We were very excited to try out some Squashblox. We have a reviewer with autism and a toddler so something soft, bright, colourful and creative was welcome. We haven’t been disappointed. We knew these would be popular what we had forgotten was just how vast and wide children’s imaginations are. Forget the XBox, forget the TV, hand these to any …

As Nick Clegg reveals his plans for shared maternity leave I feel a bit sorry for him. There’s absolutely no way he’ll be able to please everyone with the decisions he makes. Either he hands out paid time off like sweeties and lets businesses suffer further or he offers solutions like these which seem to enrage new mothers. Personally, although …

Here at The Consumer Voice, we always champion new initiatives to enhance the customer experience. We believe that those brands who truly care about customer care should be rewarded in the form of loyalty and profits. One retailer we always use as a sterling example online is Amazon as they seem to have a firm handle on how to please …

Jamie is an active member of The Consumer Voice and passionate about good customer service. He’s also the founder of an incredible not for profit company, Nic’s Legacy which he began when his wife passed away. You can find out more at www.nicslegacy.org. He sent us details of his recent visit to LivingWell Health and Fitness Clubs as he believes …

We are still putting together our master  Top Toys for Christmas 2014 list (read that as we are still playing with toys and trying to decide which ones should make it onto the list). This is our not-quite master list. That’s not to say that some of these won’t make it onto the big list (or that they don’t deserve to), …

As part of our Health and Safety campaign we’ve been reviewing multiple car seats, from Maxi Cosi to Recarro and of course, this, the Diono Montery 2. Our car safety investigations were spurred by the torrent of news that highlighted some parent’s ignorance of leaving their child unattended in a hot car on a blistering hot day. Many of the …

Smiggle are the hottest new stationary brand that have brightened up classrooms across the globe. We’ve tried and tested their wonderful products and we’re hooked, so we’re offering a selection to you at home. From an electric pencil sharpener to a lion lunch box, macaroon erasers and football rubbers, we have a lovely little bundle for one of you lovely …

 Yorkshire Letting Agent Lets Landlord Break All the Rules With news circulating such as the family forced to live in squalid conditions by a landlord and petitions to introduce stricter controls over lettings agents, we wanted to share a true life tenancy story straight from the horse’s mouth.  Although until court cases are over some parts are still allegations, all …

Sun safety is always a concern with babies and toddlers yet this ultra portable UV Tent from Juniperstar ensures any trip out is safe and fun. With UV filters, a comfortable ground sheet and breathable layers, this simple pop up design is genius in its simplicity and sure to become a staple of any summer household. Ideal for the beach …

When the CEO and editor of The Consumer Voice told us she would be shortly packing up her large home and home office in North Yorkshire and travelling with her husband, three children, a dog and a variety of other pets to a new location down in Devon we offered to write this guest post for her. Moving home may …