Recent Articles in Products & equipment

The Foldaway Luxury Footspa
Aug 17, 2016

HoMedics have come up with the perfect solution to bulky home footspas – The Foldaway Luxury Footspa. Anne Coates put it to the test.

Beach Shelters from LittleLife
Aug 9, 2016

With the summer holidays here, family-travel expert, LittleLife, is advising families to be sun-smart in the warmer weather. Having softer and more vulnerable skin than adults, children are particularly at risk from sunburn. However the LittleLife Beach Shelter offers protection and the UPF 50+ rated fabric creates a cool and shady area where the whole family can escape from the sun’s harmful UV rays. Anne Coates put one a family sized Beach Shelter to the test with the help of Harriet and friends.

MIXIT↑™ Power Pack 4000 from Belkin
Aug 2, 2016

MIXIT↑™ Power Pack 4000 from belkin brings peace of mind to busy parents and teens. Anne Coates put it to the test.

Polarn O. Pyret Fashions for Children
Jul 26, 2016

Polarn O. Pyret are celebrating their fortieth anniversary with a range of fabulous clothes for babies and children. Harriet was delighted with her striped summer dress. Timeless fashion which washes and wears well, as Anne Coates reports.

Lucky Voice Karaoke App and Kit
Jul 25, 2016

Lucky Voice has developed the ultimate Karaoke App. We tried it out together with the Lucky Voice Karaoke Kit. The children at Harriet's end of term party were delighted.

Multi Plug Travel Adaptor
Jul 13, 2016

Travelling abroad with a couple of devices like a smart phone and tablet means we need more from an adaptor. PrezzyBox has come up with the answer – a Multi Plug Travel Adaptor with two USB ports. Anne Coates wished she'd had this for her trips earlier this year.

Britax Affinity 2 Pushchair
Jun 27, 2016

At Parenting Without Tears we have long been fans of Britax products so what would  new reviewer Tracey Walsh make of  the Britax Affinity 2 Pushchair?

Doddlebags from Lakeland
Jun 10, 2016

Olivia Coates tried out Doddlebags from Lakeland and was impressed by their versatility.

Mia Tui Chloe Bag on QVC
May 10, 2016

Finding the right sized bag can sometimes be a trial but QVC have taken the hassle out of choosing the right travel bag with the Mia Tui Chloe Bag. Anne Coates tried it out for size and convenience, and, of course, style.

Caprera: Artisan Food Delivered to your Door
May 6, 2016

Caprera make it their mission to scour the country and discover the greatest small, independent producers, carefully handpicking only the best food to offer via their website. Anne Coates tried out a few of their products.

Vax Pure Air 300 Air Purifier
Apr 25, 2016

Vax has a range of air purifiers which clean the air inside your home, helping to alleviate symptoms suffered by asthma and allergy suffers. Anne Coates put the Vax Pure Air 300 Air Purifier to the test and reports here during Allergy Awareness Week.

New Range from Ella's Kitchen
Mar 23, 2016

Ella's Kitchen have produced a new range of snacks for children aged four and over. Here Elizabeth Bull and Anne Coates review them.