New Zealanders might have got hip to the concept of outdoor recreation decades before us, but NZ company phil&teds have discovered there's a real passion for their rugged buggies and accessories in the UK, too.phil&teds' philosophy is to look

There are a handful of great online and catalogue companies worth checking out for maternity, baby and parenting gear, and JoJo Maman Bebe, based in Wales, are one of the best.Polartec Poncho (£25)The children's clothes are always great quality and

will your child need to have one of these things.Typically, most parents will usually have to buy at least three car seats – from birth to six to nine months, from about six/nine months to about three years, and then a booster seat until they are are 12

Find a buggy bargain at Babies R UsA couple of weeks ago we had a look at the new Babies R Us From-Birth Buggies. Like many major retailers, they have responded strongly to the need to give new parents a cheaper alternative in these credit crunch

Most new baby cards are sweet, but few are truly useful!The Baby Feed Wheel is a greetings card that acts as a reminder of when you last fed your baby, and comes in gentle baby colours - pink, yellow and blue - for just £3.99.Designed by Elizabeth

, thinks there is a strong argument for parents to have the choice of screening for conditions such as breast cancer.This only refers to the treatment of embryos outside natural fertilisation. That is, currently a pregnant woman is offered the option

Although parents of new babies will always want a heavy-duty pushchair or travel system, once your baby is a few months old, you really begin to hanker for a lightweight buggy for those quick trips or for travelling.Hauck do some great lightweight

you'd pass on to other parents or parents-to-be who might be planning a trip with a new baby in the months ahead.Each week for the next two months, we'll be giving giving away one BabyBjörn Baby Carrier Active and one BabyBjörn Changing Backpack Active

Many parents worry about allergies in babies. A cow's milk allergy can be a worry, unpleasant and also hard work to live with.It's not surprising then, that a new line of dairy-free mealtime treats from NOMOO has been so warmly welcomed.NOMOO relief

Baby Nose-Clear is not necessarily the most glamourous parenting product on the market, but it's a wonderful innovation for those with young babies.Many young babies suffer with a blocked up nose, even from their first days, making them