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Baby Tech & Essentials

Our experts test the best baby tech and essential products for in-depth reviews

Find all our reviews of baby tech products and baby essentials here. Whether you're looking for a new baby monitor or a useful changing mat, our writers have you covered. We test products for quality, ease of use and value for money. You can also find the latest deals on baby tech and essential products here.

Top Baby Tech & Essentials picks

<p>We paid close attention to image quality and ease of use, in terms of navigating the parent unit or associated app</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Best baby monitors 2025, tried and tested by parents

As a mum, I’ve done my fair share of testing to find the monitors I’d recommend to any parent

<p>We took each buggy for a 5km jog on tarmac and groomed dirt trails</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

8 best running buggies, tried and tested

<p>Consider whether you want to wear your bag cross-body, over your shoulder or attached to a pram </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

10 best baby changing bags 2023

<p>Easy-clean models were a must, but we awarded points for style too </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

11 best changing mats to help make new nappies less stressful

Latest Baby Tech & Essentials reviews and deals

<p>All of the travel cots in this round-up meet the European Standards for safety – your first consideration when buying a travel bed</p>
Kids

Best travel cots 2025: Tried and tested for babies and toddlers

<p>The £640 car seat is certainly pricey but does it hold up to its claims?</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Cybex anoris T2 car seat has a built-in airbag – I put it to the test

<p>We looked for comfort, support, value for money, innovation and versatility when testing pregnancy pillows </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Best pregnancy pillows, tried and tested

<p>Helpful features cover everything from soothing rocking mechanisms to incline options for </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Best bedside cribs 2025, tried and tested by parents

<p>However you’d like to style your nursery, there’s plenty of choice at these stores </p>
Furniture

Best nursery furniture brands to see your baby into childhood

<p>We considered quality, value for money, bespoke features and usefulness </p>
Gifts

Best gifts for new mums and babies 2025

<p>We considered quality, durability, functionality and more during testing</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Best cot beds for babies and toddlers in 2025, tried and tested

<p>We tried stretchy slings for newborns as well as carriers for toddlers </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Best baby carriers and slings 2025, tried and tested by parents

<p>The level of suction and speed, ease of setup and how easy they were to clean were all considered</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Best breast pumps for 2025, tried and tested

<p>This is Cybex’s most versatile e-pram, and it’s able to carry two children from birth up to about four years old</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Is Cybex’s motorised pram worth its £1,000 price tag?

<p>It’s a good idea to buy a chair that’ll adapt and grow with your little one</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Best high chairs for babies and toddlers 2025

<p>I got my hands on Bugaboo’s brand-new pushchair before its official launch</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Bugaboo fox 5 renew pram: Exceptional performance on all terrains

<p>We considered ease of securing the mirror into position and the angle it gave </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

8 best baby car mirrors to keep an eye on your little ones

Baby Tech & Essentials

8 best baby car mirrors to keep an eye on your little ones

<p>We considered ease of securing the mirror into position and the angle it gave </p>
<p>The arrival of the Owlet duo came as we moved our 10-month-old tester into her own room</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Owlet baby monitor review: We tried the dream sock and cam 2 bundle

<p>Play mats are safe to use from birth, but babies aged three to six months are likely to get the most out of them </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

8 best play mats for babies to enjoy safe and happy tummy time

<p>The best gifts that will put a smile on any new parent’s face and help to relieve day-to-day stresses</p>
Gifts

20 best gifts for new parents in 2025

<p>We kept a close eye on how well our baby slept in each sleeping bag tested </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Best baby sleeping bags for 2024, tried and tested

<p>We kept a close eye on how well our baby slept in each sleeping bag tested </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Best baby sleeping bags for 2024, tried and tested

<p>Launched earier this year, the new and improved Doona costs more than £500 </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Doona X review: Is the updated cult car seat worth the money?

<p>Newborns can sleep in a cot bed straight away, but Moses baskets are great if you’re short on bedside space </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Best Moses baskets 2024, tested by parents and babies

<p>Our writer put Secret Saviours’s preventionwear to the test from week 12 of pregnancy, to see if preventing stretch marks was possible </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Secret Saviours review: Can you prevent pregnancy stretch marks?

<p>We trialled these under clothes, in bed, at the gym, around the house and beyond </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Best maternity and nursing bras 2025

<p>We assessed the gifts on how thoughtful, helpful and downright adorable they are </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Best baby shower gifts for 2024: Impress parents-to-be

<p>From pushchairs to papooses and from clothes to cribs, these are the products worth buying </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Best newborn essentials for new mums and babies, tried and tested

<p>From wood and silicon to rubber, these toys went down a treat with our little testers </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

8 best teething toys to ease pain and distract from discomfort

<p>We find out which of the luxury baby products are actually worth it</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

30 best luxury parenting products that are actually worth it

<p>From pushchairs to papooses and from clothes to cribs, these are the products worth buying </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Best newborn essentials for new mums and babies, tried and tested

<p>From wood and silicon to rubber, these toys went down a treat with our little testers </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

8 best teething toys to ease pain and distract from discomfort

<p>We find out which of the luxury baby products are actually worth it</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

30 best luxury parenting products that are actually worth it

<p>We kept a close eye on the quality of the fabric, the impact of washing, and the fit on our mattress.</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

12 best cot bedding sets that see baby into the sweetest slumber

Baby Tech & Essentials

12 best cot bedding sets that see baby into the sweetest slumber

<p>We kept a close eye on the quality of the fabric, the impact of washing, and the fit on our mattress.</p>
<p>The crib predominantly lived by our tester’s bed over a 10-week period </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Is the Snuzpod 4 bedside crib really worth parents’ money?

<p>Don’t know what to pack in your hospital bag? Follow this handy checklist</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Hospital bag checklist: Essentials to pack for giving birth

<p>Stylish beds, cute night lights and decorative storage can help a nursery interior be both functional and great looking</p>
Furniture

Best nursery furniture and decor ideas for your baby’s room

<p>We put these to the test during nursing, tummy time and play </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

11 best baby blankets to keep them snug as a bug in a rug

<p>We put these to the test during nursing, tummy time and play </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

11 best baby blankets to keep them snug as a bug in a rug

<p>Choose from five nature sounds and vibrations along with a rotating toy bar above their head</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Joie’s dreamer rocker soothes baby so you can go hands free

<p>We bin around three billion single-use nappies every year in the UK</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

9 best reusable nappies that are convenient and kind to the planet

<p>The discounts are available both online and in-store </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Asda’s baby event is back – and there’s up to 50% off essentials

<p>Thanks to the wonders of technological advancement, making a bottle of formula is easier than ever before</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Tommee Tippee vs Baby Brezza: Which baby bottle prep machine is best?

<p>We tested throughout our third trimester and again for feeding once baby arrived</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Kally’s pregnancy pillow supported our bump and now late-night feeds

<p>Suited for ages 4 months to 5 years, this sustainable buy offers real bang for your buck</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Ziza’s highchair and tray is chic and adaptable for growing tots

<p>We thought this bolster was extra squishy</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Silentnight’s pregnancy pillow helps take the pressure off

<p>Wearing baby can mean less crying, bond development and improved cognitive and social development </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

LapBaby wearable highchair: Is the hands-free seating worth the hype?

<p>Our eight-month-old tester tried out the bug for a whole week </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Mamas & Papas 3-in-1 seat: Go hands-free and enjoy portable playtime

<p>Leaks can start towards the end of pregnancy, but sometimes continue for many months into breastfeeding</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

9 best breast pads: Stay comfortable and dry while pregnant or nursing

<p>The popular sale has everything parents need for their little ones </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Boots baby event 2022: Best discounts on Tommee Tippee and more

Baby Tech & Essentials

Boots baby event 2022: Best discounts on Tommee Tippee and more

<p>The popular sale has everything parents need for their little ones </p>
<p>We weighed up ease of attachment, how secure the cup or bottle felt when placed inside, and the durability of the product </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

9 best pram cup holders for staying hydrated on every stroll

<p>We reviewed this pillow during our third trimester and then continued to test as a feeding pillow once the baby had arrived</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Purflo’s breathe pregnancy pillow is firm but supportive

<p>Supporting us on our left side – purportedly the best for mother and baby – it helped to ease our lower back pain too </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Dreamgenii’s pregnancy support pillow made side sleeping a doddle

<p>There’s no potty situation we haven’t thought of – toilet emergencies in the wilderness included </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

8 best potties to crack toilet training

<p>There’s no potty situation we haven’t thought of – toilet emergencies in the wilderness included </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

8 best potties to crack toilet training

<p>We, plus our 14-week-old helper, put the voyager through its paces</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Is this Silver Cross voyager co-sleeper worth its £200 price tag?

<p>The Artipoppe carrier starts from £300, but Eugenie’s version costs £677</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Artipoppe zeitgeist baby carrier review: Substance as well as style?

<p>From multipacks of bibs and sun hats to dresses and leggings, the retailer has it all</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Matalan’s baby event: What to buy in the sale

<p>Oliver and Olivia are consistently in the UK’s top 10 names </p>
Non-Fiction Books

8 best baby name books that help make the important decision easier

<p>Get your hands on the exact same products used by the cleanfluencer</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Where to buy Mrs Hinch’s exact stroller and highchair

<p>A pair of fluffy booties will make the perfect present for new parents</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Where to buy Princess Eugenie’s newborn son’s bunny slippers

<p>We tested a range of products that smelt great and left skin soft</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

10 best organic baby bath time products you’ll want for yourself

<p>We considered material, ease of removal, style, price and sustainability </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

9 best pram suits that will keep your baby warm and cosy

<p>Space and futureproofing will both come into play when making your decision</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Baby bed buying guide: Everything you need to know

<p>We reviewed safety, comfort, durability, style and value&nbsp;</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Is Gigi Hadid’s favourite baby carrier worth the hype?

The famous couple welcomed their first child, a baby girl, over the weekend, sharing the news on Instagram
Baby Tech & Essentials

The ultimate gift guide for new parents, newborns and baby showers

Baby Tech & Essentials

The ultimate gift guide for new parents, newborns and baby showers

The famous couple welcomed their first child, a baby girl, over the weekend, sharing the news on Instagram
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Baby Tech & Essentials

World Breastfeeding Week: These are the products that will help

Dr Harvey Karp, aka 'the sleep whisperer', is the cot’s creator
Baby Tech & Essentials

Is the wifi-enabled Snoo baby cot worth the £1,000 price tag?

We suggest that parents should choose designs that make them smile, because weaning is tough and anything that makes it more fun is a bonus
Baby Tech & Essentials

9 best weaning baby bibs that catch food easily and wash well

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