I was recently fortunate enough to get a sneak preview of the Silvercross Reflex and intrigued by the integrated buggy lights. It seemed like a great idea, but Dexter and I rarely venture out in the dark, or even dusk. But with this unpredictable weather we’ve been experiencing, even a brief stroll to the shops can get pretty dark if the sky is overcast.

In fact, buggy lights are a great idea. The idea is to ensure your pram, buggy or pushchair can be seen by cars, cyclists and even runners, when visibility is otherwise poor. This can include early mornings when you’re on the nursery run and the sun is struggling as much as you are to make a good impression!

When nursery experts Cheeky Rascals offered to send me some Proviz Buggy Lights, I couldn’t wait to pimp up our dirty Maclaren. This pushchair seriously needs exchanging for a twin now that Dexter is soon to be joined by his sister, so I wanted something that fits all frames and is easily clipped on and off. The Proviz Buggy Lights are simply perfect for this.

Easy peasy to attach, you simply loop them onto the frame of your buggy or pram, and secure using the plastic clip. Given the flexible fitting, they’ll fit the majority of, if not all, brands of pushchairs and can be attached in limited light if you’re popping them on at the last minute. There’s also no reason at all you can’t pop them on watch or rucksack straps for older children too. They’re small and unobtrusive yet omit a strong LED light that can be seen up to 150 metres away. To turn them on you simply press the bulb. Press once for flashing, twice for full beam and three times to turn off.

On a separate note, the buggy lights act as great little beacons for waddling toddlers who are apt to stray off course. As we live in a quiet cul-de-sac, these work a treat on Dexter who has recently taken up grand theft auto and wanders towards parked cars and vans to check their doors are locked. On a recent dusk-time trip home from the park I noticed he kept seeking out the lights on his buggy and was nervous to amble more than 3 metres from them - great for keeping my little guy from investigating people’s driveways!!!

The Proviz Buggy Lights from Cheeky Rascals are available for a tiny £9.99 per pack of two (both with white LED lights and two CR2032 3V Lithium batteries included) in black, red or white flexible casings. The battery life depends on how they used, but the bulbs are easily replaceable if needs be. There’s absolutely nothing that could improve them, and I’d go so far as to say these are an essential accessory for any buggy-wielding parent - you can’t be careful enough on those roads.

We received these buggy lights (and more besides) from the fabulous guys at Cheeky Rascals in exchange for my thoughts. More reviews coming up!