We asked Google whether we should take our car seat on the plane with us before we flew long haul this year, I thought it would be good to have a post on the different opinions and reasons we made our …
Snug Play + Kids Headphones Review
For our recent holiday abroad, we purchased some kids headphones for our three-year-old to use with our iPad on the plane. The ones we bought are the Snug Play + Kids Headphones that you can get for a …
Trunki ride on suitcase review
Our daughter has had her Trunki ride on suitcase since Christmas and it has now been used for a few trips away including our family holiday to Florida. I thought a review is probably in order as we've …
Disney character dining at Disney World
One of the things we really wanted to do with our daughter when we went to Walt Disney World was a Disney character dining experience. Our friend's who we went on holiday with had done Disney dining …
Hire a car for a family holiday
If you want to hire a car when you go on your next family holiday then take a look at our guide on where to save money, how to decide on what car to rent, and some great tips on the best way to go …
Travelling with a toddler on a plane
I'm going to try and pull together the ultimate guide for you all about how to enjoy/ get through/ contemplate (delete as appropriate) travelling with a toddler on a plane. It doesn't have to be just …
The Nappy Debate: Disposable vs Reusable Nappies
Choosing the right kind of nappy/ diaper to suit your baby and family's lifestyle is entirely a personal choice. But, it's good to know the pros and cons of each type of nappy. We've put together a …
Screen time for children: unscientific ranking by device and programme
There's the constant debate over how much screen time is too much for children that seems to rage in the press as well as social media. Everyone has an opinion on how much is too much and what is the …
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How to Prevent and Treat Nappy Rash
Most babies and toddlers will experience nappy rash at least once- according to the NHS up to a third will have nappy rash at any one time. It really is a common problem that all parents will …
Zoo Themed First Birthday Party Games
Whilst many party games will go over a one-year-old's head, older children and their parents will love getting involved in these animal antics. We've rounded up a few zoo-themed party games …
Winnie the Pooh First Birthday Party Games and Activities
A. A. Milne captured the hearts of the nation when he created Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends. Let’s face it, whether you’re 2 or 82, there’s a certain charm about the Hundred Acre Wood. This is why …
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Winnie the Pooh First Birthday Party Favour Ideas
A Winnie-the-Pooh and Friends themed birthday party for your one-year-old is a brilliant choice. The books and popular characters are loved by all age groups, whether you invite next door’s toddler or …
Review of the Silver Cross Zest Pushchair
We've been using the Silver Cross Zest pushchair for nearly a year now and thought it was about time we posted a review on it. There were a number of reasons that we bought the Zest in the first place …
Travelling by ferry with a toddler
Any long journey with a toddler in tow needs a bit of planning so you can all arrive in one piece at the other end. We've done two holidays now travelling by ferry to avoid really long car journeys or …
Winnie the Pooh First Birthday Party Decor Ideas
Whether it’s Grandma or your one-year-old, everyone loves Winnie-the-Pooh. This is why we think it’s a charming theme idea for a first birthday bash. Choosing the right decor is essential for …
Winnie the Pooh Themed First Birthday Party Food and Drinks
A Winnie the Pooh-themed birthday bash is a superb choice for your baby’s first birthday. The classic characters are sure to brighten everyone’s day, whether they’re a little one or grown-up. …
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Things to take when going out with a baby
Your baby may be small but the list of things that you really need to take with you when you are going out with them seems to get longer and longer! We are all about how to make travelling around with …
Winnie the Pooh First Birthday Party Cake Ideas
With all the lovable creatures from the Hundred Acre Wood, you’ve got to admit that a Winnie-the-Pooh and Friends themed birthday party is the cutest idea. The possibilities are endless when it comes …
What are the best travel games for kids?
When you're off for a long journey (especially on train, plane or boat) it's a great idea to pack some travel games for you and your kids to play. Even car journeys can be passed quicker if you have …
Dinosaur Themed First Birthday Food and Drink Ideas
The possibilities are endless when it comes to a dinosaur-themed birthday party. A gender-neutral theme, it's fun for all ages involved, too. Here’s the exciting bit. Preparing all the food for the …
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Car organizer ideas: how to keep the clutter at bay
Have you been trying (and failing) to keep all the clutter and mess that your children create from taking over your car? Take a look at some of our car organizer ideas and hacks to get your car back …
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Dinosaur Themed First Birthday Cake Ideas
The possibilities are endless when it comes to a dinosaur-themed birthday party. A gender-neutral theme, it's fun for all ages involved, too. Let's face it, the birthday bake is the star of the show - …
How to pack a suitcase for a family holiday
With at least 20 years of experience of packing my own suitcase, 15 years also packing for my partner, and now 2 years of packing things for my daughter I should be good at it. But actually, I'm just …
Dinosaur Themed First Birthday Party Decor Ideas
Choosing this Jurassic theme for your baby's first birthday party is a wonderful way to celebrate with the whole family. A key thing to think about is the decor - how are you going to transform your …
Rainy day activities with kids
It's been raining a lot this week round our way (pesky winter storms) and my ideas for keeping our daughter entertained are starting to wear a bit thin. I reckon there are a few parents in the same …
Dinosaur Themed First Birthday Games and Activities
A dinosaur-themed first birthday party is an excellent choice for a gender neutral theme that is suitable for all ages. One of the main concerns of party planners is how they're going to entertain …
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5 Baby-Friendly Holidays To Think About
After Christmas and New Year, a lot of people's thoughts go towards where to go on holiday. When you have a young baby or a brood of very tiny children, however, a holiday can be pretty tricky to …
What are the best headphones for kids?
If you are planning a long trip, or just annoyed with listening to whatever game or youtube clip your child has on, maybe now is the time to get some kids headphones. To find out what the best …
Car Themed First Birthday Food and Drink Ideas
Hosting a first birthday party can be a little stressful, especially if you're serving food. We've tracked down some of the most creative ideas for car-themed grub, which will leave your guests …
Kids’ Apps To Download Before A Long Flight
Taking a toddler or child on a plane can be a stressful experience for all involved. Being able to keep children happy and quiet on a long-haul flight is every parent’s dream – and it’s not just as …
Car Themed First Birthday Cake Ideas
A car-themed birthday party is a great choice for mini petrolheads. If your kid loves playing with toy autos or you just know they'll grow up to be a vehicle enthusiast just like you, then you're in …
Christmas Days Out with the Kids
Even with just under two weeks left until the big day (eeep), there is still plenty of time (two full weekends in fact) for you to enjoy a Christmas day out with your children. There are always events …
Car Themed First Birthday Party Favour Ideas
Party favours are a fantastic way of thanking friends and relatives for coming along to celebrate with you. If you're hosting a car-themed birthday party, you're certainly in the right place for ideas …
I need a universal buggy board, which one to buy?
As soon as you take the plunge to expand your family from one to two there comes the decision over how you are going to get both children out and about. This is of even more consideration if your …
Racing Car Themed First Birthday Party Decor Ideas
Dressing your home or venue is key to any party. Here are a few ideas to provide you with inspiration for a car-themed first do. Get set, go! Why not check out our extensive list of first birthday …
Pirate Themed First Birthday Party Decor Ideas
So, you've chosen a pirate theme for your baby's first birthday party? But, how will you transform your home or backyard into a pirate paradise? Have no fear, we have rustled up some of the best ideas …
Buying the best travel baby bouncer
A lot of baby products come in travel versions so you can easily transport them for visits and holidays. One of the products we hadn't seen around were travel baby bouncers or rockers until wandering …
Pirate Themed First Birthday Party Cake Ideas
The main event at any birthday party is the cake. Today, we've gathered some inspiring pirate bakes for your baby's first birthday party. Why choose a pirate theme to celebrate your one-year-old's …
Christmas Gift Ideas for New Parents
With just over a month to go until Christmas and the excitement mounting among old and young alike (or is that just our house?!) I thought a post about what new parents might like for a Christmas gift …
How to decide on the best pram accessories
I've been thinking a lot this week about all the different styles of pram and pushchair that are available and which pram accessories are the best ones to buy. It all came about after talking to a …
Pirate Themed First Birthday Party Food and Drink Ideas
If you want a party that is both memorable yet simple to plan a pirate theme could be for you. We've rustled up a list of arrrgh-mazing food and drink ideas for the best pirate-themed first birthday …
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The Best Trendy Baby Changing Bags
One of the essential items that you need when you become a parent is a bag to take around all the things your baby needs when you go out. A lot of these things are all to do with nappy changing and so …
Pirate Themed First Birthday Party Games
Birthday ahoy! It's your baby's first party, so why not celebrate with a bang and host a pirate-themed bash? We've dug up a treasure chest full of engaging activities and games for your guests, old …
Ideas for dining out with toddlers
So after doing a post about dining booster seats the other day, it got me thinking about what other things are useful and sometimes indispensable when you are trying to feed your baby or toddler when …
Using a feeding booster seat
There are a number of products which you never know exist before you have children yourself but then realise they are a game changer when you do. I had some idea of cots, pushchairs, and high chairs, …
New Breastfeeding Night Light
During the first months with your new baby, you get used to the new rhythms of their life and adapt yours around them. One of the biggest challenges is having to wake during the night for feeds and …
Pirate Themed First Birthday Party Favour Ideas
With a pirate-themed first birthday party, you're certainly in for an arrrgh-mazing time. We've rounded up some ideas on what to give to your little swashbucklers during and after the party. Thank …
Garden Themed First Birthday Party Food and Drink Ideas
A garden theme is a gorgeous choice for your baby's first birthday party. Incorporate soft florals and bright colours into your home, or take your guests outside to enjoy nature. And, don't think that …
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What to do if your child suffers from travel sickness
Travel sickness can be a debilitating condition to suffer from and is actually more common in children aged 3 to 12 years old. Trying to help a small child when they are feeling ill in the car can …
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How to find the best toddler reins or backpack
Using toddler reins, or a backpack with a leash attached is a great idea if you have a child who likes to run away or you live in a busy area. We're going to take a look at some of the best baby …
Are these the best travel cot mattresses?
We've written about the joys of owning a travel cot previously on this blog, however, we haven't yet fully address the problem of how to get the best travel cot mattress once you've wrestled the …
Garden Themed First Birthday Party Game Ideas
If you want your baby's first birthday party to be stylish, yet sweet, a garden theme could be for you. Whether you're wanting to bring the outdoors into your living room or set up camp in your …
Baby wearing coats and panels to use over baby carriers
When you have your baby in a front sling or baby carrier and winter is approaching, how do you keep both of you warm? We have a couple of solutions: the baby wearing coat and the jacket expander …
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Garden Themed First Birthday Party Favour Ideas
A garden-themed party is a perfect choice if you want to add vibrancy and life to your baby's first birthday. But, after the party is over, what are you going to give to your guests so that they …
Designer Changing Bags: we look at PacaPod and KeriKit
Nappy changing bags are a must-have when you have a little one. All the extra things that you need to carry around means a designed for the purpose baby changing bag provides a place for everything …
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Can’t see your baby in a rear facing car seat? You need this!
Quite often it's only when you have all the new baby equipment in place that you realise the glaring problem that should have always been obvious. All babies up to the age of 15 months have to use a …
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Garden Themed First Birthday Party Decor Ideas
A garden-theme is a fabulous option for your baby's first birthday party. But, dressing your venue right is key to creating the perfect setting. Whether you want to incorporate soft florals and bright …
Whether to use a travel potty or a toilet when out and about
One of the big steps in your child's development and also a really important milestone is toilet training. Making your child feel like a grown-up and saving you money in nappies and wipes, toilet …
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Easy and quick to put up travel cots
Travel cots are notoriously difficult to put up so we have rounded up the best travel cots that are also quick and easy to put up (yes, these travel cots do exist!) Most parents will have the need …
How to get your baby to sleep in a pushchair
Sleep for you and your baby or toddler is such an important thing and something that can create a lot of anxiety in a family if you're not getting any. If you want to be out and about with your baby …
Best Car Seat Protector
When you have children you have to let a few things go in life: lie-ins on a Saturday morning, control of the TV remote, and a perfectly clean and tidy house, are some of the main ones that spring to …
Garden Themed First Birthday Party Cake Ideas
Your baby's first birthday party is special and a garden-theme is not only lovely, but it can also bring a touch of colour to your home or venue. And, don't forget, you don't have to wait until summer …
Farm-Themed First Birthday Party Decor Ideas
A farm-themed party is a great way to get the family together for your child's first birthday. It's a gender-neutral theme that those of all ages can enjoy. If you're looking for some inspiration on …
Farm-Themed First Birthday Party Games and Activities
A farm-themed party is an adorable idea for your child's first birthday. The gender-neutral theme can be enjoyed by everyone, as well as by those old, young and somewhere in between. We've hearded up …
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Best Car Seat Organisers for Busy Families
Having a family is pretty great with all the awesome 'firsts' you get to experience, squashy cuddles, and proud moments (like when they go the wrong way in the egg and spoon race on sports day....). …
A guide to the best travel changing mats
If you're anything like us here at Kid Transit, you want to find the best UK products that make life easier when going out with kids and this includes the best travel changing mats. One of the …
Farm Themed First Birthday Party Favours
A farm-themed first birthday party is a great choice if you're wanting to stick to something simple that all of your guests can get involved with. But, after the parties over, what do you send them …
How To Help Your Family Cope With New Baby’s Arrival
If you’re expecting another child, you’ll have endless things you’ll need to buy from cots and buggies to a portable changing mat. The list really does go on and on. But other than all the practical …
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Are Reusable Nappies The Right Choice For Me?
There’s no doubt about it – being a parent is an expensive endeavour, no matter how many children you have. There’s always something that requires money being spent on it, whether it’s childcare, …
Farm-Themed First Birthday Cakes
A farm-themed first birthday party is a fantastic choice for your little one. It's a good choice if you want to get everyone in your family involved in the fun. In fact, we wrote a whole …
Farm Themed Birthday Party Food and Drink Ideas
Opting for a farm theme for a first birthday party is a great way to include all of your guests in a fun and memorable day. Keep everyone sweet with these delicious party treats and eats ideas. If …
Mother Berated For Changing Child Outside Cafe
A 31-year-old mother of two has said she was left humiliated after being yelled at by the manager of a local restaurant in Guildford for changing her son’s nappy on the grass outside the …
Pack Up Your Young Family For A Late Summer Camping Trip
Now the schools are back and the holiday hotspots are quiet, the timing is perfect if you have a very young family to take them on a peaceful camping trip - don't forget the travel cot and portable …
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Zoo Themed First Birthday Party Decor Ideas
Throw a wild first birthday party with these fantastic zoo-themed decor ideas. We've rounded up 11 fierce DIYs for you to sink your teeth into. Whether you're after an epic table display fit for …
How Much Screen Time Is Too Much?
There’s no doubt that parenting has changed considerably in the past decade or so. With the introduction of new technology that certainly makes our lives easier at times, there are a lot of questions …
Zoo Themed First Birthday Party Food Ideas
Wondering what you're going to feed those hungry guests at your zoo-themed party? We have a whole host of yummy food and drink ideas to suit both big and little taste buds. Choose from scrumptious …
Zoo Themed First Birthday Party Favours
Celebrate your child's first birthday party with an exciting zoo-themed party. We've already shared our ideas about wild decor, fun-packed games and yummy cakes, but what about something for your …
What To Do With Your Dirty Nappies
As any new parent will know, arming yourself with a bag full of nappies, the folding changing mat, snacks, and all sorts of toys and games is a must when going out with your little ones… but it can be …
Top In-Flight Irritations Revealed!
We’ve all been there, stuck on a long-haul flight with something - it could be anything – niggling away at us and really making it the journey from hell. The relief when the plane touches down and you …
How to survive the holiday drive with kids
The holiday season is here and many of us Brits will be looking forward to a week or two by the beach. If you’re planning to drive to your destination with little ones in tow, having a plan of action …
Zoo-Themed Cake Ideas for First Birthday Parties
A zoo theme for a first birthday party is a great idea. Everybody loves animals, especially exotic ones, and it's a neutral theme that all genders and ages can get involved with. And no first birthday …
How To Change Your Baby On A Plane
Going on holiday with a little one can be tricky but as long as you’ve remembered to pack your fold up changing mat, you’ll already be onto a winner. When it comes to travelling by plane, it’s no …
How to Host a Garden-Themed First Birthday Party
A garden party is an excellent way to celebrate your baby's first ever birthday, especially if it takes place during the summer months. Get everyone around, enjoy nature and mark this milestone in …
9-Year-Olds Going To School Not Potty Trained, Expert Says
A potty training expert has said that there are children as old as nine going to school who are still unable to use the toilet properly, explaining that she receives up to ten calls a day from parents …
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How to Host a Farm-Themed First Birthday Party
Thinking of having a farm-themed birthday party for your little one? We've rustled up some great tips and tricks for bringing the farmyard into your home. Whether you want to go all out with an …
Head To Croatia For Family Friendly Fun
When jetting off on holiday, you have to make sure you have everything you will need, sort out your travel arrangements, hope the accommodation is as nice as the brochure said it was, and then …
Parents Vow To Continue Holidays During Term Time!
Earlier in 2017, the Supreme Court ruled that parents could be prosecuted for taking children out of school and on holiday during term time without permission. Justices upheld a fine that had been …
How to Host a Unicorn-Themed First Birthday Party
Your baby's first birthday is a magical time, so why not celebrate by throwing a unicorn-themed party? These majestic creatures are a favourite among young children and adults alike, with their …
How to Host a Fairy-Themed First Birthday Party
Add a drop of magic to your little one's first birthday with these fairy-themed party ideas. If your baby loves to sparkle, what better way to celebrate this milestone than with a pair of wings and a …
How to Host a Pirate-Themed First Birthday Party
Shiver me timbers, your baby is turning one! Everyone, whether they're young or old, is a little bit intrigued by the mystique of the salty seas, so a pirate theme is an aarrghh-mazing …
Dads – Have You Ever Struggled To Find Baby-Changing Facilities?
While there is currently no law in place that demands companies in the UK to provide changing facilities for parents to change their babies in, many of them choose to in any case because it’s good for …
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Cornwall & Devon Come Top For UK Staycations
Going on holiday doesn’t have to mean hopping on a plane and flying off to far-flung destinations – you can have just as good a time right on your very doorstep. There are all sorts of amazing places …
Do You Use Public Toilet Changing Mats?
Be prepared should be every parent’s motto, especially when they’re out and about with their little ones as who knows what could happen at a moment’s notice? Being caught short without Sophie the …
How to Host a Car-Themed First Birthday Party
Is your one-year-old already fascinated by the rev of an engine? Or, perhaps it's more mummy and daddy who are the petrol heads? Either way, a car-themed first birthday party is something everyone can …
How to Host a Superhero-Themed First Birthday Party
Is your little Superman or Wonder Woman turning one soon? Celebrate in with a 'BANG', 'CRASH' and 'WALLOP' by hosting a super-fun, superhero get-together. A comic book party is a great choice for all …
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How to Host a Seaside-Themed First Birthday Party
Who doesn't like to be beside the seaside? If your little one brings sunshine into your life, a great way to celebrate their first birthday is by throwing a beach party. We've dug up some excellent …
Babies ‘Sleep Longer’ When In Their Own Rooms From 6 Months
As a parent, there are a lot of things you need to consider as your baby grows and develops. One thing that many parents are keen to establish early on is a good sleep and bedtime routine. …
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How To Keep Babies Cool At Night In A Heatwave
When the weather turns warmer during the summer months it can be lovely. However, if you have a young baby it can quickly become too hot for them, especially during the night. It is very important to …
How to Host a Zoo-Themed First Birthday Party
A zoo-themed first birthday party is a fantastic option if you are looking for something simple to suit all genders and ages. It's a classic choice that is easy to pull-off, super fun to plan and it's …