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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Light and compact — these are the best travel strollers, tried and tested by parents 2024
The best travel strollers for hassle-free travel with your baby from birth to toddlerhood, and beyond
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Cybex Coya review: Parents will love the one-handed fold, while their kids will enjoy its comfortable seat
Clever design and high-quality materials make the compact Cybex Coya buggy one of our top picks
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Best toys for 18 month olds 2024: 33 age-appropriate buys to support their development
The best toys for 18 month olds are items that keep your little learner learning, developing and, of course — having fun.
By Sarah Handley Last updated
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The summer hustle isn't funny - let's not normalise what working mums are juggling
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How do working mothers juggle the school summer holidays? We asked 12 mums and their honesty is sobering
Want to know just how broken the UK childcare system is? Just ask 12 working mums how they're handling the school summer holidays
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Cosatto Wow 3 hands-on review: practical, beautiful and comfortable - wow!
A versatile travel system with a newborn carrycot, upright pushchair seat and a compatible car seat - everything you need in one stylish package
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Turn your kids into polyglots this summer
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How long is the school summer holiday in the UK?
Too long is not officially the right answer...
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The best Amazon Prime Day baby deals including up to 75% off baby essentials
Missed our pick of the best Prime Day baby deals? Here's a few bargains still on offer
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The best Amazon Prime Day baby deals including up to 75% off baby essentials
Students, assemble! Get your digs kitted out without spending all your finance cheque
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It's not too late! Prime Day ends tonight but these Cricut deals could have you crafting by Christmas
Fancy yourself as a crafting queen? These Cricut deals could make your dreams come true
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18 top Christmas toys 2024 - including LEGO, Tonies, Stitch and more
These are our expert-picked top Christmas toys for 2024, based on our in-house tests
By Sarah Handley Last updated
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Back to school with Kickers: stylish and sustainable footwear
Getting back-to-school ready is more fun and easier than ever with Kickers
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My favourite toy of all time is on sale for Prime Day and I'm tempted to buy it for my future grandkids
There's more than £100 off the Melissa & Doug Fresh Mart Grocery Store at Amazon for Prime Day
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I'm a mum of three and these Amazon subscriptions have eased my mental load
Sick of texting 'cat food' to your other half? This is your sign to set up Subscribe & Save
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The Elvie wearable breast pump is the smallest and quietest on the market - don't miss this exclusive discount offer
Elvie, the female-first tech firm, has slashed the price of its hero products exclusively for Amazon Prime Day
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Free National Trust tickets are a thing – here’s how to get your hands on some
Quick, claim your free National Trust family day pass now!
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I tested the Cricut Joy Xtra and it turned me into a crafty mum in just one evening
This nifty little gadget can take you from zero to hero in all things crafting
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I'm a mum and here are 5 unexpected reasons why a doorbell camera tops my Amazon Prime Day wishlist
A Ring Doorbell isn't about enhancing household security for me. It's about enhancing family connection.
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Best toys for 6 year olds 2024: 45 age-appropriate gift ideas from just £6.99
From Barbie to slime, and from educational to creative, these top toys for six-year-olds are sure to be a big hit
By Sarah Handley Last updated
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Best Aldi wines: six underrated whites to sip this summer
Spice up your summer wine selection with these expert-approved Aldi wines
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Opinion: Sweden's grandparent leave policy will never work in the UK. Here's why.
Sweden's new grandparent leave policy sounds brilliant but it would never work in the UK.
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Best newborn prams for 2024, tried and tested by parents
The best prams for newborn babies put to the test by parents - which one is right for you?
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Best bottle warmers to buy in 2024: 6 tried-and-tested buys for your baby’s milk or formula
We review the best bottle warmers to help make feeding times hassle-free
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