Days out & activities with your baby or toddler


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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.


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?


Young babies love baby sensory & swimming and from the age of approximately 3-6 months, most babies also enjoy baby gym, baby signing and music & movement classes. So why not try one of the classes in this magazine?


Lessons at:


Newhall Primary School & Childrens Centre Langley Hall Drive


Sutton Coldfield B75 7NQ


Wilnecote Leisure Centre Wilnecote High School Tinkers Green Road Tamworth B77 5LF


• Lessons for all ages & abilities • Parent & Baby classes (from 4 months) • Parent & Toddler classes • Lessons from age 3 for all abilities • Beginners, Improvers, Intermediates Advanced & Squad


• Rookie Lifeguard courses


For more information call: 07792 181483


aquanautsswimschool@ymail.com www.aquanautsswimschool.co.uk


Enjoy swimming with your baby!


and your baby! M


Baby swimming gives an early start to an active lifestyle. It enables little ones to exercise muscle groups that are otherwise restricted by their inability to sit up, stand or walk. Baby swimming also encourages them to feel both independent and self-confident as they discover how to move unaided, for short distances, through the water.


For you, the whole experience enables you and your baby to spend special bonding time


together. Why not take the plunge & enjoy! Small Steps 18


ost babies love being in water and there are many benefits to both you


Older children will enjoy junior sporting, dance, art & drama activities and it’s a great way to tire them out!


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


For more information on Sutton Coldfield’s parks visit: www.birmingham.gov.uk/parks


Or, if it’s a cold or rainy day, why not visit a child friendly theatre, museum or indoor play centre. Alternatively why not try some home baking with your little one instead - see pages 28-29 for some ideas, or visit www.smallstepsonline.co.uk for lots more recipes.


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