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.
Two-year-olds can carry, four-year-olds can sort, six-year-olds can plan a small task. a full walkthrough from first principles for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
From 28 weeks, going to sleep on your side is associated with lower stillbirth risk than sleeping on your back. a full walkthrough from first principles for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Slow-flow, vented teats support paced feeding in breastfed babies. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Slow-flow, vented teats support paced feeding in breastfed babies. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Nails grow fast and scratches are common in the first weeks. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for new parents.
· 5 min read
Around 16 weeks sleep architecture matures into adult-like cycles, so babies wake fully between them. specific jobs the people around you can take on for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Ligament laxity and shifting load cause pubic and sacroiliac pain in around one in five pregnancies. how this typically changes over time for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Writing down preferences for pain relief, positions, monitoring, cord clamping and skin-to-skin helps your team support you. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Useful for short supervised periods, never for sleep. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Useful for short supervised periods, never for sleep. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read