Even the fittest of dads can get tired when running around after the kids. So what should you do when you can’t hack the pace? As ever, some high-tech Dadgetry will solve the problem, and I’ve found just the thing to keep Henry amused while I have a hard earned rest on the sofa.

Henry has been crawling for a good few months now, but it’s difficult to get him to venture around the house without leading him everywhere like a very cute little puffy-cheeked lap dog. So I stepped into Argos, handed over my £7.79, and left with a radio controlled Mazda RX-8. It was the best £7.79 I’ve spent since he was born.

After popping in the batteries I took Henry on an extensive tour of our downstairs. And then I took him around again…and again…and again. The poor little lad did so many laps following the Mazda that he was dizzy, but the puddles of drool and the big smile on his face at least indicated that he was having a good time.

My only word of caution is that these radio controlled cars are most definitely not designed for babies, and so you need to keep an eye out for any dismantling by little fingers. Both my rear wheels have already come off, so make sure you have some super glue at the ready as well. But all-in-all, the car has been terrific value and has given me a superb idea for a new Olympic sport – anyone for baby racing?