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 guides 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.
Heidi is also a mum of three. She is married to Matt, and they live on the North Coast of Ireland with an excessively fluffy cat and an irrepressibly happy dog. She enjoys beach walks, espresso martinis, and nights out with the school mums.
Latest articles by Heidi Scrimgeour
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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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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 Published
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The best baby walkers to buy in 2024: 9 top tried and tested push toys for girls and boys
The best baby walkers are sturdy and stable — here are the top-rated options that made the cut according to parent testers
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Best cot beds in 2024: 12 sleep solutions, all tried and tested by babies and toddlers
Discover the best cot bed for your baby based on our tried-and-tested parent reviews
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First Look: the new Joolz Hub² is the urban stroller I wish I had when my lads were little
Joolz, the premium pushchair brand, launches its latest masterpiece today - and we got an exclusive early first look
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First Look: Match Attax Advent Calendar
We recently got our hands on this year's festive must-have for footie fans. It's safe to say our 11-year-old tester (and a total baller) was absolutely thrilled.
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Free National Trust tickets are a thing – here’s how to get your hands on some
Claim your free National Trust family day pass for Autumn
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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 Published
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The 11 best travel strollers, all tried and tested by parents
Make days out and trips abroad easy with the best travel strollers for hassle-free travel, from birth to toddlerhood, and beyond
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These are the best cot mattresses to buy in 2024: 8 options all tested by babies and toddlers
We put 8 of the best cot mattresses to the test —here's what our panel of parents thought...
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Best bottle warmers to buy in 2024: 6 tried-and-tested buys for your baby’s formula or milk
The best bottle warmers make feeding your baby hassle-free — all of these options have been tried and tested by parents.
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14 surprising ways to spend your Tesco Clubcard vouchers - from restaurants and cinema passes to mini breaks and Disney+
Tesco Clubcard vouchers can help you cut the cost of everything from groceries and travel to days out and cinema tickets
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12 best non-chocolate advent calendars for 2024 to grab before they’re gone
Alternative advent calendars are increasingly popular and there are more non-chocolate advent calendars to choose from than ever... Which gets your vote?
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12 of the best newborn prams for 2024, tried and tested by parents
Parents have called it! These are the best newborn prams that are worth considering for you and your little one.
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Why I won’t be giving the new Stanley cup to my tween daughter: an honest review of its durability and design
Tweens love Stanley cups but our Shopping Editor reviews the new Pink Parade colourway and admits she won't be letting her daughter near it
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Back to School with Tu Clothing
Get set for the new term with School Uniform from Tu
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Why Kirstie Allsopp’s decision to let her 15-year-old travel around Europe is the parenting flex we could all learn from
Why Kirstie Allsopp’s decision to let her 15-year-old travel solo is the parenting flex we could all learn from
By Heidi Scrimgeour Published
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University essentials checklist: a parent’s guide to must-have items and what's a total waste of money
The only university essentials list you'll need from a mum who's learned firsthand that less is more.
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I tried these expert tips to stop arguing with my husband in front of the kids - and they really work
Arguing in front of your children can be harmful so how can couples resolve conflict during the summer, when teens and tweens always seem to be around?
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How to add your Clearing choice to UCAS
Find out how to appeal A-level results and when does clearing open with this helpful guide to get you through results day
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Why are flamingoes pink? The surprising reason behind their colour will impress your kids
The surprising reason behind their colour revealed - plus why their colour can fade or even disappear
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GCSE results 2024: When are GCSE certificates issued?
GCSE results are a nerve-wracking time, but once out the way you might find yourself asking when are GCSE certificates issued?
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We ask middle children what they wish their parents understood about being the most overlooked sibling
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7 conversations to have with your teen before their first parent-free holiday
Don't subtract from the population, don't add to the population, and do not end up in hospital, on the news, or in jail pretty much covers it...
By Heidi Scrimgeour Published