Read all about our expertise as well as, news and ideas for your new baby nursery. We hope the blogs help inspire your first a few years of your parenting journey!
A dual-sided cot mattress has two faces: a firm infant side and a softer toddler side. It’s a clever way to get more years from one mattress, but the big question is timing. When should you flip a baby mattress? This guide explains which side your baby sleeps on, the age most manufacturers suggest for […]
Pick up a cot mattress and the label can read like a chemistry exam: polyester fibre, coir, foam, anti-allergy treatment, flame-retardant standards. Parents often ask the same questions. What are baby mattresses made of? Are the materials safe? Is that new mattress smell harmful? This guide explains the common cot mattress materials, what to look […]
You’re booking a taxi, or you’ve just stepped out of the station with a baby, and the driver has no child seat. Are you breaking the law? Is it safe? This guide explains the UK rules on whether you need a car seat in a taxi, what the legal exemption for taxis and minicabs actually […]
Search for a cot mattress and you’ll soon see the word “breathable”, on foam, sprung and fibre mattresses alike. It sounds reassuring, and many parents wonder whether a breathable mattress is safer or whether they need one at all. This guide separates the facts from the marketing: what a breathable cot mattress actually is, whether […]
Foam mattresses are everywhere, from budget cot mattresses to premium adult beds, so it’s no surprise parents ask whether a foam or memory foam mattress is safe for a baby. The short answer is that a firm foam cot mattress that meets UK safety standards can be a safe choice, but an adult memory foam […]
Choosing a cot mattress feels like it should be simple, until you’re faced with foam, sprung, pocket sprung, fibre, coir, latex and “orthopaedic” all at once. If you’re wondering what type of mattress is best for a baby, the honest answer is that the type matters less than getting the basics right: a mattress that […]
You’ve chosen a car seat you trust and a pushchair you love, and now you want to click one onto the other. It’s a sensible plan, but it only works if the two are made to fit together. This guide explains car seat and pushchair compatibility in the UK: how a travel system works, the […]
Bringing a premature baby home is a huge milestone, and the first car journey is one of the first things to plan. Small and premature babies have different needs from full-term babies in a car seat, and it’s natural to have questions: Does my baby need a car seat test? Which seat is best for […]
Public transport can be the easiest way to get around with a baby, but it can also feel stressful: a crowded bus, a step up onto the train, a lift that’s out of order, and a pushchair that won’t fold when you need it to. The good news is that pushchairs are welcome on UK […]
When the clocks go back on Sunday 25 October 2026, the evenings close in fast. A school run, nursery pick-up or after-work walk that was in daylight last week can suddenly be in the dark. A pushchair is low, quiet and often hidden behind parked cars, so drivers may not see it until the last […]
Choosing a double pushchair is harder than choosing a single, because you’re balancing two children, two different ages or needs, a car boot, your front door and your own arms. The biggest decision is the layout: side by side or tandem (one seat behind the other). This guide compares the two, explains which suits twins, […]
Black Friday lands on 27 November 2026, with Cyber Monday following on 30 November, and for expecting parents it’s tempting to hold off on everything until then. Sometimes that works. Sometimes it leaves you without a cot in week 38. This guide by Babymore shows you how to build a nursery budget, which items are […]
