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The safest car seat? A pushchair that handles British winters? We test 107 products so you can make safer choices for the whole family.

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Family products are tested on safety first. Every car seat, pushchair, and baby carrier we recommend meets the relevant UK and EU regulations (R129 i-Size for car seats, EN 1888 for pushchairs, EN 13209 for carriers). We cross-check Which? crash-test results, RoSPA guidance, and reports to Trading Standards. For toys we verify CE/UKCA marking and BS EN 71 compliance. For pushchairs we test fold size against popular UK cars, kerb negotiability on real British pavements, and manoeuvrability one-handed while holding a coffee. Long-term durability matters: a £400 pushchair that survives a sibling wins over a £600 single-kid showpiece.

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Children's Toys184Baby & Pushchairs39Pushchairs & Buggies17Children's Accessories15
Shein 60 1000pcs Multicolor Pom Pom Balls

Best Craft Pom Poms 2026

Winner: Shein 60 1000pcs Multicolor Pom Pom Balls

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Clover Amour Crochet Hook Set

Best Crochet Hooks 2026

Winner: Clover Amour Crochet Hook Set

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Totum hantverkssats Frozen 2 Diamond Painting Studio 3000-bitars

Best Diamond Painting Kits 2026

Winner: Totum hantverkssats Frozen 2 Diamond Painting Studio 3000-bitars

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Melissa & Doug Get Well Doctor's Kit Play Set

Best Doctor Play Sets 2026

Winner: Melissa & Doug Get Well Doctor's Kit Play Set

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Sylvanian Families Chocolate Rabbit Family 5655

Best Dollhouse Dolls 2026

Winner: Sylvanian Families Chocolate Rabbit Family 5655

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vidaXL Adjustable Dress Form Female Black L Size 44-50 Dressmaking Mannequin

Best Dress Forms 2026

Winner: vidaXL Adjustable Dress Form Female Black L Size 44-50 Dressmaking Mannequin

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Mam Dummy Cord 2 pcs Pink

Best Dummy Clip 2026

Winner: Mam Dummy Cord 2 pcs Pink

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LEGO Duplo Deluxe Brick Box 10914

Best Duplo Sets 2026

Winner: LEGO Duplo Deluxe Brick Box 10914

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Babymoov Lovenest Anti Flat Head Baby Pillow Smokey

Best Ergonomic Baby Pillow 2026

Winner: Babymoov Lovenest Anti Flat Head Baby Pillow Smokey

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Prym Textil+ 30g

Best Fabric Glue 2026

Winner: Prym Textil+ 30g

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Schylling Needoh Nice Cube Stress Ball

Best Fidget Toys 2026

Winner: Schylling Needoh Nice Cube Stress Ball

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Spin Master Tech Deck Random Styles Fingerboard Set 4 Pack

Best Fingerboards 2026

Winner: Spin Master Tech Deck Random Styles Fingerboard Set 4 Pack

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Homcom Climb & Crawl Activity 7pcs

Best Foam Shapes 2026

Winner: Homcom Climb & Crawl Activity 7pcs

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Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep Pro Machine Powder Dispenser

Best Formula Dispenser 2026

Winner: Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep Pro Machine Powder Dispenser

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Joie i-Spin 360 Car Seat Thunder

Best Forward Facing Car Seat 2026

Winner: Joie i-Spin 360 Car Seat Thunder

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Rolly Toys Wheelbarrow

Best Garden Toys 2026

Winner: Rolly Toys Wheelbarrow

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Crayola Bold Washable Glitter Glue 9-pack

Best Glitter Glue 2026

Winner: Crayola Bold Washable Glitter Glue 9-pack

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Melissa & Doug Knock & Hammer Bench

Best Hammer Bench Toys 2026

Winner: Melissa & Doug Knock & Hammer Bench

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SES Creative Hammer Tick Fantasy

Best Hammer Mosaic Sets 2026

Winner: SES Creative Hammer Tick Fantasy

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Shein Baby Head Protector Cushion Backpack

Best Head Protection 2026

Winner: Shein Baby Head Protector Cushion Backpack

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Joie Mimzy Snacker Highchair Cosmo Tan

Best High Chairs 2026

Winner: Joie Mimzy Snacker Highchair Cosmo Tan

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LeMieux Hobby Horse Chancer

Best Hobby Horses 2026

Winner: LeMieux Hobby Horse Chancer

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Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 Essential Black

Best Infant Car Seats 2026

Winner: Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 Essential Black

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Spin Master Bitzee Magicals

Best Interactive Pet Toys 2026

Winner: Spin Master Bitzee Magicals

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RED5 Motion Robot

Best Interactive Robot Toys 2026

Winner: RED5 Motion Robot

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Vtech Bluey Ring Ring Phone

Best Interactive Toy Phones 2026

Winner: Vtech Bluey Ring Ring Phone

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Tommee Tippee Baby Weaning Kit

Best Kids Dinner Set 2026

Winner: Tommee Tippee Baby Weaning Kit

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Vtech Challenger Laptop

Best Kids Laptop Toys 2026

Winner: Vtech Challenger Laptop

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National Geographic Compact Telescope + Microscope Set

Best Kids Microscopes & Telescopes 2026

Winner: National Geographic Compact Telescope + Microscope Set

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Dr. Brown's 360 Spoutless Transition Cup

Best Kids Mug 2026

Winner: Dr. Brown's 360 Spoutless Transition Cup

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32-Page Reusable Magic Practice Notebook Set

Best Kids Notepads 2026

Winner: 32-Page Reusable Magic Practice Notebook Set

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SES Creative My First Fluffy Finger Paint 4 Pack 14441

Best Kids Paint 2026

Winner: SES Creative My First Fluffy Finger Paint 4 Pack 14441

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Ezpz Mini Mat

Best Kids Placemat 2026

Winner: Ezpz Mini Mat

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Tiny Dining Children's dinner plate with stay put suction cup eco-friendly bamboo crockery

Best Kids Plate 2026

Winner: Tiny Dining Children's dinner plate with stay put suction cup eco-friendly bamboo crockery

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JVL Small Folding Step Stool

Best Kids Step Stool 2026

Winner: JVL Small Folding Step Stool

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Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro Tablet 32GB

Best Kids Tablet Toys 2026

Winner: Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro Tablet 32GB

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Thermos Funtainer Disney Cars Stainless Steel Water Bottle 355ml

Best Kids Thermos 2026

Winner: Thermos Funtainer Disney Cars Stainless Steel Water Bottle 355ml

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Hauck Alpha Tray White

Best Kids Tray 2026

Winner: Hauck Alpha Tray White

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Spin Master Kinetic Sand 907g

Best Kinetic Sand 2026

Winner: Spin Master Kinetic Sand 907g

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Knitting Ring Set

Best Knitting Loom 2026

Winner: Knitting Ring Set

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Addi Kingsize Knitting Machine

Best Knitting Machine 2026

Winner: Addi Kingsize Knitting Machine

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Knitpro Ginger Deluxe Interchangeable Circular Needle Set Standard

Best Knitting Needles 2026

Winner: Knitpro Ginger Deluxe Interchangeable Circular Needle Set Standard

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LEGO Star Wars Razor Crest 75331

Best LEGO Sets 2026

Winner: LEGO Star Wars Razor Crest 75331

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Marvin's Magic Marvin's Magic Simply Magic Box of Tricks Set, 38 Pieces

Best Magic Sets 2026

Winner: Marvin's Magic Marvin's Magic Simply Magic Box of Tricks Set, 38 Pieces

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Smartmax My First Safari Animals

Best Magnetic Symbols 2026

Winner: Smartmax My First Safari Animals

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Ravensburger GraviTrax Starter Set

Best Marble Runs 2026

Winner: Ravensburger GraviTrax Starter Set

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Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Marker Black 12 Pack

Best Markers 2026

Winner: Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Marker Black 12 Pack

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Bbhugme Pregnancy Pillow Dusty Olive

Best Maternity & Nursing Pillows 2026

Winner: Bbhugme Pregnancy Pillow Dusty Olive

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Frequently asked questions about kids & family

When do I switch my child from car seat to booster?+
Under UK law, children must use a car seat until they reach 135cm tall or 12 years old, whichever comes first. Practically, most children are ready for a high-back booster around 4 years / 18kg, and backless boosters are best delayed until at least 125cm — head and torso support matter in a side impact.
What's the difference between a travel system and a standalone pushchair?+
A travel system accepts a matching infant car seat on the chassis, so you can move a sleeping baby without waking them. Standalone pushchairs are lighter and usually fold smaller, but require transferring the baby. Travel systems cost more and add bulk, so consider how much you'll actually use the car seat on the chassis.
Are wooden toys safer than plastic?+
Not inherently — both are safe if properly manufactured and CE/UKCA marked. Wood avoids some phthalate concerns and lasts longer, but cheap wooden toys can splinter or have unsafe paint. Plastic from a reputable brand is fine; unbranded wooden imports from unknown sellers are not.
How long does a baby monitor last?+
Video monitors typically last 3–4 years before battery degradation makes them unreliable. Wi-Fi monitors that stream to your phone avoid this but depend on router coverage. Both should support two-way talk, night vision, and at least 720p video for real usefulness.