How We Review

Midwife-led testing. Evidence-based scoring. Clear disclosures.

Every review is written or checked by a registered midwife and stress-tested by parents at home. We verify safety claims, measure what matters, and explain it in plain language. Our goal is simple: help families choose safe, well-made products — without the marketing fluff.

Midwife-led

Written or checked by registered midwives, reality-tested by parents.

Evidence-based

Claims must be backed by data or repeatable testing — never marketing copy.

Clear disclosures

No paid verdicts. Affiliate links never influence scores.

1

Screen safety & standards

Verify FDA/CE status, recalls, instructions, and age/trimester guidance.

2

Hands-on testing

Midwives & mums test at home for setup time, clarity, comfort, and durability.

3

Benchmark & compare

Measure accuracy, ease-of-use, value, and support across comparable models.

4

Bias guardrails

Blind comparisons where possible; no pre-publication brand approval.

5

Update & correct

We revisit reviews as models change or new research emerges.

30%

Accuracy & reliability

Repeatable results; error margins; sensible alarms & displays.

25%

Safety & standards

Regulatory status, warnings, manual clarity, safe defaults.

20%

Ease-of-use

Setup, ergonomics, readability (day/night), noise handling.

10%

Support & warranty

Support response, returns, documentation, replacement parts.

15%

Value for money

What you get for the price vs. category peers.

Conflicts & Independence

Brands cannot buy our verdicts. Samples may be provided for testing, but we disclose this and return or donate items where appropriate. If we use affiliate links, they never affect ratings and are always disclosed.

Medical disclaimer: Our reviews are for education, not a substitute for personalised medical advice. Always follow your healthcare provider’s guidance.