Recent Articles in Products & equipment

Graco Symbio Travel System
May 19, 2010

Having a baby? So which buggy should you opt for? For baby Harriet, Oliva Coates is currently using the Graco Symbio Go carrycot with the Logico S Deluxe car seat – both using the same One-Click system Symbio frame. The package is stylish, easy to use and exudes safety.

Vivaderm Daily
May 14, 2010

Having a baby and  washing her hands far more frequently meant a return of her eczema – mainly on her hands – for Olivia Coates. Vivaderm Daily has proved to be a godsend and has cleared the problem.

Mamas & Papas bouncing cradle
May 13, 2010

The Nest Rock & Bounce Cradle from Mamas & Papas is a great piece of equipment for baby Harriet, writes Anne Coates.

Cirrus Travel Cot from Tippitoes
May 8, 2010

Have baby – will travel and you will probably need a travel cot. The Tippitoes Cirrus Travel Cot is just the thing for holidays and visiting. Anne Coates tried one out for baby Harriet. 

Morrck Baby Hoodie
May 3, 2010

The perfect answer to keeping a baby or toddler warm and safefly strapped in a car seat, buggy or supermarket trolley infant seats – the Morrck Baby Hoodie. Baby Harriet came home from hospital in her new wrap.

Flip – a new concept in reusable nappies
May 1, 2010

During Real Nappy Week, a new concept in reusable nappies – the Flip. Olivia Coates tried out the Flip on baby Harriet.

Shake Weight
Apr 28, 2010

Shape up and tone your upper arms in six minutes a day? Anne Coates was happy to take up the Shake Weight challenge.

Get ready for summer with a parasol and windbreak from B&Q
Apr 23, 2010

Anne Coates and Alex Bell try out two products from B&Q's summer range: the Fun Stripe Parasol and the Windbreak.

mum-to-be organics
Apr 13, 2010

Harriet Elliot is pregnant with her third baby so we thought she was due for a treat – and she loved tryng out mum-to-be organics Rich Tummy Cream, Stretch Mark Oil and Bath Soak.

Picnic in style with these new polka dot coolbags exclusive to Lakeland
Apr 9, 2010

Picnics are great family events – for all ages! And what better way to pack up all the goodies than in the latest polka dot picnic/cool bags range from Lakeland. Anne and Olivia Coates were eager to take a look for Parenting Without Tears – even if they have to wait for sun and warm weather to use them!

Inika Liquid Mineral Foundation
Mar 25, 2010

Nominated as a finalist in Australia for the Marie Claire Best Beauty Product along with Dior, Mac and Elizabeth Arden foundations, Inika Liquid Mineral Foundation was a winner for Anne Coates.

Black & Decker Dustbuster Flexi
Mar 22, 2010

Having moved into an upstairs flat, Olivia Coates found her vacuum cleaner was impossible to use on the steep stairs - so the Dusbuster Flexi from Balck & Decker was  a great solution.