Catherine Ball

Catherine Ball is a freelance journalist who specialises in writing about parenting and health. She has been a journalist for 20 years, writing for a wide range of regional and national publications. Outside of work, she is the mother of 4 children – all girls! – aged between 4 and 12 years.

Reviews

Best portable travel potties for toddlers in 2025, tried and tested by parents

Reviews

10 of the best sandpits for toddlers and kids 2024

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Pregnancy

200 American baby names for boys and girls – with origins and meanings

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Pregnancy

225 Greek girl baby names with meanings

10 of the best car seats for fitting 3 in a row

Reviews

Best narrow car seats that fit 3 in the back of most cars

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Pregnancy

300 Muslim and Arabic baby names for girls and boys, with meanings

10 of the best car seats to take on a plane

Reviews

The best child car seats to use on airplanes, for babies and toddlers

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Reviews

10 of the best kids' teepees and play tents

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Pregnancy

Baby girl names beginning with X– with origins and meanings

the letter q for a girl name

Pregnancy

Baby girl names beginning with Q – with origins and meanings

The letter B

Pregnancy

Baby girl names beginning with B – with origins and meanings

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What you need to know about self-sterilising bottles

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A beginner’s guide to reusable period pants

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School and family

How to create the perfect family movie night at home