Recent Articles in Products & equipment

Huggies Little Swimmers
Sep 12, 2011

Taking an infant to the pool is so much easier with Huggies Little Swimmers nappies. Olivia Coates has been using them for some time for Harriet and rates them very highly.

Enrapture Extremity Heated Rollers
Aug 31, 2011

Heated rollers are great for a quick fix for your hair and Anne Coates has fallen in love with Extremity from Enrapture.

Dry Soon Heated Tower Dryer from Lakeland
Aug 25, 2011

Save money by not using the tumble dryer with Lakeland's Dry Soon Heated Tower Dryer. Anne Coates put it to the test.

Sunbuster Blackout Blinds
Aug 20, 2011

Harriet Coates has her mother's problem – light wakes her up easily – so Olivia was keen to try out the Sunbuster Blackout Blinds to help with the bedtime routine in the summer.

Enrapture electrical hair styling tools
Aug 15, 2011

Olivia Coates has had great fun using the Enrapture Encode Totem Styler and the Amplify Jumbo Waver – two exciting new hair styling products.

BRITAX Jockey Comfort – child bike seat
Aug 6, 2011

Have child, will travel. Olivia Coates has been trying out the BRITAX Jockey Comfort child bike seat and as you can imagine from a company which prides itself on safety and comfort, this seat rates highly on both scores.

Sun tent from Shelta
Jul 27, 2011

The Mini UV Protector from the Australian company Shelta offers great protection from the sun – and the wind! – and is great for small children to play in, as Anne Coates discovered.

Sonic Spinbrush from Arm & Hammer
Jul 10, 2011

According to recent research carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation, two thirds of us risk potentially serious health problems by not replacing our toothbrushes every three months and this includes the brushes we take away with us. Arm & Hammer have made teeth cleaning while on holiday or at festivals easy with their latest product, the Sonic Spinbrush, tried out by Anne Coates.

Black & Decker Steam Mop
Jul 4, 2011

Mopping floors is not Anne Coates' favourite task but with the Black & Decker Steam Mop, cleaning became rather less arduous and the floors looked a lot better too!

Cuddledry SPF 50+ Poncho Towels
Jun 15, 2011

One of the most difficult things is to keep toddlers safe in the sun, so a poncho with an SPF factor of 50+ from Cuddledry was a perfect solution for little Harriet on a recent trip to Altomincio Parc in Italy.

Sit Right back rest
Jun 3, 2011

Are you sitting comfortably or are you slouching? Do you suffer from lower back pain? If the answer is yes you could consider investing in the Sit Right back rest to bring relief and comfort, writes Anne Coates.

QuackQuackMoo: Wet-Bed Protector
May 12, 2011

The transition between wet and dry nights can be a tough time for even the most patient of parents! Changing sheets – again – in the middle of the night has, Alex Bell admits, certainly tested her patience which makes this new bed protector by QuackQuackMoo ideal for potty training and beyond.