Go wild in the adventure playground and explore the woodlands surrounding The Langdale Hotel and Spa luxury self-catering properties in the Lake District’s Langdale Valley. While there, take in a steamer cruise on Lake Windermere (family tickets £85).The Langdale Family package c...

Providing complete sun protection for your child (as opposed to shading just a small square of window), this stretch-to-fit blind is a must for cars. Easy to fit and remove, the premium mesh fabric screens out 90 per cent of UV rays, whether the window is open or closed.Auto Shad...

This no-spill, free flow cup is designed to help keep your baby hydrated when you're on the go. There are soft handles that are easy to grip and a soft spout to protect your baby's gums.Spout Free-Flow Cup, £2.50, by Vital Innovations

Encourage tidy eating habits with the Trap-A-Snack, which has a soft slatted to keep your baby's snack safe when it's not being munched.  The Trap-A-Snack has a non-slip base and is BPA, latex and PVC free.Trap-A-Snack £4 by Vital Baby.

Whether you're travelling by plane or by car, the TrayKit provides your child with in-seat entertainment. The bag can be perched on a fold-down table or attached to the back of a car seat. Inside your child can stow toys, books, colouring materials and other bits and bobs. The Tr...

Travelling en famille and travelling light generally don't go hand-in-hand. The Travel Tots travel pack is designed to take some of the load. Before you set off, sign up online and choose which essential items you'd like to include. These will then be delivered to your destinatio...

The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark (picture book) by Jill Thomlinson (Egmont, £3.99)This classic tale has been soothing night-fearing children for generations and has even been reworked into a picture book for very young readers. Help to conquer your child’s bedtime worries with ...

The charity Kids In Museums is on a mission to make museums appealing places for families to visit. Each year, the charity awards one outstandingly accommodating institution The Guardian Family-Friendly Museum Award and this year’s proud winner

The New Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner has been created specifically for babies and toddlers - but is crammed with delicious meal ideas that cater for the whole family. We particularly love the simple (but very tasty) Spaghetti Primavera. New Complete Baby and Toddler Mea...

To help new parents, David Rathgeber, chef and father of two, has created 85 recipes using a Babycook blender that are all adapted to the needs of tots aged between 6 and 24 months. Follow the advice of this daddy-chef and develop your child's taste buds so that they grow up lovi...