Products & equipment

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.

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.

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

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 – 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.

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.

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

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.

The new EcoTools Collector's Brush Roll comes with a multi-tasking face brush to start your collection off. Anne Coates put it to the test.

FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer

The new Cooks&Co Meal Kits proved three little pots of ingredients that will ensure a restaurant standard meal in a very short time. Anne Coates put them to the test and Olivia and Alex Bell sampled the results.

Sainsbury's are stocking a new range on luggage and one of the cases has one very important quality – it is easyJet approved as an on board cabin case. Anne Coates tried it out for size.

Ruth Campbell loves the Beco Soleil Baby Carrier so much she's glad the last one broke so she had the opportunity of trying out a better model.

Eiko Egg Cup Boiler from cuckooland takes the hassle out of boiling eggs for the family. Anne Coates put them to the test and Harriet decided on which colour they would each have.

These iPhone and iPad cases from NueVue have a dual purpose. The protective cases clean the screen every time the device is removed from the case – and offer antimicrobial protection to keep it free of bacteria. Anne Coates put it to the test.

Ceracraft Frying Pans from JML make frying foods a whole lot healthier. Anne Coates put one to the test.

Having been so impressed by the Britax B-MOTION 4, Anne Coates was delighted to try out the B–Motion 3 – a lightweight three wheeled stroller that combines style and comfort.