The Magic of StarBubs

Introducing the Phillips family - a delightful family of four with two energetic boys - Gemma, Dave, Logan, and Bodhi! The Phillips have been attending our classes since we first launched in Taunton in 2021, when Logan joined our StarChaser class on Saturday mornings. Since then, they have taken part in multiple classes, enjoyed all of our themes, and are now excited to experience it all again with their second child, Bodhi.

We recently had the opportunity to catch up with the Phillips and ask them what it is about StarBubs that keeps them coming back week after week. Here’s what they had to say:

Why StarBubs is the Place to Be?

I love how much fun we ALL have at StarBubs. The whole family walks away having had a great time. I'm sure that the toddler years will all blur into one as time moves on but we will always remember StarBubs. The pictures will last a lifetime and no doubt feature at 18th birthdays, weddings and with friends.

We love its inclusive nature where dad's and grandparents are as welcome and as comfortable as everyone else. Where my son can dress up as a princess and choose the pink bunny ears. Where they can truly be themselves whether that be running around from the second they arrive or happy sat watching the mayhem. Because StarBubs isn't just fun, it's where we met our friends, where we laughed endlessly. It's a community and it's a lifeline.

Theme Time: What's Your Favourite StarBubs Theme So Far?

Favourite theme is so hard!!! What I love about the themes is that every 6 months or so they repeat so I have pictures of my children in the same dress up at 1 month, 6 months, 12 months and 2 years. Seeing how they have grown is amazing. Logan loves the transport theme. The superhero dress up is amazing. Dave loves the festival theme for the guitars and crazy wigs. Bodhi loves the Disney theme. He makes such a cute stitch! For Gemma it's all the wildness of the circus theme! That theme is just off the hook toddler mayhem.

The Logan and Bodhi Chronicles: Lessons Learned So Far?

The boys have learnt so much. They have learnt sharing, turn taking and playing with other children. They have made many many friends. They have learnt to explore their surroundings, be confident and happy in a group. Bodhi learnt to sit up, crawl and walk whilst attending StarBubs. He graduated up through the groups with his friends. They have learnt song and actions and to run around like the wildlings they are. They have mostly learnt to be themselves which is what StarBubs encourages the most.

StarBub's tailored classes: Which Class Deserves an A+?

I have been to all ages and enjoyed them all for their own reasons. Stargazers is a lovely combination of sensory for baby and fun for mum. What makes this group special is the invitation to laugh with your baby. I find that whilst lovely many groups are so serious at this age and focused on developing babies eyes and body's which StarBubs does but also the opportunity to dress your baby up as Harry Potter is really special. As a first time mum it is so lovely to be able to loosen up and really have fun with your baby and laugh and talk with the mums who become fast friends. Makes you feel like yourself again. StarCruisers invites newly mobile babies to move as much as they want and whilst this is the beginning of you singing songs on your own as they play, it's refreshing to just allow them to explore in a safe environment with babies their age. StarChasers is just the most organised chaos. And I have to say it’s my favourite. The freedom toddlers have to be toddlers is just amazing! Watching Melody hand out more and more things to play with is just incredible and they all LOVE it. This is the absolute goldstandard of toddler groups. You have to see it to believe it.

Standing Out from the Crowd: What Makes Us Different from Other Classes You've Taken?

StarBubs has the perfect combination of guided songs and free play. There isn't any pressure for the children to sit for focused activity and are allowed to explore the room from the second they get there so is great for every child from the sitters to the wildlings. No toys are removed from the children during the class like I have experienced in other groups so they get to really explore their own interests in their own time.

The group is the MOST family inclusive group in Taunton. Every week there is a mixture of dad's, mums and grandparents and everyone feels like they belong. Dave has been the main one to take the boys and having tried many groups he's says there's a reason so many dad's come to this one. The energy is just so inclusive.

Lastly the sheer amount of dress up, inflatables, lights, cuddly toys, parachute blankets, tents and more... honestly Melody might have a serious shopping problem but we are so here for it 😂