Guides for parents
Practical, plain-English guides from the shoishop team: what to buy, what size to pick and how to check what you are buying is safe.
- Safety
Toy Safety by Age: How to Choose Safe Toys for Babies and Toddlers
How to choose toys that suit your child’s age, what to avoid for babies and toddlers, and quick safety checks to do when a new toy arrives.
10 October 2026 · 2 min read
- Checklists
Newborn Essentials Checklist: What You Really Need for the First Months
A realistic checklist of newborn essentials by category: clothes, feeding, diapering, sleeping and bathing, plus what you can safely wait to buy.
10 October 2026 · 1 min read
- Checklists
Hospital Bag Checklist: What to Pack for Mom and Baby
A practical hospital bag checklist for the birth: documents, things for mom, things for your newborn and a few items for whoever is with you.
10 October 2026 · 1 min read
- Buying guides
How to Choose a Baby Stroller: A Buyer’s Guide
What to consider when buying a baby stroller: type, weight and fold, wheels, harness, canopy and your budget, with a checklist to use in the shop.
10 October 2026 · 2 min read
Buying guidesHow to Choose a Baby Bottle: Materials, Nipples and Sizes
A simple guide to choosing a baby bottle: which material suits you, how nipple flow works, what size to buy and how many you need.
10 October 2026 · 2 min read
- Safety
How to Check a Baby Product Is Genuine and Safe Before You Buy
Simple checks for parents buying baby products online: what to look at on the listing, the packaging and the seller, and what to do if something seems wrong.
10 October 2026 · 1 min read
- Size guides
Baby Diaper Size Guide: Sizes by Weight and When to Size Up
Diaper sizes follow your baby’s weight. See typical weight ranges, signs a diaper is too small or too big, and how many to buy at the start.
10 October 2026 · 2 min read
- Size guides
Baby Clothing Size Guide: How to Pick the Right Size by Age and Height
Baby clothes are sized by age, but babies grow at different speeds. Learn how to use height and weight, read size charts and decide when to size up.
10 October 2026 · 2 min read