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Please read in more detail all about the Amelia’s Miracle campaign and what Claire McMillan has been up to in the month of March at http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/s/2110471_big_push_for_amelias_miracle_fund.

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Her buggyfit class are currently training for Poole’s Hospital buggy push which is helping to raise money for the maternity unit there.

To read more of the article please go to: http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/9637148.New_mums_warm_up_for_Poole_Hospital_buggy_push/

To find out more information on the Poole Hopsital buggy push please go to: http://www.poole.nhs.uk/fundraising/events_diary.asp

Emma, Natalie, Emma Kirsten and Maggie all smiling for the buggyfit camera!

buggyfit HQ with the celebrities from the day...all smiling at the buggyfit camera!

buggyfit HQ with a couple of the celebrities, smiling at the buggyfit camera!

Tommys and buggyfit are joining forces again with the baby races this year to raise more funds to support all the great work they do which was showcased at this event, so please take a look at Tommys website for further details on all the races and to sign up to your nearest one.

The ‘Whizz Bang’ molecular gastronomy cookery course was tested by children ranging from 8 years to 10 year olds in Buckinghamshire, and the it was “right up their street.

Oscar aged 9 said: ‘the best fun he’s had in ages’
Ellie aged 10 said ‘she would love to go again, but would like to get a bit more ‘hands on’.

When we asked them to rate their experience out of 5 they said four and three quarters, this means we need to round it up to a 5!

Buggyfit and Tommys have joined forces again to organise more baby races throughout July 2012.

The baby races are 8K events you can run or power walk with your baby in their buggy. They take place in ten beautiful, child-friendly venues across the UK in July 2012. Entry is £14.50 per adult and includes a free t-shirt and goody bag after the event.

Sign up now for any of the following events – more venues to be added!

Sunday 1st July:

Greenhithe – Bluewater

Saturday 7th July:

Aylesbury – Waddesdon Manor
Cheltenham – Pittville Park
Windsor – Virginia Water in Windsor Great Park

Sunday 8th July:

Bedford – Marston Country Park

Saturday 14th July:

Northwich – Marbury Park

Sunday 22nd July:

Cambridge – Milton Country Park

About the baby races

Organised in partnership with the pre and post-natal fitness experts, Buggyfit, these are a series of 8K events for you to run or power walk with your baby in their buggy. The routes all follow paths perfect for buggies in beautiful parks. There’s an aerobic warm up to start, children’s entertainment and a bumper goody bag when you cross the finish line. You don’t even need a baby or a buggy to take part, the whole family can join in, whether walking or running and older children can cycle or scoot.
Entry is £14.50 per adult and includes a free t-shirt. We ask that you try and raise £50 in sponsorship using the online fundraising page created when you register.

Every penny you raise will go towards Tommy’s research and information programmes, which aim to prevent premature birth, stillbirth and miscarriage. For more information and to sign up please visit http://www.tommys.org/babyrace.

The Berlei Running Bra (RRP £32.00) is a new sports bra based on the best selling sports bra in Australia. It has ultra-sonic welding which gives the support. It is underwired, but very comfortable and a multiway so very versatile, it also looks more like an everyday bra – with a particularly low front compared to other sports bras making it easier to wear with a variety of sports tops, particularly as the cups are seamfree.

The Sportjock Extra Zip (RRP £39.00) is one of a limited number of front-fastening sports bras on the market – we have others with hooks and eyes, but this is the only zip at the moment, which is quicker to fasten than the hooks. The advantages for breast feeding being clear, its also easier to get on and off. The wider back spreads the support across the back and away from the shoulders.

For further information or to purchase either of these bras, please visit www.lessbounce.com.

The reviews:

‘This bra looks beautiful compared to other sports bras. It is made of silky black fabric with a bright purple lining, works well too. ‘ Overall I would give this bra a 4 out of 5. 

The Berlei Running Bra was tested by Emma Redding, Buggyfit Head Office.

‘As soon as I put this bra on I thought ‘this is comfy’, the material was nice and soft and it didn’t pinch anywhere. Before testing outside the house I jumped around in front of the mirror to ensure it was providing plenty of support, happily it did and the level of support was good enough for running and teaching Buggyfit, even towards the end of a class when I was getting close to feeding time again. The zip on the front made feeding easy and the hooks ensured it was easy to zip up again after feeding. Due to the number of classes I teach and being a regular runner I needed to wash the bra often, however even with lots of washing it kept its shape and form. I have recommended it to a number of my mums as it certainly made my life much easier. Overall I would give this bra a huge 5 out of 5!

The Sportjock Extra Zip Bra was tested by Emma Perkins, a buggyfit trainer for Basingstoke North and Bramley.

SnoozeShades are the multi-award winning range of baby sleep aids with sun protection (UPF50+) that ensure babies get the sleep they need when out and about. Compact and simple to use they’re an essential travel accessory; great for holidays, in restaurants or any time you are away from home during baby’s naptime.

SnoozeShade for Infant Car Seats (RRP £17.99) helps babies sleep in Group 0 & 0+ car seats with rigid handles.

SnoozeShade Original (RRP £19.99) fits all strollers, protects with UPF50+ and helps babies get the sleep they need when on-the-go.

For further information please visit www.snoozeshade.com.

A buggyfit mum’s review of the SnoozeShade for Infant Car Seats:

“I have found it invaluable when trying to get my little one to sleep away from home. The only downside I can think of is the zip makes a noise so when you open to see if your little one is still asleep you might get a beady eye looking up at you! If this could be replaced with an overflap of fabric it would be perfect. Overall I would give this product a 5 out of 5 as it was the best £20 I’ve spent in a while.”

SnoozeShade tested by Janice Tuckley, a buggyfit mum from Bucks.