William really liked the Transformers picture on the front and he was really excited about the Ez Freeze bottle, he couldn't wait to use it. There were simple instructions with the lunchbox but initially I couldn't work out what the extra zip was for until I found out that the front flap with the Transformer's picture was reversible. William liked this idea and we changed it every day! The bottle had a label around the neck giving good clear instructions. The lunchbox was a good size and easily fitted all William's lunch in it. The Ez Freeze bottle held 650ml of liquid which was plenty for William. The bottle fitted in the lunchbox and could be stood up. The lunchbox was easy to wipe clean and the Ez Freeze bottle could be washed in the dishwasher. This lunchbox was William's favourite and he loved the Ez Freeze bottle. He freezes the middle bit every night and he uses it at the weekend as well! It is a really good idea as if you use normal ice packs in a lunchbox they get wet when they defrost but with this bottle the ice pack is in the middle of the bottle so it keeps his lunch cool without getting everything wet. The bottle and lunch bag are excellent value and I would highly recommend buying them to other mums!

This looks quite an exciting design for a lunchbox, obviously made more fun for a child that is into Transformers, but Joseph was really quite interested in it despite not being a fan. It has a zip of panel on the front with a different design on each side, which Joseph found fun to swap from one side to another. It could easily fit in a packed lunch, although it didn't have any area that would protect fruit, being a bag instead of a box. We really liked the bottle, it is a clever design, with an ice block that sits in the middle of it, and can be removed and put in the freezer. Both of these were easy for Joseph to use, and fairly easy to clean. I think the prices are fair for both of these items, especially the bottle, which I think would be very useful when the weather gets a bit warmer for keeping a drink cool, and I would recommend both items, but especially the bottle, I think it is very clever. I give the lunchbag 4 out of 5, and the bottle 5 out of 5!

The lunchbag is fashionable roomy and practical with zip off front which is reversible. Easy to clean and could be used as a regular bag as well as a lunch bag. We really liked the Ez-Freeze bottle too - it did keeps drinks icy cold and is also excellent value for money. Overall both products are fantastic and fun to use and are well worth the money. I would be confident in recommending both of these items to friends.

Although I thought that it was a good idea having the spaces for fruit this lunchbox itself didn't appeal to William at all as it was too plain. There was a small sleeve around the lunchbox which detailed all the features and washing instructions. This was quite informative and even had a diagram showing you where to put items in the lunchbox. There was a small label with the cooler bag but no instructions as to whether the cooler bag could be washed. The lunchbox was a little small, William only has one slice of bread so we managed to fit his lunch in, but there wasn't much room especially with a carton of juice in. If an older child was using it I don't think it would be large enough. The pots are a good idea but you could only have one pot and one item of fruit as the pots only fit in the raised bits at the bottom. The lunchbox and pots were easy to clean as they just went in the dishwasher. I think the cooler bag would soon get dirty as William puts it down on the playground before they go into school. There were no washing instructions so I suspect it would need to be hand washed. William couldn't open the pots at all and I found them quite tricky to open. Overall I think it's too expensive and I don't think it would last very long. The fastener isn't very strong and I think it would eventually snap off. Also I don't think the cooler bag would stand up very well to being put on the playground everyday, I suspect the bottom will end up in holes. This lunchbox would be more suited to an adult as they wouldn't be as rough with it and could open and close and use the thermo-spot to its full effect.

The Concentrate lunchbox is a very simple shape, in opaque white plastic and apart from apple and orange shaped clear windows into the box, has no further decoration to it. The coolerbag was a plain dark red colour which was not very exciting looking either, however it does have a white snowflake on the front which can be drawn on. The instructions were very simple, as the lunchbox is very straightforward, there is the main box, and two places in the box for round pieces of fruit, or you can put the two tubs that come with the box in these spaces, with nuts/grapes or something similar in. I did have some trouble in opening these boxes at times, and my 3 year old definitely struggled, so I avoided using these. It was easy to clean as it is a very simple design, and it is about the right size for a packed lunch, fitting 2 round pieces of fruit, sandwiches, a banana and a yogurt fairly easily. I think if this was for an adult, it is ideal, but as a kid's lunch box, it doesn't have much appeal, Joseph was not overly interested in the box, he wanted to use the pots but struggled with them. I think the price seems a little expensive for such a basic design, and I would probably not recommend it for a young child.

I didn't think this was such a 'child-friendly' product. The packaging wasn't as eye-catching and didn't capture James's attention as much as the other items we tested. Although the pots were a good idea we found them hard to open. Overall I thought this lunchbox was too expensive for something that wasn't easy to use and didn't have such child friendly features. I did like the concept though and it could have been much more suited to an adult - I'd probably enjoy using the lunchbox more than the children.

I thought this was a good novelty product and a good idea however it was a bit bulky for a lunchbox, even if it was clipped on to the handle or school bag. It was straightforward to use and came with a cardboard label at the top of the bag with full instructions. Small apples and tangerines easily fitted in the fruity face, but I thought it was too bulky for school. I used it more in Luke's bag as he likes apples and they tend to get bruised in his bag. It was easy to attach to his buggy if we were just going out for a walk. It didn't actually get dirty as it only had fruit in it but it would be easy to wipe clean or wash. Luke really liked it and the face on the front always made him laugh! It was really good value for money and I noticed on the packaging that there was a banana fruity face and I think this would be a really useful one to have, as they tend to bruise much more easily than an apple. I intend to buy one of those.

I was more excited than Joseph on opening this one, as I had seen these on television before, and thought them an excellent idea. It is an inflatable sphere, which opens into two halves with a hollow in the middle for a piece of fruit. But Joseph was soon interested as I took it out of the packet and started to blow it up, as it started to take shape he could see the monster face on the front of it, and of the three we reviewed, this was his favourite. I think these are ideal, as they can be used inside a lunch bag or box and protect the fruit, although the size of it might be too big to use in some lunchboxes. But the layer of air around it means it can be used inside a normal bag and still protect the fruit inside. They also come in a banana shape and different designs than the monster face. Once it was blown up it was very easy for Joseph to use, it just clips open and clips back together again, I think it would be difficult for a child to blow it up properly, even someone a bit older, as there is a bit of a knack required to blow it up fully and then seal it before the air escapes, which if it does, the fruit inside is not as well protected. I think this is a great item, and I would say the price is reasonable, especially taking into consideration that a cut of their profits go to charities. I would definitely recommend this, as I think it would get a lot of use over time, and is a very clever way of making fruit fun for children.

We liked the Fruity Faces holder; it was easy to use and had enough room to store an average sized piece of fruit. It was also easy to wipe clean and did protect fruit really well when in a bag. It might be too bulky to put in a lunchbox but would be ideal to put into a school bag alongside a lunchbox. The price is very reasonable. I'd recommend it as it does keep your fruit clean and stops it from becoming bruised.

The Lumilove came in a standard cardboard box with a clear front. It was easy to open. It was easy to use; you just plugged it in to charge it. William and Luke both liked the colour changes and the fact that it was shaped like a dog. I didn't think that the light was bright enough as a night light and when the charge had run out the dog went red and the room became quite dark. Fully charged they only lasted for 8 hours which meant that they ran out whilst it was still very dark outside, however this wouldn't be a problem in summer. William still has a night light and whilst he liked the colour changes he said it was too dark and still used his own night light as well. Both children did like it though and we had to alternate rooms so they each got to use it! I felt the fact that it was re-chargable was unnecessary, it would have been fine with a mains lead especially as the charge only lasted for 8 hours. The lead for recharging connected underneath so we had to have it on a bookcase with no back so that it could be stood up whilst recharging otherwise it would have needed to be recharged with it on its side or front. It was a reasonable price for a night light and comparable with other nighlights and I would recommend it to other mums - especially those whose children might not mind a slightly darker night light.

This came in a very straightforward box, simple but sturdy and easy to recycle, with a nice design on the outside, and a clear window to see what was inside, so the boys were already excited about it just on seeing the box. There are several different animal characters available, we had the elephant, and it looked very nice and simple, plain white with pastel blue arms and legs, a very cute design. It already had some charge in it, so we were able to see it lit straight away, which was nice. It was very simple to set up, it comes with a plug which plugs straight into the underneath of the light, although it did not have an indicator light to say that it was charging. The instructions are very basic as it is not very complicated to use. Once the battery is charged, it will last the whole night without needing to be plugged in, which is nice as it meant I could put it on Joseph's bedside table. It changes colour through red, green, blue, purple, in a soft light, but strong enough to distinguish between the colours. The boys really liked it. They were excited to have it in their bedroom, but they still settled down at bedtime. Its legs can be moved so it can either sit or stand, and Joseph enjoyed playing with just before he went to bed at night. I would recommend this, and I think the price is right for this, as my baby girl liked watching it too, so it could last for quite a few years.

Our favourite out all the nightlights we tested. The children really liked this one. Well packaged with clear, concise instructions Comes with a charger so no batteries required which is very handy. Created a soft soothing glow all night. Excellent value for money.

The Twilight Turtle came in a standard cardboard box with a clear front - it was easy to open. It came ready to use with batteries already in and clear instructions. The light itself is shaped as a turtle and is nice to look at, it projects stars which give a nice effect on the ceiling. The level of nighttime light was good - the blue and green lights gave particularly good light, the yellow wasn't as bright. William and Luke both loved this nightlight. William particularly liked the blue light option. He liked looking at the stars and trying to work out where the constellations were. It made him more interested in the stars and we have looked outside and tried to spot constellations outside too. The only downside is it turns itself off after a certain amount of time which William didn't like as he likes to have the light on all night. However, it was easy to turn back on if he woke in the night so this wasn't a real problem. A plus to it turning itself off is it extends the life of the batteries so hopefully they will last for a couple of months. It is slightly more expensive than the other night light but it is a much nicer looking light and it is also educational too. I would definitely recommend this light, we have really enjoyed testing it and it has encouraged William to look at the stars.

When I saw a furry turtle with stars cut in its shell I thought this would make a lovely nightlight, and the boys were excited when we opened it too. It was in a simple box with a plastic window so we could see what was inside. It is battery operated, so no charger to go with this one, but it came with a little story and description booklet, which I thought was quite nice. I was disappointed with the light it cast though; it is supposed to shine stars onto the ceiling, in a selection of constellations that you would find in the night sky, but the lights were very hazy, and not easy to distinguish past very faint blurry blobs on the ceiling. So the boys did not take too much liking to the light, as it needed to be held very close to the ceiling, about 3ft away, to have the intended effect. It is also quite large, so it needs a wide space to sit on, which was difficult to find in a room full of toys and books, especially as it needed to be as high as possible. My 2 year old however, did take quite a liking to this, just as a normal toy, and quite liked playing with it, but the furry body started to come unstuck from the shell quite easily. I very much liked the idea of this, and I think if it was brighter and more distinct it would be worth the money.

Packaged nicely with easy to use instructions. It takes batteries as opposed to having a charger which was a slight downside in my opinion. Creates a light show on the ceiling - the children enjoyed looking at the stars and we liked the colours. It would make a really nice gift for a new baby who is going to get quite a few years use out of it as it is at the upper end of a budget for a nightlight.

The boys are both keen on Spiderman so they were very excited when they saw the box and light. The nightlight (torch) is rechargeable and comes with a mains plug to charge it up which I liked. The light itself wasn't that bright which again William wasn't as keen on as he does like a nightlight which casts a fair amount of light. However he did like making the projections on the wall and could change the images by himself. I liked the idea that the torch could be picked up and shone around - although it was a bit distracting at bedtime as the boys wanted to play with it! Overall a good product and a good price, but I wasn't so keen on the Spiderman design myself and preferred the educational aspects of the Twilight Turtle.

This came in an exciting looking but simple box, as Joseph recognised Spiderman on it straight away and was keen to open it. It comes in two parts, the torch and the base unit, and it is rechargeable, so it is supplied with an adaptor plug. It had some charge to begin with, which was exciting for the boys, as it meant they could try it out straight away. The torch comes with interchangeable lenses, a spider, a web, spiderman's face, and a blank lens that can be drawn on with your own design with a felt pen. Joseph wanted to try all of these out straight away, but the light is not very bright so it was not easy to see in the daylight, but when it got darker it projects the shapes onto the wall quite well, and Joseph can manage fairly easily to change the lenses by himself. The lenses come with a plastic hoop to keep them on, but this doesn't fasten onto the base or the torch in any way, so I have to keep an eye on it so it doesn't get lost. The torch stands in the base unit and makes a very nice nightlight, it is a soft glowing light that illuminates a picture of spiderman. I have only needed to charge this once so far, it seems to hold its charge quite well and has not faded despite being used for several nights. This was very easy for both the boys to use, although Alex needed help with the lenses, and is probably Joseph's favourite of the nightlights, and I think this would be the best of the three for older children as well, providing they like spiderman of course! It is good value for money, and I would recommend this, although it is more specific than the other two nightlights, and more suited to spiderman fans, but the boys seem to like it despite not being into watching the films or cartoons very much.

The boys really like Thomas the Tank Engine their eyes lit up when they saw the box the Go Glow light came in! We liked the fact it can be used as either a night light or a torch. The instructions were clear and helpful and light provided just the right level of brightness for a night time light. I liked the fact we could plug it in and re-charge it. I think the price is good and we would recommend this to friends (James wants to tell all his friends!) - especially if their children were very keen on Thomas.