Products & equipment

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.

If you are looking for stylish affordable swimwear for the children this summer Sainsbury's new Tu range could well have the answer writes Alex Bell whos chidlren tested out  some of the range during half-term.

Michaela Braisher tried out Peter Rabbit Organics sauces and Juice Drinks for her children.

Aquaint is a new cleanser that's safe enough to use directly on a baby's skin and efffective enough to clean a breast pump. It's uses are manifold as Anne Coates found out.

Mattresses can harbour dust-mites and become unpleasant bearers of stains and smells is not protected. Anne Coates recommends the B-Sensible breathable and waterproof fitted sheet for everyone in the family.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.