Exercising with babies

I've just started doing an online running course (if you're interested, it's Up & Running and I'd recommend it) and the main problem I've had is fitting running around looking after the children. At the moment, I can only do it when I've got childcare, but if I want to fit running into my life permanently (and I'm pretty sure I do) then I need another option.

Running or jogging buggies are a wonderful invention. It's a good idea to try a few out before committing because they make be more or less comfortable depending on your running style, but there's currently a Quinny Speedi buggy system (together with Dreami carrycot for newborns, footmuff and raincover) available on Nappy Valley. Happy running!

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.

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.