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 Swindon parks visit: www.swindon.gov.uk and search on “parks and open spaces”.


Young babies love baby sensory & massage and from the age of approximately 3 - 6 months,


most babies also enjoy swimming, baby gym, dance and music & movement classes. So why not try one of the classes in this magazine? Older children will enjoy junior sporting, art & drama activities and it’s a great way to tire them out!


Why not also make a regular expedition to your local woodland 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 or rainy day, why not visit an indoor play centre or child friendly museum or arts centre. Alternatively why not try some home baking with your little one instead - see page 29 for an idea, or visit www.smallstepsonline.co.uk for many, many more!


Sleeping and nap time tips


For kids who love the outdoors, adventure and fun...


Forest School, woodland crafts and activities for children aged 3-11. Birthday parties, toddler sessions, school groups, holiday clubs, bushcraft and overnight camps. Activities vary and include den building, fire lighting, cooking, tree climbing, nature awareness, environmental art, smelly cocktails, woodcraft and much, much more.


‘There is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing’


www.woodlandexplorers.co.uk T. 07817 294 449


Stanton Park Nature Reserve, Swindon SN6 7SF Small Steps 12


leeping and nap times are really important for both your baby and you! We hope these tips will give you the very best baby snoozes!!


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• If your baby finds a bath stimulating, bathe them in the morning; if they find it relaxing, include it as part of the bedtime routine.


• Dress your baby for day and night time - make it part of the evening bedtime routine to change clothes, so your baby is prepared for sleep.


• Distinguish between daytime naps and night time sleep by closing curtains at night time and dimly light the bedroom (if at all); daytime naps should be in a light room.


• Time your daytime outings so that longer car journeys coincide with nap times and visits or activities are at livelier times.


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