Early years

A survey commissioned to mark the publication of the latest edition of the First Aid Manual, written and authorised by the UK’s three leading first aid providers, St John Ambulance, St Andrew’s First Aid and the British Red Cross, reveals that a third of parents have been in a situation where their child has started choking and worryingly, half of parents did not know the correct procedure. Here we have the new infant choking technique and guidelines.

Teething can be a terrible time for babies  – and their carers. Yvette Henlon's daughter Beatric has been entertained and comforted by Little Tikes Teether Keys from ASDA.

From lightweight three-wheelers to travel systems and off-road strollers – there’s a huge array of pushchairs available to choose from, and it can be difficult for new parents to know where to start. BRITAX have put together some top tips to help you choose the right pushchair for your family.

It's always lovely to share in the joy of a first Christmas and this year we say hello to Beatrice, sister to Victoria whose mum Yvette Henlon regularly reviews for Parenting Without Tears.

Hair washing after baths and swmming often leave childen's hair full of knots and adults stressed as they try to comb hair. Olivia Coates has been using Hip Peas Hair Detangler on Harriet's hair with great results.

Balance bikes are not just a precurser to riding a two-wheeler with pedals but help children with various skills as well as increasing their confidence. Harriet is now the proud owner of Galt's Bike Runner by Winther, an excellent choice, writes Anne Coates.

Toddlers can be at their most demanding at mealtimes but with a little forward planning and understanding parents can avoid a lot of the strees, writes Anne Coates.

Organix has launched Cook with Organix, a new home cooking range set to revolutionise the babyfood aisle. Cook with Organix Recipe Bases provide the starting point for a meal, to which you can simply add the finishing touches and Cook with Organix Paste Pots allow you to create a meal from your own choice of ingredients, using a wide range of available recipes. Michaela Braisher put them to the test.

Non-slip grip socks that adjust to fit the shape of each foot from six months to four years – Grippa Socks as the perfect answer to indoor footware and slippery floors, writes Anne Coates.

The Infant & Toddler Forum (ITF) – leading experts in early years nutrition and development – has launched brand new guidance on how to meet toddlers’ vitamin D needs. Preventing Vitamin D Deficiency in Toddlers provides easy-to-follow tips to help families with this important nutritional issue.

As a mother of three,  Andrea Townsley, founder of Clever Clogs nurseries, knows what a significant step sending your child to nursery for the first time is. Here Andrea gives some tips on how to prepare your child (and yourself!) for nursery.

Teething can be a miserable time for infants – and their parents! Here we give the signs to look for and what to do for fast acting relief.

Harriet Coates, who unsurprisingly has become one of PWT's most prolific testers, is two today.

If you live in a city a more compact stroller makes life much easier negotiating busy pavements and manoeuvring around in shops and stores. The Quicksmart Easy Fold Stroller is also excellent for folding into a boot, or using when travelling. Anne Coates reports.

Parenting Without Tears is delighted to announce the arrival of a new member of our team – Thea Campbell.

Toddlers love becoming more independent and a stool to give a bit of height to reach the handbasin is one of the "firsts". Tippitoes have just the thing – a two step stool which is perfect for toddlers.

Here's a photo of Harriet just before her Halloween party we just wanted to share!

The Waterproof Warm-in-One tested out on Harriet Coates is one of a range of warm and waterproof children's and infants' winter wear from Puddlebabes which is sensibly priced and designed with active children in mind, writes Anne Coates.