BEST BABY BUYS 2017 Award winners
Peaceful bedtime for baby, peace of mind for you.
BT Video Baby Monitor 6000 Watch your little one fall asleep on our top of the range HD video baby monitor, on a 5" screen. You’ll never miss a precious moment with the remote control pan and tilt function and night vision for when the lights are down. The temperature display feature will assure you that your baby’s room is never too hot or too cold and the soothing lullabies will help your little one drift peacefullly to sleep. There’s even a talk-back feature, which means you can speak into the monitor to calm your baby from another room. BT is a trusted brand for keeping you close to the people that matter most. Our previous range of baby monitors won multiple awards and the BT Video Baby Monitor 7500 Lightshow, won Mother&Baby Awards 2017 Silver Best Baby Monitor. The new range of monitors builds upon the previous strengths to make your life easier, by keeping you close to your little ones.
Find out more at shop.bt.com
Key features Up to 250m range 5 inch screen 5 lullabies Night vision Two way talk back Zoom on screen Adjust camera angle remotely Temperature display
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Welcome to Mother and Baby’s Best Baby Buys 2017, our essential annual guide to our favourite products on the market. Featuring everything you need to buy for your baby, from nappies to travel systems, plus a few things for you, we’re giving you all the information you need to make the right decisions. And don’t just take our word for it: we’ve had help from more than 1,000 mums (and their babies!) to put these products through their paces. Judging each one on its design, quality, useability and value for money, our mums have selected the standout products that will make your life easier, so you can concentrate on the really important thing in life right now – having a great time with your baby. So have fun, and happy shopping!
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06 Innovation of the Year & Reader voted winners 07 Best pushchair 08 Best travel system 09 Best lightweight buggy 10 Best multiple, twin or tandem 12 Best car seat group 0+ 13 Best car seat group 1+ 14 Best travel product under £25 15 Best travel product over £25 16 Best maternity/new mum skincare product & Best pregnancy/ maternity product 18 Best product for a newborn – 0-3 months 20 Best cot, crib or Moses basket 21 Best sleep product 22 Best safety product & Best natural product 24 Best baby monitor
25 Best bouncy chair/rocker seat 26 Best bathtime product 27 Best baby skincare range or product 28 Best baby carrier, sling or back carrier 29 Best disposable wipes & Best reusable nappies 30 Best disposable nappy 31 Best potty-training product 32 Best changing bag 34 Best product for bottle feeding 35 Best product for breastfeeding 36 Best breast pump 37 Best highchair 38 Best product for weaning 39 Best baby food range or product 40 Best baby toy – under 24 months 41 Best baby toy – over 24 months
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Innovation of the year WINNER Little Litecup £8.99, litecup.com
“The comforting night-light means my toddler never loses his cup at night . It’s also easy for him to hold and drink from due to the 360 degree rim.”
Shortlisted
●● The Gro Company Gro-snug, £22.99 ●● Summer Infant Pop ’N’ Play Ultimate Playpen, £69.99
Reader-voted winners In addition to the many amazing baby essentials that our army of mums have put to the test for the 2017 M&B Awards, we also asked our readers to vote on their favourite brands and shops. The following special awards go out to those big-name shops and companies that, as mums, we simply couldn’t do without – these brands make our lives easier as parents.
Retailer of the Year
Supermarket of the Year
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Best pushchair WINNER Joie Baby Litetrax 4 £200, joiebaby.com
“This pushchair glides beautifully along any terrain and I love how easy it is to collapse, put up and direct single handed.”
Uppababy cruz
icandy peach
£449.99, uppababy.co.uk
£755, icandyworld.com
“The quality of this pram is lovely and the front bumper bar is a great safety feature.”
“It looks fantastic and is relatively light. I found it very easy to push one handed.”
Shortlisted
●● Britax Affinity 2, £465 ●● Baby Jogger City Premier, £449.99 ●● ABC Design Cobra Plus, £550 ●● Cybex Priam with Lux Seat, £790 ●● Cosatto Fly, £325
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Best travel system WINNER ABC Design Mamba Plus Street £670, abc-design.de/UK
“This folds down really easily, is well built and easy to push. I love the adjustable handlebar and the good quality, easy-to-apply brake.”
Uppababy Vista
Mamas & Papas Armadillo Flip XT
£629, uppababy.co.uk
“I fell in love with this beautiful pram. And it’s so easy use! I assembled it in five minutes without a manual!”
£499, mamasandpapas.com
“I love how small it folds down. It fits perfectly in the boot of the car.”
Shortlisted
●● BABYZEN YOYO+, £335 ●● Cosatto Wish, £450 ●● Chicco Urban Plus, £475 ●● Britax Affinity 2, £465
●● Silver Cross Surf Special Edition Eton Grey, £825
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Best lightweight buggy WINNER Silver Cross Zest
£130, silvercrossbaby.com
“This is basically a pram disguised as a pushchair. It’s luxurious but practical and is as good in a shop as it is on a bumpy footpath.” Cosatto Supa Stroller in Bow How – Babies ’R’ Us Exclusive
£189.99, toysrus.co.uk
“I found it to be super stylish, lightweight, compact, quiet, robust and easy to use.”
Chicco Liteway
£120, chiccoshop.com
“I love the seat as it has five reclining positions and is very well padded.”
Shortlisted
●● Ladybird Holiday Stroller, £79.99 ●● Ickle Bubba Aurora, £115 ●● Mamas & Papas Armadillo City, £149 ●● Baby Jogger City Lite, £199 ●● Mothercare XSS Pockit Stroller, £129
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Best multiple, twin or tandem WINNER Uppababy Vista £629, uppababy.co.uk
“I love how easy it is to attach and detach the seats and wheels. Plus the lining of the carry cot is gorgeous and it just looks so comfortable.” iCandy Peach Blossom £955, icandyworld.com
“The shoulder strap means you can carry the chassis like a handbag, so it’s very easy to transport, and really stylish too.”
Out ’n’ About Little Nipper Double £429.95, outnabout.com
“Great value for money, good quality, perfect design and so easy to use for a first-time side-byside stroller user.”
Shortlisted
●● Bumprider Stroller Board, £59.99
●● Out ’n’ About Nipper Double V4 Pushchair, £449.95 ●● ABC Design Zoom Tandem Double Buggy, £560
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Best car seat group 0+ WINNER Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus £190, maxi-cosi.co.uk
“The base is so easy to install and I like the reassuring bleep it makes when it’s fitted correctly. The seat also looks really comfy.”
Doona Simple Parenting by CuddleCo £299.99, simpleparenting.co
“It’s incredibly easy to use, just one little button and the wheels unfold and it is a pushchair! It makes going to the shops so easy.”
CYBEX Cloud Q £240, cybex-online.com
“I love the reclining seat as it helps my son fall asleep in the car on pretty much every journey we go on.”
Shortlisted
●● Ickle Bubba Galaxy, £149 ●● Joie i-Gemm Car Seat, £130
●● Silver Cross Simplicity Car Seat, £130
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Best car seat group 1+ WINNER Joie Every Stage £279.99, joiebaby.com
“This car seat is simple to fit, reclines easily, the fabric cleans really well and the head-height adjustment works like a dream.”
Axkid Apollo High Back Booster £125, axkid.com
“It reclines into four positions, and the Isofix connectors are retractable, so I didn’t scratch my car.” CYBEX SIRONA Plus £400, cybex-online.com
“I love how this car seat swivels all the way round. It makes it very easy to lift my baby in and out.”
Shortlisted
●● Cosatto Hug ISOFIX, £280 ●● Britax Dualfix, £350 ●● Maxi-Cosi 2Way Pearl, £210
●● Cozy N Safe Group 1/2/3 Excalibur, £149.99
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Best travel product under £25 WINNER The Gro Company Travel Grobag
£19.99, gro-store.com
“It’s safe, comfortable and helps me easily transfer my baby from her car seat to her cot.”
Milton Mini Portable Soother Steriliser £6.99, milton-tm.com
“This made my life so much easier as I didn’t have to carry more than one dummy in case one got dirty.”
Vital Baby Aquaint Sanitising Water £4.99, vitalbaby.co.uk
“It provides an extra level of reassurance when using highchairs out and about, and is more convenient to transport than a big pack of antibac wipes.”
Shortlisted
●● Nimble Babies Milk Buster , £5.99
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Best travel product over £25 WINNER Nuna Sena Mini Travel Cot
£120, shopnuna.co.uk
“This feels safe and robust, and was easy to assemble. The fabric quality is lovely and the mattress is thick and really comfortable.”
Penny Scallan Design 4 Wheel Spinner
Trunki Gerry the Giraffe
£75.95, pennyscallan.com.au
£39.99, trunki.co.uk
“I like how the handle has two heights, so both myself and my toddler can comfortably wheel it.”
“It can be used as a pull-along seat as well as a suitcase, which makes travelling a lot easier.”
Shortlisted
●● Sleepyhead Deluxe, £99.99
●● OXO Tot Perch Booster Seat, £40 ●● The Gro Company Gro Anywhere Blind, £29.99 ●● Diono Dreamliner Travel Bassinet, £70 ●● 7AM Enfant Blanket212 Evolution, £125
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Best pregnancy/maternity product WINNER Cake Lingerie Rock Candy Nursing bra £34.90, cake maternity.com
“The most comfy and supportive bra I have ever worn!”
Lansinoh HPA Lanolin £9.99, lansinoh.co.uk
“Works brilliantly, and even safe for breastfeeding.” Theraline pregnancy and feeding Pillow £44.95, theraline.co.uk
“Great for all positions.”
Shortlisted
●● Babycare TENS Elle TENS+, £99.95 ●● Elvie Pelvic Floor Tracker, £149 ●● Project B Maternity Hamper, £14
Best maternity/new mum skincare product WINNER Love Boo Mummy Skincare £9.99, loveboo.com
“My skin feels lovely and the products did exactly what they’re meant to.” 16 | mothera ndbaby.co.uk
NSPA Nourishing Stretch Mark Oil £6, nspa.co.uk
“Smells great, absorbs quickly.” Lansinoh HPA Lanolin £9.99, Lansinoh.co.uk
“This cream saved my breasts and nipples!”
Shortlisted
●● Bepanthen Stretch Mark Cream, £24.99
●● Cussons Mum & Me New Mum Stretch Mark Fader, £9.99 ●● Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Tummy Butter, £3.99 ●● Science of Skin, £18.99
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Best product for a newborn – 0-3 months WINNER Aden + Anais Swaddles £15, adenand anais.co.uk
“The material is really comfortable and lightweight, particularly for summer nights. They are lovely designs too, and great quality.” Sleepyhead Deluxe £99, sleepyheadwebshop.com
“It’s very soft and comfy, plus it kept my baby warm and secure, meaning he slept for longer.”
Ergobaby Swaddler Lightweight £19.90, ergobaby.co.uk
“It’s secure and comforting, which helped reduce the number of times my baby woke up. A stress-free swaddle.”
Shortlisted
●● Morrisons Little Big Mild as Water Newborn Wipes, 79p ●● Pampers Sensitive Wipes, £2.50
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Best cot, crib or Moses basket WINNER Chicco Next 2 Me Side-Sleeping Crib £149.99, chiccoshop.com
“I can do the night feeds much easier with this crib. It’s easy to clean, fits most beds and has six different heights. Brilliant.” Babies ’R’ Us Jungle Friends Cot-Bed
SnüzPod Bedside Crib
£199.99, toysrus.co.uk
£219.95, snuz.co.uk
“This was easy to build and looks very pretty, and has a spacious drawer underneath.”
“The slim design is handy, and I love the mesh screen as it means I don’t have to sit up to check on my baby!”
Shortlisted
●● Knuma Huddle 4-in-1 Bedside Crib, £220 ●● Inovi Cocoon Bassinet, £99 ●● Halo Bassinest Swivel Sleeper, £199.99 ●● Silver Cross Notting Hill Cot-Bed, £350 ●● PurFlo PurAir Breathable Bassinet, £149.99
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Best sleep product WINNER The Gro Company Grobag £29.99, gro-store.com
“My little monkey was always kicking his sheets off and his feet were always so cold, but this keeps him snuggled up all night long. The first night I used it, he slept through!”
Skip Hop Moonlight & Melodies Night light Soother
Babymoov Cosydream Smokey
£40, skiphop.com
“It’s so versatile and can be used in a cot, Moses basket or bed. Our baby sleeps really well in it.”
“It’s really soothing and my daughter adores the cute design. The range of sounds is great.”
£39.99, babymoov.co.uk
Shortlisted
●● Sleepyhead Deluxe, £99
●● Aden + Anais Cozy Sleeping Bag, £29.95 ●● Hippychick Mattress Protectors, £13.50
●● Harrison Spinks Baby NaturalStart No.2, £249 ●● SleepCurve Moses Basket Mattress, £73
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Best safety product WINNER Boots Noncontact Thermometer £39.99, Boots.com
“It measures food, water and room heat as well, and it’s very hygienic.”
Brother Max 6-in-1 Thermometer £59.99, brother max.co.uk
“It’s so easy to use!” Splash About Happy Nappy Wetsuit £22.99, splashabout.com
“We don’t have to worry about the temperature.”
Shortlisted
●● Silentnight Safe Nights Memory Wool Mattress, £209
Best natural product WINNER Jackson Reece Kinder by Nature Wipes £2, jacksonreece.com
“Perfect for babies with sensitive skin.”
Naturalmat Quilted Coco Mat Cot Mattress £150, naturalmat.co.uk
“The perfect firmness.” HayMax Kids Organic, Drug-Free Allergen Barrier Balm £6.99, haymax.biz
“It really helps.”
Shortlisted
●● Weleda Baby Calendula Skincare, from £6.95
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Best baby monitor WINNER Luvion Prestige Touch 2 £179.99, luvionshop.com
“I love the touchscreen control panel and crystal clear sound and video. The design is excellent and it has fantastic picture quality that you can also watch on your TV.” BT video baby monitor 7500
Philips Avent DECT SCD580/01
£179.98, shop.bt.com
£145, philips.co.uk
“Being able to see my baby while she is sleeping is reassuring, and the lullabies are great.”
“It has a good range and I like that it also measures temperature and humidity, as well as playing tunes and projecting stars. The talk-back function is also really useful.”
Shortlisted
●● Angelcare AC1300 Video, Movement & Sound Monitor, £199.99 ●● Summer Infant Babble Band Wearable Baby Monitor, £49.99 ●● Babymoov Premium Care Baby Monitor, £79.99 ●● BT Lightshow 350, £69.99 ●● Motorola Audio & Video Baby Monitor MBP36S, £159.99
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Best bouncy chair /rocker seat WINNER Joie Baby Serina 2-in-1 £150, joiebaby.com
“I love the fact that the swing can go in different directions and that it can also be turned into a rocker. My daughter also really liked the hanging toys.”
Ladybird folding swing £69.99, very.co.uk
“My newborn found it very comfy and was immediately soothed. She even liked the music! The grey and white clouds are lovely.”
East Coast 360° Dreamer Rocker £89.99, eastcoast nursery.co.uk
“If my son falls asleep in the rocker position, I can gently move it down into a sleeping position without disturbing him.”
Shortlisted
●● 4moms mamaRoo, £259 ●● Nuna Leaf, £160
●● Tiny Love 3-in-1 Rocker Napper, £99.99 ●● Chicco Pocket Relax, £50 ●● BabaBing! RockOUT 2, £49.99
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Best bath time product WINNER Shnuggle bath
£24.95, shnuggle.com
“I love the shape and depth of this product as it made bath time more fun for my baby, plus it’s light and easy to carry.” Munchkin Bath Toy Scoop
Boots Baby Dreamtime Bath
“The design is clever and looks fun while still being practical. It can be used as a toy while my toddler is in the bath, and is handy for storage afterwards.”
“This calms my children and makes me feel relaxed too. I like that it’s hypoallergenic and soap free, so I’m happy it’s good for his skin.”
£15, munchkin.co.uk
£1.50, boots.co.uk
Shortlisted
●● Angelcare Soft-Touch Baby Bath Support, £24.99 ●● Brush-Baby Chewable Teether & Toothbrush, £4.99
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Best baby skincare range or product WINNER Childs Farm Toddler From £3.99, childsfarm.com
“The fragrances are scrummy, and the hair and body wash made my daughter’s skin really soft and her hair beautifully shiny with no tangles.”
Green People Organic Babies Soothing Baby Salve £10.50, greenpeople.co.uk
“This smells lovely, is very easy to apply, makes my children’s skin soft and has already helped ease my daughter’s eczema. It really does the job.”
Mumma Love Organics £39.95, mummalove organics.com
“Amazing! We love the scent, the look and the baby sleep book that came with them.”
Shortlisted
●● Bepanthen Nappy Care Ointment, £3.99
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Best baby carrier, sling or back carrier WINNER Ergobaby Bundle of Joy 360 Baby Carrier £139.90, ergobaby.co.uk
“This carrier is comfortable, stylish, easy to use and very secure.” Caboo+ Organic Sling £59.99, closeparent.com
“It has several different positions, which is good for breastfeeding, and has breathable fabric.”
BabyBjörn Carrier One Outdoors £169.99, baby bjorn.co.uk
“A simple design, very versatile.” Caboo DXgo £59.99, kiddicare.co.uk
Shortlisted
●● AmaWrap, £39.99 ●● Concord Wallabee, £84.99
●● We Made Me Pao Carrier, £89.99 ●● LittleLife Traveller S3 Child Carrier, £109.99
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“All the benefits of a wrap, with the ease of a carrier.”
Best disposable wipes WINNER Tesco Loves Baby Ultra Soft Wipes 64p, tesco.com
“The packaging is easy to use, they last well, and smell lovely.”
Aldi Mamia Sensitive Baby Wipes 59p, aldi.co.uk
“They are nice and thick, moist and soft.” Tesco Loves Baby Ultra Soft Fragrance Free 64p, tesco.com
“A good amount of moisture.”
Shortlisted
●● Jackson Reece Kinder by Nature
Unscented Baby Wipes, £2 ●● Pampers Sensitive Baby Wipes, £2.50
Best reusable nappy WINNER TotsBots Easyfit £14.99, totsbots.com
“They wash easily, dry really well, are super absorbent and keep my baby comfy.”
Close Parent Pop-in New Gen V2 Nappy £16.99, closeparent.com
“I love the designs, and the nappies are very secure.” Bambino Mio Miosolo All-in-One Nappy £15.99, bambinomio.com
“Great quality, the inside is really soft against my baby’s bum.” mothera ndbaby.co.uk | 29
Best disposable nappy WINNER Aldi Mamia Nappy Range From £1.15, aldi.co.uk
“These nappies fit my little boy really well and we haven’t had any leaks. They’re also great value for money!”
Lidl Toujours Maxi Nappies
ASDA Little Angels Supreme Protection
£3.53, lidl.co.uk
£3.87, asda.co.uk
“I love these nappies as they keep my baby’s bottom dry, without costing a fortune!”
“I like the feel of these nappies as they aren’t bulky, the length is good and they provide plenty of coverage.”
Shortlisted
●● Asda Little Angels Newborn Nappies, £4.50 ●● Superdrug My Little Star Nappy Range, £3.89 ●● Pampers Baby-Dry Nappies, £5.99
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Best potty-training product WINNER Pampers Baby-Dry Pants £8, pampers.co.uk
“These are as close to pants as you can get, with all the absorbency of a nappy.”
HUGGIES Pull-Ups £5.48, potty training.co.uk
“These help make the transition from nappy to pants fun and easy, thanks to the lovely designs and the slim fit.”
Aldi Mamia Easy Pants £2.99, aldi.co.uk
“These pull-ups are fantastic value for money, super absorbent, and easy to pull up and down.”
Shortlisted
●● Charlie Banana 2-in-1 Swim Diaper and Training Pants with Snaps, £8 ●● Maguari Bibs And Stuff 2-in-1 Potette Plus, £15 ●● Tesco Loves Baby Easy Fit Pants, £6
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Best changing bag WINNER Mia Tui Emma Changing Bag £59.99, miatui.com
“I love the size, colour and look, and it’s the perfect size for mothers when we need to pack 101 things.”
Koo-di Lottie Changing Bag £49.99, koo-di.co.uk
toTs Infinity Changing Bag £64.99, smartrike.com
“This bag not only looks good, it’s practical in every way.”
“The size of this bag is fantastic and it has so many handy pockets!”
Shortlisted
●● Babymule Charcoal Baby Changing Bag, £85 ●● Babymel Cara Navy Stripe Changing Bag, £58
●● OiOi Quilted Diamond Black Carry All Changing Bag, £99 ●● Skip Hop Chelsea Backpack, £95 ●● Pink Lining The Wonder Bag, £95
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Purely Yours Lactaline Double Electric Breastpump Keep your milk purely yours with the Purely Yours Double Electric Breastpump. This personal pump provides the same hospital approved technology as the Ameda Elite, which is used widely in hospitals across the UK. CustomControl™ Fully adjustable vacuum and cycles for personalised experience, comfort and increased milk flow.
CustomFit™ 7 funnel sizes provide convenience and comfort.
Airlock Protection™ A unique anti-viral barrier helps keep your breast milk free from bacteria and viruses.
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Best product for bottle-feeding WINNER NUK First Choice+ 150ml Bottle with Latex Teat £4.99, nuk.co.uk
“This bottle was excellent for introducing a bottle to my breastfed baby. The natural-feel teat helped him move seamlessly from bottle to breast.” Pregnancy Pillows Snuggle Up Nursing Pillow £20, pregnancypillows.net
“Feeding is so much easier with this cushion as you can support your back and your baby’s head, while leaving your hands free.”
MAM Newborn Feeding Set £30, mamonlineshop.com
“The self sterilising feature is a brilliant idea and so easy to use!”
Shortlisted
●● Lansinoh NaturalWave Breastmilk Feeding Bottle & Teat, £6.49 ●● Munchkin Latch Bottle, £7.50 ●● Chicco NaturalFeeling Bottle, £6.50 ●● Philips Avent Natural Feeding Bottle, £13.50
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Best product for breastfeeding WINNER Emma-Jane Maternity 363 Mia Nursing bra £13, emma-jane.com
“It’s extremely comfortable to wear and doesn’t sag or dig in. The fabric is soft but still offers enough support.” Lansinoh HPA Lanolin £9.99, lansinoh.co.uk
“This provided me with immense relief in the early days of breastfeeding and saved my nipples from being really sore. Plus a little goes a long way.”
ClevaMama ClevaCushion 10 in 1 Nursing Pillow £49.99, clevamama.com
“I love this pillow as it helped me hold my baby in the perfect breastfeeding position.”
Shortlisted
●● Lansinoh Therapearl 3 in 1 Hot or Cold Breast Therapy , £12.99 ●● NSPA Soothing Nipple Balm, £5 ●● Tommee Tippee Express & Go, £74.99
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Best breast pump WINNER Medela Swing Essentials Breast Pump Pack £139.99, medela.co.uk
“It’s incredibly discreet and quick. I managed to express 5 oz in 10 minutes!”
Lansinoh 2 in 1 Double Electric Breast Pump £149.99, lansinoh.co.uk
“It’s so easy to alter the speed and suction, which makes for a really comfortable pumping experience. Simple to clean.”
Ameda Lactaline Double Electric Breast Pump £149.99, ameda.com
“This pump is very efficient, simple to use and easy to clean.”
Shortlisted
●● Lansinoh Single Electric Breast Pump, £99.99 ●● Lansinoh Manual Breast Pump, £30 ●● Nuby Natural Touch Digital Breast Pump, £89.99
●● Philips Avent Comfort Single Electric Breast Pump, £115 ●● Medela Swing Maxi Breast Pump, £239.99
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Best highchair WINNER Nomi Highchair
£179.99, evomove.com
“This is an amazing bit of kit. I love it as it’s safe and comfortable, but also cool and hip. It’s easy to clean, as there are no hidden corners or straps, but my baby is still safe.” nuna zaAz
OXO Tot Sprout
“It looks sleek and expensive and it’s very easy to adjust the height and keep clean, but still cushioned and comfortable.”
“Good quality, easy to clean and comfortable. It’s really sturdy and takes up little floor space.”
£180, nuna.eu
£205, oxouk.com
Shortlisted
●● Chicco Polly Progress , £195
●● My Babiie Billie Faiers Chevron Premium Highchair, £59.99 ●● Joie Mimzy Snacker Highchair, £50 ●● Knuma Connect 4-in-1 Highchair, £190 ●● Ickle Bubba Orb+, £125
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Best feeding product for weaning WINNER Vital Baby 8 piece Start Weaning Set £9.99, vitalbaby.co.uk
“Nice looking and easy to use, the tubs with lids are perfect for freezing single portions.”
Nuby SureGrip Bowl
DoddleBags
£4.99, nuby-uk.com
£9.99, doddlebags.com
“This is perfect for weaning babies as it sticks to the highchair, so there’s no risk of it being thrown across the room. We love using it.”
“Easy to fill, freezable, washable and versatile.”
Shortlisted
●● Oxo Tot Feeding Spoon With Travel Case, £4.50
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Bib & Tray Kit £24.99 TidyTot.co.uk
“The best piece of kit I’ve ever used!”
Best baby food range or product WINNER Ella’s Kitchen ‘First Tastes Veg’ range from 90p, ellaskitchen.co.uk
“I love this range as it actually tastes like real food, can be eaten hot or cold and isn’t filled with additives.” Organix Baby Corn Puffs
Kiddyum frozen meals
75p, organix.com
“These are great as the packaging is compact, so they don’t take up much room in your freezer.”
“I like how these snacks soften when my daughter starts to eat them and that she loves every flavour!”
£1.90, kiddyum.co.uk
Shortlisted
●● Annabel Karmel Chilled Toddler Meals, £2.25 ●● Little Dish Toddler Meals, £2.50
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Best baby toy – under 24 months WINNER Kiddimoto Ltd The London Bus £69.99, kiddimoto.co.uk
“This is a lovely, well-made, beautifully designed ride- along toy, and I loved that it was pre-built!”
LeapFrog AlphaPup £16.99, leapfrog.com
East Coast “Say Hello” Friends Activity Mat
“I love how this is fun as well as being an educational toy. My kids love taking it for walkies!”
Shortlisted
●● Little Tikes Deluxe 5-in-1 Ride and Relax Trike, £109.99
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£39.99, eastcoast nursery.co.uk
“I really like that one side of the mat is bright and colourful, and the other is black and white – it’s a great sensory product!”
Best baby toy – over 24 months WINNER LEGO DUPLO My First Truck £16.99, lego.com
“The pieces are a great size for little hands and I love how the images on the bricks helped my son learn.”
PLAYMOBIL Pirate Fort SuperSet
Orchard Toys Farmyard Heads and Tails
£19.99, playmobil.co.uk
£7.50, orchardtoys.com
“My children had so much fun using the set to make up different stories. They played with it for hours!”
“I like that the pictures are big and colourful, as it made it easier for my toddler to recognise them.”
Shortlisted
●● Magformers My First 30, £32.99
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