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Beach pods
Prince
Lionheart Pop n Play Cabana
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Score: 27/30
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Koolsun Jacshade
beach tent
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Score: 22.5/30
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Score: 23/30
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Travelling with children
mini beach shade plus
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Jo Jo Maman Bebe family
size pop up sun shade
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Score: 20/30
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Score: 19/30
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Babyworld’s big test
Welcome to babyworld’s second ‘big test’ where we pass the power to our
fantastic, product-savvy parent panel. Our monthly big test is an essential
piece of reading for anyone thinking of buying new products for baby as
it’s compiled by the people that know best – other parents just like you.
We are constantly on the look out for people to provide honest, no-nonsense
and trust-worthy advice that our community can rely on when making a purchase,
so if you want to be involved, sign up now and become a parent
panel member.
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This month the focus is on beach pods and our August
panel is a group of air stewardesses who have babies between the ages
of 9-15 months. They live in Isleworth, Middlesex and meet up as often
as possible to share tips and advice, enjoy fun and games with the
babies and test out lots of new products! |
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Lara Thomas and Finn, Consumer Editor and Product Tester! |
All about beach pods
If you’re taking your baby on holiday this summer, then
a beach pod is a pretty essential piece of kit. Not only are the majority
of them easy to pack and fun to use, but they also provide a protective
home for your child whilst playing outdoors – whether its on the beach,
at the park or simply lazing in the back garden.
Beach pods have a multitude of uses – they provide additional
sun protection and are perfect for afternoon naps and feeds, they are
also good for encouraging role-playing games for older children who are
likely to turn it into a sleepover-friendly play den that they can share
with friends.
There are a surprisingly large number of beach pods on the
market – all with varying features and accessories. The more elaborate
options are designed with the whole family in mind and tend to be equipped
with additional extras like play mats, storage pockets and mosquito netting
- great if you travel a lot and plan to use it regularly. The more basic
options are made with lighter fabrics and tend to pop-up and fold down
to the size of a dinner plate. Obviously sun protection is a key factor
with beach tents so check that they provide a good barrier from damaging
UV rays before buying.
What we tested
for
Our parent panel looked at five different pods on the market,
testing them in each others gardens, at the beach and in their local park.
Our mums gave the ‘babyworld best buy’ award to the Prince Lionheart Pop
n Play Cabana, but you may find the other beach pods scored better in
other categories. To ensure you get the right product for you, make sure
you read the Test Overview so you can see how they compared.
| What we tested for |
Meet our
parent panel |
- Ease of use
- Practicality
- Looks
- Space/accessories
- Quality
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- Melissa with Grace
- Bonnie with Gabriella
- Sheila with Declan
- Jackie with Mia
- Holly with Sam
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The panel hard at work…..
   
Where to next:
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Competition ends 29th Feb 2012
