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Our experts test the best products for kids and babies in trusted reviews

Find all our reviews of products for children and babies here. Whether you're looking for kids' clothing, toys or baby care products, our writers have you covered. We test products for quality, ease of use and value for money. You can also find the latest deals on child and baby products here.

Latest Kids’ product reviews and deals

<p>These toys can only be found in Aldi stores, in the supermarket’s ‘Specialbuys’ middle aisle </p>
Toys & Activities

Aldi’s Bluey toys hit shelves – here’s how to get your paws on them

<p>Play mats are safe to use from birth, but babies aged three to six months are likely to get the most out of them </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

8 best play mats for babies to enjoy safe and happy tummy time

<p>We looked for gifts with real wow factor that kids will return to again and again </p>
Kids

25 best gifts for 7-year-olds 2024, tried and tested by kids

<p>From wooden toys to games and more, kids won’t get bored of these gifts</p>
Gifts

Best gifts and toys for 4-year-olds 2024, tried and tested

<p>Whether your budget is less than £10 or you have a bit more to spend, we’ve tested a variety of toys and gifts across different price points</p>
Gifts

Best gifts for one-year-olds to put a smile on their face

<p>Don’t let bad weather stop you and your kids from getting outside</p>
Clothing & Footwear

Best kids’ snow boots for 2024

<p>Save on flights, subscriptions and in-flight shopping with these discount codes </p>
Deals

Emirates discount code: 10% off in October 2024

<p>A whopping 50 wooden toys, games and puzzle have landed in the middle aisle this week </p>
Toys & Activities

Aldi’s wooden toy range is back and even bigger than ever for 2024

<p>A group of lucky volunteer testers signed up to help us find the best toys for Christmas 2024</p>
Toys & Activities

Best kids’ toys for Christmas 2024, tried and tested

<p>The buggy was tested on all sorts of terrain, from bumpy pavements and cobbles to gravel, sand and grass</p>
Pushchairs

Why I’d recommend the new Joolz buggy to any parent

<p>From easy-to-use first bikes for young children to mountain bikes designed for fearless adventurers, we’ve found options to suit everyone </p>
Cycling

Best kids’ bikes for 2024, tried and tested

<p>Whether you’re trick or treating or throwing a party at home, Halloween is a big deal for little ones</p>
Kids

Best kids’ Halloween costumes for 2024

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Kids' clothing and footwear

Read reviews of the best childrens clothing and footwear to buy

<p>Don’t let bad weather stop you and your kids from getting outside</p>
Clothing & Footwear

Best kids’ snow boots for 2024

Detachable hoods, adjustable cuffs and hems make these picks wearable and practical
Clothing & Footwear

8 best kids’ jackets for autumn that are waterproof and lightweight

<p>We called in a range of testers aged between eight months and eight years</p>
Clothing & Footwear

9 best kids’ slippers for keeping little feet warm this winter

<p>We were looking for durable pairs with a good level of breathability </p>
Clothing & Footwear

9 best kids’ waterproof trousers for outdoor adventures

Toys and Activities

Reviews of the best kids toys, games and activities

<p>Our picks cover toddler-friendly cars and build-your-own kits for older children and teens </p>
Kids

9 best remote control cars for kids: From Lego builds to the Batmobile

<p>You won’t lose players to boredom with our family favourites </p>
Toys & Activities

Best family board games 2024: Top picks for kids and adults

<p>These fiddly toys are huge on TikTok with the #fidgets hashtag amounting 12B views </p>
Toys & Activities

10 best fidget toys for play, focus and stress relief

<p>We’ve included some great options for a range of budgets and ages </p>
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The best kids’ toys for Christmas: Ideal gifts for a range of ages

Baby products

Browse our reviews of the best baby tech and essentials to buy

<p>We looked for comfort, support, value for money, innovation and versatility when testing pregnancy pillows </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Best pregnancy pillows, tried and tested

<p>We tested the strollers for ease of use and durability, in a range of weather conditions </p>
Pushchairs

11 best compact strollers 2024: Tried and tested buggies for travel

<p>We paid close attention to image quality and ease of use, in terms of navigating the parent unit or associated app</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Best baby monitors 2024: Tried and tested video and audio models

<p>We tested all bouncers and rockers with a five-month-old baby who was not yet sitting independently</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

8 best baby bouncers to keep your little one soothed and relaxed

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<p>With the help of our eager two-year-old tester, we tried out each gift over the course of several months</p>
Gifts

Best gifts and toys for 2-year-olds 2024, tried and tested

<p>We paid close attention to comfort and durability, while comparing each car seat for ease of installation and adjustability</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Best car seats 2024, tried and tested for safety

<p>The toys are sure to delight under the tree </p>
Toys & Activities

Argos reveals top toys for Christmas with prices starting from £17

<p>It’s recommended to introduce solids from six months, and each of these books signpost the best foods to start with</p>
Cookbooks

9 best weaning books: Easy to follow recipes your baby will love

<p>They do the same job as a step stool but in a safer way, so you don’t have to worry about your little one falling</p>
Kids

Best toddler learning towers for 2024, tried and tested

<p>The toys are in store now </p>
Toys & Activities

Aldi’s new toys look just like Squishmallows – and they cost £6.99

<p>We kept a close eye on how well our baby slept in each sleeping bag tested </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Best baby sleeping bags for 2024, tried and tested

<p>There are more than 3,000 Squishmallows to collect</p>
Toys & Activities

Best Squishmallows 2024, tried and tested

<p>We gathered a group of child testers to put wellies of all types through their paces </p>
Clothing & Footwear

Best kids’ wellies for 2024, tried and tested on rainy walks

Clothing & Footwear

Best kids’ wellies for 2024, tried and tested on rainy walks

<p>We gathered a group of child testers to put wellies of all types through their paces </p>
<p>We rounded-up a team of child testers ranging from 18 months to 12 years, to put a range of waterproof coats and jackets to the test</p>
Clothing & Footwear

Best kids’ raincoats for 2024, tried and tested

<p>We’ve rounded up the best sandpits and sandboxes in all sorts of shapes and sizes </p>
IndyBest

10 best sandpits for kids and toddlers

<p>Features such as soothing sounds and auto timers will come in handy</p>
Kids

9 best night lights to comfort babies and kids in 2024

<p>Whether used indoors or outdoors, these hideaways provide an ideal space for hours of creative play </p>
Toys & Activities

Best kids’ play tents 2024, tried and tested

<p>Whether used indoors or outdoors, these hideaways provide an ideal space for hours of creative play </p>
Toys & Activities

Best kids’ play tents 2024, tried and tested

<p>Sand and water tables are designed for little hands and imaginative minds</p>
Toys & Activities

9 best sand and water play tables for hours of outdoor fun

<p>We’ve made present-buying a little easier, with our bumper guide of books, educational toys, games and more </p>
Gifts

Best gifts and toys for six-year-olds 2024

<p>We looked for shoes that are robust enough to last </p>
School Clothing & Equipment

Best kids’ school shoes 2024, for boys and girls

<p>Over a few weeks, our three-year-old tester tried out a wide range of gifts and toys, across varying price points</p>
Kids

Best gifts and toys for 3-year-olds 2024

<p>A group of school-aged children helped us to test a range of backpacks</p>
School Clothing & Equipment

9 best kids’ backpacks, tried and tested

<p>We took each buggy for a 5km jog on tarmac and groomed dirt trails</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

8 best running buggies, tried and tested

<p>From games and toys to instant cameras, these gifts are sure to pique little ones’ interest </p>
Gifts

24 best gifts for 5-year-olds in 2024

<p>Launched earier this year, the new and improved Doona costs more than £500 </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Doona X review: Is the updated cult car seat worth the money?

<p>After countless renditions of ‘Let it Go’, these are the machines that had the X Factor </p>
Toys & Activities

Best karaoke machines for 2024, tried and tested

<p>While babies ought to sleep on a firm surface, children should have something with a bit more give </p>
Furniture

15 best mattresses for children that ensure a great night’s sleep

<p>Only hygienic stainless steel, food-safe silicone and BPA-free plastic bottles made the grade</p>
Kids

Best kids’ water bottles for keeping little ones hydrated

Kids

Best kids’ water bottles for keeping little ones hydrated

<p>Only hygienic stainless steel, food-safe silicone and BPA-free plastic bottles made the grade</p>
<p>We tested belts for a range of price points, looking for the best quality and fit</p>
Kids

7 best pregnancy support belts and bands for maximum comfort

<p>Detachable hoods and foot stirrups offer head-to-foot coverage </p>
Kids

8 best kids’ puddle suits for wet and windy adventures

<p>Keep kids entertained and induce a sense of calm, with our pick of top colouring books </p>
Kids

10 best colouring books to help kids get creative

<p>Climbing frames not only encourage kids to get active, they can also improve balance, strength and coordination</p>
Garden Furniture

Best climbing frames for kids 2024, tried and tested

<p>Climbing frames not only encourage kids to get active, they can also improve balance, strength and coordination</p>
Garden Furniture

Best climbing frames for kids 2024, tried and tested

<p>Footballs seem to be permanently attached to the feet of our tester’s, so, reviewing the best goals was no hardship </p>
Kids

8 best kids’ football goals for the garden

<p>Whether for younger kids or teenagers, our top picks had to be worn with pride</p>
Kids

7 best smartwatches for kids

<p>We’ve picked out a few of our favourite deals from Aldi’s sale to showcase all the discounts to be had this year</p>
Kids

Aldi’s baby and toddler event is back – here’s what to shop

<p>By law, all children must be in an appropriately sized car seat until they are 135cm (4ft 5in) tall or 12-years-old, whichever comes first</p>
Travel

How to choose the best car seat for your baby, toddler and child

<p>Generally speaking, the bigger the tyre, the smoother the ride </p>
Pushchairs

Best all-terrain strollers 2024

<p>Only the items our mini testers returned to again and again made it onto our list </p>
Gifts

13 best gifts for 8-year-olds

<p>La Roche-Posay’s SPF 50+ spray sinks into skin without any fuss </p>
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This SPF for kids has been our favourite for three years running

<p>Equip them for the next academic year with these affordable basics and classroom essentials </p>
Kids

Aldi’s school uniform range includes a £1.50 cardigan

<p>We considered quality, durability, functionality and more during testing </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

9 best cot beds for babies and toddlers in 2024

<p>Our expert has tested a wide range of pushchairs on public transport, in busy urban areas and more </p>
Pushchairs

Buying a buggy for the first time? Here’s what you need to know

<p>The level of suction and speed, ease of setup and how easy they were to clean were all considered</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

9 best breast pumps for all budgets, tried and tested

Baby Tech & Essentials

9 best breast pumps for all budgets, tried and tested

<p>The level of suction and speed, ease of setup and how easy they were to clean were all considered</p>
<p>Newborns can sleep in a cot bed straight away, but Moses baskets are great if you’re short on bedside space </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Best Moses baskets 2024, tested by parents and babies

<p>Our writer put Secret Saviours’s preventionwear to the test from week 12 of pregnancy, to see if preventing stretch marks was possible </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Secret Saviours review: Can you prevent pregnancy stretch marks?

<p>We recruited a raft of mini testers to try these trunks, two-pieces and swimsuits </p>
Clothing & Footwear

13 best kids’ swimming costumes for girls, boys and babies

<p>When testing these cosy options, we considered how easy they were to attach and whether they could double as a pram liner </p>
Pushchairs

10 best footmuffs 2024 to keep your baby warm on outdoor adventures

<p>When testing these cosy options, we considered how easy they were to attach and whether they could double as a pram liner </p>
Pushchairs

10 best footmuffs 2024 to keep your baby warm on outdoor adventures

<p>Helpful features cover everything from soothing rocking mechanisms to incline options for </p>
Home & Garden

9 best bedside cribs

<p>We put a range of kids’ swimming aids to the test in indoor and outdoor pools</p>
Swimming

Best kids’ swimming aids for helping build confidence in the water

<p>We trialled these under clothes, in bed, at the gym, around the house and beyond </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Best maternity and nursing bras 2024

<p>We assessed the gifts on how thoughtful, helpful and downright adorable they are </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Best baby shower gifts for 2024: Impress parents-to-be

<p>From pushchairs to papooses and from clothes to cribs, these are the products worth buying </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

Best newborn essentials for new mums and babies, tried and tested

<p>We looked for leak- and fog-free designs </p>
Kids

9 best kids’ swimming goggles for lessons and holidays

<p>We considered sound quality, size and how intuitive and simple they were to navigate</p>
Kids

Best kids’ music players 2024

<p>All of the travel cots in this round-up meet the European Standards for safety – your first consideration when buying a travel bed</p>
Kids

Best travel cots 2024: Tried and tested for babies and toddlers

<p>We looked for leak- and fog-free designs </p>
Kids

9 best kids’ swimming goggles for lessons and holidays

<p>We considered sound quality, size and how intuitive and simple they were to navigate</p>
Kids

Best kids’ music players 2024

<p>All of the travel cots in this round-up meet the European Standards for safety – your first consideration when buying a travel bed</p>
Kids

Best travel cots 2024: Tried and tested for babies and toddlers

<p>From wood and silicon to rubber, these toys went down a treat with our little testers </p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

8 best teething toys to ease pain and distract from discomfort

<p>During testing, we took this buggy everywhere, from London and Pembrokeshire to Bruges</p>
Pushchairs

Joolz aer+ compact travel buggy review

<p>We find out which of the luxury baby products are actually worth it</p>
Baby Tech & Essentials

30 best luxury parenting products that are actually worth it

<p>We considered quality, value for money, bespoke features and usefulness</p>
Gifts

Best gifts for new mums and babies 2024

<p>We looked for items that will be enjoyed long after the Easter eggs have been consumed</p>
Easter

Best Easter gifts for kids, tried and tested

<p>Whether you’re a solo puzzler or looking for something to do with a loved one, puzzles are always a great thing to keep in the house. </p>
SPONSORED

This puzzle provides moments of mindfulness – and it’s reduced now

<p>All the mattresses we tried are available in cot and cot bed sizes</p>
Furniture

13 best cot mattresses in 2024: Tried and tested

<p>Your little ones will look the part with these budget-friendly costumes </p>
Kids

World Book Day 2024 costumes to buy online

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