Product Reviews
What to Expect With High Chairs
An adjustable footrest and removable, dishwasher-safe tray matter most day to day. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents choosing baby gear.
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
Baby Food
What to Expect With Family Meals for Babies
The same meal, adapted for salt and texture, is the goal from around nine months. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Baby Health
What to Expect With Newborn Screening Tests
The heel-prick test screens for rare but serious metabolic and genetic conditions. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Baby Care
What to Expect With Choosing a Cot or Crib
Firm, flat, waterproof-covered mattress with no gaps at the sides is what matters. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for new parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Birth Plan: A Complete Guide for Parents
Writing down preferences for pain relief, positions, monitoring, cord clamping and skin-to-skin helps your team support you. a full walkthrough from first principles for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Parenting
Sleep Training Methods: How Partners and Family Can Help
Approaches range from no-cry fading to graduated extinction, all with reasonable evidence for improved sleep. specific jobs the people around you can take on for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
What Real Parents Learned About Buying Nappy Bins
Sealed cassette systems control odour but cost more over a year. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
What Real Parents Learned About Nappy Bins
Sealed cassette systems control odour but cost more over a year. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Care
What Real Parents Learned About Bottle Feeding Positions
Paced bottle feeding, held semi-upright, reduces overfeeding and wind. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for new parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Vaginal Birth After Caesarean: A Realistic Week-by-Week Timeline
VBAC succeeds for most people who try it, with a small risk of scar rupture that requires continuous monitoring. how this typically changes over time for expectant parents.
· 5 min read