Recent Articles in Products & equipment

Potty training with Tippitoes Travel Potty
Jun 30, 2012

Potty training is made a lot easier with the Tippitoes Travel Potty, as Olivia Coates discovered.

theBabaSling - perfect for carrying a baby on holiday
Jun 15, 2012

Ruth Campbell has already written about the advantages of theBabaSling

theBabaSling - perfect for carrying a baby
Jun 4, 2012

With a busy toddler to be running after, baby Thea spends a lot of time in a sling. So Ruth Campbell was delighted to trial the new BabaSling–Lite.

Britax TRIFIX - their safest car seat yet
May 16, 2012

In a league of its own, the new sleekly designed TRIFIX seat is universally approved for use in any car with ISOFIX and Top Tether anchorage points.  TRIFIX is the first seat to feature a revolutionary ISOFIX + installation system providing complete and unrivalled protection for your little one. Harriet Coates tried it out for Parenting Without Tears.

Doro Comfort 1015 Duo
May 8, 2012

Maybe because we use our mobile and smart phones increasingly we overlook the details on our landline phones. Anne Coates tried out the Doro Comfort 1015 Duo and was inmpressed with its simple, clear design and features – like being able to look the keys so little fingers can't make unintentional calls!

The Micro Scooter challenge
Apr 17, 2012

Micro Scooters are fun and get children out of doors and exercising. Are adults up for that challenge? Georgina Collins'  son Sandy on his Micro Scooter challenged his dad on a Micro Sprite to a race. The result turned into a fun family experience with even Georgina overcoming her fear of two wheels!

Chicco Echo Twin Stroller
Apr 3, 2012

After the birth of Thea, a sister for Wilf, Ruth Campbell was looking for a buggy to transport the two of them together. In fact The Chicco Echo Twin Stroller was also great for their nanny share as well.

Mr Men and Little Miss T-shirts from Fabric Flavours
Mar 28, 2012

For 2012 Fabric Flavours have chosen four characters for little boys, Mr Tickle, Mr Bump, Mr Strong and Mr Funny and four characters for little girls, Little Miss Giggles, Little Miss Chatterbox, Little Miss Trouble and Little Miss Sunshine. These limited edition T-shirts make a fabulous addition to any small child's wardrobe as Harriet Coates discovered.

Easy Fold Stroller from Quicksmart
Jan 30, 2012

If you live in a city a more compact stroller makes life much easier negotiating busy pavements and manoeuvring around in shops and stores. The Quicksmart Easy Fold Stroller is also excellent for folding into a boot, or using when travelling. Anne Coates reports.

Renapur Leather Balsam
Jan 27, 2012

Renapur Leather Balsam leaves leather sofas, chairs, trunks and headboards looking revitalised and as good as new. The natural ingredients in the unique formula include beeswax and jojoba oil which help to restore the leather’s original softness and colour while retaining its waterproof properties. Hazel Bothma put it to the test.

Double Step up Stool from Tippitoes
Jan 13, 2012

Toddlers love becoming more independent and a stool to give a bit of height to reach the handbasin is one of the "firsts". Tippitoes have just the thing – a two step stool which is perfect for toddlers.

Pingi Bag
Jan 10, 2012

Combatting condensation and damp can be a real trial in homes during the winter. But the Pingi Basic dehumidifiers which are reusable and reactivated in minutes is one way of solving the problem, writes Anne Coates.