Connecta is a family run business based in the EU that have been manufacturing products since 2006. The company maintain ethics at the centre of everything they do, selecting 100% Organic GOTS certified cotton for all carrier straps and backing, using vegetable inks, paper or card for manuals and inserts to minimise waste.

Becoming parents to a new-born baby has plenty of stressful moments, but throw in colic on top of an attention-seeking toddler and you have the recipe for a nightmare. Kerry Nevins, mother and childminder, came up with a brilliant solution to settling even the most worked up little ones whilst allowing you to keep your hands free for other things – the Babocush new born comfort cushion.

The Poco AG Premium, a child carrier from Osprey, aims to provide the most comfortable ride possible for adult and child alike. It is packed full of easy-to-use features to get the most out of your outdoors adventure.

The Vaude Shuttle Comfort child carrier is available in red, black and marine, and is suitable for day trips and even hiking. It can be individually adjusted and has practical pockets to make your journey as comfortable and stress-free as possible. The shuttle is constructed from 100% Polyamide, coated in 200 D Mini Ripstop Polyurethane, and the main fabric is 100% Polyester. It can be used with a child from 105cm or 18kg up to 22kg.

The Oblumi Tapp is a digital infrared thermometer with a range of capabilities that works alongside the Oblumi Tapp App. This small thermometer works with your smartphone by connecting through your headphone jack. Using the Tapp only takes a few seconds - you can choose between placing the thermometer on the forehead or removing the silicone cap and placing it just inside the ear, and it comes with a protective hard case and a couple of anti-bacterial wipes to get you started.

When you are expecting a baby, there is an entire house full of stuff you will need to get. One of those big-ticket items is the pushchair, and chances are you will take your time researching the best pushchair to make sure you have the Rolls Royce of prams. Everything is great until two to three years later and along comes baby number two: do you upgrade to a two-seater at more expense when you know your toddler won’t use it all the time, or give in to carrying one or the other?

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.