Recent Articles in Products & equipment

Elle MacPherson The Body 3-in-1 Luxury Footspa
Nov 7, 2013

Feet are often the last part of the body to receive beauty treatments but, as Christine Mayle discovered when she tested the Homedics Elle MacPherson The Body 3-in-1 Luxury Footspa, they respond well to some TLC.

Hip Peas Hair Detangler
Nov 2, 2013

Hair washing after baths and swmming often leave childen's hair full of knots and adults stressed as they try to comb hair. Olivia Coates has been using Hip Peas Hair Detangler on Harriet's hair with great results.

Britax B-MOTION 4 pushchair
Oct 26, 2013

If you want a light-weight pushchair that will see you from birth to around four years, look no further than the B-MOTION 4 from Britax which offers perfectly smooth rides over almost any terrain, as Anne Coates reports.

Safegrip for iPads
Oct 9, 2013

Kensington Safegrip solves the problem of letting young children loose on your iPad. The robust cover gives maximum protection, reports Anne Coates, without compromising use.

Alcohol in the home - lock it with Tantalus
Oct 3, 2013

With nearly 300 children under 11 admitted to A & E in the past year, it's time parents made sure that any alcohol kept in the home is in a safe place and out of reach. Catalyst have launched Tantalus™ – the first lockable alcohol security device designed for consumer use.

Wellies from The Welly Shop
Sep 25, 2013

When the weather suddenly gets wetter (or there's snow), there's always a rush to buy wellies which usually means the shops sell out rather quickly. The online Welly Shop solves this problem and, as Harriet found out, they had Hunter boots in her favourite pink. Anne Coates reports.

Britax XP SICT car seat
Sep 24, 2013

This month Britax have launched their XP SICT a new Group 2/3 car seat for children from 15 to 36kg (approximately four to 12 years). The XP-Pad sets new safety standards in the industry with a revolutionary energy absorbing seat belt pad and a new adjustable side impact cushion technology (SICT) system for superior side protection.

Mum's Family Calendar by Sandra Boynton
Aug 20, 2013

Mum's Family Calendar by Sandra Boynton runs from August 2013 to December 2014 with plenty of space for all the family to keep track of their lives. Anne Coates just loves Sandra Boynton's design and characters which make this calendar a number one seller for Workman.

MobileLite Wireless
Aug 2, 2013

Running out of power on a mobile can be so stressful if you're a parent and need to be in touch with your family. Kingston MobileLite Wireless resolves this problem and also offers wireless network sharing. Anne Coates put it to the test.

Top six baby products
Jul 22, 2013

So many people regret the amount of equipment they buy for a new baby so Parenting Without Tears highlights our top six buys – products that have stood the test of time and last longer than a few months – from BRITAX, B-Sensible, MOTOROLA, SnoozeShade and Penrose Products.

The MAX-FIX Car Seat from Britax
Jul 9, 2013

Britax launched its first ever Group 0+/1 rearward facing ISOFIX car seat and Sally George tried and tested it for Parenting Without Tears.

Luxury Alpaca Duvet – Penrose Products
Jul 8, 2013

Penrose Products™ provide a range of bedding that is 100 per cent sustainable and eco-friendly. The perfect start to getting a good night's sleep for adult and infant alike. Harriet tried out a Luxury Alpaca Duvet during a really hot spell and remained cool throughout the night, as Anne Coates reports.