Stroll baby stroll

After all that Xmas browsing for the hubby, I'm still in gadget-finding mode. I just stumbled across this fab piece of tech made specifically with new parents in mind.


The Strollometer is basically a pedometer for the pushy set. It's the world's first wireless speedometre designed to fit any pushchair and aimed at encouraging you to make the most out of your daily stroll.

This mini computer calculates everything from your daily mileage and average trip speed to the temperature outside--so you can keep baby perfectly cool or warm while you work up a sweat. The Strollometer makes a great gift and is the perfect accessory for your strollercize workout. Visit the website for a list of online retail partners based in US and Canada (many will ship worldwide).

New Pregnancy Checklist: Burn, Baby, Burn

You feel sicker than a dog and lazier than a llama. The last thing you want to do is exercise. Surely pregnancy's the perfect excuse to slouch around and anyway, won't all that jiggling hurt the foetus? Wrong on both counts. As this Mayo Clinic article explains, staying active helps to ease a lot of the aches and pains that come with pregnancy, aids with labour and delivery and speeds up recovery. Just make sure you get the all clear from your doctor and work at a natural pace. Don't suddenly start trying to run marathons if reaching for the remote makes you break a sweat.

Start easy by registering with BabyFit for a free personalised exercise and nutrition plan or join Blooming Fit for a small fee. Invest in a good maternity sports bra and clothes that appreciate your shape. Fit Maternity has a great range of sportswear to kick you and your bump into gear.