I have to begrudgingly admit a high degree of admiration for our cousins across the big pond, that’s to say, Americans. It’s a sweeping generalization but they do epitomise the “can do” attitude. One I was over there last the general attitude seemed to be “be the best you can be”. I mention this because it seems to me that America is the only nation who could fully embrace an invention like the double jogging stroller. While British parents are starring bleary eyed at their breakfast bowls, wondering how they will get through the day on so little sleep, our American neighbours are pounding round the park pushing their babies in front of them.

I didn’t do much exercise when I was single and young and I certainly can’t see myself doing it with two babies!