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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
Leapfrog Scoop & Learn Ice Cream Cart

Best Toy Shop Sets 2026

Winner: Leapfrog Scoop & Learn Ice Cream Cart

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Star Wars Vintage Collection Luke Skywalker's Red X-Wing Fighter Vehicle

Best Toy Spaceships 2026

Winner: Star Wars Vintage Collection Luke Skywalker's Red X-Wing Fighter Vehicle

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Hape Tap Along Tambourine

Best Toy Tambourines 2026

Winner: Hape Tap Along Tambourine

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Smoby B+D Mega Center

Best Toy Tool Sets 2026

Winner: Smoby B+D Mega Center

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Lionel The Polar Express Battery Operated Train Set

Best Toy Trains 2026

Winner: Lionel The Polar Express Battery Operated Train Set

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Quercetti Saxoflute Super

Best Toy Wind Instruments 2026

Winner: Quercetti Saxoflute Super

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Fisher-Price Pull a Tune Xylophone

Best Toy Xylophones 2026

Winner: Fisher-Price Pull a Tune Xylophone

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Tutti Bambini CoZee Go 3-in-1 Travel Cot & Playpen-Scandinavian Walnut/Ecru

Best Travel Cot 2026

Winner: Tutti Bambini CoZee Go 3-in-1 Travel Cot & Playpen-Scandinavian Walnut/Ecru

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Mod Podge Gloss

Best Varnish Glue 2026

Winner: Mod Podge Gloss

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Plum Discovery Forest Water Run

Best Water Toys 2026

Winner: Plum Discovery Forest Water Run

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Daler Rowney Aquafine artists watercolour texture pad A4 12 sheets 300gsm Cold Pressed

Best Watercolour Paper 2026

Winner: Daler Rowney Aquafine artists watercolour texture pad A4 12 sheets 300gsm Cold Pressed

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Rolly Toys Snow Cruiser

Best Winter Toys 2026

Winner: Rolly Toys Snow Cruiser

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Goki Farm Animals GK370

Best Wooden Toy Figures 2026

Winner: Goki Farm Animals GK370

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SIRDAR Hayfield Bonus DK 280m

Best Yarn 2026

Winner: SIRDAR Hayfield Bonus DK 280m

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Luxja Crochet Tote Bag Purple - Portable Yarn Storage for Knitting and Crochet

Best Yarn Bag 2026

Winner: Luxja Crochet Tote Bag Purple - Portable Yarn Storage for Knitting and Crochet

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Milward Spinning yarn holder, wooden

Best Yarn Holder 2026

Winner: Milward Spinning yarn holder, wooden

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Knitpro Natural Mega Ball Winder 35005

Best Yarn Winders 2026

Winner: Knitpro Natural Mega Ball Winder 35005

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YoYoFactory One

Best Yo-Yos 2026

Winner: YoYoFactory One

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House of Crafts Giant Creative Candle Making

Best Candle Making Kit 2026

Winner: House of Crafts Giant Creative Candle Making

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BeSafe Belt Guard

Best Car Seat Belt Collector 2026

Winner: BeSafe Belt Guard

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Klein Police Set 10pcs 8850

Best Police Play Set 2026

Winner: Klein Police Set 10pcs 8850

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Bumprider Connect Sidepack

Best Pushchair Shopping Basket 2026

Winner: Bumprider Connect Sidepack

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Big Game Hunters Triple Mud Kitchen Playset for Creative Mud Recipes

Best Toy Kitchen Sets 2026

Winner: Big Game Hunters Triple Mud Kitchen Playset for Creative Mud Recipes

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Hape Wonderful Beech Blocks

Best Wooden Building Blocks 2026

Winner: Hape Wonderful Beech Blocks

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Knitpro Signature Swift Yarn Winder - Wood

Best Yarn Swift 2026

Winner: Knitpro Signature Swift Yarn Winder - Wood

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ferm LIVING Baby Milestone Cards

Best Baby Milestone Cards 2026

Winner: ferm LIVING Baby Milestone Cards

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Axkid Move Tether Straps

Best Car Seat Anchor Strap 2026

Winner: Axkid Move Tether Straps

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ferm LIVING Swif Bird Garland

Best Children's Bunting 2026

Winner: ferm LIVING Swif Bird Garland

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Childhome Felt Teddy Bear Head Wall Decoration

Best Children's Wall Animal Head 2026

Winner: Childhome Felt Teddy Bear Head Wall Decoration

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Shein 2PCS Rotating Stretchable Kaleidoscope Toy

Best Kaleidoscopes 2026

Winner: Shein 2PCS Rotating Stretchable Kaleidoscope Toy

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Thule Caster Wheel Assembly

Best Pushchair Wheels 2026

Winner: Thule Caster Wheel Assembly

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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.