Heidi Scrimgeour
Heidi is a parenting writer with more than 15 years of experience. Her writing has appeared in major UK newspapers like the Daily Mail, The Guardian, and The Telegraph, and she has contributed to a range of magazines and websites including Red, Psychologies, and Stylist. Heidi spent six years as the baby gear editor at Mother & Baby magazine, where she created consumer features for the shopping pages and produced expert buying and gift guides. She wrote a popular parenting column for AOL’s Parentdish and one instalment - about her dread of school sports days - was featured in a GCSE English exam paper. Heidi's opinions have sparked lively debates on ITV’s This Morning – she argued that you should never tell off someone else’s child – and on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, where she defended the case for toddlers having dummies in a discussion with Jane Garvey. Her articles have also been discussed on Loose Women and shared by Richard Branson.
There is virtually nothing Heidi doesn’t know about baby gear. From choosing the best cot mattress to deciding whether you really need off-road wheels on your buggy, she’s the go-to shopping expert for solving parenting dilemmas related to baby and toddler essentials.
At home, Heidi is a busy mum to two teenage sons and a ten-year-old daughter. She enjoys beach walks, espresso martinis, and nights out with the school mums. She is married to Matt, and they live on the North Coast of Ireland with their children, an excessively fluffy cat and a rambunctious puppy.
Latest articles by Heidi Scrimgeour
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The best cot mattresses to buy in 2024: 8 options all tested by babies and toddlers
We put 8 of the best cot mattresses to the test —here's what our panel of parents thought...
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These are the 12 best cot beds in 2024 — all tried by babies and toddlers
Discover the best cot bed for your baby based on our tried-and-tested parent reviews
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36 best teacher gifts for every budget and age group
Searching for the best teacher gifts? We've got you covered
By Deborah Cicurel Last updated
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The 'bedroom parents vs living room parents' debate has gone viral - I'm the latter and here's why...
Are you a bedroom parent or a living room parent?
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The M&S school uniform sale is live now - six reasons why it's the best place to shop this year, according to our Shopping Editor
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“You only have 18 summers” - 3 reasons why I hate this parenting meme and think it's time we stopped sharing it
Am I alone in thinking this?
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How to get cheaper family holidays with Free Child Places at Tui, FirstChoice and more
Free Child Places could be your ticket to the family holiday of your dreams - here's what you need to know
By Heidi Scrimgeour Published
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Eurocamp family holidays - tempted? Five reasons why our deputy editor highly recommends them
Is Eurocamp worth it for families?
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28 of the best outdoor toys and games for kids of all ages
Make the most of the weather (while it lasts) with the best outdoor toys that will help liven up some garden play
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14 of the best pushchairs to buy in 2024: buggies and strollers for growing toddlers reviewed
We asked a panel of parents to put the latest pushchairs to the test - here's what they thought
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"If your Gen-Z kid asks you to go to their job interview, I’m sorry, but you’ve been doing parenting all wrong" - why mums should just say no
Would you accompany your adult child to a job interview? Our Deputy Editor thinks there's only one right answer... HELL, NO.
By Heidi Scrimgeour Published
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15 best kids sandals to buy in 2024 including jelly shoes, pool sliders and leather options
If you’re on the hunt for a new pair of summer sandals for your little one, we’ve edited the best kids’ sandals to shop now
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“Views over queues” - five reasons to avoid the airport and book a road trip for your family holiday this summer (and #4 will give parents of teens all the feels)
Airport delays, cramped cabins and waiting for baggage are the most frustrating things about flying, according to road trippers
By Heidi Scrimgeour Published
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Best Father's Day hampers 2024: Hurry — here are 18 options for dads to enjoy
Discover our pick of the best hampers for Father's Day — including options for barbecue lovers, cheese fans and wine drinkers
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Forget socks and smellies - these are the Father's Day gift ideas that dads will truly love in 2024
Father's Day will be here before you know it — these are the best gift ideas to put a smile on dad's face
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Charging for playdates: money savvy or rude? I'm a mum of three and here's why I think it's the craziest parenting trend yet
Is it brilliant budgeting or just plain rude?
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Mark Father’s Day with a touch of nostalgia - Mr Men and Little Miss have had a glowup
The classic characters have had a Father's Day glow-up and we're here for it
By Heidi Scrimgeour Published
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iCandy Orange vs Peach vs Lime vs Core: which iCandy pram is the best?
We break down the difference between the iconic prams to help you choose the best one for your baby
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iCandy Orange 4 recalled due to potential safety issue - here's what to do if you own one
Anyone using an iCandy Orange 4 pushchair has been advised to stop with immediate effect
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“Righty tighty, lefty loosey” - the top 5 DIY secrets passed down by dads revealed (and #5 is a classic)
Heard any of these classic DIY dad sayings before?
By Heidi Scrimgeour Published
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I'm a parenting expert - here's why Sports Day IS for winners and losers, and shouldn't be a non-competitive woke fest
Let's bring good, old-fashioned, healthy competition back to school Sports Day
By Heidi Scrimgeour Published
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Pram vs pushchair: which is better for your baby?
Parenting experts debunk the differences between a pram vs pushchair. Plus, find out which one is right for you and your little one.
By Charlotte Duck Published
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We reviewed the best baby monitors money can buy in 2024 and here's our verdict
We've compiled a list of the best baby monitors so you can keep a watchful eye over your little sleeper
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I walk 10,000 steps a day without leaving the house and it's all thanks to my puppy - here's what our new family pet has shown me about fitness
Get a puppy, they said, it'll help you be more active, they said...
By Heidi Scrimgeour Published