Products & equipment

Perfect for camping the Vango Adventure Sleepmat is also ideal for overnight guests, as Anne Coates discovered.

Having friends and family over to stay at Christmas or need a spare bed for children's sleepovers? Worlds Apart have some  great bedtime solutions for children. Anne – and Harriet – Coates review the Junior ReadyBed.

Last year we reviewed the Gtech AirRAM and now we have the perfect companion: the Gtech Multi cleaner. Anne Coates put it through its paces.

Fiona Jack put the Elle Macpherson The Body Aromatherapy Footspa from Homedics through its paces.

Real Techniques by Sam Chapman introduces a collection of Sam's favourite make-up brushes to help you create the perfect look. Anne Coates tried them out.

Feet are often the last part of the body to receive beauty treatments but, as Christine Mayle discovered when she tested the Homedics Elle MacPherson The Body 3-in-1 Luxury Footspa, they respond well to some TLC.

Hair washing after baths and swmming often leave childen's hair full of knots and adults stressed as they try to comb hair. Olivia Coates has been using Hip Peas Hair Detangler on Harriet's hair with great results.

If you want a light-weight pushchair that will see you from birth to around four years, look no further than the B-MOTION 4 from Britax which offers perfectly smooth rides over almost any terrain, as Anne Coates reports.

Kensington Safegrip solves the problem of letting young children loose on your iPad. The robust cover gives maximum protection, reports Anne Coates, without compromising use.

With nearly 300 children under 11 admitted to A & E in the past year, it's time parents made sure that any alcohol kept in the home is in a safe place and out of reach. Catalyst have launched Tantalus™ – the first lockable alcohol security device designed for consumer use.

When the weather suddenly gets wetter (or there's snow), there's always a rush to buy wellies which usually means the shops sell out rather quickly. The online Welly Shop solves this problem and, as Harriet found out, they had Hunter boots in her favourite pink. Anne Coates reports.

This month Britax have launched their XP SICT a new Group 2/3 car seat for children from 15 to 36kg (approximately four to 12 years). The XP-Pad sets new safety standards in the industry with a revolutionary energy absorbing seat belt pad and a new adjustable side impact cushion technology (SICT) system for superior side protection.

Mum's Family Calendar by Sandra Boynton runs from August 2013 to December 2014 with plenty of space for all the family to keep track of their lives. Anne Coates just loves Sandra Boynton's design and characters which make this calendar a number one seller for Workman.

Running out of power on a mobile can be so stressful if you're a parent and need to be in touch with your family. Kingston MobileLite Wireless resolves this problem and also offers wireless network sharing. Anne Coates put it to the test.

So many people regret the amount of equipment they buy for a new baby so Parenting Without Tears highlights our top six buys – products that have stood the test of time and last longer than a few months – from BRITAX, B-Sensible, MOTOROLA, SnoozeShade and Penrose Products.

Britax launched its first ever Group 0+/1 rearward facing ISOFIX car seat and Sally George tried and tested it for Parenting Without Tears.

Penrose Products™ provide a range of bedding that is 100 per cent sustainable and eco-friendly. The perfect start to getting a good night's sleep for adult and infant alike. Harriet tried out a Luxury Alpaca Duvet during a really hot spell and remained cool throughout the night, as Anne Coates reports.

Britax, leader in child safety, has created the Affinity with minimalist design, 18 colour options and a security code to deter theft. Sally George tried out the Affinity with baby Daisy and toddler Dylan and both were comfortable and secure.