Honest baby kit verdicts from a dad who's bought it.
What we bought, what we'd buy again and what was a waste of money. No fluff and no 60-item checklists.
See the guidesEvery product gets a verdict
No star ratings or scores out of ten. Just the straight answer you'd get if you asked a mate who's already been through it.
We used it constantly and wouldn't be without it.
Made life easier but you'd cope fine without it.
Barely used it. Save your cash.
Right idea, wrong product. We'll tell you what we'd pick now.
The big buys first
Starting with the things that cost the most and are hardest to change your mind on.
Prams and pushchairs
The biggest spend of the lot. What actually matters once you're pushing it every day.
Car seats
What to look for, what we chose and what we'd do differently.
Baby monitors
Camera, audio or nothing at all. Our honest take.
High chairs
The one you'll use three times a day for years. Worth getting right.
Bottle sterilisers
Machine, microwave bags or cold water. What worked for us.
Pushchair rockers
Do they actually help? Our verdict.
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