BABIES and their parents summoned their super human powers to help raise funds for charity.

Baby Sensory Dorchester held an hour long class to support Tommy's charity, which funds medical research into the prevention of premature birth, stillbirth and miscarriage.

The group met at The Boys Brigade Hall in the town as part of a national drive to raise £375,000.

Classes at the venue saw babies aged between 0 and 13 months dressed as superheroes donning masks and body suits.

Money raised from events taking place is expected to help fund Tommy's four research centres.

These centres help find treatments for miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth and investigate the causes.

The charity claims one in four parents in the UK loses a baby during pregnancy or birth and 60,000 babies are born prematurely each year.

Jayne Clark, franchisee of Dorchester Baby Sensory, said: "This Superhero Sensathon is an enormously fun event that encourages parents and babies to tap in to their inner Batman and raise funds for the research work Tommy’s pioneers into the causes and prevention of miscarriage, stillbirth and premature births."

Jane Brewin, chief executive of Tommy’s, said: "Sensathon is a great way for mums and dads to involve their little ones in a good cause. Tommy’s relies on the generosity and hard work of its supporters like Baby Sensory to continue its pioneering research to prevent pregnancy complications."

The Sensathon was being supported by Arla Big Milk.

Catriona Mantle, shopper marketing manager of Arla Big Milk, said: "We are proud supporters of Tommy’s.

"We know first-hand the importance of development during those all-important early years of life so it’s great to be working in partnership with Baby Sensory to support little ones, fuelling their amazing growth and development, and having fun all in aid of Tommy’s."

Baby Sensory classes introduce carers and babies to a variety of sensory delights, including glowing balls, light shows, puppets, bubbles and songs.

For more information about Tommy's, please visit tommys.org or call 0207 398 3400