If you had told me 4 months ago that a toddler trike would almost completely replace our Mamas & Papas Ocarro 2 pram, I wouldn’t have believed you. When our daughter reached 10 months old, she was outgrowing the closeness of our Ergobaby Embrace sling, and while she was slowly adapting to our Littlelife Ranger … Read more
When you bring a baby home, navigating the world of baby transport is overwhelming. Beyond the usual prams and pushchairs, hands-free carrying is also an essential. They are the perfect way to soothe a newborn around the house, pop to the local shops, or take the dog for a quick walk. However, the carrier that … Read more
Now that we’ve put some serious miles on it, I can safely say we love the Littlelife Ranger child carrier. It has quickly overtaken our Ergobaby Embrace sling as our preferred mode of baby transport, at least for dog walks and countryside strolls. Our daughter is 10 months old (rapidly approaching 11), and moving over … Read more
This Car Shades review comes after testing these custom-fit sunshades through a bright, hot summer with a 10-month-old in the back. Luckily, having made-to-measure shades from CarShades.co.uk kept the harsh glare out of my daughter’s eyes every time we hit the road. Just to be 100% transparent: I am not being paid by Car Shades … Read more
This Hauck safety gate review comes after 10 months of continuous, daily use with both a dog and a mobile 10-month-old. Just to be 100% transparent: Hauck haven’t paid me a penny for this review, nor have I received any freebies. This is a genuine review of a product I bought with my own money … Read more
When you’re preparing for a baby, it feels like everyone is trying to sell you a hundred different gadgets “essential baby products” that you’ll allegedly “need” to survive newborn and early baby-hood. The reality? Half of them end up gathering dust in a corner or sitting in the nursery cupboard untouched. Now that our daughter … Read more
When my wife first brought up the idea of switching to reusable baby wipes near the end of my paternity leave, I’ll be completely honest, I was very skeptical. But after 10 months of daily dad use, here is my honest Cheeky Wipes review. My wife wanted to try eco-reusable nappies and the Cheeky Wipes … Read more
Running an Ergobaby Embrace washing machine cycle is completely safe and straightforward. Can you put an Ergobaby Embrace through the washing machine? Yes, you can put an Ergobaby Embrace through the washing machine safely. When you use a baby sling every single day, it quickly becomes a magnet for milk, drool, general muck and the … Read more
If you’re currently browsing car seats, good luck, there are loads to choose from. This is our Joie i-Spin 360 Review. When we were looking, we ended up buying both versions of Joie’s 360-degree rotating seats for our cars: Both seats meet the standard R129 safety regulations (this should be top of your list), both … Read more
We’ve used the Huckleberry app every day for 6 months straight. Using it to track naps, sleep, feeds, nappies and medication. We also used the Premium version and its SweetSpot sleep predictor, so this isn’t a review based on downloading the app for five minutes. So here’s my Huckleberry App Review. It’s our experience of … Read more
If you’re looking for a Tutti Bambini Nova Highchair review from someone who’s actually used one for 10+ months, here’s our honest experience. When we were prepping the nursery before our daughter arrived, my parents generously bought us the Tutti Bambini Nova 11-in-1 Highchair Package. I remember unboxing it, clicking a few pieces together (it … Read more
The Zello Portable Pro Max Sound Machine is one of those baby products that sits quietly on the end of her cot or on top of the changing drawers, doing its job without fuss. It’s so reliable that it’s almost forgettable. Full Disclosure: This isn’t an ad, and I’m not getting a single penny in … Read more
I use our baby carrier at least once a day. Honestly, outside of the cot and the pram, it is probably the thing we use most. Here’s an honest, long-term review of the Ergobaby Embrace in Heather Grey, how a UK Sling Library expert validated our choice, how we transitioned to world facing mode, and … Read more
Why we chose a non-WiFi video baby monitor over smart apps and cloud feeds. An honest 8-month dad test on the VTech VM924’s battery life, travel ease, and ultimate nursery privacy.
Yeah, I agree. Buying a pram / travel system for your baby is a nightmare. When my wife and I first looked at pushchairs, I nearly choked on my coffee. A brand-new Mamas & Papas Ocarro 2 Travel System with all the bells and whistles can easily push past £1,500. Which is a hell of … Read more