Products & equipment

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!

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.

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.

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.

Two new accessories from Oxo Tot are designed to make bathtime more fun – a whail pail to collect toys and a kneeling mat. Anne Coates put them to the test.

What do you do when you don't have a car but need a child seat that is safe in most modern cars? Or if you are going on holiday and have a seat too large to take with you? Anne Coates discussed this with Mark Bennett, Britax's Safety Expert, and then tried out the Britax King Plus for Harriet.

Nicole Burroughs tried out a new concept in cot protection – Bumpsters – designed to protect babies and toddlers from getting hurt in their sleep or when they wake up.

The Hippychick Hipseat is a unique concept which offers parents a safe, fun and ultra convenient way of carrying their baby from when they can first sit up right into their late toddler years. Anne Coates tried one out with Harriet and is a complete convert.

When Christine Mayle joined the panel at Parenting Without Tears, she admitted to being a little apprehensive. This all changed when she heard that she would be reviewing the Reebok Easytone Go Outside II training shoe.

Starting a baby on solid foods is exciting, as Olivia Coates found when she started weaning Harriet. Preparing your own foods for baby is rewarding but what do you do when you are out and about (apart from taking little containers with you)? Olivia has been using the Wean Machine which is perfect for a baby who likes to eat out!

Award-winning Totseat is fantastic for holidays and visiting friends and family who don't have a highchair to hand plus it's compact, washable and easy to use, writes Olivia Coates.

Already a convert to shopping via the Ocado delivery service, Anne Coates was asked to try out some of the Ocado own label products and was impressed with the quality.

When Nicole Burroughs had Barney she knew she didn't want a double buggy. Jojo Maman Bébé came to the rescue by providing a Buggy Board.

With a very cold spell set to last, Olivia Coates was delighted to try out the PurFlo® SleepSac for Harriet who has looked cosy and warm when she is wearing it.

Henry Burrroughs, a commuter cyclist, tried out Pedal Lights, Anklelites and Baglite on his journeys to and from work.

The Brother Max philosophy revolves around simple, clever ideas offering parents unique and innovative products to see them through the early stages of childhood. Olivia Coates tried out the 3-in-1 digital thermometer, the 4-in-1 cup and the food portioners.

The Sound Asleep Pillow can be used with your own iPod or mp3 player. Listen to your music or radio as you drift off to sleep. Louise Pollard put it to the test.

Baby Dylan had outgrown his first car seat so parents Phil and Naomi Wilce were delighted to try out the Graco Nautilus car seat – as was Dylan judging from his happy face in the photo!