Shopping for new babies can be an exciting but confusing time, particularly when it comes to the nursery. Our round-up aims to cut the confusion by bringing you what we think are the best and most genuinely useful products this year for sleeping arrangements, daytime play and downtime, as well as storage. This is from one of several furniture collections from Silver Cross, all of which include a cot bed, dresser and wardrobe. We love the soft antique white of this range, along with the striking pewter effect handles, and excellent build quality. The dresser starts life as a changing station, but you can simply remove the top to transform it to a chest of drawers. 2. Stacking Toy Box: £27, gltc.co.uk Here’s a way to keep their things neat, while injecting some colour into a room. Available in seven gorgeous colours, which are designed to mix and match, the stackable storing boxes are ideal for anything from nappies to LEGO. There’s a useful, blackboard label and they are easy to assemble and great quality, too.
Available with natural or white upholstery, this white chair is tremendously comfortable and offers great ergonomics, with a nice wide chair footstall, making it ideal for relaxing in when pregnant and for feeding your baby, as well as reading to them when they’re a bit older. There are seven reclining positions making it super=versatile. Take note: it will need assembling so any heavily pregnant mums should make sure they have a helping hand. New this season, this stunning cot is aimed at those want a change from the sea of white and wooden cots that line the floors of most nursery retailers. The quality is amazing and there are lots of thoughtful details, like the top cot changer and storage drawer. And because it transforms into a bed, it will last your littlun up to five-years-old. This delightful toy box is a fun and practical way to store anything from blankets and muslins, when they’re tiny, to toys when they’re older. Little fingers won’t get trapped, thanks to the cut away front, and there’s a padded top that youngsters will love to sit on.
There’s also a blue atlas design if the butterflies don't appeal. Although kids aren’t supposed to use this until they’re at least a year old, this rocking horse named Buddy will finish off a nursery beautifully, as well as being a friendly face for babies to wake up to. Then, when they’re old enough they can hone their balance and fine motor skills on his back. The frame feels solid and little ones will love pressing Buddy’s ears to hear the rattles and squeaks. Bouncers are great for when babies want to sit up. This is pricey compared to others, but the build quality is exceptional and the colour combinations, of which there are many, are gorgeous. There are three adjustable height settings, ranging from almost horizontal to an upright position that’s good for playing or feeding. It’s lightweight and foldable, too. You can buy a wooden toy bar to add on if you want extra stimulation for them while they’re in the chair, which makes a nice change from all the plastic options out there.
This innovative bedside crib, which tucks neatly alongside an adult bed, means your baby can sleep next to you whenever you want. With a zip-down mesh wall, you can comfort little ones without having to get out of bed. It can also be used as a stand-alone crib for the nursery and finally, the removable rocking bassinet can be removed so you can rock them to sleep wherever you are. Again, this is part of a wider range, allowing you to kit the whole nursery out in JCB theme if you so desire. But even on its own, this fun bookcase is charming. It’s easy to assemble, has three useful shelves and comes in one box. The vibrant yellow is cheery too. Don’t panic if you like the concept, but think this looks too big or the wrong shape, as there are loads of combinations and coloured draws to choose from. It’s nice and low, making it easy for children to reach and organise their things, and the frame has multiple grooves so you can place boxes and shelves where you want them.
The Silver Cross Nostalgia range gets a huge thumbs up from us, for durability, beautiful design and nice neutral colouring. Meanwhile, for storage, our favourite product is the GLTC Stacking Toy Box. Our favourite nursing chairs for you and babyHighchairs you rate and recommendWhat makes a good highchair? Well, that really depends on what your needs are. It could be the most feature-packed funky highchair around, but if it won't fit in your kitchen, it's useless to you. You need a space-savvy highchair. If you want up-to-the table dining for your baby, a highchair that can't have its tray removed or height adjusted probably won't get your vote. And if you only have £70 to spend on a chair, a £100 price tag isn't going to get you gushing. The point is, before you buy a thing, you need to find out how to choose a highchair that will suit your needs. It will also pay to understand which highchair styles you'll come across. Thinking a booster seat could be a better choice?
Check out our buyer's guide to boosters and travel highchairs. The next step is looking at what other mums and dads rate, hate and recommend. Here, we reveal the highchairs that have scored the best in the reviews you've shared. MFM mums and dads, here are your top 10... Stokke Tripp Trapp, £169At the time of writing, 19 MFM parents had shared their reviews on this highchair, with the Tripp Trapp racking up an impressive overall user rating of 4.5 stars out of a possible 5. From the review calling it the "best highchair I have ever used!" to those of you who saw even the possible negatives as a plus - "does not fold away, but why would you want to put it away?"- this 1972 classic is still going strong,. It is pricey, but with the additonal harness (£29) and baby pack (£39) it can last from babyhood well into your child's teenage years. Read our professional review of the Tripp Trapp and see exactly what mums and dad love about Stokke's highchair. Buy the Stokke Tripp Trapp on Amazon
Compare deals from top retailers IKEA Antilop, £13Another highchair with an overall user score of 4.5 stars out of 5 stars, the simplicity and budget price of the Antilop won you over. Its straightforward design makes it easy to clean, and had you raving - "I'd say this is the best baby seat by miles" and "wish I'd have bought it sooner!" Read our professional review of the IKEA Antilop and see what other mums and dads rate in our Antilop user reviews. Buy the Ikea Antilop from Ikea, or on Amazon Chicco Polly 2-in-1 highchair, £109.99A big highchair that's packed with features, such as 7-position height adjustment, the Polly has been described in your reviews as "durable and made to last" and a "good solid versatile piece of equipment". Read our professional review of the Chicco Polly 2-In-1 and check out the Polly highchair's user reviews to see if it could suit your lifestyle. Buy the Chicco Polly from Amazon Cosatto 3Sixti2, £119.99The 3Sixti2's looks definitely gain a mention in your reviews, but the pretty face is backed up with some functional features.
It doesn't fold away, but you rate its ease of cleaning and that handy swivel function. Read our professional review of the 3Sixti2 and see what mums and dads love about this Cosatto highchair. Buy the Cosatto 3Sixti2 on Amazon Chicco Pocket Snack booster seat, £29.99A small booster seat described as "perfect to pop in the car and take to Grandma's", the Pocket Snack also scored 5 out of 5 stars in our MFM review for its ease of use, cleaning and value for money. Read our professional Pocket Snack review and see what user reviews rate about this Chicco highchair. Buy the Chicco Pocket Snack on Amazon OXO Tot Sprout highchair, £204.95Described as "a comfortable, compact highchair, which is easy to clean and looks great" in one user review, the Oxo Tot Sprout is ideal for those short on space and keen on style. With a longer life span than the average highchair, the price tag can also feel more justified. Read our professional review of the Sprout highchair and see exactly what other parents love about this OXO Tot highchair.
Buy the OXO Tot Sprout on Amazon Cosatto Noodle Supa highchair, £110With its ability to fold, recline and have the height adjusted, the Noodle Supa has been described as "great from early weaning to toddler". While functional, its value for money and style are also rated. Read our professional review of the Noodle Supa and see what user reviews rate about this Cosatto highchair. Buy the Cosatto Noodle Supa on Amazon Knuma Connect 4-In-1 Highchair, £190Described as a stylish, sturdy highchair by our reviewer, as suggested by the name the Knuma Connect 4-in-1 chair converts into four modes; a full-size high chair, a mid-size high chair, a toddler chair with tray, and a table and chair. It has gotten 5 stars in most of its user reviews on the net, with one parent declaring: "We absolutely love it!! I wish its had been around when my first little one arrived." Check out our professional review of the Knuma Connect 4-In-1 and what our user reviews say about this highchair.