Gear Reviews
Honest reviews of the kit that matters. Tested by dads, not sponsored by brands.
SnüzBlanket All-Seasons Sleeping Bag
Snüz · sleep
SnüzBlanket All-Seasons Sleeping Bag
High-quality sleeping bag with a toggle system that adjusts the tog rating from 0.5 to 3.5 — meaning you buy one bag rather than a seasonal rotation.
Maxi-Cosi Kori 2-in-1 Rocker
Maxi-Cosi · other
Maxi-Cosi Kori 2-in-1 Rocker
Converts from a baby rocker to a toddler seat — one of the few bouncers that genuinely works past six months. Natural-movement rocking, stylish design.
Chicco Next2Me Magic
Chicco · sleep
Chicco Next2Me Magic
The most popular bedside crib in the UK. Attaches securely to your bed at exactly the right height, fold-down side for easy night feeding, zip-off mattress cover washes brilliantly.
Snüzpod 4
Snüz · sleep
Snüzpod 4
Snüz's fourth-generation bedside crib — better ventilation, clever side-opening mechanism, compact footprint for smaller London bedrooms. Breathable mesh sides.
Skip Hop Explore & More Activity Gym
Skip Hop · toys
Skip Hop Explore & More Activity Gym
One of the best activity gyms available in the UK — five detachable toys, mirrored penguin, piano kick pad, sensory crinkle book. Thick mat works on hard floors common in London flats.
BabyBjörn Bouncer Balance Soft
BabyBjörn · other
BabyBjörn Bouncer Balance Soft
The gold standard baby bouncer. Bounces with the baby's own movement — no batteries, no motors. Folds flat in seconds. Cotton fabric cover is breathable and machine-washable.
BT Smart Baby Monitor 6000
BT · sleep
BT Smart Baby Monitor 6000
The best mid-range video monitor for UK families — no subscription fees, clear 5-inch screen, 300m range, good night-vision camera. A reliable, no-fuss option.
SNOO Smart Sleeper
Happiest Baby · sleep
SNOO Smart Sleeper
The most talked-about baby sleep product of the decade — a smart bassinet that automatically responds to your baby's cries with soothing motion and white noise. Available on rental.
Lamaze Freddie the Firefly
Lamaze · toys
Lamaze Freddie the Firefly
A sensory development toy with crinkle fabric, a squeaker, a mirror, and contrasting colours and patterns. Encourages babies to look, touch, grasp and eventually reach.
Manhattan Toy Winkel Rattle & Sensory Teether
Manhattan Toy · toys
Manhattan Toy Winkel Rattle & Sensory Teether
One of the most reliably popular early toys — a tangle of smooth plastic tubes in satisfying primary colours that babies can grasp, mouth, rattle and explore from around 3 months.
Cybex Cloud T i-Size
Cybex · car seats
Cybex Cloud T i-Size
The benchmark infant car seat in 2025. Rear-facing as standard, excellent safety record, clever anti-rebound bar. ClickSafe base makes installation straightforward.
BeSafe iZi Go Modular X1 i-Size
BeSafe · car seats
BeSafe iZi Go Modular X1 i-Size
Norwegian brand with outstanding safety reputation — consistently top performer in independent crash testing. Clever modular system, buy the base once and swap the seat as the child grows.
Haakaa Silicone Breast Pump (Gen 2)
Haakaa · feeding
Haakaa Silicone Breast Pump (Gen 2)
Deceptively simple and genuinely brilliant. Attaches to the non-feeding breast by suction during feeds and catches milk passively — no power, no noise, no moving parts.
Tula Free-to-Grow
Tula · carriers
Tula Free-to-Grow
Excellent value and grows with your baby from newborn to toddler without any adapters or inserts needed. Wide, supportive hip seat, good shoulder padding.
Bugaboo Dragonfly
Bugaboo · buggies
Bugaboo Dragonfly
The slimmest full-sized Bugaboo yet — designed specifically with city life in mind. Fits through narrow café doors, folds in one hand while holding the baby, and handles London's cracked pavements with ease.
Owlet Dream Sock + Cam 2
Owlet · sleep
Owlet Dream Sock + Cam 2
The premium choice for anxious new parents — tracks baby's oxygen levels and heart rate overnight and alerts you if either falls outside a normal range.
Silver Cross Dune
Silver Cross · buggies
Silver Cross Dune
One of the sharpest-looking city prams you can buy in the UK, and genuinely well-engineered. Folds upright, newborn-ready, smooth push on London streets.
Baby Jogger City Mini GT2
Baby Jogger · buggies
Baby Jogger City Mini GT2
One-hand fold, bigger wheels for London's less-forgiving pavements. The best option for rough terrain and uneven London streets.
BabyBjörn Harmony
BabyBjörn · carriers
BabyBjörn Harmony
The premium choice for dads who want a carrier that goes on in 10 seconds with no fuss. Exceptional padding, soft 3D mesh, intuitive buckle system.
Connecta Solar
Connecta · carriers
Connecta Solar
UK-made, compact when not in use, good for travel. A reliable structured carrier at a mid-range price point.
Doddl Toddler Cutlery Set
Doddl · feeding
Doddl Toddler Cutlery Set
Award-winning toddler cutlery designed by an occupational therapist. Short, wide handle encourages the correct grip naturally. Children feed themselves sooner and with more confidence.
Philips Avent Natural Response Bottle
Philips Avent · feeding
Philips Avent Natural Response Bottle
The most widely recommended bottle for combination feeding. Natural Response teat mimics breastfeeding, anti-colic valve reduces wind. Available in most UK supermarkets.
Babyzen YOYO3
Babyzen · buggies
Babyzen YOYO3
The go-to buggy for London Tube users. Folds in seconds, fits in an overhead locker on flights, and is small enough to use as carry-on luggage.
Joie i-Gemm 3
Joie · car seats
Joie i-Gemm 3
The best value infant car seat for UK families. i-Size compliant, strong independent safety ratings, less than half the price of some competitors.
Dagne Dover Indi Diaper Backpack
Dagne Dover · changing bags
Dagne Dover Indi Diaper Backpack
The changing bag that doesn't look like a changing bag. Sleek structured backpack with magnetic closure, dedicated nappy pouch, stroller clip, laptop sleeve and insulated bottle pocket.
EZPZ Mini Mat
EZPZ · feeding
EZPZ Mini Mat
A silicone suction plate and placemat in one — sticks firmly to any smooth surface so toddlers can't flip it. Makes weaning and early self-feeding significantly less messy.
iCandy Peach 7
iCandy · buggies
iCandy Peach 7
Converts to a double, top-end build quality, popular with London parents. A long-term investment pram that grows with your family.
Aden + Anais Classic Muslin Swaddles (4-pack)
Aden + Anais · other
Aden + Anais Classic Muslin Swaddles (4-pack)
The gold standard muslin — larger, softer and more breathable than supermarket alternatives. 120cm square makes swaddling genuinely easy. Versatile for pram covers, changing mats, bibs.
Ergobaby Omni 360 All-Position
Ergobaby · carriers
Ergobaby Omni 360 All-Position
The best all-round baby carrier for dads. Works from birth without an insert, supports four carrying positions, and is genuinely comfortable for long periods.
Nanit Pro Baby Monitor
Nanit · sleep
Nanit Pro Baby Monitor
Top-of-the-range video monitor with overhead camera that tracks sleep patterns and produces detailed sleep analytics. Full HD 1080p image quality.
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