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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?
replace the need to buy a Moses basket.If in doubt, ask your midwife or health visitor, or check in the store where you are buying the carrycot, by comparing the mattress with mattresses being sold for cribs and Moses baskets.All carrycots come with claims
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Questionnaire: Which is the Right Cot for You?
By Debra Stottor on 29/10/2009 01:08:30
There are lots of things to consider when you're buying a cot, so what's the right one for you, your home and your baby?
regarding materials?a)I’d like it to be environmentally friendlyb)As long as it sits well in the nursery, I don’t mind too muchc)Solid wood will probably be most durable7 What about colour?a)I’d like a jolly nursery, so if we got a plain cot we’d brighten
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Buyer's guide to slings and carriers
By ThinkBaby test team on 09/05/2009 00:10:34
Buying a baby sling or carrier - what you need to consider
the feeling of being held so close to you and feel soothed by the proximity. If your baby is awake then you can talk to her about what you're doing, and why, which will both be soothing and help to develop her language skills.Some parents also like the freedom
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Bargain bathing and changing
By Maria Muennich on 18/01/2007 01:52:38
Splashing around without splashing out
removing all that yellow newborn poop staining on the skin. And what's more, some mums swear by a little oil for soothing nappy rash: It's a real multi-purpose buy. You can easily buy pure oils in larger containers for a very affordable luxury
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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
loops over a baby's arms so that her head cannot duck under the cover. It has either a zip-up front or buttons on the shoulders. And covers a baby's feet completely.As well as being snug and reassuring for a baby, a sleeping bag can be a good option
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Buyer's Guide to lightweight buggies
By Laura Lee Davies on 31/08/2008 01:51:50
For popping around town or going on a holiday, a lightweight buggy can be a godsend. They come in sizes suitable from birth, and range from the super-cheap to the luxury.
that you can buy and use from day one.What to look forCheck out the size of the buggy when it’s folded if carrying on planes etc. is important for you.Try to find one with a carry handle on the side as this makes it easier to carry when folded. (Some come
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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.
, or simply enjoys the adventure of sleeping in it!) Hauck Dream n Play Travel Cot £59.99As with any other cot, once you think he is capable of climbing out, it's safer to put him into a bed (with a bumper) so he won't fall.Make sure you buy a cot that's easy
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Buyer's Guide to Safety Barriers, Guards & Bumpers
By Laura Lee Davies on 05/12/2009 01:37:56
For use in front of fires, stairs, doorways, to cordon off areas or to prevent falls from bed - there are a range of home safety options.
that suit more narrow doorways, the Clippasafe Xtra Narrow for example. Handles and releases In the shop, see if the safety barriers are on display. Are they easy to open? Most will be tricky for a child (as they should be!), but are they too difficult
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Know-how: car seats
By ThinkBaby on 22/05/2009 05:53:15
Car seat safety, what to look for when buying one, and how to choose the right one for your child's age and size.
.You need to be sure to get the right size chair for your baby and the simplest way to do this is to buy by weight. Weight spans can vary from chair to chair, but broadly they are grouped as 0-10kg, 0-13kg (both from birth to around 9-12 and 12-15 months
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