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Our top prams suitable from birth
If you've started the hunt for a new pram for your baby, you'll know how confusing it can be. Here are our top picks - all suitable for use from birth.
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Baby must-haves and must-heaves: what's really needed?
Note to new parents: You don't really need all that stuff.
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The 10 must-have products new parents can't live without
What was the one baby product you couldn't live without? We asked 5,000 parents to discover the ten essential items that should be at the top of any new parent's shopping list.
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What a newborn really needs
The baby industry is a fricken minefield when it comes to the fine line between 'needs' and 'wants' for first-time mothers.
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Most and least useful baby products
What products could you not do without with a young baby? What do you wish you hadn't wasted your money on?
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My pregnant shopping spree: the post-baby verdict
Several years (and two kids) after my first steps into a baby superstore, it’s time to deliver the verdict on some of those items the pregnant me put in the must-have basket.
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10 things to consider when buying a stroller
With so many choices out on the market today, is it any surprise that most parents feel overwhelmed when it comes to choosing a stroller? Here are 10 things to consider.
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Cots for every nursery and budget
From practical to over-the-top, we bring you a round of cots to suit every budget.
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Baby World: all you need, and a whole lot more
As an expectant parent, one of your most daunting tasks will be a trip to ‘The Baby Store’. Get prepared for the expensive experience that lies ahead ...
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CHOICE advice on baby hammocks, portable high chairs and booster seats
Confused about what's okay and what's not? The CHOICE experts explain what you need to know about keeping your baby safe.
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Choosing a double stroller
If you have twins, or a baby and toddler close in age, a two-seater stroller could be just what you need for getting the kids from A to B. CHOICE reviewed the safety and ease of use of a range of double prams.
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