Recent Articles in Early years

The Potty Training Bible by Jo Wiltshire
Apr 16, 2010

Nicole Burroughs, soon to begin potty training with daughter Eva, reviews The Potty Training Bible in which Jo Wiltshire offers realsitic and stress-free solutions and a range of approaches to potty and toilet training for both girls and boys.

Top ten tips for choosing the right childcare
Mar 31, 2010

The Family and Parenting Institute have put together their top ten tips for choosing the right childcare setting for you and your children.

Finding Quality Childcare
Mar 23, 2010

Lucy Lloyd, from the Family and Parenting Institute, explains how parents can find quality childcare solutions.

Put The Kettle On – for Baby Hip Health Week
Mar 13, 2010

The national charity, STEPS, is hoping their Baby Hip Health Week  13 to 19 March 2010 will help raise awareness amongst parents and health professionals of the vital need to check babies' hips during the first few weeks of life to prevent unnecessary pain and disability in later years – and they are asking you to help raise funds by hosting a tea party.

Pourty Potty
Mar 8, 2010

A new concept from Waterly Bottom Products means that potty-training is more comfortable for little bottoms and more hygienic for parent and toddler. Nicole Burroughs introduces daughter Eva to the Pourty Potty.

FlexiBath – a new concept in baby baths
Mar 1, 2010

Baby equipment can tend to take over your home so Olivia Coates was keen to try out an new baby bath – FlexiBath – which folds flat for storage and can be used from birth to four years.

Momma baby feeding range from Tomy
Feb 26, 2010

Innovative and stylish feeding products from Tomy that are ergonomically designed and PBA free.

Make My Day Bottle Warmer
Feb 22, 2010

As many parents know warming a bottle or heating up food for your baby or toddler whilst you're on the move can be a real problem. Australian company Make My Day have the answer with their great looking bottle warmer and Parenting Without Tears has six to give away.

New guide for parents of young children with cerebral palsy
Jan 6, 2010

Scope has launched a new free guide: Cerebral Palsy: Information, advice and support for parents during the early years.

First shoes
Dec 30, 2009

David Wain, Carnation Footcare podiatrist, offers advice on when to buy and fit your toddler with shoes.

Waterwipes
Oct 22, 2009

Newborns really only need to be cleaned with cottonwool and water. But what do you use for convenience when you're out and about? New dad Richard Hector-Jones tried out Waterwipes that are ideal for newborns and young babies.

Lindam Flexigate
Aug 28, 2009

Safety gates have beccome a fixed feature in many homes with young children. But what do you do when you are visiting friends and family or are on holiday? Alex Bell tried out the Lindam Flexigate while she was on holiday.