Days out & activities with your baby, toddler or pre-schooler


ll babies and toddlers love to go out and it’s good for you too! Why not schedule in a regular daily walk to the park and perhaps arrange to meet some other mums there too? It won’t be long before your baby will enjoy being pushed in a baby swing or helped down a little slide. If there is a river or pond in your park, they will also enjoy watching or feeding the ducks.


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Older toddlers can leap around and explore the bigger space of the park and burn off some of their seemingly boundless energy! If the weather is nice, why not take a snack or picnic?


For more information on local parks visit: www.milton-keynes.gov.uk and search on ‘Parks’.


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manda, the Musical Minis Franchisee for Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire, has been running since April 2010. Musical Minis gave Amanda the perfect work life balance as her 9 month old daughter could join in the sessions too which she absolutely loved! Amanda has since had twin girls who are also thoroughly enjoying the classes.


Musical Minis aims to help children’s development and social skills through music. The music has been especially recorded so it may be followed at a pace suitable for the young and encourages the ability to learn good speech with the repetition of nursery rhymes and stories.


Each session is structured to include: • Action songs - for co-ordination. • Musical statues - to develop listening skills. • Musical instruments - to explore sounds & effects. • Story - to teach rhythm & introduce early orchestra. • Nursery rhymes and songs - to encourage speech.


Come along and join in the FUN at a class near you! Small Steps 12


Young babies love baby yoga & massage as well as swimming and from the age of approximately 3 - 6 months, most babies also enjoy, baby gym and music & movement classes. Older children will enjoy junior sporting, dance & drama activities and it’s a great way to tire them out!


Why not also make a regular expedition to your local zoo or country park? All children love the BIG outdoors and most venues also include toddler friendly, fun activities and cafes for mums!


Or, if it’s a cold and rainy day, why not visit a child friendly museum or art gallery or do some home baking with your little one (see page 26 for some ideas).


Remember to enter our competition to win a family ticket to Woburn Safari Park on page 19.


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