Recent Articles in Products & equipment

Vax Air™ Lift Pet Vacuum Cleaner
Mar 22, 2016

Anne Coates tries out the Vax Air™ Lift Steerable Pet Upright Vacuum Cleaner and is impressed by its suction and cleaning capabilities. Great for homes with pets.

LGFB Anti-Bacterial Brush Set
Feb 29, 2016

Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) the cancer support charity that helps women and teenagers combat the visible side effects of their treatment, is pleased to announce that they will be benefitting from the launch of a new range of professional-quality anti-bacterial make-up brushes. Anne Coates put them to the test.

BabyBjörn Baby Carrier One
Feb 16, 2016

BabyBjörn Baby Carrier One, first introduced in 2013 now has enhanced features and is a clear winner for new mum Kathryn Mayle.

DiaryDoll Pants
Jan 21, 2016

DiaryDoll– the brainchild of TV presenter Carol Smillie and former British Number One tennis player Annabel Croft – is a pioneering range of pretty clever pants designed to help sufferers cope with the embarrassing symptoms of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and give them back their confidence.

Britax Baby-Safe Plus SHR
Jan 12, 2016

New Mum Kathryn Mayle reviews Britax BabySafe Plus SHR II. 

SimplyGood™ Baby Recliner
Jan 6, 2016

SimplyGood™ Baby Recliner is fantastic – so says new mother, Kathryn Mayle, who has been using it from the moment she bought baby Matthew home from hospital.

Shake Weight
Dec 29, 2015

The new year is traditionally the time that people resolve to exercise more and improve their health. For many of us a gym subscription is prohibitive and time constraints and family commitments mean going out running is a non started. Joel Lockwood, who works long hours as a junior doctor, tried out the Shake Weight and found it was perfect for a short exercise regime.

Dressing for Christmas
Dec 18, 2015

Some children love dressing up smartly at Christmas and the Nutmeg range at Morrisons – so competitively priced – means affordable and practical clothing. Harriet and Anne Coates review a special occasion dress.

Cozy Microwaveable Boots
Dec 16, 2015

These comfy slippers are microwaveable so you can warm your feet and sit back and relax – lavender scented to relieve stress. Olivia Coates, our Marathon Mummy, put them to the test.

Christmas Pyjamas from Nutmeg
Dec 14, 2015

Make Christmas Eve extra special with a new pair of pyjamas for the chidlren and wind down with a festive book or DVD.

Revlon Perfectionist 2in1 Hairdryer
Dec 4, 2015

New from Revlon the Perfectionist 2in1 Hairdryer which simultaneously dries and styles your hair. Anne Coates put it to the test.

Dyson V6 Total Clean
Nov 16, 2015

The Dyson V6 Total Clean is the latest in cordless vacuum cleaners. Dyson technology has reversed the the usual design so that the motor is at the top with a docking station for charging. Anne Coates puts it to the test.