Dolls with a purpose: The Summer 2025 must-have toys that boost confidence, creativity and calm
Jun 21 2025- Product reviews
- Last Updated on 23 June 2025
- Monica Costa
As summer holidays approach, three trending dolls with a purpose are winning the hearts of parents and children alike for their clever blend of fun, collectability, and wellbeing support.
With the long school holidays just around the corner, parents across the UK are seeking screen-free ways to keep their children busy, happy, and emotionally nourished. The good news? This summer’s doll trends are not only bursting with personality, but they also come with thoughtful messages, clever accessories, and real-world purpose. At London Mums Magazine, we’ve reviewed three of the most talked-about new releases – and they’re making waves for all the right reasons.
London Mums Tried & Tested: Panda London’s Award-Winning Kids’ Essentials
Jun 20 2025- Product reviews
- Last Updated on 02 June 2025
- Monica Costa
Parenting is messy, beautiful, and sometimes chaotic – which is exactly why we love finding products that make everyday life that bit smoother. Panda London’s award-winning children’s range combines smart design with sustainable, ultra-comfy materials. We handed a selection of their bestsellers to our London Mums reviewers to see how they held up in real homes, with real kids – and the results were genuinely impressive.
Footie Cakes and Face Prints: Are ASDA’s Big Day Cakes a Hit or a Miss?
Jun 03 2025- Product reviews
- Last Updated on 23 May 2025
- Monica Costa
Personalised cakes have become a staple of modern celebrations, and Big Day Cakes (the photo cakes in ASDA stores) — offers a no-frills, fast-track way to print your chosen photo (now including official Premier League team logos) directly onto a sponge cake. But how well does this service stack up when you strip away the marketing gloss? Here’s London Mums’ honest take on the pros and cons of Footie Cakes, complete with feedback from our community of London mums who’ve given it a try.
