ewan (yes, he has a name) is not just a cute soft toy - he is also a clever sleep aid that plays soothing sounds to help lull restless babies and toddlers to sleep. Unlike the traditional mobiles that play lullabies, ewan uses sounds and light to replicate the experience a baby would have in the womb, making for an easier transition from womb to world.

The Britax Römer Dualfix Car Seat allows 360-degree rotation that means parents can choose when to switch their child from rearward to forward facing, plus it has a load of safety features ensure a safe journey from newborn up to four years (Group 0+/1 birth - 18 kg). It is available in six designs Black Marble, Cosmos Black, Flame Red, Storm Grey, Ocean Blue, and Mineral Purple. The red, blue, and purple are particularly attractive.

The Sleepyhead Deluxe Plus Pod is designed to be used with babies from 0-8 months old, it provides a safe and comfortable spot for baby to sleep, rest, co-sleep, lounge, play, cuddle, do tummy time and get nappies changed. The Deluxe is lightweight and portable, ideal for moving from room to room or taking to see extended family at the weekends or on holiday. All the materials are breathable, washable and hypoallergenic, plus all filling materials are also breathable, hygienic and non-toxic.

If you think trying to get out and about with a pushchair is difficult, try it with a double. When you have your boisterous toddler and baby competing for your attention, throw in a cumbersome double pushchair and try and wind yourself around the maze that is the pound store. If you don’t fancy this dream scenario, there is a whole host of available attachments to make your travels easier, the Mee-Go 4 Wheel Sit & Ride is one of a few Mee-Go offers to choose from.

My friends have recently become parents for the first time, and among the myriad of new things they both now worry about, whether their baby is too hot or too cold is one of the biggies. A safe sleeping environment can be vital for reducing the risk of cot death (SIDS) and it is currently recommended for the nursery temperature to be maintained between 16–20°C. The Groegg 2 is a wonderful idea that allows parents a quick visual of the nursery temperature with a unique colour-changing room thermometer that doubles up as a nightlight.

The Chariot Lite is not just a bicycle trailer, it can be adjusted with accessories to cover four outdoor activities, cycling, jogging, strolling and skiing. Yes! SKIIING! It folds down and clicks into a compact piece, 85.5 x 62 x 37.5cm, the wheels come off meaning you can get it into the boot of even small cars and it is surprisingly lightweight at only 11.7kg (just 7.5kg without the wheels) making it easier to store and carry with you.

As any parent will tell you there comes a time when you little darling just won’t go to sleep and where you would literally try anything that helps. Have you tried sleep aids? These devices can make all the difference to the first few months of parenthood and could possibly just save your sanity. Filbert the bear from myHummy, is a smart little bear, approx 19x36cm, with a bowtie and checked sleeves, soft but not fluffy or as cute as some other sleep aids on the market.

The newly re-designed Deluxe Bottle Steriliser from Dr Brown’s uses steam to sterilise six bottles at once. It has been designed specifically for all Dr Brown’s bottles and most other bottle brands too. This steriliser has an easy-to-use operation with electronic controls, cycle indicators and an automatic shut-off when a cycle is finished.