Recent Articles in Products & equipment

Real nappies - Bum Genius
Apr 27, 2009

To coincide with Real Nappy Week, Nicole Burroughs writes about her experience of changing from disposables to Bum Genius real nappies for daughter Eva.

Kate Logan handmade skin care products put to the test
Apr 16, 2009

Karen Trinder, Julia Bairstow and Anne Coates tried out a range of handmade natural skin care products from Kate Logan and each of them was impressed.

Shampowder - for when you don't have time to wash your hair
Apr 11, 2009

Sian Minett, a mother of three with a demanding full-time job, has found the answer to those mornings - or evenings - when you just run out of time to wash your hair: Shampowder .

Doktor Power Clever Cloths
Mar 25, 2009

Spring cleaning couldn’t be simpler with Doktor Power Clever Cloths from JML, writes Anne Coates.

Britax Eclipse car seat
Mar 18, 2009

Nicole Burroughs was delighted to try out the Britax Eclipse car seat which was perfect for baby Eva, and meant less back strain for Mum!

Leapfrog Digital Baby Monitor
Mar 4, 2009

A baby monitor is great for peace of mind and, as Alex Bell discovered, digital monitors are far superior to their old analogue counterparts. The Leapfrog Digital Baby Monitor has the added bonus of being able to turn the sound off and rely on sound-activated lights.

Melobaby all-in-one nappy/diaper wallet and change mat
Feb 26, 2009

Sometimes it takes another mum to design something you didn't  know you needed - until you try it out! Catherine Crampton (and husband) was very pleased with the Melobaby all-in-one nappy/diaper wallet and change mat.

Graco Discovery Baby Walker
Feb 9, 2009

Pippa Bell has been testing out the Graco Discovery Baby Walker and is obviously delighted with it - Alex recommends it too!

Femmecup - the answer to disposable sanitary protection
Jan 31, 2009

How much money do we spend each each year on tampons and pads? Wouldn't it be nice to have a reusable device that's kinder to the environment as well as our pockets? One of our review panel put Femmecup to the test.

Kiwi Kids Warm Insoles
Jan 30, 2009

This weather we all need a little help to keep warm. Kiwi have designed some children's insoles to keep their little extremities warm and cosy. So four members of our review panel tried out Kiwi Kids Warm Insoles on children ranging in age from four to 11.

JASON Tea Tree range of hair and skin products
Jan 19, 2009

A long-time fan of tea tree oil, Anne Coates tries out an established and affordable Australian brand: JASON Tea Tree for hair and skin.

Sweetpeace from Graco
Jan 17, 2009

A product to rock and soothe a baby as a parent might is something Catherine Crampton had wondered about when her son was a few weeks old and colicky - so she was delighted to try out Graco's Sweetpeace for new baby Georgina.