will tell you that motherhood will ‘wreck your memory’, ‘destroy your brain cells’ or give you ‘nappy brain’. And while such forecasts of doom may not put us off having babies, they can seriously alter our own perceptions. Ellison, an experienced

features on both modelsThe padded mattress gives good comfort and the mesh top and sides give excellent breathability, even when covered with the UV-protective sunshade that comes as standard. This, of course, makes it ideal for use on holiday, giving

experts concur is that a degree of regularity is vital as it helps give your baby cues as to when to go to sleep – and consistency is key. And while giving appropriate sleep cues is useful, nay, advisable, from the very early days, full-blown sleep

for babies aged 0-2 years, is an excellent introduction to the craft for anyone looking to create something special for their own or a friend’s baby (give a copy to your mother as a Christmas present and untold goodies could be coming back in your direction

system, just fix on the car seat adaptors and add a Maxi-Cosi car seat. The pneumatic rear tyres help give a smooth ride, while the lockable swivel wheels at the front are well spaced to give stability and ease of steering. Determined outdoor types can

deal, but is still in saleable condition, your local mother-and-baby group will probably run regular nearly new sales. Alternatively you could head for the local car boot sale. Giving awayIf you’re feeling generous and don’t have any friends

training, as there are no fiddly tights or trousers to undo. And if you want to give your baby some ‘nappy-free’ time, Babylegs will protect her knees while she crawls around.Flexible, durable but snuggly and softThey’re built to last, too: they may

While it’s good to give the nursery child-appeal and nice to have co-ordinating accessories, it’s also imperative that it reflects your own taste. Such a feat is now possible with the range of soft furnishings from The Nursery Company. The company

of an endangered animal, they look stylish, and they’re made from unbleached, undyed organic cotton, the prints screen-printed by hand with environmentally friendly water-based ink, which is what gives them their wonderfully soft and subtle finish. The range also

. But if style and practicality are key, the Bugaboo Cameleon or Gecko will fit the bill – they’re versatile enough to give a smooth ride on any terrain, you get a carrycot and a seat (which can be used forward or rear facing), and a MaxiCosi car seat can fit