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.
Mobility arrives suddenly, so proof each room a month before you think you need to. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
There is no set number of kicks; what matters is a change from your baby’s normal pattern. direct answers to what parents actually ask for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Rolling, sitting, crawling, cruising and walking cluster into predictable windows with wide normal ranges. the errors that cost parents the most time and sleep for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Continuous, non-looping sound at conversation volume is the useful specification. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Continuous, non-looping sound at conversation volume is the useful specification. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Infant kidneys cannot handle more than 1 g of salt a day under twelve months. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Snoring with pauses and effortful breathing during sleep warrants review. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Meconium, mustard-seed breastfed stools and firmer formula stools are all normal. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for new parents.
· 5 min read
Anxiety in a subsequent pregnancy is normal and early reassurance scans are often available. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Predictable analogue routines lower bedtime resistance. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read