Recent Articles in Products & equipment

Waterproof fitted sheet from B–Sensible
Mar 20, 2013

Protecting our mattresses is important but never more so for toddlers and children who  aren't quite dry through the night. B-Sensible has a range of fitted sheets which are "breathable and waterproof". Anne Coates put one to the test.

olloclip photography lens for iPhones
Feb 27, 2013

A three in one lens, olloclip is a great accessory for the iPhone 4, 4S and iPhone 5 to add new dimensions to your mobile photography.

Painting apron from My 1st Years
Feb 25, 2013

There are many aprons on the market but the personalised with a name aprons from My First Years are a definite winner. Harriet Coates put one to the test.

Photo books from Vistaprint
Feb 20, 2013

Photobooks make a wonderfully personal present for any occasion so with Mothering Sunday in mind, Anne Coates has been working on a photo book from Vistaprint.

Cook with Organix Recipe Bases and Paste Pots
Feb 8, 2013

Organix has launched Cook with Organix, a new home cooking range set to revolutionise the babyfood aisle. Cook with Organix Recipe Bases provide the starting point for a meal, to which you can simply add the finishing touches and Cook with Organix Paste Pots allow you to create a meal from your own choice of ingredients, using a wide range of available recipes. Michaela Braisher put them to the test.

Kidzpod – a lunchbox for the discerning schoolchild
Jan 31, 2013

Designed by a father who wanted a more hygienic lunchbox for his own children, Kidzpod certainly scored highly in the Bell household.

Britax Baby Safe Plus SHR II car seat
Jan 11, 2013

Ruth Campbell has an eye for design and safety and was impressed by the Britax Baby Safe Plus SHR II car seat.

Britax B–Agile Double Buggy
Jan 4, 2013

As the mother of 20 month old twins, Rebecca Bull already had tried various buggies none of which was ideal so she was looking forward to trying the Britax B – Agile Double Buggy.

The Scrubba™ wash bag
Dec 12, 2012

An award winning innovation, The Scrubba™ wash bag is perfect for back-packers, festival goiers and families on holiday. Anne Coates tried it out on her trip to India.

Fabric Flavours Pyjamas
Nov 19, 2012

Emily Elias was surprised when her son chose the Darth Vadar pyjamas to try out from Fabric Flavours but he loves them and his mum was impressed too!

MOTOROLA MBP36 Baby Monitor
Nov 5, 2012

If you gave up using a baby alarm when you felt more confident with your baby sleeping in a different room, you might think again with this video baby monitor from MOTOROLA. Gain reassurance that your child is safe and happy sleeping or playing. Keep an eye on a sick child. A perfect investment, writes Anne Coates.

Heston's Dine in range at Waitrose
Oct 11, 2012

Exclusive to Waitrose is a selection of ready prepared meals by top chef Heston Blumenthal.   Heston has given his special touch to well-known classics and the new Heston from Waitrose range features five main courses and two side dishes. Ruth Campbell tried them on her husband who had yet to be converted to the joys of ready meals.