# Sophie Hart — Founder & Editor | Clever Mum > Sophie founded Clever Mum after her first maternity leave turned into a full-time research project — hundreds of hours comparing pushchairs, decoding car-seat * [ Home ](/) * › [ Our Team ](/authors) * › Sophie Hart SH # Sophie Hart Founder & Editor Sophie founded Clever Mum after her first maternity leave turned into a full-time research project — hundreds of hours comparing pushchairs, decoding car-seat regulations and finding out which baby costs are worth it. She sets the editorial standards: every guide answer-first, every recommendation reasoned, every affiliate link disclosed. ## Covers * ✓ Baby gear research and price tracking since 2022 * ✓ UK retailer and warranty comparison * ✓ Editorial standards and affiliate disclosure policy ## By Sophie Hart [ Toddler ### Toddler Tantrums: What Actually Works Why toddler tantrums happen, what to do in the moment, what makes them worse, and when meltdowns might need a conversation with your health visitor. ](/toddler/toddler-tantrums-what-works)[ Toddler ### Potty Training: A No-Drama Guide for UK Parents How to potty train without the power struggle — real readiness signs, a simple week-one plan, night training, and handling accidents and setbacks. ](/toddler/potty-training-guide-uk)[ Toddler ### Toddler Safety: The Real Risks at Home and Out and About The genuine toddler safety risks UK parents should know — falls, poisoning, choking, road and water safety — sourced from RoSPA, with practical steps that help. ](/toddler/toddler-safety-at-home-and-out-and-about)[ Toddler ### A Balanced Diet for Toddlers: NHS Guidance for 1-4 Year Olds What the NHS recommends for a balanced toddler diet — milk, juice limits and the vitamin supplement most 1-4 year olds need, separate from fussy eating. ](/toddler/toddler-nutrition-a-balanced-diet-for-1-4-year-olds)[ Toddler ### Toddler Biting and Hitting: Why It Happens and What Helps Biting, hitting and scratching are common in toddlers and don't predict future behaviour — practical, calm ways to respond, and when it usually settles. ](/toddler/toddler-biting-hitting-and-aggressive-behaviour)[ Toddler ### Moving From a Cot to a Bed: When and How There's no fixed right age to move a toddler from cot to bed — practical signs of readiness, safety carryovers from the cot, and how to make the switch smoother. ](/toddler/moving-from-cot-to-bed)[ Toddler ### Settling Into Nursery or Preschool: A UK Guide How UK funded childcare hours work for 2-4 year olds, what a normal settling-in period looks like, and how to help a toddler adjust to nursery or preschool. ](/toddler/settling-into-nursery-or-preschool)[ Toddler ### Travelling With a Toddler: Flying, Car Journeys and Days Out Practical UK guidance for travelling with a toddler — car seat rules on flights, road trip breaks, travel health, and what actually helps on the day. ](/toddler/travelling-with-a-toddler)[ Baby ### Dangerous Baby Products Sold Online: What Which? and OPSS Found A 2026 Which? investigation found 150 dangerous baby products on major online marketplaces. What was found, and what to buy instead. ](/baby/dangerous-baby-products-online-uk)[ Family ### Starting School: A Reception Readiness Checklist for UK Parents Reception readiness in England: self-care beats reading. What schools actually expect, summer-born delayed starts, and who should skip this checklist. ](/family/starting-school-reception-readiness-uk)[ Family ### Sibling Rivalry: Welcoming a New Baby Without the Guilt Jealousy, regression and acting out when a new baby arrives are all normal — practical ways to help an older child adjust, without guilt or over-managing it. ](/family/sibling-rivalry-and-welcoming-a-new-baby)[ Family ### Screen Time for School-Age Children: The Actual UK Guidance The UK's official screen time position for 5-11s sets no hour limit — what the Chief Medical Officers and RCPCH recommend instead, and what's changing. ](/family/screen-time-guide-school-age-children-uk)[ Family ### Pocket Money in the UK: How Much, and When to Start What UK children actually receive in pocket money by age, based on real transaction data, plus the chores-versus-unconditional debate and when most families start. ](/family/pocket-money-guide-uk-how-much-and-when)[ Family ### Parenting Twins & Multiples: A UK Guide Practical UK guidance for parents of twins and multiples — encouraging individuality, the same-class-or-separate school debate, and where to find real support. ](/family/parenting-twins-and-multiples-uk)[ Family ### Wraparound & Holiday Childcare in the UK: What's Available and What It Costs A practical guide to UK before/after-school and holiday childcare — Tax-Free Childcare, wraparound childcare, and the Holiday Activities and Food scheme. ](/family/wraparound-and-holiday-childcare-uk)[ Family ### Babies, Children and Pets: Safe Introductions, Boundaries and Real Benefits Managing pets and children safely — introducing a dog or cat to a newborn, hygiene rules, toddler boundaries, and the real benefits of pets. ](/family/babies-children-and-pets-safety-guide)[ Family ### Taking Babies and Toddlers to Museums: The Survival Guide That Makes It Fun How to actually enjoy museums with babies and toddlers — the quietest times to go, what to pack, engagement games that work, and the best UK museum types for kids. ](/family/taking-babies-and-children-to-museums)[ Family ### How Animal Rescue Teaches Children Empathy (Even If You Can’t Adopt) How animal welfare and rescue involvement builds children’s empathy and responsibility — and the practical ways UK families can help without adopting a pet. ](/family/teaching-children-empathy-animal-rescue)[ Best-of guide ### Best Baby Shower Gifts UK The best baby shower and newborn gifts in the UK — genuinely useful presents parents keep using, from a beloved sleep aid to a premium activity gym, compared on price and staying power. ](/best/best-baby-shower-gifts-uk)