Must-have baby products for working mums

Every so often we get sent products from different brands to test out and review. Here is our latest round of must-have baby products…

FlexiBath

FlexiBath
FlexiBath

When I saw this product, how I wished it had been around when we had our first child – but using it with our now two-year-old is good two.

If you are going to buy a baby bath for the first time – this is the one to buy. Every seasoned parent will know that baby bath’s just take up necessary space during the time that your child uses it, and then you’re stuck with it afterwards unless you throw it away or give it away.

The FlexiBath is a sturdy, plastic bath that folds flat. It’s as simple as that. They come in a range of colours (green, blue, purple, pink and white) so there is something for everyone, and at £19.99 the FlexiBath is very affordable. Available at www.johnlewis.co.uk.

Tippitoes Nikki Bug Activity Mat

Tippitoes Niki Activity Mat
Tippitoes Niki Activity Mat

Every seasoned mum knows that babies don’t sleep all day, every day forever. It gets to a stage when they want to be entertained, and you won’t get away with leaving them in the Moses’ basket or cot if they are wide awake (and why would you want to when it’s not bed or nap time, anyway?).

The Nikki Bug Activity mat is fantastic from birth because you can lay your baby on it, and let them admire the toys hanging in front of them. As they grow, they will be able to appreciate the quirky noises that the mat makes, and the toys, too.

The mat is very sumptuous in fabric – very soft and good quality. And the colours are wonderfully bright and fun.

The added bonus is that it is easy to pack away and folds quite flat, so you can store it or take it with you on trips, or when you are visiting friends or relatives.

OXO Tot Kneeling mat

OXO Kneeling Pad
OXO Kneeling Pad

Bath time with babies and toddlers can be fun, but boy can it be painful on the knees!

Thankfully, OXO Tot have come up with the perfect solution for our tired knees – the kneeling mat. The mat is water resistant and gives the much-needed cushion support to the knees. You can kneel on it while it is folded, or open it out, and it folds neatly to hang on the back of the bathroom door.

Tippitoes Move Stroller

Tippitoes Move Stroller
Tippitoes Move Stroller

One of the biggest purchases parents make when buying baby products in preparation for a new baby is the pushchair. Whether you choose style, convenience or brand, it’s not unusual that once your baby is older and you are travelling a lot more with them that you will want to get a stroller, too.

Product review: must-have products for new working mums

Product review: must-have products for new working mums

We get several requests form manuafacturers to review their products, and a lot of them are not always of any great benefit to working mums in particular.

However, evey so often we get products that can make a working mum’s life a whole lot easier. Here are the latest findings.

yoomi bottle
The Yoomi Bottle

Yoomi – the Feeding Bottle and Warmer in One

Every mother knows the military precision involved when planning to travel with a young baby. Nappies, check…wipes, check…nappy cream, check…clean bottles, check…flask with warm water, check, bottle warmer, check…my bag is busting just thinking about it.

Product review – car seats

Buying a car seat for your newborn can seem confusing. What exactly does Isofix mean anyway, and why can't manufacturers just say the rough age your baby can use their first car seat instead of just weight...? The list of questions could probably go on.