Keeping Warm with Trespass

It only occurred to me as I shivered my way into the school yard that I didn't have a super warm and snuggly jacket for winter, so when the lovely people at Trespass asked me if I’d be interested in reviewing their Glacial Long Length Down Jacket I obviously said yes.

I hate being cold and nothing makes the school run more miserable than the bitter wind that always seems to whip through the playground, but with my new coat I am as snug as a bug. With a mix of duck down and feather it is a super warm coat. 

It comes with plenty of large pockets to keep mum rubbish and keys in and when I lost my gloves last week the two fleeced lined chest pockets on the front were the perfect place to keep my hands warm.

With a double zip it means I can unzip from the bottom, great for when I need to wear in the car or when I am out and about and need to bend down to talk the children or when I taking photographs.

The coat even has inner cuffs to stop drafts from finding their way up your sleeves, the fur lined hood is great for keeping your ears warm and head dry in the rain, although this coat isn't waterproof it is ok for light rain and snow.

I absolutely love the style of the coat, it is smart enough for the school run and trips out to the shops but equally as casual for our days out and visits to the park.

The coat comes in two colours either Black or Khaki, I chose the Khaki for something a bit different and I really like how it looks on. It is also a good length, being tall it is always a problem finding a coat which covers my back, this fits just perfect.

This coat is currently on offer over on the Trespass website for £75.99 which I think really good value and for that you get a lot of coat. It is super warm, looks good and is the perfect winter coat.

I was sent this coat to form this review, all words and opinions are my own. Pictures taken by Max, aged 8.

Konfidence Swim Jacket Review

A while back, we were sent some Konfidence swim jackets to review. With the house move and birthdays though, we haven't had chance to get to the pool until last week, when I took the children to try out their new jackets.

Now firstly, I have to admit we have been very laid back when it comes to teaching the children to swim, partly because we have always had other things to do and partly because I always wanted my children to learn to swim in the same way I did, with their classmates.

However, I have always felt guilty and with swimming lessons on the horizon for my son, I felt it time to really get him into the pool.

The Konfidence jackets themselves are made from a soft neoprene and have eight floats inside which can be taken out as your child becomes more confident, the children both loved how they looked as did I.

So, we put them on and they fit snug and comfortably and the children were both eager to get into the water. My daughter loves her pink jacket, it's a great way to get them into the water with a colour they love.

My son loved the red, a few years a go he would have chosen the Octonaut's pattern but this was perfect for him.

Now, when we first got into the water both children were a little bit apprehensive, my daughter so much so she was hanging on to me for dear life. My son after a little coaxing and me showing him how the suit made him more buoyant he was swimming (in his own special way) around the pool.

My daughter took a little more coaxing as she wouldn't let go of me for me to show her how the suit helped her float, but we got there eventually and by the end of our session she was jumping in from the side and didn't want to get out, a transformation from when we first started.

The Konfidence jacket certainly lived up to it's name and gave two children who have always been afraid of the water the confidence to get in and splash about without any fear.

We can't wait for our swimming journey to continue with our Konfidence jackets.

NB: We were sent the jackets to a review, all opinions are our own.