheeks one of these bubble machines for his 1st birthday and it was a huge hit at the party. It's made for ages 3-8 but there's no reason why younger bubbas shoudn't get a little bubble love, so long as you're careful. Bubble blowers provide cheap, cheerful thrills on a day at the park. And sometimes we set the blower to spray out the window from our flat onto the street below. It's a joy to see the surprise, wonder and sheer delight on people's faces as the bubbles come flying by. Double your bubbles at Early Learning Centre.

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This little piggy

Babies are more than worth their weight in gold. But boy, are they expensive. One way to help ease the burden is to teach your kid to save from an early age. This sheeny shiny piggy bank will smarten up the nursery and store pennies from birth or even before. The nickel-plated pig can be engraved with baby's name or one line of text - but it only takes 12 characters so save your 'Neither a borrower nor a lender be' speech for graduation. Now on sale at [the nest] baby shop.

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Raves with babes

Diapers and dancefloors. Who would ever have imagined they would go together like, well, baby and carriage. If you haven't heard about Baby Loves Disco, the 'lite'-clubbing family disco phenomenon that's sweeping the States, then you're out of step. Mix together a club DJ, a hip spot, kids aged 0-7 and their party-happy parents and you've got a new craze that's got both mothers and the media raving.

We were more than a little envious when we discovered Baby Loves Disco as it's yet to hit the UK. But Londoners won't be left behind for long and we were thrilled to learn of Babygroove, a similar family-friendly jam that's open to babes with babes under 7. The venues are West and South London-based (so far Notting Hill, Battersea and Chiswick), the vibe is chilled and the music is funky house. Babygroove events take place on the third and last Saturday of the month. Hype Baby will be hotfooting it down to the next groove we can make and we will report back.

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Wedding belles

As wedding season’s almost upon us, it’s worth investing in some smarter outfits so your shortie can represent the clan in style. JoJo Maman Bébé's collection for boys includes these too cool Nehru collar cotton shirts with woven baggy trousers. And your little madam may steal the flower girl’s spotlight in this gorgeous pink ribbon dress with net skirt. Both available in sizes 0-5 years at JoJo Maman Bébé.

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Rock and toddle

Our little crab (he's got this one-sided shuffle thing we call his pimp crawl) is finally, tentatively becoming a toddler. So we're always looking for shoes to keep him up on his feet without losing his edge. Hype Baby craves these classic slip-on canvas shoes with embroidered skulls. The Vegan-friendly walkers have a non-slip collar to ensure they stay on and an elastic heel to give baby's feet room to stretch and move in safety. And they rock. Available at Jaminga, a hip online store for alternative babies and mamas.

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Phat bottomed girls

Sugar and spice are very nice but hype chicks need a little extra flavour. This embroidered Sedona denim dress with matching diaper cover by Baby Phat will keep your princess looking pretty in black. The dress features pleats along the front, ruffled hem and Baby Phat signature with rhinestone ‘disco dots’ on the front. Perfect for rocking out at playgroup or jazzing up an afternoon in the park. Available in sizes 6-24 months at Baby Phat.

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