Over the last few days the papers have widely reported on the growing nappy mountain filling landfill sites around the country. Apparently 4% of landfill is made up of disposable nappies - quite a horrific thought.

In an attempt to deal with...

It's a horrific figure and one that will make the blood drain from many a parents face - the cost of bringing up just one child.

In a survey commissioned by Maestro UK and Family circle it was found that, on average, parents are spending £43,056...

I've had an Eureka moment. I've finally found a valid reason to use the video calling functionality on my 3G mobile phone. In fact, the idea has taken hold to such an extent that I'm going out to get my wife one tomorrow.

Video calling still...

Over recent weeks many people have been attempting to pass on advice on all manner of subjects - labour pain relief, childcare, breast or bottle etc. Much of it has been from friends and relatives. The older the advisor the more the advice takes the...

I've been told today that the sprog now weighs roughly 500g - that's around half a bag of sugar. It's also nearly 32cm's long.

The stats are impressive, but it's got me thinking that maybe I should be a little more supportive of my partner....

This is my idea of hell. Totally above and beyond the call of duty.

I would rather lick the kitchen floor clean than attend a exhibition designed for hormonal pregnant women. So, as an early warning for all you future fathers out there, here's...

Is your child the next Brad Pitt, or maybe they're an aspiring Claudia Schiffer? Most parents think their child is the most beautiful in the world - a highly subjective opinion that Calpol are evidently trying to define. They're looking for such 'star...

How do you encourage civic pride in a baby? Apparently, according to a report on the BBC website, you give them a certificate.

Now, I've heard of some hair brained schemes, especially when local councils are involved, but this really takes...

We're currently indulging in our last skiing holiday for a couple of years, at least until the sprog gets big enough to don its own ski's and join us. Over an apres ski dinner one evening our party started talking of the 'unpleasantness' of having a small...

One of my lasting images from watching Meet the Fockers was the sight of Robert De Niro in his mannary gland get-up. The comedic value was such that I reckoned that no one in their right mind would try an emulate the absurdity of it. How wrong I was.

Isofix. A word bandied around willy-nilly in the world of child car seats. It's the closest I've come to hi-tech in the last few days anyway.

Basically it's an industry standard, agreed by the car manufacturers, which ensures that the car seat...

Stuart's just come back from buying the iconic Bugaboo Cameleon. I'm not envious in the slightest especially since I know he'll have bought it in lurid pink. I'll let him give you the run down on this sleek and sophisticated bit of kit.

I,...

Hello, I'm the other half.

When I discovered I was to be a dad for the first time it was with very mixed emotion. Yes, I was overjoyed that a mini-me would soon be making their way in the world, but god, have you seen how much those things...