Shop our favourite John Lewis best buys this season

If you haven’t got an air fryer yet, why not? Everyone’s raving about them and for good reason; they’re economical, good for the environment, and easy to use – preparing dinner for your family has never been simpler. This double air fryer is one of the best air fryers at John Lewis, with more than 7,000 reviews on the site. There are two drawers allowing you to cook two separate items at different times and temperatures. The ‘SYNC’ feature means you can make sure the two foods are ready at the same time.

One customer review said: “I didn't think I would use it as much as I do. Best kitchen product in my kitchen ever,” while another said: “I upgraded to this from a smaller, older air fryer and it is well worth the money. The dual drawers give me loads of flexibility with timings and how I split the food. I found my previous round drawer constricting whereas these rectangular ones mean just about anything fits. It cleans really easily too. I also like the the buttons have a slight glow when it's turned off because I see it in the dark and it reminds me that I've forgotten to unplug it. Great energy saver!”

You might not know why you need a good dehumidifier, but as parents we know how all that washing hanging around during the colder months can leave our homes a bit damp and musty. A dehumidifier is ideal for reducing condensation and purifying the air in our homes; and this one is one of the best dehumidifiers at John Lewis. This is quiet, and easy to move between rooms thanks to the castors, plus it features a medical-grade HEPA filter. Is it expensive to use, we hear you ask? According to John Lewis, the energy cost is worked out at 5p/hour based on 34p/kWh. Worth the investment if it helps clean the air in your home and keep condensation at bay.

One customer review said: “Very easy to set up and start using. Works very well when drying laundry. A bit noisy at night in the bedroom, still investigating how to best reduce condensation in the bedrooms in the early morning. Easy to move around the home and doesn't use too much power.”

Many parents say a heated clothes airer is an absolute life-changer, especially during the colder months; we all know how much laundry having a baby creates, and this invention means drying all those tiny items is a little bit quicker and easier. When it’s not possible to hang all the washing outdoors, the best heated clothes airer from John Lewis will cost just a few pennies per hour to run and will ease the load dramatically. It’s lightweight and easy to fold and store away, and has plenty of room for drying lots of baby clothes. The temperature reaches between 40-50 degrees C, so make sure not to use it for delicate items that can’t handle the higher heat.

One customer review said: “I wish I had purchased one of these before now. It's brilliant. Loads of space to hang laundry and dries very quickly. Would have given 5 stars but the electrical lead is a bit short and could do with being a bit longer.”

If you’re looking for the best John Lewis duvet, there are plenty to choose from but you can’t go wrong with its own-brand ANYDAY duvet that comes in at a very reasonable price. This is 10.5 tog, and is light yet warm, made with a hollowfibre filling. We appreciate a good duvet that’s machine washable, and this can also be tumble dried.

One customer review said: “I recommend it!! Unlike many other duvets advertised in other websites with the same price range, it is well made with proper stitching and proper fabric. Polyester but washable fabric.”

Every family needs good-quality towels for bathtime, and the best John Lewis towels are ultra soft and come in a wide range of colours – whether you want white and neutral, or brightly coloured pink, green, and orange. You can buy four sizes in this range – face cloth, hand towel, bath towel, and bath sheet.

One customer review said: “Great quality towels, the fabric is great quality and very soft, it stays soft and fluffy even after washing but not tumble drying.”

Whether you’re kitting out your newborn’s wardrobe or buying a gift for a new arrival, this hooded cardigan is ideal. It’s in a neutral colour to suit all babies, with cute sheep on the front and little ears on the hood. Available in sizes from newborn to 18 months.

One customer review said: “I sent for this for my Granddaughter and was thrilled with the quality and the colour. The little sheep motifs added style to this beautiful jacket.”

An ideal gift for a baby shower or when baby arrives, this set includes a super-soft with giraffe print, and a matching giraffe toy – plus, the presentation box is perfect to keep and store toys or baby socks in afterwards.

When your baby is ready to move from their cot to a cot bed, treat them to a gorgeous new bedding set such as this happy faces design. It’s reversible with a check design on the other side. The set includes a duvet cover and pillowcase.

One customer review said: “This duvet set is so cute. Fresh crisp design that is also timeless. Great quality cotton and well made.”

The BabyBjörn bouncer has been popular with parents for years, and it’s no wonder – the gentle bounce of this seat will soothe your baby and (hopefully) get them to drift off to sleep. It folds down easily, with three positions, and the fabric is machine washable. The bouncer is suitable up to 9kg, while you can turn it around and use it as a toddler chair for up to 13kg.

One customer review said: “A classic for a reason. Both my babies have loved their Baby Bjorn bouncy chairs, and I love the unfussy elegant design. It folds down flat for easy storage and transportation too. Definitely on my baby must-have list!”

Once your baby has grown out of their newborn car seat carrier, the Joie i-Spin 360 car seat is an ideal choice for the next stage; having a 360 spin on your car seat is an absolute game-changer. The swivel base makes it so much easier to put your toddler in and take them out of the car, saving you from certain back ache.

One customer review said: “Great car seat, amazing quality, rotates around so easy to get little ones in and out even when it tight parking spaces, feels very secure and sturdy and therefore really safe, shows it's in the correct position by a red/green notification on footwell bar so you know you've put it in the right position, easy to install and attach to isofix fittings, easy to wipe clean.”

Read our full review of the Joie i-Spin 360 car seat.

If you’re looking for baby bottles for your little one who’s suffering with colic, then this three-pack of MAM anti-colic bottles is an ideal choice. The teat is soft and familiar if your baby has been breastfeeding, so the transition will be easier; they also feature a self-sterilising feature for ease of cleaning. These bottles feature a slow flow teat (size 1).

One customer review said: “Bottles are a great quality and have helped reduce our baby taking in too much air. Teats need replacing every couple of months if using daily. Really convenient to be able to sterilise in the microwave, saves taking our cold water steriliser with us if we're staying a night or two at the in-laws.”

Perfect for parties and Christmas, this velour dress is covered in tiny gold stars, with a tiered design for brilliant twirling and dancing. Available in sizes from two to 13 years.

Soft comfortable pyjamas in two designs – stripes, and colourful bears. With long sleeves and full legs, these are ideal for the colder months. Available in sizes from two to 13 years.

Hunting for a first birthday present for a loved one? Go retro with this telephone from Fisher Price, which some of us on Team M&B had when we were babies too. An iconic toy that the one-year-old will love playing with and pulling along.