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Danielle Wilkins

Danielle Wilkins is a freelance lifestyle journalist and sub-editor, and the former editor of Wedding Ideas. She has a special interest in parenting, beauty, bridal and lifestyle content and has covered the best maternity bras, cot beds, breast pumps and baby sleeping bags for IndyBest, The Independent’s product review section since 2022. She has also written seasonal features, including a piece on the best Christmas crackers for 2023.

<p>We trialled these under clothes, in bed, at the gym, around the house and beyond </p>

Baby Tech & Essentials

Best maternity and nursing bras 2024

<p>It goes without saying that life with a baby can be messy, so being able to wipe-clean the bed is a must</p>

Baby Tech & Essentials

9 best cot beds for babies and toddlers for a long-term sleep solution

<p>Everything from the contents to the snap of the cracker was considered</p>

Best Christmas crackers 2023: Luxury, eco and personalised

<p>We did our homework, assessing comfort, how easy they were to zip up and the pocket situation </p>

School Clothing & Equipment

Best kids backpacks for school 2023

<p>We’ve included both independent designers and high street brands for the big day </p>

Women's Clothing

12 best mother-of-the-bride brands for every style, season and budget

Women's Clothing

12 best mother-of-the-bride brands for every style, season and budget

<p>We’ve included both independent designers and high street brands for the big day </p>