Heidi Scrimgeour
As a parenting specialist, Heidi has written for Prima Baby, Gurgle and Practical Parenting and was baby gear editor of Mother & Baby magazine for six years, looking after regular consumer features for the shopping pages as well as specialist consumer content such as buying guides and gift guides. Heidi was the author of a popular parenting column for AOL’s Parentdish and one instalment – on why she hates school sports days – featured in a GCSE English exam paper. Heidi’s work has been a topic of debate on ITV’s This Morning – she argued that you should never tell off someone else’s child – and on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, where she defended the case for toddlers having dummies in a discussion with Jane Garvey. Her articles have also been discussed on Loose Women and shared by Richard Branson.
There is virtually nothing Heidi doesn’t know about baby gear. From which car seat will actually make your life easier, to whether you really need off-road wheels on your buggy, there is no parenting problem she hasn’t solved when it comes to shopping for essentials for your baby, toddler or youngster. Heidi has her hands full as a parent to her three children aged between seven and 16 years old.
She is fond of alcohol-free tipples and she always finds time for a walk on the beach or a night out with the school mums. She has also written features for most UK national newspapers including the Daily Mail, The Guardian and The Telegraph, and for a broad range of consumer magazines and websites, including Red, Psychologies, and Stylist.
Latest articles by Heidi Scrimgeour
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How the Haus Projekt Baby Walker sky-rockets your child's development
Good looks for the parents and plenty to do for the babies - what else could you ask for?
By Heidi Scrimgeour Last updated
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'The freedom this walker gives Isla is just brilliant' - the Babymoov 5-in-1 Progressive Walker gets rave reviews from our parent tester
Tess Watkins, mum to Isla, ten months tried and tested the Babymoov 5-in-1 Progressive Walker
By Heidi Scrimgeour Last updated
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We put the Vtech First Steps Baby Walker through its paces, and here's why it's a best buy
Take a look at our in-depth review of the Vtech First Steps Baby Walker to see if it's right for you and your baby
By Heidi Scrimgeour Last updated
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Best nursing pillows: 9 top-rated options to buy in 2024 for breastfeeding, pregnancy, and tummy time
The best nursing pillows will support you while feeding your little one. Here are the top-rated options on the market.
By Heidi Scrimgeour Last updated
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Best kids’ waterproof gloves 2024: 18 options for whatever the weather
Discover the best kids' waterproof gloves and mittens for all their cold weather escapades
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The best Valentine's gifts for her that she'll actually love
Shop our edit of the best Valentine's Day gifts for her
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21 best Valentine's Day gifts for him 2024
Shop our cool and quirky edit of the best V-Day gifts for your lucky fella
By Charlotte Duck Last updated
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12 of the best cot beds to buy in 2024 all tested by parents and babies
Pick the best cot bed for your baby based on our tried-and-tested parent reviews
By Heidi Scrimgeour Last updated
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12 best baby carriers to buy in 2024 put to the test by mums
Discover our edit of the best baby carriers according to mums and find out which one is right for you.
By Heidi Scrimgeour Last updated
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The 14 best car seats for babies to buy in 2024 tried and tested by parents
Our pick of the best car seats to help you work out which one is right for your child
By Heidi Scrimgeour Last updated
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These are the best baby sleeping bags to buy in 2024: 9 safe and snuggly options
Our parent reviewers and their babies put these sleeping bags to the test
By Charlotte Duck Last updated
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Best baby sleep aids of 2024 tried and tested by parents
Shop our edit of the best baby sleep aids for a better night's sleep
By Deborah Cicurel Last updated
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Valentine’s gifts for kids 2024 - 28 adorable ideas for all ages
This year's best Valentine's Day gifts for babies, kids, and teens, from Lego and books to sweet treats, toys, and clothes
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'It feels like I'm not pushing anything - it's as if it drives itself' - new mum tests the Bugaboo Fox 3 with rave results
The Bugaboo Fox 3 is an incredibly manoeuvrable pushchair with a host of clever design features for brilliant and long-lasting usability.
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'A remarkable piece of baby kit' - new mum puts the iCandy Orange 3 Designer Collection Crush pram through its paces
The new iCandy Orange 3 Designer Collection pushchair is here. Does it live up to the hype?
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Our parent tester reviews the Silver Cross Wave and explains why it ticks all the boxes for her family
A worthy winner of our 'best premium pram' award
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'We'd be singing its praises even if it was twice the price' - the Ickle Bubba Stomp V4 pushchair smashes it out the park
We put the Ickle Bubba Stomp V4 pushchair through its paces, and it doesn't disappoint
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We tested the Inglesina Aptica Travel System and it deserves all the applause it gets
This superbly stylish stroller has cleverly configurable elements that ensure your baby's safety and comfort
By Kathryn Williams Last updated
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16 mood-boosting products to beat the January blues - and they're perfect for self-gifting too
Blue Monday is a myth - so let's make it a happy Monday
By Heidi Scrimgeour Last updated
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These are the best deals in the iCandy winter sale
Beat the sale shoppers with our guide to getting the best deals in the iCandy Winter Sale - coming soon!
By Heidi Scrimgeour Published
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14 best baby bouncer chairs of 2024 all tested by parents
Tried and tested by our parent review panel, the best baby bouncer chairs to keep your little one happy and your hands free - at least for five minutes
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Baby Jogger Summit X3 Stroller Review
Reader, it's true. It folds with one hand. And our tester's baby napped during her run.
By Heidi Scrimgeour Published
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The Purflo Breathe Pregnancy Pillow is a firm favourite for nursing — and that's not the only reason our tester loved it
We tested the Purflo Breathe Pregnancy Pillow and found it helped us sleep easier
By Kathryn Williams Published
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We tested the Silentnight Body Support Pillow but is it too bulky to be comfortable?
It may be huge, but the Silentnight Body Support Pillow offers a versatility and longevity that really won us over
By Kathryn Williams Published