Water babies have raised money for research into pregnancy problems.

Babies and toddlers at the Ferry Sports Centre, Diamond Place, Summertown, north Oxford, took part in a "splashathon".

The youngsters were sponsored to swim a width of the swimming pool in aid of the Tommy's Campaign, which is a national programme of research into preventing miscarriage and premature birth and stillbirth.

The assistant manager of Ferry Sports Centre, Hagan Lewisman, said: "All the babies enjoyed themselves and have raised between £30 to £50 each.

"It's good to get them learning to swim at such an early age as well."

If you want to get involved there is another chance this week when another "splashathon" is taking place at noon at the centre.

For more information about the event on Friday, call 01865 467060.