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 Wandsworth parks visit: www.wandsworth.gov.uk and search on “Parks”.


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ore and more researches find early swimming lessons have many benefits to young children. Early swimming lessons help children to learn how to swim as well as improving their social, psychological and physical developments. ‘Parent & Child’ classes give parents an opportunity to spend quality time with their babies and toddlers by playing and having fun in the water together.


For more information about ‘Parent & baby/toddler’ swimming lessons and Learn-to-Swim programmes, please visit www.bluewaveswim.co.uk.


Classes are held in Wandsworth & Wimbledon (SW17 & SW19) for babies aged 4 months upwards.


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Young babies love baby sensory & massage and from the age of approximately 3 - 6 months, most babies also enjoy swimming, baby gym and music & movement classes. So why not try one of the classes in this magazine? 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 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 or rainy day, why not visit an indoor play centre or child friendly theatre or arts centre. Alternatively why not try some home baking with your little one instead - see pages 27 - 29 for some ideas, or visit www.smallstepsonline.co.uk for lots more recipes.


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