Shopping trays that fit under the pushchair or pram can also be very useful when you're out. Car seats for babies

Ideally, buy a new car seat. If you're planning to get a secondhand seat, only accept one from a family member or friend so you can be sure it has not been involved in an accident. Do not buy one from a secondhand shop or through the classified ads.For more information on safe sleeping, see Reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Pushchairs, also known as strollers and buggies, are only suitable for young babies if they have fully reclining seats so your baby can lie flat. Little Green Sheep are well known for the quality and safety of their baby products and their mattress protectors are popular for this reason. Their organic waterproof mattress protector is manufactured to a high standard being Oeko-Tex Class 1 certified for babies and toddlers. Generally we would advise it is safest to have a new mattress for each baby. However, we know this is not always possible.

Ideal for small Moses baskets, the Moses Basket Mattress comes with a supportive fibre core that promotes better airflow through the mattress to keep your little one cool and comfortable as they sleep. With a fully washable inner core, as well as a removable and washable mattress cover, it's easy to keep your mattress clean in the event of little accidents. Plus, it's comes with Purotex, anti-allergy and temperature regulating treatments for peace of mind Cot bumpers can post the risk of an accident to your baby once they begin to roll and move about the cot. There have been a number of cases in the UK and abroad where infants have become entangled in the ties and material, or fallen from pulling themselves up on the bumpers.Look for the United Nations ECE Regulation number R44.03 or R44.04, or the new i-size regulation R129, when you buy a car seat. Look for the E mark label on the car seat. I asked Little Green Sheep directly about the safety and breathability of their mattress protector and they told me 'It is all woven together, so the whole item is breathable'.

The bars must be smooth, securely fixed, and the distance between each bar should not be more than 6.5cm (2.5 inches), so your baby's head cannot get trapped. This is a carrycot and transporter (a set of wheels) that can be converted into a pushchair when your baby outgrows the carrycot. Babies should always be in the same room as you for the first six months for sleep, day and night . It is designed to fit most basket sizes and carrycots. It is made from 100% organic cotton with a 100% waterproof membrane layer preventing liquid reaching the mattress. This luxury cotton protector is super soft, absorbent and breathable and is designed to soak up the liquid rather than let it pool much like how a nappy works.

Why Buy Me?

cardigans, wool or cotton rather than nylon, and light rather than heavy – several light layers of clothing are best for keeping your baby warm Designed with ease of use in mind, this Moses basket mattress protector is simple to fit and remove, making it easy to keep your baby's sleeping environment clean and fresh. It is also easy to clean, and can be wiped down or machine-washed as needed.