Cool Things Parents & Kids Need To Know About This Month

The IKEA x XBOX collab is on a mission to move gaming furniture out of bedrooms and into the home. Launching on 1st October, the new nine-piece collection is designed to make gaming set-ups feel more considered – and easier to live with. Highlights include a rolling TV stand with built-in console storage, a side table that hides charging cables, a toolbox that doubles as a laptop stand and an ergonomic stool inspired by the XBOX controller’s thumbstick. Smart, compact and designed to disappear neatly into everyday spaces, it’s a clever update for families with gaming-mad teens.

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September evenings call for one last dose of summer magic and Adventure Cinema is bringing open-air screenings to some of the UK’s most impressive settings. Highlights this month include a Grease sing-a-long at Boughton House, where fans can relive every iconic moment, plus family favourites including The Greatest Showman, Star Wars: A New Hope, Sing and The Gruffalo & Stick Man will be shown at venues across the country throughout September. Pack a blanket, arrive early and settle in for a family film night that feels far more special than your usual trip to the cinema.

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New-season dressing starts early at Mamas & Papas, whose AW26 collection is full of easy, autumn-ready pieces for babies and toddlers. Think soft knits, gingham, cord, quilted layers and playful prints in a muted palette of blush, cream, rust, sage and blue, with plenty that’s designed to be mixed and matched. Highlights include embroidered cardigans, cosy pramsuits, striped dungarees and little borg gilets, alongside softer “welcome to the world” pieces for newborns. Stylish without feeling too precious, it’s a lovely update for cooler days ahead.

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Bluey fans are in for a treat this September as Bluey, Bingo and Muffin join the Toniebox for the very first time. Launching on 4th September, the new collection brings much-loved episodes to life through screen-free audio, complete with original voices from the TV series. The Bluey Multipack includes 21 adventures – from Sleepytime and Baby Race to Grannies and Cricket – while Toniebox 2 owners can also try A Playful Day with Bluey, a new interactive game featuring more than 100 play moments inspired by favourites like Keepy Uppy and Dance Mode. One to have ready for rainy afternoons – and longer car journeys.

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Parenting kit gets the designer treatment this month as Bugaboo joins forces with Stella McCartney to create a limited-edition collection of strollers and accessories. Launching on 15th September, three of Bugaboo’s best-known models – the Fox 5 Renew, Dragonfly Plus and Butterfly 2 – have been reimagined in rich Tobacco Brown with Saddle Brown accents, vintage gold medallions and detailing inspired by McCartney’s iconic Falabella bag. Recycled fabrics, water-free dye technology and vegan leather alternatives nod to the brands’ shared focus on more responsible design, while matching parent-and-toddler mittens might just be the sweetest addition. 

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Postpartum sleepwear rarely feels this considered. Miruki is a new mother-founded brand blending elevated loungewear with clever functionality, from tops and nightdresses lined with removable, washable breast pads to discreet feeding clips hidden beneath its signature ruffles. Adaptive waistbands on the shorts and trousers are designed to offer gentle support as your body changes, making the pieces useful well beyond the newborn stage. Polished, practical and thoughtfully designed, it’s exactly the kind of challenger brand that makes you wonder why these details haven’t always existed.

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Forget the kitchen table – Monopoly Lifesized turns the classic family board game into a 15m x 15m playground. Designed for ages nine and over, teams move around the board completing physical challenges, solving puzzles and taking on escape-room-style tasks to acquire properties – all while trying to avoid jail and outsmart the competition. There are four themed boards to choose from, with each 80-minute game putting teamwork, quick thinking and a little healthy family rivalry to the test. 

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Rainy days just got a little more stylish thanks to Zara’s new kids’ rain collection. Designed for the inevitable autumn downpours, the range includes rubberised raincoats, practical all-in-ones, fleece-lined dungarees and wellies in everything from classic stripes to playful florals, hearts and duck prints. With prices starting from £22.99 for waterproof separates, it’s an easy way to refresh their wet-weather wardrobe before the season really sets in – and proof that practical dressing doesn’t have to be boring.

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Inspired by the everyday places little ones love to recreate, the Pocket Towns collection brings café culture, cooking and role play into the playroom through thoughtfully designed wooden pieces in soft, muted colours – think mini kitchens, counters and accessories made for serving pretend babyccinos, taking orders and running their own little world. Playful enough for children but considered enough to live happily in a grown-up space, it’s an easy addition to the playroom.

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Children’s rooms don’t have to play it safe and Projektityyny is proof. The Finnish-inspired interiors brand is known for its joyful mix of checks, florals, stripes and patchwork, with everything from hand-quilted throws and bedding to frilled cushions and statement canopies. Designed to bring colour and character into a space without feeling overly childish, the pieces work just as well layered into a nursery as they do in an older child’s bedroom. One to bookmark if you’re planning an autumn interiors refresh.

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Founded by siblings Jenna and James after navigating weaning with their own children, Peasy is a new baby and toddler food delivery service designed to take some of the pressure out of mealtimes. The brand delivers freshly prepared dishes made with carefully sourced organic and free-range ingredients, with recipes tailored to different stages of early eating. Created for parents who want the reassurance of home-style food without having to cook everything from scratch, it’s a clever middle ground between convenience and quality – particularly for those weeks when life feels especially full.

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September’s return to school, nursery and busy routines often brings its fair share of seasonal bugs, making Smart Strains a timely one to know. Formulated by gut-health expert Dr Megan Rossi, the range takes a targeted approach to live bacteria, with different formulas designed for specific needs rather than a one-size-fits-all blend. Its immune and digestive system sachets are suitable for infants, children and adults, while there are also dedicated drops for babies and toddlers. Designed to support the gut microbiome and immune health through those first weeks of autumn, it’s an easy addition to the family routine as the seasons change.

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Autumn has arrived at The Little White Company with its new Little Highland Explorers collection. Inspired by childhood curiosity and outdoor adventure, the AW26 range introduces an expanded premium toy offering, including new own-brand characters and the arrival of Maileg, alongside the brand’s much-loved Jellycat favourites. The wider collection also spans elevated daywear, soft loungewear and sleepwear in a palette of blush pinks, muted blues and woodland greens, making it an easy one-stop shop for autumn gifting and new-season essentials.

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