Review: Smart Trike Dream 4-in-1
As your baby grows into an energetic toddler they could start getting bored and restless in the pram, which is where the Smart Trike Dream 4-in-1 comes in. Sonny loves his, and so do I.
Tag: outdoors
Our first family microadventure
What do you get when you mix an inflatable canoe, a lazy river, a hot summer day, and a daredevil toddler? The perfect family microadventure!
How to keep your toddler safe in the sun
It’s that time of the year when, even in rainy England, your toddler faces direct exposure to strong sunlight. Here’s a few tips on how to keep them safe.
Review: Coleman CXS+ 250 LED head torch
I should make it clear from the start that the Coleman CXS+ 250 LED head torch isn’t a kids’ toy – it’s a proper piece of outdoor kit – but the good news is Sonny loves it just as much as I do.
7 days off dad duty: and I hated it
I’ve just spent six nights away from home, doing all the stuff I love doing, free of the responsibilities of being a dad, and I can’t believe how much I missed it all. On the face of it, the past week has been very cool. I spent three days Read More …
VIDEO: how to bore a baby to sleep…
Just take him for a sunny walk in the woods. Works every time for me!
How (not) to have the perfect family car picnic
I must officially be middle-aged, because my new favourite meal involves an estate car, a flask of tea, a packet of chocolate digestives, and a few snack-sized pork pies. That’s right, we’ve become a car picnic family! Only problem is we’re rubbish at it.
Review: Vaude Shuttle Premium child carrier
The Vaude Shuttle Premium is designed for serious walkers who want their kids to share their outdoor adventures. The feature spec is high and so is the price, so is it worth it?
The best year of my life – summed up in one picture
Happy, crazy, funny, adventurous, unpredictable, daft as a brush, up for it. That’s my little boy Sonny, who turned one this week and has just given me the most ridiculously brilliant year of my life.
Cycling with babies: a beginner’s guide
So you’ve decided to take your baby for a bike ride, but how the hell do you do it? Here are eight simple tips for cycling with babies that will get you started on your family biking adventures.