
Heidi Scrimgeour
Heidi is a parenting writer with more than 15 years of experience. Her writing has appeared in major UK newspapers like the Daily Mail, The Guardian, and The Telegraph, and she has contributed to a range of magazines and websites including Red, Psychologies, and Stylist. Heidi spent six years as the baby gear editor at Mother & Baby magazine, where she created consumer features for the shopping pages and produced expert buying guides and gift guides. She wrote a popular parenting column for AOL’s Parentdish and one instalment - about her dread of school sports days - was featured in a GCSE English exam paper. Heidi's opinions have sparked lively debates 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 choosing the best cot mattress to deciding whether you really need off-road wheels on your buggy, she’s the go-to shopping expert for solving parenting dilemmas related to baby and toddler essentials.
Heidi is also a mum of three. She is married to Matt, and they live on the North Coast of Ireland with an excessively fluffy cat and an irrepressibly happy dog. She enjoys beach walks, espresso martinis, and nights out with the school mums.
Latest articles by Heidi Scrimgeour
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 Functional and stylish? The SnüzPod Studio is a beautiful bedside crib - with wheelsWe put the SnüzPod Studio to the test before it even hit shop floors - and its striking design is perfect for contemporary living By Kathryn Williams Published 
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 At almost £300 the Milky Plant is pricey but our parent tester feels it's well worth the investmentThe Milky Plant machine lets you make fresh and healthy plant-based milk in minutes By Kathryn Williams Published 
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 "Really simple and easy to use" — our student tester put the Ultenic K20 Dual Basket Air Fryer through its paces and it came up trumps!So much more than just an air fryer, the Ultenic K20 Dual Basket Air Fryer will let you whip up everything from heart-healthy breakfasts to mouth-watering desserts By Kathryn Williams Published 
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 Best toys for 6 to 12 months olds 2025: 42 top-rated buys, tried and testedDiscover the best toys for 6 to 12 month olds that will help your baby learn about the world around them By Sarah Handley Last updated 
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 Skip Hop Silver Lining Cloud Activity Gym reviewA lovely-looking baby gym with plenty of toys to entertain By Heidi Scrimgeour Last updated 
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 Maxi Cosi See Baby Monitor ReviewOur mum tester was wowed by the Maxi-Cosi See Baby Monitor. Here's why... By Heidi Scrimgeour Last updated 
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 Infantino 4-in-1 Milestones & Memories Twist & Fold Gym reviewA subtly stylish gym with a mat for milestone photos By Heidi Scrimgeour Last updated 
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 Philips Avent Fast Bottle Warmer reviewBy Heidi Scrimgeour Last updated 
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 The best Moses baskets for babies 2025: 8 tried and tested optionsWe asked our panel of parent reviewers to put the best Moses baskets to the test. Find out what they thought of each one in our lineup... By Heidi Scrimgeour Last updated 
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 18 of the best Mother's Day gifts 2025 to make mums feel specialMother's Day gifts that mums won't have to pretend to love By Heidi Scrimgeour Last updated 
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 MrBeast chocolate is a playground craze all over again but this mum of three isn't opening her purse this timeThe YouTuber claims he's found the formula for the best-tasting chocolate ever By Heidi Scrimgeour Published 
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 Get all the 'One Day' vibes with these Airbnb properties on the Greek island of Paros - and they're perfect for parentsThat Greek holiday scene in One Day has us all looking at Paros for a holiday and AirBnB has some top recommendations By Heidi Scrimgeour Published 
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 Best kids' wellies 2024: 12 perfect pairs for splashing in muddy puddlesMake wet feet a thing of the past with the best kids' wellies which will guard against downpours By Heidi Scrimgeour Last updated 
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 Colourful & attractive? The Rainbow Cloud Walker is a great plastic-free optionA sturdy wooden walker with colourful building blocks and an adjustable wheel speed By Heidi Scrimgeour Last updated 
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 How the Haus Projekt Baby Walker sky-rockets your child's developmentGood 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 testerTess 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 buyTake 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 kids’ waterproof gloves 2025: 18 options for whatever the weatherDiscover the best kids' waterproof gloves and mittens for all their cold weather escapades By Heidi Scrimgeour Last updated 
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 The best Valentine's gifts for her that she'll actually loveShop our edit of the best Valentine's Day gifts for her By Heidi Scrimgeour Last updated 
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 21 best Valentine's Day gifts for him 2025Shop 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 best baby carriers to buy in 2025 put to the test by mumsDiscover 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 2025 tried and tested by parentsOur 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 2025: 9 safe and snuggly optionsOur 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 2025 tried and tested by parentsShop our edit of the best baby sleep aids for a better night's sleep By Deborah Cicurel Last updated 
