Parenting Without Tears

Korres cleansing scrub, cleansing mask and face primer

Keeping skin clean and fresh-looking while still being kind to the environment can be a tough call but the Korres range has all the right credentials. Anne Coates tried out the Korres Pomegranate Cleansing Scrub and Mask and the Korres Face Primer and loved the results.

TIGI Bed Head Brunette Goddess shampoo, conditioner and shine spray

Julia Bairstow had never considered herself a brunette but was delighted with the results of the TIGI Bed Head Brunette Goddess range of hair care products.

DCL Clay Mint Mask

Finding new products that you enjoy using is one of the real bonuses of writing about beauty. Anne Coates and daughter Olivia both loved the DCL Clay Mask which works equally well for young and not so young skins!

Artemis Woman Heel Smoother

A great pedicure appliance that you use at home is a real bonus for any busy woman who may not have the time or money to visit a salon. Anne Coates put the Artemis Woman Heel Smoother to the test and found it effective and kind to feet.

Lunch box and picnic snacks and treats from Organix

Short of lunchbox ideas that are healthy and appealing to young appetites? Think of the new range of snacks and fruit bars from Organix. Harriet Elliot and Alex Bell carried out the taste test - well helped by their children!

Four great new beauty products from Simple

Simple, a leader in facial skincare products, has launched four new products in its Kind to Skin and Kind to Eyes range: Pore Minimising Toning Cleanser, Nourishing Eye Make-Up Remover Cream, Vital Vitamin Day Cream and Vital Vitamin Night Cream. Anne Coates put them to the test.

Yoropen

Back to school or just starting? Alex Bell asked "soon to be a schoolboy" Toby to try out the new Yoropen, designed for everyone from children learning to write to those taking exams.

Lindam Flexigate

Safety gates have beccome a fixed feature in many homes with young children. But what do you do when you are visiting friends and family or are on holiday? Alex Bell tried out the Lindam Flexigate while she was on holiday.

Simple sun protection

Sun protection is vital for adults as well as children and the Simple range of sun sensitive products ticks all the boxes for Anne Coates.

Thinning hair - try NaturVital

Thinning hair is a problem that besets many women. Louise Pollard has been trying out and new shampoo and hair tonic from NaturVital.

Simple Suncare range for babies and kids

Alex Bell and Nicole Burroughs have been testing out Simple Baby Sun Sensitive Protecting Suncare Cream and Simple Kid's Sun Sensitive Suncare Lotion on their respective children.

Grandma Vine skin products

Julia Bairstow has been trying out Grandma Vine's Heavenly Feast Body Cream, Natural Antiseptic Gel and Natural Vitamin E Cream to help with her psoriasis and dry skin condition.

Dream Tubes

Nina Otero found that Dream Tubes are the answer to keeping young children safely in bed - whether at home or away.

Organix - new flavours for babies

Organix have introduced three new recipes in their range of food for babies and toddlers so PWT put Nicole Burroughs and baby Eva on the case.

UV Sunsuit from Naturebotts

On their recent holiday, Nicole Borrough's daughter Eva tried out the Naturebott's UV Sunsuit.

E-cloth - Bathroom Pack

Karen Trinder's household has particular problems with bathroom cleaning - the emollients her daughter has to use for her eczema are difficult to remove. So she was delighted when the E-cloth removed the problem with just a little water and not much "elbow grease".

Koo-di Pack-It Seat Harness

The Koo-di Pack-it Seat Harness is one of a range of products from Koo-di designed to making getting out and about with your baby easier and to help you to travel light. Nicole Burroughs tried out the seat with baby Eva.

Graco One-Second Ear Thermometer

Getting an accurate reading of a child's temperature isn't always easy but Graco have come up with a thermometer that does just that - and quickly too. Alex Bell tests out the Graco One-Second Ear Thermometer.

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