's fashion and interiors to brilliant products to make family life easier. The Baby Show also features hundreds of stands, as well as childcare advice and expertise on all aspects of baby development and children's health and nutrition. RSVP not necessary

Name ElmerBorn 1989Defining moment "Elmer was different. Elmer was patchwork. Elmer was yellow and orange and red and pink and purple and blue and green and black and white. Elmer was not elephant colour."Why we love Elmer* He always stands out in a

children too much to do, but give them too little discipline. We need to stay firm and when they claim they are bored, stand firm, roll your sleeves up and say, “Well, what can we do about that?” rather than giving in and finding something for them to do

. Instead, you stand huddled in line in a rather cramped doorway and await your turn – usually licking your lips as you see tasty dishes wafting past. The other unique aspect is that you won’t get a menu until dessert. Your choice, therefore, is limited

is that you bump into old buddies – and at Camp Bestival, who should I knock into by my old pal, Julius, lurking at the Paul Frank stand where there was all manner of larks going on from ping-pong to tattoos, all against this groovy musical backdrop

Mini Figures who stand to attention behind the reception. Stay in one of three types of themed bedroom – Pirate, Kingdom or Adventure – all with interactive challenges to keep children mesmerised for hours on end, not to mention a box of Lego to play

-in-meltdown moment chimes: “I’m printing off a sign exactly like it to hang on the fridge at home.” According to the owner, her brave stand has been warmly welcomed by many customers. “It has been a good thing for us,” says owner, Brenda Armes. “It has brought

, but then his friend Gillespie decides he too will knit himself an identical jumper. Before you know, all the Hueys are "different" with their identical jumpers – though of course they are all ironically the same again! What will Rupert do next to stand out from

stand out. “The Eames Children’s Chair is such an established icon that it is hard not to hold  it up as an example, because it represents the first introduction of a sophisticated design sensibility to children,” says Richardson. “Like all great designs

Saturday night comedy show (with no swearing!), comedy workshops plus James Campbell, the children’s stand-up comedian du choix. Where to stay On-site camping in tent or camper van (£15). Or stay just down the road at the very swish Crab Manor hotel in a