Protect your baby from the sun

So the beautiful weather seems to be lasting - of course, now I've said that I may have jinxed it (I have the power!) - and so if you have a baby or toddler in a buggy, you'll be struggling to keep the sun off them.

What you need is a Shade-A-Babe. One of those products that I desperately needed, but didn't think to invent, the shade protects your child with UPF 50+, shields from glare and wind and has an easy access zip panel. Plus it fits most pushchairs, which is obviously important.

A bright invention: Buglights

The poor light conditions of dark evenings and early mornings make many mothers and child minders feel unsafe and unseen as they push their prams and buggies through the streets. BUGLIGHTS - small lights specifically designed for prams and buggies - have been created by a London-based mother, in conjunction with hi visibility specialists PROVIZ, in order to solve this problem.

BUGLIGHTS are a simple way to illuminate prams and buggies, ensuring that they are seen by passing cars, cyclists and other road users. These discreet, small LED lights are easy to attach and remove and are a quick, simple and cost-effective way to make prams and buggies stand out.

Isabel Langly-Smith, the creator of BUGLIGHTS, says, ‘When I was pushing children around the streets of London I felt vulnerable and exposed, especially when crossing the roads. I could not find any buggy lights anywhere so I came up with the idea of BUGLIGHTS. Lots of my friends who are mothers felt the same way and are already feeling safer having bought their BUGLIGHTS.’

Buy them from www.buglights.co.uk for £12.99 per pair. They are available in white, black, blue, red, yellow and green and are designed to fit all brands of prams and buggies.

My brand new Phil & Teds (well almost!)

There is nothing like a house move to force you to de-clutter. Whilst sorting out the garage before the imminent arrival of moving day, I discovered my beloved red Phil & Teds - 'Perfect I can sell this on Nappy Valley' I thought. However, on closer inspection, I had second thoughts. The buggy had seem better days: two flat tyres, a ripped shopping basket and dirty fabrics would not entice many buyers.

Then to my delight, I discovered this fantastic new business concept - a professional buggy cleaning/valeting service called Buggy Pit Stop, so I put them to the test. I used their efficient courier service to collect the buggy and had it delivered back to me a week or so later. The returned buggy was unrecognisable - rips in the fabric were mended and the chassis, tyres and fabrics were so well cleaned they looked as good as new. The buggy was now in excellent condition and sold very quickly to a very pleased new mum on Nappy Valley.

For more information on Buggy Pit Stop visit www.buggypitstop.co.uk or meet them at The Baby Show at Earls Court 22 - 24 October.

Hit the road with a jogging buggy

A couple of weeks ago, we wrote about wonderful Francesca Saccone of New Body, New You, who will come to your house to whip your post-baby body back in to shape.

Another great way to combine babies and exercise is with a jogging buggy and there's a great one for sale on Nappy Valley. Complete with cosy toes for winter and raincover for wet weather, it's just £40. If only I lived nearer, I'd snap it up myself.