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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Thule Shine Stroller Review
Thule doesn't just do roof boxes and bike racks. We tested their latest pushchair. Here's what we thought.
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Proscenic T31 air fryer oven review
This Proscenic T31 air fryer oven is super easy to use - and can be operated via your smartphone. Yes, really...
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50% off these kids' jelly shoe bestsellers - plus everything else we're buying in the Kidly sale
The Kidly 7th birthday sale is here and the bargains are brilliant
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I'm a mum of three and I rate the archery set - tried by the Royal kids - in my top 5 buys
Snap up this soft archery set before it sells out!
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King Charles Coronation - how to plan the perfect last-minute party
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Medela Freestyle Hands-free Double Electric Breast Pump Review
Read our tester's review to see why she thinks this breast pump is worth every penny
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The best coronation gifts to celebrate King Charles III
From cuddly Corgis to Christmas tree decos, we love these family-friendly 'Corribobs' gifts
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The M&S coronation range is fab - here's what our Consumer Editor is buying
Crowns and Union Jacks not your cup of tea? This is the commemorative coronation range for you
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Stokke Nomi Highchair Review
A seamlessly adjustable highchair that you'll use for years to come
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Tommee Tippee Mini Baby Food Blender Review
Find out what our parent-tester thought of the Tommee Tippee Mini Baby Food Blender
By Grace Holliday Published
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Kitchenaid 2L Blender Review
The Kitchenaid 2L Blender isn't technically a baby food maker so how did it fare?
By Grace Holliday Last updated
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This one word will get you a FREE hot meal at Morrisons
Morrisons and Heinz are offering free hot meals when you 'Ask for Henry' at in-store cafes
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Maxi Cosi's new car seats will change the game for parents - but I wish they'd been around years ago
Car seats that slide out towards you... why has no-one thought of this before?
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Lola & Lykke Smart Electric Breast Pump Review
This rechargeable wireless electric breast pump is a game-changer. It's quiet, lightweight, super-efficient and easy to clean.
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Best Easter pyjamas 2023 - snuggly options for bedtime and lazy days
Shop our edit of the best Easter pyjamas for kids 2023
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Lowest price ever on the Shark Style Iconic Hair Dryer & Styler in the eBay flash sale
Christmas has come early! Snap up the Shark Style Iconic Hair Dryer & Styler for under £100 at eBay
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These clock change tips for kids helped me cope
The clocks go forward this weekend - here's how to make it work with kids
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Molly Mae shares adorable personalized Mother's Day gift - here's how to bag yours
Where to buy the precious personalized gift that made Molly-Mae cry
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Here's the one gift all mums want for Mother's Day and it's FREE
Flowers and breakfast in bed? Nah. What we really want for Mother's Day is much simpler.
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Dreamgenii Snuggleroo Baby Carrier Review
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Easter baskets 2023: 17 of the cutest options for an Easter egg hunt
From cute plush bunny bags to personalised keepsake wicker baskets, these are the best Easter baskets for all ages this year.
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How to get a FREE Pandora bracelet - in time for Mother's Day
Two birds, one stone. A Pandora treat for your mum and a free bracelet for you!
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All these baby items are £5 or less at Matalan now
Beat your baby's next growth spurt by stocking up on essentials in the Matalan £5 sale
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Vactidy Nimble T6 review: this robot vacuum is my new favourite thing
I have a new fave kitchen toy. It's a robot. And he does my vacuuming.
By Heidi Scrimgeour Published