Swing your baby to sleep

My sons both loved swinging cradles. In fact I actually bought a hammock instead of a crib for the second baby. But if you're not convinced about full-time hammock sleeping (although I would HIGHLY recommend it), how about just for nap times?

The Fisher Price Butterfly Garden Cradle Papasan Swing features side to side or front to back swinging motion, along with a sheer canopy, 16 different sounds/lullabies, a butterfly mobile and a detachable play tray. Great for calming a fractious young baby.

Genius reusable nappies from Bumgenius

These reusable nappies had me at the name. "Bumgenius" is, well, genius.

I used reusables with my second son and found them really easy and convenient. And of course they're much cheaper and kinder to the environment than disposable nappies.

You can currently find a set of 10 Bumgenius nappies (along with accessories) at Nappy Valley.

My pregnancy best friend - Gaviscon

Throughout all three pregnancies I have suffered from horrible heart burn. The build up of acid indigestion is most severe at night time. I don't know what I would have done without giant bottles of Gaviscon by my bed. I went through 500ml bottles at an alarming rate - couldn't get it down quick enough! I have to admit, I often resorted to swigging direct from the bottle!

At over £10 a bottle it could be an expensive nine months, so was delighted to find out that you are entitled to Gaviscon free on prescription with a valid maternity exemption card, which also entitles you to free prescriptions and dental treatment. To apply for the maternity exemption card, ask your doctor, midwife or health visitor for Form FW8.

I would recommend Gaviscon Advance (liquid form) in peppermint flavour.

Apparently heartburn it is a sign you are going to have a baby with lots of hair! Did that turn out to be true for you? Tell us in the comments.

Scoot and squirt with a Water Blaster

Spice up the summer holidays - and cool down overheated children - with this Water Blaster Scooter accessory.

It attaches easily to my son's beloved Mini Micro Scooter - just don't get in his way! This one costs £19.99 from Amazon.

And if you haven't yet got a scooter, there's a very funky pastel pink Micro Light Scooter on Nappy Valley.