Recent Articles in Products & equipment

Lancome Primordiale Skin Defence
Mar 16, 2010

Julia Bairstow has been trying out an anti-ageing serum from Lancome - with good effect.

Spring is in the air – with EcoForce!
Mar 11, 2010

Forget the tumble-dryer and let your washing blow in the breeze the green way using EcoForce's new recycled peg basket, & pegs and washing line. Plus if you sign up to Parenting Without Tears for an annual membership you'll receive a "goody bag" of EcoForce products worth £15.

Pourty Potty
Mar 8, 2010

A new concept from Waterly Bottom Products means that potty-training is more comfortable for little bottoms and more hygienic for parent and toddler. Nicole Burroughs introduces daughter Eva to the Pourty Potty.

OP Therapy - Body Hydrator with Emu Oil
Mar 6, 2010

The restorative and protective properties of emu oil have been used by indigneous Autralians for centuries and recent medical research has illustrated the health benefits. Pregnancy can often wreak havoc on skin sensitivity as Olivia Coates discovered so she was happy to try out OP Therapy – Body Hydrator with Emu Oil.

Speedo Sculpture Shapeline swimwear
Mar 2, 2010

Leading swimwear brand  has launched body-shaping swimwear – Speedo Sculpture Shapeline – that's the next best thing to a made to measure swimsuit.

FlexiBath – a new concept in baby baths
Mar 1, 2010

Baby equipment can tend to take over your home so Olivia Coates was keen to try out an new baby bath – FlexiBath – which folds flat for storage and can be used from birth to four years.

Momma baby feeding range from Tomy
Feb 26, 2010

Innovative and stylish feeding products from Tomy that are ergonomically designed and PBA free.

Palmer's Body Butter
Feb 15, 2010

A new range of Palmer's Body Butters –  Coconut Milk, Shea, Olive and Cocoa – has hit the shelves and has been tested out by four of the Parenting Without Tears team - with excellent results!

Keep your feet warm and healthy with Carnation Silversock
Jan 25, 2010

Carnation Silversocks are thermodynamic to keep your feet warm in winter and cool in summer. Anne Coates put them to the test for Parenting Without Tears during a really cold spell.

Peachy Pink body shaping and anti-cellulite underwear
Jan 11, 2010

Need a little help for shaping up your thighs and bottom areas? Anne Coates tried out and recommends some new body shaping underwear from Peachy Pink.

Hands First
Jan 9, 2010

Ann Lloyd tries out Hands First invisible gloves – skin protection for hard working hands – and Parenting Without Tears has 50 sachets to give away.

iRejuvenate Skin Products
Dec 24, 2009

Many of us now are looking for products which come from environmentally responsible companies. Julia Bairstow has tried out a skin care regime from Forest Secrets Skincare whihc ticks all the boxes.