Parenting
The Science Behind Contact Napping
Babies sleep longer on a caregiver because of warmth, movement and familiar smell. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents of babies and toddlers.
James Carter
James is a consumer journalist and father of three who tests prams, car seats, monitors and the rest of the baby-kit universe in real family conditions.
Articles by this author
Buying Guides
Buying Bottle Warmers: How Partners and Family Can Help
Convenient but a jug of warm water works and never overheats. specific jobs the people around you can take on for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
Bottle Warmers: How Partners and Family Can Help
Convenient but a jug of warm water works and never overheats. specific jobs the people around you can take on for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Care
Baby Sleep Environment: How Partners and Family Can Help
Dark, cool, quiet and boring is what a sleep space should be. specific jobs the people around you can take on for new parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Dating Scan for First-Time Parents
An ultrasound between 8 and 14 weeks measures crown-rump length and gives the most accurate due date available. the version nobody explains before you need it for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Pre-Eclampsia Age by Age: Newborn to Toddler
High blood pressure with protein in the urine after 20 weeks can escalate quickly and is why every appointment checks both. how the answer changes as your child grows for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Parenting
The Science Behind Encouraging Independent Play
Independent play grows from a few minutes at nine months to half an hour by three years. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
Buying Cots and Cot Beds Age by Age: Newborn to Toddler
A cot bed extends usable life to around five years at a modest price premium. how the answer changes as your child grows for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
Cots and Cot Beds Age by Age: Newborn to Toddler
A cot bed extends usable life to around five years at a modest price premium. how the answer changes as your child grows for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Care
Cradle Cap Age by Age: Newborn to Toddler
Seborrhoeic dermatitis on the scalp is harmless and self-limiting. how the answer changes as your child grows for new parents.
· 5 min read