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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Best toys for 6 to 12 months olds 2024: 42 top-rated buys, tried and tested
Discover the best toys for 6 to 12 month olds that will help your baby learn about the world around them
By Sarah Handley Last updated
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Skip Hop Silver Lining Cloud Activity Gym review
A lovely-looking baby gym with plenty of toys to entertain
By Heidi Scrimgeour Last updated
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Maxi Cosi See Baby Monitor Review
Our mum tester was wowed by the Maxi-Cosi See Baby Monitor. Here's why...
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Infantino 4-in-1 Milestones & Memories Twist & Fold Gym review
A subtly stylish gym with a mat for milestone photos
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The best baby gyms and play mats to buy in 2024 each put to the test by parents and their babies
Shop the best baby gyms based on our parent and baby reviews
By Heidi Scrimgeour Last updated
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Philips Avent Fast Bottle Warmer review
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The best Moses baskets for babies 2024: 8 tried and tested options
We asked our panel of parent reviewers to put the best Moses baskets to the test. Find out what they thought of each one in our lineup...
By Heidi Scrimgeour Last updated
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18 of the best Mother's Day gifts 2024 to make mums feel special
Mother's Day gifts that mums won't have to pretend to love
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MrBeast chocolate is a playground craze all over again but this mum of three isn't opening her purse this time
The YouTuber claims he's found the formula for the best-tasting chocolate ever
By Heidi Scrimgeour Published
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Get all the 'One Day' vibes with these Airbnb properties on the Greek island of Paros - and they're perfect for parents
That Greek holiday scene in One Day has us all looking at Paros for a holiday and AirBnB has some top recommendations
By Heidi Scrimgeour Published
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A moment for mum: It’s never too late to get a Mother’s Day gift that’s truly thoughtful
Browse Boots for ways to give Mum the moments she deserves this Mother's Day
By Heidi Scrimgeour Published
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Best kids' wellies 2024: 12 perfect pairs for splashing in muddy puddles
Make wet feet a thing of the past with the best kids' wellies which will guard against downpours
By Heidi Scrimgeour Last updated
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"We have (mostly) stopped trying to change one another" - 10 things I’ve learned about love after 25 years of marriage
25 years of marriage have taught me a thing or two about love - including why Valentine's cards matter
By Heidi Scrimgeour Published
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Skincare tips for tired mums: Elemis co-founder Noella Gabriel gives us permission to 'do less' when it comes to skincare
Skincare tips from the cofounder of Elemis plus our verdict on the Pro-Collagen range
By Heidi Scrimgeour Published
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Colourful & attractive? The Rainbow Cloud Walker is a great plastic-free option
A sturdy wooden walker with colourful building blocks and an adjustable wheel speed
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How the Haus Projekt Baby Walker sky-rockets your child's development
Good looks for the parents and plenty to do for the babies - what else could you ask for?
By Heidi Scrimgeour Last updated
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'The freedom this walker gives Isla is just brilliant' - the Babymoov 5-in-1 Progressive Walker gets rave reviews from our parent tester
Tess Watkins, mum to Isla, ten months tried and tested the Babymoov 5-in-1 Progressive Walker
By Heidi Scrimgeour Last updated
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We put the Vtech First Steps Baby Walker through its paces, and here's why it's a best buy
Take a look at our in-depth review of the Vtech First Steps Baby Walker to see if it's right for you and your baby
By Heidi Scrimgeour Last updated
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Best kids’ waterproof gloves 2024: 18 options for whatever the weather
Discover the best kids' waterproof gloves and mittens for all their cold weather escapades
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The best Valentine's gifts for her that she'll actually love
Shop our edit of the best Valentine's Day gifts for her
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21 best Valentine's Day gifts for him 2024
Shop our cool and quirky edit of the best V-Day gifts for your lucky fella
By Charlotte Duck Last updated
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12 best baby carriers to buy in 2024 put to the test by mums
Discover our edit of the best baby carriers according to mums and find out which one is right for you.
By Heidi Scrimgeour Last updated
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The 14 best car seats for babies to buy in 2024 tried and tested by parents
Our pick of the best car seats to help you work out which one is right for your child
By Heidi Scrimgeour Last updated
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These are the best baby sleeping bags to buy in 2024: 9 safe and snuggly options
Our parent reviewers and their babies put these sleeping bags to the test
By Charlotte Duck Last updated