Products & equipment

If you're searching for some male grooming products to give for Christmas, look no further than the men-ü range of gift collections, writes Anne Coates. 

If you have hair whose curls don't last long, try Philip Kingsley's Curl Activator, suggests Anne Coates.

Our pets are part of our families but sometimes they are harder to keep clean especially when it snows or rains.  Angela Woods tried out Scruffs® Noodle Mitt and Towel on her dog, Miss Babs. They were suitable impressed.

Urban Iki Kid's Bike seat reviewed by Jenny Mowat.

For mother of two, Jenny Sneyd, the Britax DUALFIX M i-SIZE has proved to be the perfect car seat.

Trtl Pillow for Travel is perfect for journeys, writes Anne Coates.

Britax Romer DualFix i-Size child safety seat was reviewed by Jack McDavid. Here is his grandfather's tale.

Awair – Indoor Toxin Tracker – helps you monitor the air quality in your home. Anne Coates tries it out and shares the top ten houseplants they recommend.

Last month BOL Foods announced that it will be removing dairy from all of its products this June (following its drop of meat and fish in 2017), becoming 100 per cent plant-based and the first FMCG brand in the UK to do so.  Anne Coates tried out some of their products.

Britax Romer has issued a voluntary recall for Dualfix sold between 3 November 2017 and 22 March, 2018. Car seats will be exchanged free of charge due to potential safety issue.

Having a family who has gluten and dairy free members, Anne Coates was eager to try out Nairn's Gluten Free Flatbreads and dairy free Banoffee Nush. 

Prezzybox.com has a range of interesting gifts and some are still available for next day delivery in time for Mother's Day. Anne Coates tried out the Cosy Microwaveable Boots – an absolute boon in this cold weather.

According to the World Health Association (WHO), air pollution is the single biggest environmental risk to human health causing seven million premature deaths each year and cardiovascular diseases such as stroke, heart disease and cancer. Indoor air is up to five times more polluted than outdoor air. Anne Coates, who has three cats, tried out the Blueair Swedish Air Filter.

World famous for fish and chips, Harry Ramsden has been serving the traditional favourite for almost 90 years. Now there are two products avaialbel in the supermarkets' freezer aisle: Large Prime Cod Fillets and Large Prime Haddock Fillets. Anne and Olivia Coates put them to the test. 

In time for Christmas, Amazon’s Echo Buttons are now available to customers in the UK. Buttons are available in a two-pack for £19.99 with orders shipping immediately.

Travel cots have come a long way since Sally George's children were small. Now a grandmother she was delighted with the BabyBjorn Travel Cot Light – an essential piece of equipment for growing families, especially at Christmas.

Turbo Scrub Complete Home Cordless Cleaning Kit from Lakeland offers a a great way to spruce up your house, writes Anne Coates.

Britax Romer recently launched its first ultra lightweight pushchair, the Britax HOLIDAY. Stef Hollidge put it to the test.