Recent Articles in Products & equipment

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.

ENJO Kitchen Glove – for green cleaning without chemicals
Jan 13, 2009

Clean your kitchen using only a special fibre technology mitt and cold water? Anne Coates put the ENJO Kitchen glove to the test and was suitably impressed!

Ginvera Marvel Gel to restore a healthy glow to your face
Jan 3, 2009

Winter can mean our skin often looks tired and dull. Exfoliation it an effective way to restore the glow and Ginvera Marvel Gel is a great product, writes Anne Coates.

"Dotti" Highchair from Tippitoes
Dec 22, 2008

Alex Bell, with the help of daughter Pippa. puts the Tippitoes "Dotti" Highchair to the test.

Keep Fresh Bags
Dec 15, 2008

If you're fed up with wasting food that has gone off before you've had a chance to finish eating it, then the Keep Fresh Bags may be just what you're looking for - they keep your food fresher for up to ten times longer.

Phil Smith – Be Gorgeous and Batiste dry shampoos put to the test
Dec 3, 2008

The idea of refreshing your hair between washes is tempting especially when time may be at a premium. So Olivia Coates - drama student with a hectic social life - tried out two dry shampoos, Phil Smith – Be Gorgeous and Batiste  to see if they met her exacting standards.