Recent Articles in Products & equipment

New method household range
Nov 19, 2014

Available exclusively from Tesco: method air refresher, method hand wash and method all-purpose cleaner. Anne Coates has been testing them out.

Trevor Sorbie Salon Approved Diffuser Dryer
Nov 4, 2014

Anne Coates has been impressed when testing the Trevor Sorbie Salon Approved Diffuser Dryer.

Party food
Oct 11, 2014

The third of our articles on party food shared by some of the Parenting Without Tears team who tried a selection of delicacies on offer from Waitrose, Ocado and Galloway.

Tesco Easy Entertaining
Oct 4, 2014

The second of our articles on party food shared by some of the Parenting Without Tears team who tried Tesco's Mediterranean Platter, Crudité & Houmous Platter, Olives and Smoked Salmon Canapés.

Cyber Clean for screens and keyboards
Sep 26, 2014

Anyone who has ever let a child play on their smart phone, tablet or keyboard knows what a mess you can end up with. Anne Coates tried out two products from Cyber Clean: the Tough Screen Cleaner and the Cleaning Compound.

Canapies from Square Pie
Sep 25, 2014

As the party season approaches some of the Parenting Without Tears team got together for a tasting session. We had so much food that we're posting the reviews in stages. Here's what the team thought about the Canapies from Square Pie.

Vax Air™ Cordless
Aug 28, 2014

Vax Air™ Cordless is the perfect light-weight vacuum cleaner that does everything it claims to, writes Anne Coates.

Buying School Uniform
Aug 26, 2014

If you are buying school uniform make the most of the offers from BHS and Sainsbury's, writes Anne Coates who has put some of their items to the test.

Kingston MobileLite Wireless G2
Aug 11, 2014

Kingston MobileLite Wireless G2 – this versatile gadget is a recent upgrade of Kingston’s ‘Wireless Media Reader’ that you will find particularly useful if your iPhone, iPad or Android device has limited memory, writes Mike Tunbridge.

Doodle Notecase for iPad
Jul 25, 2014

The ulitmate in doodling has just arrived – a notecase for iPhone, mini-iPad or iPad that protects your tech and lets you enjoy some low-tech designing (perfect if you have children with you and want to keep them entertained). Anne Coates put the iPad notecase to the test.

Kids Stuff® Crazy Soap
Jul 15, 2014

Bath times at the Coates household have become rather exciting while trying out Kids Stuff® Crazy Soap products.

BOB Revolution PRO from BRITAX
Jul 1, 2014

Adaptable and easy to use, BOB Revolution PRO from BRITAX is an all-terrain power pushchair for runners and skaters which is also a perfect everyday stroller for any family whether you’re looking for a pushchair that’s easy to manoeuvre around town or something sturdy for those off-road family walks. Laura Chambers put it through its paces.