Cute cover-up

As winter creeps in, our thoughts turn to stylish ways to keep our little ones cosy and warm when we're out and about. We've fallen in love with the BabbaCover, a car seat cover that keeps baby wrapped up and protected from wind, snow and in the latest versions, harsh sunlight.

The BabbaCover features windows on front and back for ventilation and easy viewing or access to baby. There are also side pockets to keep your handy bits and an elastic opening up top to allow for a secure grip on your car seat handle. The BabbaCover fits all standard infant car seat carriers and comes in a range of funky-fab designs. We're particularly keen on the 'GQ Guillen' in SnuggleFleece as pictured. Visit the web site for more styles and suppliers.

Hot Seat

When travelling with Mr. Cheeks as a baby, I couldn't have gone anywhere without my Tot Seat portable highchair. This handy wrap keeps baby tied safely to most seats so he can have a little independence and leave you with both hands free.

Now that the Little Big Cheeks is weaning, I keep one in my baby bag but as an avid mummy blogger I'm always on the quest for what's new.

Enter Phil & Ted's Wriggle Wrapper, a genius little contraption that offers the same portability as the Totseat but goes one step further.

Not only does the Wriggle Wrapper secure baby snugly to a chair or around your waist, but you can also tie it to standard single beds for extra peace of mind when your little one's napping.

Phil & Ted's Wriggle Wrapper comes in chic grey or snazzy red, is machine washable and suitable for babies aged 6 to 24 months. Snap one up via the Phil & Ted site or available stockists.

Lounging out

Almost every parent will agree that a bouncy chair is an essential purchase for those first few months. Mom and dad get some hands-free time and the little rocker has fun observing the world from a different angle. With any luck, the bouncing action might even make baby nod off. Many baby chairs come with toy bars for tiny fists to bat, vibrate buttons or even funky tunes. But who needs bells and whistles when you’ve got a lounger as cool as this with your baby’s name on it? This padded Personal Baby Lounger from the gift gurus at Red Envelope comes in chocolate cover with blue or pink stripes.

HandySitt gives babies a boost

As someone who opted for a cheap and cheerful booster seat that has served my baby well, I’m always on the lookout for good alternatives to bulky highchairs. Made in Denmark, the HandySitt is an award-winning product crafted out of high grade steel and beech wood from managed forests. This portable booster seat gives your little one the right support and height to sit safely at the table with the adults. The arms adjust to fit almost any dining chair and it packs flat for easy storage. Each HandySitt also comes with a wipe clean cushion and can be bought with a neat TravelBagg for outings. Suitable from 7 months to 4 ½ years.