Product Reviews

Want to find out what's worth buying and what's worth missing out on? Where is good to go and where to avoid? Then consult our crack team of Essex Mums (and Dads!) product reviewers before making your purchase!

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Alice, 28: Mum to Scarlett (2) & expecting baby number 2

We are a family of 3 soon to be 4, live in Gt. Baddow, Chelmsford. I enjoy travelling and seeing the world, cooking, blogging, reading and have a real weak spot for gadgets of any kind.

Scarlett loves to playing outdoors, reading her books, playing with toys that help her world of 'make-believe' that toddlers love so much, going swimming, arts and crafts and is getting into cooking with me.

As a family we love going out to new places and try to do as much as possible all together. We are all sports fans and often go to watch Cricket and Football as a family and try to eat out once a week. We love trying new local places and supporting local business.

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Claire: Mum to Ashleigh (13) & Sophie (6)

I am a Mum of two gorgeous girls, Ashleigh and Sophie. I am mostly a stay at home Mum, working just a couple of hours a week but hoping to go back a bit more full time in September, was putting it off until I had seen Ashleigh through her first year at senior school and Sophie her first year at primary. My girls mostly love being outdoors and Ashleigh and I have caught the camping bug in a big way thanks to the cubs and scouts, hoping that Sophie will take to it as enthusiastically as we have when she joins the beavers next year!

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Gina: Mum to Mia (6) and Mason (under 1)

I am Gina, I live in Westcliff with my husband Steve and our 2 children, Mia who was born September 2005 and Mason who was born November 2011.

I work part-time as a doctors receptionist and love to go shopping, especially for a bargain. I just need a bigger wardrobe for my clothes and shoes. I love spending time with family and friends and still enjoy the odd girlie night out.

Mia loves reading, drawing, dancing and dressing up. She is a typical girlie girl and loves pretty dresses and shoes (I really have no idea where she has got it from).

Mason loves spending time with his big sister Mia.

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Jenny, 31: Mum to William (5) & James (1)

I live in Southend with my husband Mike. We are both Scout Leaders (working with children aged 10-14) so enjoy the outdoors, camping and many activities including climbing, kayaking, hiking. Obviously both children also love camping and being outside too.

William is a big thinker and loves puzzles and games of all sorts and all types of school work, reading, writing and sums, he also likes anything with wheels. James is very active and into everything but really he just wants to be like his big brother.

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Kat: Mum to Stella (3) & Esme (1)

I live in Chelmsford with my husband Rob. We moved from Southend a few years ago and I’m still learning my way around!

I am an ex-hairdresser and SAHM which can get very lonely at times, so I keep myself busy with cooking, making jewellery and reading. I also study with the OU for my degree in Biomedical science.

Stella is a little genius (well I think so :p).She loves to read, count and sort. She is obsessed with cbeebies and loves to help me cook. She has a very calm nature and is easily entertained but has her mother’s stubborn streak!

Esme…well what can I say, Esme is like wild fire! She is very active, into everything, loves climbing and copy her big sister.

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Louise, 32: Mum to Felix (5) and Iris (3)

I'm Louise, I live in Westcliff with my husband Kester and our two kids, Felix and Iris. I enjoy photography and art in general, read a lot and love going out for dinner and visiting new places, whether it's a local attraction or a new country.

Felix loves learning new things and takes after his Dad in his ability to retain the most astonishing amount of facts and figures! He likes trains, cars, puzzles and how things work.

Iris is a bit more of a wild thing and adores her big brother more than anything. She likes looking after her various babies and teddies, as well as loving robots, pirates and rabbits.

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Michelle: Mum to Joshua (9) & Alexa (5)

I have 2 very different children, one who loves the outdoors, nature and animals, and the other who loves cars, making things and writing / drawing.

Alexa loves photography, taking pics and adding different effects to them!

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Allison, 29: Mum to Chloe (2) and Lewis (under 1)

I'm Allison, wife to Billy and mum to Chloe and Lewis. I'm a Geordie who has recently become an honorary Essex girl, since moving here last November. I don't seem to have the accent yet, but my little girl certainly has; she is such a character. I'm a registered nurse, but choosing to be a stay-at-home mum instead, as I don't want to miss a minute of my growing family. I love my life of playgroups, arts and crafts, and coffee shops; being a mum really is the best job I've ever had!

I'm a girlie girl with an outdoorsy side, which is a good combination when you have a little girl and are married to a soldier. It's a good job I enjoy cooking and sewing too. My life is never dull, lol.

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Gemma: Mum to Jack (6) & Ace (1)

Hello, my name is Gemma Im a full time housewife and a busy mum to our 2 boys Jack and our newborn Ace.

I love to spend time as a family. I like to keep on the go and I enjoy spending time with friends

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Helena: Mum to Amalia (5) and Luca (1)

I am married to Lee and we live in Leigh on Sea. We have two wonderful children: Amalia, and Luca.

Amalia has just started foundation year and she is loving it. She also enjoys dancing and gymnastics, and she is always singing. Luca is a contented little baby who is always watching his big sister and never gets upset unless he is hungry. As well as being a full-time mother I am also a freelance writer. I love shopping, travel and reading, but my happiest times are always when I am with my children.

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Jo, 40: Mum to Benjamin (4) and Joshua (1)

Hi, I'm Jo. Married to Mark and Mum to two boys, Benjamin and Joshua. I'm a stay at home mum at present whilst on maternity leave but work part time with children with disabilities a few hours a week otherwise. Mark is a sports massage therapist and body control Pilates teacher.

I enjoy all things baby and Pre-school related and make it my mission in life to give my family a happy, healthy, safe and stable environment. We spend time meeting friends, goings to parks, attending swimming lessons and generally having fun!

Ben is very lively, loves all things to do with trains, tractors, football, cars and getting mucky and Josh is probably going to be similar but loves his cuddles and softies!

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Katie, 26: Mum to Noah (4) & Saffiya (under 1)

My name Is Katie, I have 2 children; Noah and Saffiya. We moved to Colchester last year from Central London. I am a stay at home mum, enjoy keeping fit and 1 day a week teach Zumba. I am currently reviewing the iCandy Jogger after being 1 of the 8 people picked by their Golden Chance competition.

My little boy loves the outdoors and anything with wheels or that spins, he also loves to be creative by drawing and painting. My little girl enjoys music and being sung to.

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Marie, Mum to Sofie (5) and Milo (almost 2)

I’m Marie, and I live just outside Romford with my husband and two children, Sofie (5) and Milo (almost 2). I have 2 cats and a healthy obsession with Facebook.

Sofie has just started school, and Milo is just starting to discover the world – a fun combination and they love eachother dearly.

I’m also a child and family photographer, and I love traipsing round the area finding new and beautiful locations – it’s more like fun than a job really!

As a multiple angel-mummy my charities of choice are SANDS, Tommys and the NCT, and I do what I can to support them.

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Tracey, 33: Mum to Liberty (9) & Noah (7)

My names Tracey, I live in Canvey Island, I'm happily married & we have two children, Liberty & Noah.

Liberty adores dancing, reading (as many books as she can get her hands on (such a book worm), crafts, drawing & composing stories. Noah loves planes, trains & automobiles mainly but also quite enjoys colouring & making a mess, I mean arts & crafts too!

I've trained as a birth & postnatal doula & also a BabyCalm teacher too.

I am a self confessed shopaholic (& huge pramaholic in my time!) & being a product reviewer would be perfect for me. I'm pretty picky & like things to be just right before I commit to buying.

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