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Buyer's Guide to Travel Cots
By Laura Lee Davies on 09/06/2008 01:50:53
Size, weight and being easy to put up are all essentials in a good travel crib or cot.
the advances in buggy design to make them as light as possible and much less bulky when folded, this technology rarely applies to travel cots! You will rarely find a model that weights less than 8.5 kg and often they will weight more like 15 to 17 kg! The Graco
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Know-how: safety and buying secondhand
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/11/2007 20:29:57
There is certainly no need to splash out on brand new goods every time, but there are some baby essentials which it can be dangerous to save money on by buying secondhand.
The baby manufacturers certainly have a good reason to want us to buy everything brand new when we are starting a family. It boosts their profits! However, whilst hand-me-down clothes are fine, there are some baby essentials that you should
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Buying for your baby - safety and secondhand
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/07/2010 01:47:13
There is certainly no need to splash out on brand new goods every time, but there are some baby essentials which it can be dangerous to save money on by buying secondhand.
The baby manufacturers certainly have a good reason to want us to buy everything brand new when we are starting a family. It boosts their profits! However, whilst hand-me-down clothes are fine, there are some baby essentials that you should
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Buyer's Guide to Sterilisers
By Laura Lee Davies on 07/09/2010 02:02:46
Sterilisers are essential to ensure everything to do with feedng your baby is sterile and germ free before he turns 1. But should you get an electric, cold water or microwave steriliser?
of descaler, but you can buy these quite easily. (Boots, for example, do six 10ml sachets for £2.49.)
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Mamas & Papas Brand New Lingerie Range Spring 2010
By Laura Lee Davies on 23/11/2009 02:19:59
M&P launch three amazing new collections of fabulous maternity lingerie for glam pregnancies and breastfeeding
're looking for a maternity bra for a bigger chest. Here elegant little lace details have not been sacrificed to make something practical!The collection by rangeAll the ranges come in soft fabric, and matching briefs are available in sizes 8/10, 12/14 and 16/18
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Buyer's guide to breast pumps
By Laura Lee Davies on 07/09/2010 00:18:05
Manual or electric, a breast pump is great for continuing breastfeeding even when you're away from your baby.
might like to check out our essential guide to expressing, so you know what you'll be dealing with! Also, even when you're on a strict breastfeeding/non-formula regime, it's great to introduce a bottle once your baby has a settled breastfeeding
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Buyer's Guide to Carrycots
By Laura Lee Davies on 10/06/2007 01:51:33
Now that parents are advised against keeping new babies for long periods in car seats, the good old carrycot has come back into fashion. What do you need to know before you buy?
for the journey.The Bebe Confort Windoo Carry Cot is at the high end of the carrycot range (at about £169.99), but it can be used from birth up to about 10kg (beyond six months usually), and can be fitted safely as an alternative to buying a Group 0 car seat
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Buyer's Guide to Sleeping Bags
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/11/2008 01:35:55
Baby sleeping bags can be a reassuring and easy way to make sure your baby is covered-up through the night
. The tog rating is nowhere near as high as a normal duvet's would be because a sleeping bag is snug around your baby. Expect the togs to be around 0.5 to 2.5.Indeed, even if you don't use one of these bags, only light, airy blankets are advised
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Buyer's Guide to Baby Thermometers
By Laura Lee Davies on 17/01/2008 02:47:15
With vaccinations, minor ailments and even teething causing raised temperatures, you'll be amazed how useful a family thermometer can be, from birth
When I was expecting our first child, my partner mocked me for buying an ear thermometer. He thought I was presuming all kinds of terrible illnesses before we'd even had our son! However, it quickly became an essential part of our kit (much more so
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