And they're off… launch of Buggy Buddies for Summer 2019!

It’s back and this year the popular local buggy walking group ‘Buggy Buddies’ kicks off on Thursday, June 13^th.

Led by NHS Western Isles’ Health Visiting Team and meeting throughout the summer months, Buggy Buddies is aimed at parents and carers of babies and toddlers in buggies, prams, or carriers.

The group meet at the Stornoway Golf Club car part at 1.30pm every Thursday, as group organiser Elaine MacMillan expands: “Buggy Buddies is open to all parents and carers, it’s free and no booking is required.

“The group is a great way for baby to get fresh air within our beautiful Castle Grounds, whilst parents and carers have an opportunity for some gentle exercise together as well as increasing their parent and baby bonding time.”

Elaine added: “Walking can improve wellbeing and promote good mental health and hopefully the more relaxed parents are, the more relaxed their baby will be too.

“During the walks we see the potential for new friendships being forged, which is particularly beneficial for parents of similarly aged children to their own. Developing supportive social networks with one another can help them cope with the challenges of parenting.”

For further information about Buggy Buddies, please contact the NHSWI Health Visiting Team on (01851) 709842 or email: elaine.macmillan@nhs.net