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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The Mamas & Papas Tempo 3-in-1 Rocker & Bouncer is a must-have for babies with reflux
The Mamas & Papas' Tempo 3-in-1 Rocker & Bouncer aids babies with their digestion.
By Heidi Scrimgeour Published
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Is the Stokke Sleepi set to become as iconic as the Tripp Trapp?
The Stokke Sleepi set cotbed looks good and lasts (and lasts). Find out what our reviewer thought about the trendy design and features.
By Heidi Scrimgeour Published
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Why the Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cotbed ticks all the boxes
A sleigh-style cotbed with storage? You can't go wrong with this Obaby design
By Heidi Scrimgeour Published
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This feature of the Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cotbed is 'inspired' according to our tester but would you choose it?
A cotbed with storage? You can't go wrong with the Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cotbed
By Heidi Scrimgeour Published
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We tested the iCandy Peach 7 and it made heading out with a toddler and a newborn a lot more stylish and a lot less scary
Celeb mums love it but does the iCandy Peach 7 pass our real-mum test? Hell, yeah.
By Heidi Scrimgeour Published
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“I do Elf on the Shelf; get over it. My decision to stay up late sticking googly eyes on all the items in my fridge is about making my ten-year-old laugh on a cold December Friday morning. It’s not adding to the mental load.”
By Heidi Scrimgeour Published
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Our favourite Cyber Monday toy deals that won't be around for long
Cyber Monday toy deals end tonight – get up to 70% off in the sales
By Heidi Scrimgeour Last updated
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LIVE: Best Lego Black Friday deals to shop now
The best Black Friday Lego deals brought to you in real-time
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Forget toy deals, here's everything this Mama wants from Anthropologie this Cyber Monday
Anthropologie Cyber Monday deals we'd rather buy than toys
By Heidi Scrimgeour Published
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Vogue Williams' 'godsend' breast pump just got more affordable with this Cyber Monday deal
Vogue Williams called this hands-free breast pump a 'godsend' and you can get 25% off now for Cyber Monday
By Heidi Scrimgeour Published
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Hurry! These Lego Advent calendar Black Friday deals are unmissable
Shopping for LEGO Advent Calendar Black Friday deals? You've come to the right place
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David Beckham's Lego obsession is the mindful parenting trick you didn't know you needed, according to experts
Take inspiration from the calming effect of playing with brightly coloured plastic bricks
By Heidi Scrimgeour Published
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Quick! This is the best toy I've ever owned and it's the cheapest it's ever been for Black Friday
There's £80 off the Melissa & Doug Fresh Mart Grocery Store at Amazon for Black Friday
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The best Black Friday baby deals 2023 from iCandy, Cybex, Elvie, and more
Save money on parenting kit with our guide to the best early Black Friday baby deals
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6 of the best rear- and forward-facing car seats to buy now, reviewed by parents
Shop our edit of the best convertible car seats - each one tried and tested by our parent reviewers
By Heidi Scrimgeour Last updated
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I told you this robot dog would be this year's hottest Christmas toy and now toy retailers agree - here's where to buy it before they sell out
We hate to boast but we totally called this - these are the toys retailers predict will be in demand this Christmas
By Heidi Scrimgeour Published
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The best travel cots to buy in 2024 all tried and tested by parents
Shop our parent-approved edit of the best travel cots and start planning your next adventure
By Charlotte Duck Last updated
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The best breastfeeding bras to buy now: tried and tested for comfort and style
Our edit of the best breastfeeding bras — we've tried and tested a range of options from popular brands at different price points
By Mollie Davies Last updated
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13 ways to save money on TV streaming services including Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+
With both Netflix and Disney+ upping their prices, follow these tips to dodge the hikes when you can
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Best bottle sterilizer to buy now: 11 products that real parents really trust
We put the leading bottle sterilizers to the test – here are the best bottle sterilizers to keep bottles and dummies sterile
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John Lewis predicts these are the 10 must-have toys for Christmas 2023
The retailer has spoken! John Lewis reckons these are the toys to snap up before they sell out
By Heidi Scrimgeour Published
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Treat yourself to a salon experience at home with Boots
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Amazon's October Prime Day deals are cool but we've found hotter deals for parents elsewhere
Disappointed by October Prime Day deals for parents? We've found some bargains elsewhere....
By Heidi Scrimgeour Published
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11 of the best breast pumps to buy now all reviewed by parents
Shopping for the best breast pumps? Read our parent reviews before you buy
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