Recent Articles in Products & equipment

Sun tent from Shelta
Jul 27, 2011

The Mini UV Protector from the Australian company Shelta offers great protection from the sun – and the wind! – and is great for small children to play in, as Anne Coates discovered.

Sonic Spinbrush from Arm & Hammer
Jul 10, 2011

According to recent research carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation, two thirds of us risk potentially serious health problems by not replacing our toothbrushes every three months and this includes the brushes we take away with us. Arm & Hammer have made teeth cleaning while on holiday or at festivals easy with their latest product, the Sonic Spinbrush, tried out by Anne Coates.

Black & Decker Steam Mop
Jul 4, 2011

Mopping floors is not Anne Coates' favourite task but with the Black & Decker Steam Mop, cleaning became rather less arduous and the floors looked a lot better too!

Cuddledry SPF 50+ Poncho Towels
Jun 15, 2011

One of the most difficult things is to keep toddlers safe in the sun, so a poncho with an SPF factor of 50+ from Cuddledry was a perfect solution for little Harriet on a recent trip to Altomincio Parc in Italy.

Sit Right back rest
Jun 3, 2011

Are you sitting comfortably or are you slouching? Do you suffer from lower back pain? If the answer is yes you could consider investing in the Sit Right back rest to bring relief and comfort, writes Anne Coates.

QuackQuackMoo: Wet-Bed Protector
May 12, 2011

The transition between wet and dry nights can be a tough time for even the most patient of parents! Changing sheets – again – in the middle of the night has, Alex Bell admits, certainly tested her patience which makes this new bed protector by QuackQuackMoo ideal for potty training and beyond.

Oxo Tot: whale pail and kneeling mat
May 4, 2011

Two new accessories from Oxo Tot are designed to make bathtime more fun – a whail pail to collect toys and a kneeling mat. Anne Coates put them to the test.

Britax King plus car seat
Apr 21, 2011

What do you do when you don't have a car but need a child seat that is safe in most modern cars? Or if you are going on holiday and have a seat too large to take with you? Anne Coates discussed this with Mark Bennett, Britax's Safety Expert, and then tried out the Britax King Plus for Harriet.

Bumpsters
Apr 6, 2011

Nicole Burroughs tried out a new concept in cot protection – Bumpsters – designed to protect babies and toddlers from getting hurt in their sleep or when they wake up.

Hippychick Hipseat baby and toddler carrier
Mar 14, 2011

The Hippychick Hipseat is a unique concept which offers parents a safe, fun and ultra convenient way of carrying their baby from when they can first sit up right into their late toddler years. Anne Coates tried one out with Harriet and is a complete convert.

Reebok Easytone Go Outside 11 training shoe
Feb 24, 2011

When Christine Mayle joined the panel at Parenting Without Tears, she admitted to being a little apprehensive. This all changed when she heard that she would be reviewing the Reebok Easytone Go Outside II training shoe.

The Wean Machine
Jan 3, 2011

Starting a baby on solid foods is exciting, as Olivia Coates found when she started weaning Harriet. Preparing your own foods for baby is rewarding but what do you do when you are out and about (apart from taking little containers with you)? Olivia has been using the Wean Machine which is perfect for a baby who likes to eat out!