Advantages: Hand-bag sized; crammed with articles; focus on real women
Disadvantages: Not as glamourous or escapist as some other women's magazines

I have never bought this magazine before but it has just launched a new handbag-sized edition and I was travelling so thought I would give it a try. To begin with I liked the fact that it had a 'real woman' on the cover. A likeable breakfast TV celebrity ... Read review

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Nice Review... by majeedkazi

Good review, Ive never read this magazine before by just.bcoz

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What we really really want
by wulise

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Advantages: Educational, alright cartoon artwork and humerous.
Disadvantages: They don't have them at my local shops anymore.

...and I got my first horrible histories magazine I wasn't that excited, I thought it would be boring since it was about history but when I opened the magazine I was instantly hooked and was quickly learning about different historical ... Read review

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Sounds good by watkins11

We've taken the kids to see the show version, the Terrible Tudors and Ruthless Romans. Fabulous and you don't need to be young to enjoy them. Very funny. Gary. by Gary25

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Off With Her Head
by Lizard_Lover

Awesome Ancient World
by jillmurphy

History can be fun!
by cjohns

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Advantages: fun
Disadvantages: none

my little girl is bob the builder mad, when we go to the newsagents for my magazine i always allow the girls to pick a magazine for them, my little one always goes for this bob the builder magazine every time. this is a pre school magazine but i think ... Read review

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My son is always attracted to these magazines by the free toy! by lorna_call

my son loves Bob- might try this BecksterMas by BecksterMas

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Bob The Builder - Can We Fix Him
by KarenUK

Does Bob need a fix
by daveops

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Advantages: great magazine
Disadvantages: none

...year old still loves the toy box magazine. It is aparently the uks best selling pre school magazine and i can see why, at only 99p per issue which are released every three w ... Read review

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jump of the shelf
by kirstyemma

Funbox
by linasi

Educational fun!
by cjohns

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Advantages: Great and interesting magazine
Disadvantages: Lots of adverts

Finding out that I was expecting again was a big shock for me. I am already the mother to 3 girls and in a few weeks I will be the 40. Anyone would think that I would know exactly what to do and how to do it but I don't think you ever get used to it and e ... Read review

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Great Review, sounds helpful x by CADiaper

Great Review! x by xdonzx

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Prima Baby Magazine
by cathy144

good choice for new mums
by jools30

Loads of info
by lexijoe

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Advantages: THE FREE GIFT!
Disadvantages: None!!!

I was more than surprised to discover that this product had not been reviewed before. Due to the popularity of the channel and most of the characters that have been aired there, I just assumed there would be at least ten, very grateful reviews on this ite ... Read review

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Not one for me but a good review by Expired-Account

I'm not sure who is most excited about this magazine - your kids, or you! by Seresecros

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Advantages: Great for kids age 9-12 , easy to read , organised
Disadvantages: simple for above aged 12

...been a major fan of shout and not read it for a couple of years , I decided to see if I'd missed much! It was their new make over which grabbed my attention! I thought it looked quite childish but thought i'd buy it anyway. Although this magazine i ... Read review

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A nice review. I actually fel sorry fo kids today if all their magaznes are how to look like celebrities. especially for 9-12 year olds. I can't reember there beieng articles on how to look like Tiffany or Kylie Minouge in jackie or Blue Jeans whenm I was 12 (I'm sure nicki the mag i read when i ws 9 did not even hav fashion or beauty) by duskmaiden

Very interesting review but a bit difficult to read, spaces make it easier to read on the screen. Would you please take a look at my new review too, J by J----

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something for the teens to shout about
by elle3041

Don't talk about it - SHOUT ABOUT IT
by tasha164

Shout out about Shout!!!!!
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Advantages: Lots of learning to be had!!
Disadvantages: None!!!

The magazine i am going to review is my sons favourite and his treat if he manages to go round Asda without causing to much destruction!!!! ~~~THE MAGAZINE~~~ The magazine is called "favourites" and is just that, it features a wide array of children ... Read review

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Good review. That's a good idea, too, whoever thought of it. by S.Bate

Your review was very interesting - I'll try it for my kids - Thanks for the idea! - Ian by orrin31

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Advantages: Lots of articles, full of information, gorgeous photography
Disadvantages: Expensive

I have always seen this magazine in WH Smith whenever I go to pick up the other parenting magazines I buy every month, but to be honest I have never paid that much attention to it. I saw an advert on a website I belong to which said to ring a number and y ... Read review

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I love this magazine but the adverts amaze me, it's Ralph Lauren and Armani all the way! Who spends that kind of money on their children's clothes? by sheri3004

sounds like a great mag, great review x by inbetweendaysx

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Poor parenting pieces
by gaultier100

Your Baby- The ultimate designer accessory...
by Cazz

For Parents With A Brain
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Advantages: Informative, competitions, freebies, brill!
Disadvantages: Monthly!

I bought this magazine after I finished reading my copy of Mother and Baby, and I needed something else to read. This particular cover grabbed my attention as it was the first one I had seen which featured a Celeb mum on the cover. This particular cover s ... Read review

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Very informative - Kupo x by Moogiekupo

great stuff - an e from me x by kate44

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Prima Baby Magazine
by cathy144

good choice for new mums
by jools30

Loads of info
by lexijoe

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Advantages: Lots of information in a very accessible format with great pictures and real mum input!
Disadvantages: Only comes out once a month!

Mother and Baby The No1 Baby Magazine Since finding out we were expecting, what seems like years ago (but really only 6 months...) both my partner and I have been reading pretty much everything we can get our hands on as far as baby-related material g ... Read review

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I never got around to buying mags when I was pregnant, but read up loads online - Ang by ang_2906

Nice review, well done. by octavio.teixeira

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Mother & Baby - Dont leave home without it!!!
by PAT01

great magazine
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Great, Great, Great
by kitkatp

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Advantages: well organised and gd to read
Disadvantages: the free gift

...when I was younger was shout sooo that is why I am writing this review Shout magazine is a nearly 100 page magazine it is aimed at 11-14 year olds the content is not too old or too over the top so this magazine will be fine ... Read review

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I have glanced at this mag a couple of times by mumsymary

Yep i used to read this when i was alot younger around 12-13... does it still sell??? i do rememebr the free gifts lol - lynsey by HotBlonde

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something for the teens to shout about
by elle3041

Don't talk about it - SHOUT ABOUT IT
by tasha164

Shout out about Shout!!!!!
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Advantages: educational, informative, fun, kids love it, unique
Disadvantages: Waiting for the next issue!

...surprised and happy to discover National Geograp ... Read review

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great review by Sweetboy84

It does sound expensive but much more reasonable when suscribing. My son would love it, I think I will look out for it. Louise by spottydog2

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Winner of 'Periodical of the Year' in the USA.
by read.this.now

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Advantages: Great information and articles, good gifts, great price
Disadvantages: None!

I have been an avid reader of this magazine for over a year now, I first started to buy it when I was around 7 months pregnant so I could have some baby knowledge behind me! And boy, am I glad that I did! I seaarched through Ciao to find a review on it ... Read review

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Your are so lucky, now-a-days to have all this information to hand. Gillxx by argus92

Well Done!!! by iamthebest1

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Mother & Baby - Dont leave home without it!!!
by PAT01

great magazine
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Great, Great, Great
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Advantages: Cheap, contains more than one character, lots of things to make and do
Disadvantages: None that I have found

BACKGROUND My little boy is a huge fan of Bob the Builder. He is also into a variety of other characters from CBeebies. I like to get him a magazine every now and then for a treat. Because he is into so many different characters, it would cost me a ... Read review

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This sounds a lovely way to spend quality time with your little one, I miss those times they have gone so quick! Karen by little_red_hen

As you say yourself, at 99p that sounds like something of a steal - especially if crayons or something similar are thrown in too. A very good review on a genuinely useful children's magazine. Richard. by RICHADA

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jump of the shelf
by kirstyemma

Funbox
by linasi

Educational fun!
by cjohns

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