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CONTENTS

A-Z

MARCH 2015 ISSUE

NUTRITIONAL ADVICE AND RECIPES

PREGNANCY

EARLY YEARS

4 COMPANY FOCUS

22-33 ACTIVITY TIMETABLE

6-9 A-Z of PREGNANCY 10-11 REAL LIFE BIRTH STORY

34-35 WATER BABIES

UK Birth Centres.

Your comprehensive timetable of North West Playgroups and Activities. An Editor’s Review

Mum Francesca with baby Thomas.

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36 CAR SEAT SAFETY ADVICE 46 ROB MANK PHOTOGRAPHY 38 BABY JOGGER DOUBLE REVIEW DADDY AND ME 40-41 ANNABEL KARMEL 48 COMMANDO DAD Perfect Purees 43 NEW COLUMNIST SOLVEJ 49 DISCOUNT CODES ON

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METANIUM & PINK LINING COMPETITIONS

13-19 DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS

20 ASK THE EXPERT

Mumpreneur Advice

& BABIES 44 BUSINESS Lovingly Labelled

Chicken Pox

21 FAMILY FRIENDLY FESTIVALS

GREAT BABY BRANDS

50 EASTER CRAFTING WITH LITTLE ONES

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Letter from the Editor

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lcohol – The Department of Health, National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RCOG), all recommend that during pregnancy you should avoid alcohol all together as this is the safest option for your unborn baby. This is particularly the case during the first 3 months of pregnancy because of a risk of miscarriage. If you do opt to have a drink, you should stick to one or two units of alcohol (equivalent to a small glass of wine) once or twice a week. raxton Hicks – From around 33 weeks of pregnancy (sometimes earlier), you may become aware of your uterus tightening from time to time. These are ‘practice contractions’ also known as Braxton Hicks. They start as a painless tightening starting at the top of your uterine muscles spreading downwards causing your abdomen to become very hard. They usually last around 15-30 seconds. These contractions will be irregular and infrequent. If you notice more than 4 of these within the space of an hour, if you are in a lot of pain or notice any vaginal discharge, you should contact your midwife. olostrum – During pregnancy, your body is preparing to produce milk for your baby. Therefore your breasts may be tender and sometimes from as early as week 14 your nipples may begin leaking a substance called Colostrum (first milk). This is nothing to worry about, however if you do have any concerns you should contact your midwife. oula – A doula is a non-medical birth companion who supports women and their families during pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood. A doula can assist and help a mother in many ways. The National Childbirth Trust (NCT) state that “Having a doula present when a child is being born shortens first-time labour by an average of 2 hours” (www.nct.org.uk). Anyone in the UK can hire a doula. Search online Doula Directories or speak to your Maternity Hospital.

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pisiotomy – Occasionally, during labour a doctor or midwife may make a cut in a woman’s perineum (the area between the vagina and the anus) to allower a widening of the vagina opening and to enable the baby to be delivered more easily. In some women, the perineum can tear during childbirth and with either a tear or episiotomy you will probably require stitches to repair the area. Massaging the perineum during the last weeks of pregnancy has been shown to reduce the likelihood of a tear or needing an episiotomy. For details on how to perform a perineal massage visit www.nct.org. uk/pregnancy/perineal-massage. Mummy and Me recommend using ‘Down Below’ perineal massage oil by the Natural Birthing Company. olic Acid – The Department of Health recommends that women should take a daily supplement of 400 micrograms of folic acid while they are trying to conceive and continue this dose for at least the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Consult your GP for further advice, particularly if you are taking antiepileptic medication as you may require a higher dose. There are many foods which also contain folic acid including; brown rice, granary bread and green leafy vegetables. Taking folic acid is very important for the development of a health foetus and can significantly reduce the risk of neutral tube defects such as spina bifida. Mummy and Me encourage you to learn more at www.gofolic.org.uk ums – Some women get swollen or sore gums in pregnancy that may lead to bleeding. Dental care is free during pregnancy and for one year after, so ensure that you visit your Dentist regularly. Ask your GP for a Maternity Exemption Certificate for free dental care and if you are not currently registered with a Dentist, visit www.nhs.uk where you can search for your nearest service. eartburn – Many women experience heartburn during pregnancy. It is harmless, but can cause discomfort. Antacids can be used during pregnancy. Speak to your Midwife or GP for further advice.

Pregnancy tching – Because of the increased blood supply, mild itching is common during pregnancy. As the skin across your belly stretches, it is also quite normal to experiencing itching. Use Shea Butter or other moisturisers to avoid the area becoming dry. There are rare conditions such as Cholestasis (causing itching of hands and feet amongst other areas), if you have any concerns speak to your Midwife or GP. oints – During pregnancy, your body produces a hormone called ‘Relaxin’ which (as the name suggests) relaxes your body’s ligaments and joints. As things loosen, you may experience joint pain. Some women develop pelvic pain referred to as ‘Pregnancy-related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PPGP) or Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD). According the NHS, these pains affect up to one in five pregnancy women to some degree. Getting early diagnosis can help minimise pain and avoid long-term discomfort. icks – Most women are first aware of their baby’s movements from around 18-20 weeks of pregnancy, however as every baby and pregnancy is different it may be later on for you. Movements can be kicks, swooshes, flips or turns (Hiccups however are NOT classed as movements). The number of movements tends to increase until 32 weeks when they will plateau.There is no set number of kicks you should be feeling, what is important is that you know what is normal for your individual baby. If you notice and increase or decrease in your baby’s regular movement pattern you should contact your midwife. Mummy and Me are proud to support Count The Kicks as our Charity partner. Visit their website www.countthekicks.org.uk ibido – Although for some, pregnancy can be a time when they wish to refrain from sexual activity, a lot of women find that their sex drive during pregnancy increases. Your breasts are getting bigger, an increase of blood flow engorging your vulva makes you more sensitive and your glowing skin and lushious locks can mean you look good and feel great. Orgasms in pregnancy can also become more frequent or more intense. Later in pregnancy, sex (and particularly an orgasm) can set off contractions. It is perfectly safe to have sex during pregnancy as your partner’s penis cannot penetrate beyond your

vagina. However your midwife or GP will advise you to avoid sex if you’ve had any heavy bleeding. You should also avoid sex if your waters have broken as this can increase infection. For more information speak to your GP/midwife or visit www.nhs.uk or www.nct.org.uk aternity Leave – Statutory Maternity Leave is 52 weeks, made up of; 26 weeks ‘Ordinary Maternity Leave’ and 26 weeks ‘Additional Maternity Leave’. You don’t have to take 52 weeks, but you must take 2 weeks leave after your baby is born. The earliest you can start your leave is 11 weeks before your due date. However your leave will also start if your baby is born early or your have a pregnancy-related illness in the 4 weeks before birth. For further information on maternity leave, rights and pay visit www.gov. uk/maternity-pay-leave ausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP) is a common condition affecting approximately 70% of pregnant women. Remember to keep your fluid intake up to prevent dehydration. You can find more information at www.pregnancysicknesssupport. org.uk or speak to your GP or Midwife.

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Pregnancy ptions – When it comes to where and how you give birth, it is important to remember that you have options. You may decide to give birth at home, in a midwife led unit, birth centre or delivery suite in hospital. You also have options for; who you would like present at the birth, what birthing positions you would like to try, what pain relief you would like to use and even options post delivery such as who will cut the umbilical cord. It is a good idea to explore your options by speaking to your midwife, taking a tour of your maternity hospital, speaking to your partner and reading up on things that particularly interest you. elvic Floor Exercises – Once you have found out you are pregnant, you should begin doing pelvic floor exercises as soon as possible as they will lower your risk of experiencing incontinence. You can practice pelvic floor exercises anywhere! To strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, sit comfortably and squeeze the muscles (as though you are pausing mid-urination). Try to do 3 sets of 8 squeezes a day. Visit www.nhs.uk for more information. Hello Baby Leaflet (SH1014):Hello Baby Leaflet 22/10/2014 11:34 Page 1

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uitting Smoking – Stopping smoking will not only benefit your baby, but it will also benefit you. The NHS claim that in stopping smoking you will have less morning sickness, fewer complications in pregnancy, a reduction in the risk of stillbirth, a reduction in the risk of cot death and many other benefits. You can call the NHS Smoking Helpline on 0800 0224 332 or speak to your GP or midwife for advice. ecipes – With the list of foods you should avoid in pregnancy such as; raw eggs, caffeine, some soft/blue cheeses, pate etc. It’s reassuring to know that our regular columnist Annabel Karmel not only does fantastic toddler recipes, but you can find delicious Pregnancy Recipes at www.annabelkarmel.com iblings – Making siblings feel part of the process is the best way to ensure that they understand. Some parents choose to have siblings announce the pregnancy with a photo. Allow them to talk to ‘the bump’, perhaps let them help you pick items for their nursery, wardrobe or even their name (if you’re brave!). There are many books that you can read together and if you can, allow your children to meet small babies. Once the baby is born, many parents choose to have the new addition bring a gift for their older siblings too!

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ravel – Travelling in the early and final stages of pregnancy can be tiring and uncomfortable, so many prefer to take holidays during mid-pregnancy. Although flying is not thought to be harmful to you or your baby, you should discuss any health issues with a health professional before booking your holiday. You also need to check with the airline for their policy on flying in pregnancy. After 28 weeks, the airline may ask for a letter from your GP or Midwife. You also need to be aware of Deep Vein Thrombosis if looking to travel over 5 hours. Make sure that you drink plenty of water, move about wherever possible and wear supportive stockings to reduce leg swelling. mbilical Cord – Studies have shown there are benefits of ‘delayed cord clamping’. This is where the umbilical cord is not clamped or cut until after it has ceased pulsating, allowing a normal, healthy blood supply for your baby’s transition to life outside the womb. While the cord is still

Pregnancy pulsating, your baby is receiving their placental supply of oxygen, nutrients and increased blood volume. Most health professionals use delayed cord clamping, however you may wish to feature it in your birth plan along with who you will like to cut the cord. For more information on delayed cord clamping research, visit www.cord-claming.com itamins – Alongside Folic Acid, the government recommend that pregnant women (and women who are breastfeeding) should take a 10microgram supplement of Vitamin D daily. Eating a healthy diet is important to ensure that you are getting the vitamins and minerals that you need too. If you are under the age of 18 or on income support, you may be eligible for the Healthy Start scheme - vouchers to use for vegetables and vitamins. For more information call 0845 607 6823 or visit www.healthystart.nhs.uk hooping Cough Vaccination – Young babies with whooping cough can be very unwell and in severe cases can die. Pregnant women can safely help to protect their baby by getting vaccinated against Whooping Cough, ideally between 28 and 32 weeks in pregnancy (although they may be given the vaccine up to 38 weeks). This is a highly effective protection and will pass to your baby through the placenta helping to protect them until they are routinely vaccinated against whooping cough themselves. The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has found no evidence of risk to pregnancy or babies since the vaccine was introduced to pregnant women in October 2012. For further information and to book your vaccination, speak to your GP surgery. -rays – Radiation is often a concern for pregnant women. This can range from x-rays used for any injury to hand-held or whole body scanners at airports. Ultrasounds in pregnancy do not use ionizing radiation so are less of a health hazard. Ionising radiation is used in x-rays so you may be worried about the airport scanners. All technology deployed at airports has been assessed by government health and safety regulators who have concluded that there are no unacceptable risks to health. The radiation dose from these is very small. If you are concerned, you can request a body search at the airport as an alternative. Visit www.nct. org.uk/pregnancy/radiation-and-pregnancy or your airport website for more information.

oga – Keeping active in pregnancy makes the changes to your body and weight gain easier for you to adapt to. It can also help with labour itself and to get your figure back post-birth. There are some exercises that should be avoided during pregnancy and you should always consult your GP or midwife about any exercise regimes. Yoga, Pilates and Swimming are great ways to safely keep active during pregnancy. zzz – The National Sleep Foundation conducted a poll on Women and Sleep and report that 78% of women have more disturbed sleep during pregnancy. The change in hormone levels, discomfort, frequent urination and other factors do not help. The N.S.F state that “For most women, getting a full night’s sleep becomes even harder once the baby is born. It is very important for pregnant women to prioritize sleep and to find effective strategies for managing their sleep problems as early as possible in their pregnancy”. Sleep on your left side to improve the flow of blood and nutrients to your baby and to your uterus and kidneys. For more great tips visit www. sleepfoundation.org/sleep-topics/pregnancyand-sleep and speak to your Midwife.

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had a really good pregnancy and because of this, the choice to go for a home birth was an easy one. Even though this was my first baby I was confident everything would be fine and if not, hospital was a short drive away.

I'd prepared well, exercising and being healthy throughout, pilates every week and I attended hypnobirthing classes with my husband too. We had the birthing pool set up in the dining room ready from a couple of weeks before my due date. Michael had made a real effort to

Proud parents Francesca and Michael share their Birth Experiences with Mummy and Me Magazine. Words: Francesca Hook

MA make everything perfect, setting S up candles and fairy lights. My waters broke on the Friday evening (I was 40+1). I text my midwife to say I thought they'd broken and she advised she'd be on the phone if things started to progress, and if not, would come and assess me the following day. Later on that night my named midwife's colleague - Tammy - called me to check I was ok, my midwife, Leanne had been called to another birth. Nothing was happening so she arranged to come the next day. I spent all day Saturday bouncing around on my birthing ball, doing Pilates, stretching, dancing & walking. Tammy came and checked whether baby had engaged further into my pelvis compared to the afternoon before, baby had so the exercises were helping! Still no contractions though. I woke up about 1am Sunday to contractions, within half an hour I had to get up. I woke my husband Michael and went downstairs, put my Hypnobirthing music on, lit candles and fairy lights and got on the birthing ball. Tammy came about 3:30am, I had the Tens machine on by then, still on the ball with my music playing, concentrating on my hypnobirthing breathing. Michael got the pool filled and I got in. Eventually I got on the gas & air as the contractions ramped up. Michael was amazing and really encouraging. A second midwife arrived an hour later and they were both amazing. Encouraging me, telling me how well I was doing. I had no idea with it being my first, so their words really helped. They carried out obs on me and baby unobtrusively and remained quietly in the living room otherwise, ensuring Michael and I had the privacy and time we needed together to progress through the labour. I was aware of every stage and really

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Birth & Beyond concentrated on my breathing techniques! Michael knew the baby was coming soon, I remember he just kept saying 'the baby's coming soon, keep going'. He was so excited and he had a few tears! The midwives started ramping up their activity, using a mirror under the water to check if they could see the baby coming every contraction.

as I enjoyed some skin to skin with Thomas and initiated breast feeding.

It was becoming real! And the pushing was really starting, my body was taking over, the contractions were so intense but stopped very abruptly each time too, they started coming closer together and I could really feel the baby coming. One really big surge of my body and the head was born, what an odd feeling having the head out just hanging there!

I do think the exercise, Pilates & Hypnobirthing all came together to really help me during pregnancy & the labour to ensure such a smooth & relaxing experience.

Thomas was born at 7:20am in the pool, after a 6 hours labour. We left his chord till it stopped pulsing then Michael did skin to skin with him whilst I gave birth to the placenta still in the pool (wow, that was a relief!).

Michael made bacon sandwiches and tea whilst the midwives did all the checks on Thomas. They left us at 11am and we all went to bed for a few hours sleep. It was so nice being at home.

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eclan is 10. He loves to draw, read books, ride a scooter, ride a bike, play football, support Everton, go swimming, his ipad (how he loves his ipad!), he loves music (of all kinds but especially Gary Barlow and Take That). All perfectly normal for a boy his age. The difference is that Declan has Down Syndrome and the day he was born I had no idea what our futures held. What I now know, and wish I had known back then, is that he is more like my two older boys than anything else. The whole family are closer because of Declan and he has brought a lot of fun and laughter to my home. It has not always been easy, as he has ongoing medical issues and learning delay. He needed open heart surgery at 4 months old, but flew through that and it made a huge difference to his

well-being. He also has some minor issues that require trips to Alder Hey regularly. But we have had so much support from the medical teams, the early years team in his pre school years and then his school have been amazing all the way through. I reached out to my local support group, Down Syndrome Liverpool. Through them I have learned so much, met other parents in my situation and as a family, we are a part of a fabulously supportive community. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d encourage others to reach out too. Declan is my boy, a brother, a nephew, a friend, a happy little boy. Once I realized he was my son above all else and that I loved him as much as my other two boys, joining this new community of Downs Syndrome was easier to accept. Declan is MY boy and I love him.

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appointments to build up her muscle tone, wears a hearing aid (as babies with DS have smaller ear canals they can be prone to having congestion) Portage, a program which incorporates learning through play to track and boost development which she has weekly as well as Occupational therapy and specialist Nursery nurse visits.

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Tuesday

09:00am -‐ 12:00pm

Childminder Drop In Toddler CDafé Childminder rop In Toddler Café Topsy T umbles Toddler Café Topsy Tumbles Childminder Drop In Topsy Tumbles Childminder Drop In Parent & Toddler Group Childminder Drop In Parent & Toddler Group Play a nd S tay ( 0-‐5 y ears) Parent & Toddler Group Play and Stay (0-‐5 years) St.John's oddler Play and STtay (0-‐5 Gyroup ears) St.John's Toddler Group Whittle HTall Playgroup St.John's oddler Group Whittle Hall Playgroup Baby Blossom 1's) Whittle Hall P(under laygroup

Monday

ACTIVITY TIMETABLE

Monday

Cheshire

Monday

09:15am -‐ 11:15am 09:30am 09:15am -‐-‐ 111:00am 1:15am 09:30am -‐ 11:00am 09:30am -‐ 1 1:15am 09:30am -‐ 11:00am 09:30am -‐ 11:15am 09:30am 09:30am -‐-‐ 111:30am 1:15am 09:30am -‐ 11:30am 09:30am -‐ 1 1:30am 09:30am -‐ 11:30am 09:30am -‐ 11:30am 09:30am 09:30am -‐-‐ 111:30am 1:30am 09:30am -‐ 11:30am 09:30am -‐ 1 1:30am 09:30am -‐ 11:30am 09:30am -‐ 11:30am 09:30am 09:30am -‐-‐ 111:30am 1:30am 09:30am -‐ 11:30am 10:00am 09:30am -‐-‐ 111:00am 1:30am 10:00am -‐ 11:00am 10:00am 10:00am -‐-‐ 111:30am 1:00am 10:00am -‐ 11:30am 10:00am 10:00am -‐-‐ 111:30am 1:30am 10:00am -‐ 11:30am 10:00am 10:00am -‐-‐ 112:00pm 1:30am 10:00am -‐ 12:00pm 11:00am 10:00am -‐-‐ 111:30am 2:00pm 11:00am -‐ 11:30am 11:00am 11:00am -‐-‐ 112:00pm 1:30am 11:00am -‐ 12:00pm 13:00pm 5:00pm 11:00am -‐-‐ 112:00pm

12:00pm -‐ 13:30pm 13:30pm -‐-‐ 113:30pm 5:00pm 12:00pm

09:00am -‐ 11:00am 09:30am -‐-‐ 111:00am 0:45am 09:00am 09:30am -‐ 10:45am 10:00am -‐-‐ 110:45am 1:00am 09:30am 10:00am -‐ 11:00am 10:00am -‐-‐ 111:00am 1:30am 10:00am 10:00am -‐ 11:30am 10:30am -‐-‐ 111:30am 2:00pm 10:00am 10:30am -‐ 12:00pm 13:30pm -‐-‐ 112:00pm 5:00pm 10:30am 13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm 13:15pm -‐-‐ 115:00pm 4:45pm 13:30pm 13:15pm -‐ 14:45pm 13:30pm -‐-‐ 114:45pm 4:45pm 13:15pm 13:30pm -‐ 14:45pm 13:45pm -‐-‐ 114:45pm 5:00pm 13:30pm 13:45pm -‐ 15:00pm 14:00pm -‐-‐ 115:00pm 4:45pm 13:45pm 14:00pm -‐ 14:45pm Friday 14:00pm -‐ 14:45pm

Little Lambs -‐ BStay aby a&nd Toddler Community Play Little Lambs -‐ Byaby & Toddler (0-‐5 Community Sears) tay and Play Cherubs Breastfeeding (0-‐5 ears) Community Sytay and Play Support Group Cherubs Breastfeeding (0-‐5 years) Support Gtroup Cherubs Breastfeeding Tiny Tots (birth o walking) Group Tiny TSupport ots (birth walking) Stay and tPo lay Tiny Tots (0-‐5 (birth to walking) ears) Stay aynd Play (0-‐5 ylaygroup ears) Stay aPnd Play Church (0-‐5 Pylaygroup ears) Church All KChurch inds of PPlaygroup lay 0-‐5years All Kinds of Play 0-‐5years Messy All Kinds of EPxplorers lay 0-‐5years Messy Explorers Messy Explorers Gawsworth Stay & Play

09:15am -‐ 10:30am 09:45am -‐-‐ 110:30am 1:15am 09:15am 09:45am -‐ 11:15am 10:00am -‐-‐ 111:15am 2:00pm 09:45am 10:00am -‐ 12:00pm 10:15am -‐-‐ 112:00pm 1:15am 10:00am

Gawsworth Stay & Play Toddler SGtay roup Gawsworth & Play Toddler Group SMILE GToddler roup -‐ PG .N.D roupSufferers SMILE -‐ P.N.D Sufferers East GDroup idsbury Methodist SMILE Group -‐ P.N.D Sufferers Playgroup East Didsbury Methodist

11:00am -‐ 12:30pm 12:30pm -‐-‐ 112:30pm 4:30pm 11:00am 12:30pm -‐ 14:30pm 13:00pm -‐-‐ 114:30pm 4:45pm 12:30pm 13:00pm -‐ 14:45pm 13:00pm -‐-‐ 114:45pm 5:00pm 13:00pm 13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm 13:15pm -‐ 1 4:15pm 13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm 13:15pm -‐ 14:15pm 13:30pm -‐-‐ 114:15pm 5:00pm 13:15pm 13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm Monday 13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm 09:15am -‐ 10:45am

Broomwood Primary SCchool Altrincham entre Bramhall CBhildren's aptist Church Broomwood rimary School Bramhall BPaptist Church Oakenclough hildren's Centre Bramhall BCaptist Church

Oakenclough Children's Centre Ash Grove CChildren's Oakenclough hildren's CCentre entre Ash Grove Children's Centre Knutsford C hildren's C entre Ash Grove Children's Centre Knutsford hildren's CCentre entre Poynton CChildren's Knutsford hildren's Centre Vernon CCPhildren's rimary School Poynton Centre Altrincham Crimary hildren's Centre Vernon CPhildren's School Poynton Centre Broomwood Primary SCchool Altrincham hildren's entre Vernon PCrimary School Broomwood Primary SCchool Altrincham Hurdsfield Children's entre Broomwood Primary SCchool Hurdsfield Children's entre Oakenclough Children's Centre Hurdsfield Children's Centre

Oakenclough Children's Centre Oakenclough Children's Centre Gawsworth Primary School Longbutts LaneSchool Gawsworth Primary

Longbutts LaneSG Gawsworth Primary chool St.Paul's Parish Centre, legg St LaneGlegg St St.Paul's Longbutts Parish Centre, Hurdsfield Children's St.Paul's Parish Centre, CGentre legg St Hurdsfield Children's Centre Parrswood Road, Didsbury Hurdsfield Children's Centre Parrswood Road, Didsbury Knutsford Library Parrswood Road, Didsbury Knutsford Library Knutsford Children's Centre Knutsford Library

Playgroup East Didsbury Methodist Under 5's Rhyme Time Playgroup Under 5 's R hyme Time Cherubs Breastfeeding Group Under 5's Rhyme Weekly Drop ITnime Cherubs Breastfeeding Group Knutsford Children's Centre Breastfriends Weekly Drop In Group Cherubs Breastfeeding Partington hildren's CCentre entre Knutsford CChildren's (Breastfeeding Group) Breastfriends Weekly Drop In Partington Children's Centre Mucky M onkeys -‐ SGtay & Play (Breastfeeding roup) Breastfriends West Didsbury Children's Centre Partington Children's Centre (0-‐5 years) Mucky Monkeys -‐ SGtay & Play (Breastfeeding roup) West Didsbury Children's Centre Little Stars 0-‐-‐5years (0-‐5 years) Mucky Monkeys Stay & Play Ash DGidsbury rove Children's Centre West Children's Centre Children w(0-‐5 ith aydditional Little Stars 0-‐5yearsneeds ears) Ash Grove Children's Centre Children ith additional needs Oakenclough Children's Centre Little Stars 0(-‐5years Fun aw nd Sign 0-‐4years) Ash Grove Children's Centre Children ith additional needs Oakenclough Children's Centre Fun aw nd Sign (0-‐4years) Broomwood & Timperley Young P arents G roup Fun and Sign (0-‐4years) Oakenclough Children's Centre Children's Broomwood &C Tentre imperley Young Parents Group Children's Broomwood & CTentre imperley Young Parents Group Children's Centre Lache and Handbridge Stay and Play Children's Centre

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Jumping Jacks

The Warehouse, Chester Road

CH4 0DH

Free Entrance

09:30am -‐ 10:45am

Cheshire Ice Cream Farm Toddler Morning

Newton Lane, Tatten Hall

CH3 9NE

01829 770 995

09:30am -‐ 11:30am

Blacon Playbox

Blacon United Reformed Church

£1 inc Toast & Juice

CH1 5EY

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Call for Info

Monday

09:30am

Knutsford Children's Centre Brocklehurst Midwifery Team at Ash Grove CMhildren's Brocklehurst idwifery CTentre eam Altrincham hildren's CCentre at Ash Grove CCM hildren's Brocklehurst idwifery Tentre eam Broomwood Phildren's rimary SCchool Altrincham at Ash Grove CChildren's Centre entre

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Friday

(Call to m ake aPn aCppointment) Midwife linic Church laygroup (Call to Church make aPn laygroup appointment) Little Church Lambs -‐P Blaygroup aby & Toddler

09:15am -‐ 10:30am

10:15am -‐ 11:15am 11:00am -‐-‐ 111:15am 1:30am 10:15am 11:00am -‐ 11:30am 11:00am -‐-‐ 111:30am 2:30pm 11:00am

Monday

4th/11th/18th & G 25th Young Parents roupFeb 4th/11th/18th & 25th Feb Midwife Clinic (Call to m ake an aCppointment) Midwife linic

Broken Cross Methodist Church Broomwood & Timperley Broken Children's Cross Methodist Church Broomwood &C Tentre imperley Children's Broomwood & CTentre imperley Knutsford Children's Centre Children's Centre Knutsford Children's Centre

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Chester

Friday Friday

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Thursday

Thursday 09:00am -‐ 11:00am Thursday

Support Group Group Cherubs Breastfeeding Cherubs Breastfeeding Support Group Group Cherubs Breastfeeding Little Fishes Toddler GG roup Cherubs Breastfeeding roup

Parrswood Road, Didsbury Oakenclough hildren's Centre Parrswood RCoad, Didsbury Oakenclough Children's Centre Hurdsfield CChildren's Oakenclough hildren's CCentre entre Hurdsfield Children's Centre Broken Cross CM ethodist Church Hurdsfield hildren's Centre

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ACTIVITY TIMETABLE

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm 13:30am -‐-‐ 115:00pm 5:00pm 13:30pm 13:30am -‐ 15:00pm Thursday 13:30am -‐ 15:00pm

Noelle & Lisa Pop-‐Up Event with Lifetots Noelle & Lisa Lifetots Cheshire Buddies Lifetots (with tea B &uddies toast) Cheshire East Didsbury M ethodist (with tea B&uddies toast) Cheshire Playgroup East Didsbury ethodist (with tea &M toast) Cherubs Breastfeeding Playgroup East Didsbury Methodist Support Group Cherubs Breastfeeding Playgroup

Oakenclough Children's Centre Knutsford CC at Knutsford Library Knutsford C aat t KKnutsford nutsford LLibrary ibrary Knutsford CCC Knutsford CC aCt entre, Knutsford Library Life Church Dover Rd, Knutsford CC at Knutsford Library Latchford Life Church Centre, Dover Rd, Latchford Life Church entre, Dover Rd, Knutsford CChildren's Centre Latchford Knutsford Children's Centre Parrswood Road, Didsbury Knutsford Children's Centre

Wednesday

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm 13:30pm -‐-‐ 115:00pm 5:00pm 13:30pm

(Ofsted Registered) Rhythm Rhyme Pop-‐Up E& vent with Rhythm && R Lhyme Noelle isa Pop-‐Up Event with

Cheshire

09:30am -‐ 11:30am 10:00am -‐ 11:00am 10:00am -‐-‐ 111:00am 1:00am 10:00am 10:00am -‐ 11:00am 10:00am -‐-‐ 111:00am 1:30am 10:00am 10:00am -‐ 11:30am 10:00am -‐-‐ 111:30am 2:00pm 10:00am 10:00am -‐ 12:00pm 10:15am -‐-‐ 112:00pm 1:15am 10:00am 10:15am -‐ 11:15am 10:30am -‐-‐ 111:15am 2:00pm 10:15am 10:30am -‐ 12:00pm 12:00pm -‐-‐ 112:00pm 3:30pm 10:30am

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Thursday

Wednesday

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Tuesday

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09:30am -‐ 11:30am 09:30am -‐ 11:30am 09:45am 09:30am -‐ 11:45am 1:30am 09:45am -‐ 11:45am 09:30am -‐ 11:30am 09:45am -‐ 11:30am 10:00am 09:45am -‐ 11:30am 10:00am -‐ 11:30am 09:45am -‐ 11:30am 09:45am -‐ 11:45am 10:00am 09:45am -‐ 11:30am 1:45am 10:00am -‐ 11:30am 09:45am -‐ 11:45am 10:00am -‐ 11:30am 10:00am -‐ 12:00pm 1:30am 10:00am -‐ 12:00pm 10:00am -‐ 11:30am 10:00am -‐ 11:30am 11:15am 10:00am -‐ 11:45pm 1:30am 11:15am -‐ 11:45pm 10:00am -‐ 11:30am 10:00am -‐ 12:00pm 13:15pm 4:45pm 10:00am -‐ 12:00pm 13:15pm -‐ 14:45pm 10:00am -‐ 12:00pm 11:15am -‐ 11:45pm Tuesday 11:15am -‐ 11:45pm Tuesday 11:15am -‐ 11:45pm 13:15pm -‐ 14:45pm 09:30am 13:15pm -‐ 11:30am 4:45pm 09:30am 13:15pm -‐-‐ 111:30am 4:45pm Tuesday 09:30am Tuesday -‐ 11:30am 09:30am -‐ 1 1:30am Tuesday 09:30am -‐ 11:30am 10:00am 09:30am -‐ 11:30am 10:00am 09:30am -‐-‐ 1 11:30am 1:30am 09:30am -‐ 11:30am 10:00am 09:30am -‐ 11:30am 10:00am -‐ 1 09:30am -‐ 11:30am 1:30am 10:00am -‐ 11:30am 10:30am 10:00am -‐ 12:00pm 1:30am 10:30am -‐ 1 10:00am -‐ 12:00pm 1:30am 10:00am -‐ 11:30am 13:15pm 4:45pm 10:00am -‐ 11:30am 13:15pm 4:45pm 10:00am -‐-‐ 111:30am 10:30am -‐ 12:00pm Wednesday 10:30am -‐ 12:00pm Wednesday 10:30am -‐ 12:00pm 13:15pm -‐ 14:45pm 09:30am 13:15pm -‐ 11:30am 4:45pm 09:30am -‐-‐ 111:30am 13:15pm 4:45pm Wednesday 09:30am -‐ 11:30am Wednesday 09:30am -‐ 11:30am Wednesday 09:30am -‐ 11:30am 09:45am 09:30am -‐ 11:30am 09:45am -‐-‐ 1 11:30am 1:30am 09:30am 09:30am -‐ 11:30am 10:00am 09:30am -‐ 11:30am 10:00am -‐-‐ 1 11:30am 1:30am 09:30am 09:45am -‐ 11:30am 10:00am 09:45am -‐ 12:00pm 1:30am 10:00am -‐-‐ 1 11:30am 2:00pm 09:45am 10:00am -‐ 11:30am 13:00pm 4:30pm 10:00am -‐ 11:30am 13:00pm -‐-‐ 111:30am 4:30pm 10:00am 10:00am -‐ 12:00pm 13:30pm 5:00pm 10:00am -‐ 12:00pm 13:30pm -‐-‐ 112:00pm 5:00pm 10:00am 13:00pm -‐ 14:30pm 15:00pm 13:00pm -‐ 17:00pm 4:30pm 15:00pm -‐-‐ 1 14:30pm 7:00pm 13:00pm 13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm Thursday 13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm Thursday 13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm 15:00pm -‐ 17:00pm 09:30am 15:00pm -‐ 10:30am 7:00pm 09:30am 15:00pm -‐-‐ 110:30am 7:00pm Thursday 09:30am Thursday -‐ 11:00am 09:30am -‐ 1 1:00am Thursday 09:30am -‐ 10:30am 09:45am 09:30am -‐ 11:45am 0:30am 09:45am -‐-‐ 1 10:30am 1:45am 09:30am 09:30am -‐ 11:00am 10:00am 09:30am -‐ 11:30am 1:00am 10:00am -‐-‐ 1 11:00am 1:30am 09:30am 09:45am -‐ 11:45am 10:00am 09:45am -‐ 11:30am 1:45am 10:00am -‐-‐ 1 11:45am 1:30am 09:45am 10:00am -‐ 11:30am 12:30pm 4:30pm 10:00am -‐ 11:30am 12:30pm -‐-‐ 111:30am 4:30pm 10:00am 10:00am -‐ 11:30am 12:30am 10:00am -‐ 14:30pm 1:30am 12:30am -‐-‐ 1 11:30am 4:30pm 10:00am 12:30pm -‐ 14:30pm Friday 12:30pm -‐ 14:30pm Friday 12:30pm -‐ 14:30pm 12:30am -‐ 14:30pm 09:30am 12:30am -‐ 14:30pm 09:30am 12:30am -‐ 14:30pm Friday 09:30am -‐ 11:30am Friday 09:30am -‐ 11:30am Friday 09:30am 09:30am -‐ 11:30am 09:30am -‐ 11:30am 09:30am -‐ 11:30am 09:30am -‐ 11:30am 09:30am -‐ 11:30am 09:30am -‐ 11:30am 09:30am -‐ 11:30am 09:30am -‐ 11:30am 09:30am -‐ 11:30am 10:00am 09:30am -‐ 12:00pm 1:30am 10:00am -‐ 11:30am 2:00pm 09:30am 09:30am -‐ 11:30am

You Make The Difference

Blacon Children's Centre

CH1 5DB

01244 976 225

14:00pm -‐ 14:30pm

Under 5's Storytime

Upton Library

CH2 1HB

01244 973 700

09:30am -‐ 10:30am

Child Heath Clinic

Bebington Children's Centre

CH63 8LD

0151 608 7013

Health Visitor Available

09:30am -‐ 11:00am

Discovery Play 0 -‐ 2 years

Bebington Children's Centre

CH63 8LD

0151 608 7013

Drop In

09:30am -‐ 11:00am

Discovery Play 0 -‐ 2 years

Bromborough Children's Centre

CH62 7BW

0151 334 1381

Call to Book

09:30am -‐ 11:00am

Little Angels 0-‐5 years Tea, Toast and Play

West Kirby Methodist Church

CH48 4DQ

0151 625 3224

Donation

09:30am -‐ 11:30am

Breastfeeding Group

Eastham Children's Centre

CH62 9EW

0151 327 3174

Drop In

Marlowe Road URC, Wallasey

CH44 3BU

0151 630 4716

09:30am -‐ 11:30am

Stay and Play

Brightside Community Centre Mount Pleasant Road

CH45 5HU

0151 630 2731

£1 per session

09:30am -‐ 12:00pm

Childminder Drop In

Pensby Children's Centre

CH61 8SD

0151 666 4819

Drop In

Story Rhyme Time (0-‐5 years) Aqua Tots Swim Fun

10:00am -‐ 11:30am

Bumps to Babies (pregnancy to 12 months)

CH62 5EQ

0151 478 4136

Drop In

CH44 6PX

0151 606 2010

£4.40 per session

Greasby Children's Centre

CH49 3AT

0151 677 5037

Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:30am

Stay and Play

Park Primary School

CH44 5RN

0151 638 6008

Contact for Info

10:00am -‐ 12:00pm

Homestart Breastfeeding Support Group

Seacombe Children's Centre

CH44 7AN

0151 630 1845

Drop In

10:30am -‐ 12:00pm

Breastfeeding Group

Pensby Children's Centre

CH61 8SD

0151 666 4819

Drop In

11:00am -‐ 12:00pm

Wallabies Session

Earlston Library

CH45 5DX

0151 639 2334

Drop In

13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm

Parents To Be

Seacombe Children's Centre

CH44 7AN

0151 630 1845

Drop In

13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm

The Living Room (Young Parents Group)

Liscard Children's Centre

CH45 7HQ

0151 638 7530

Drop In

13:15pm -‐ 14:45pm

Toddler Group

Serpentine Road Family Church

CH44 0AA

0151 639 1596

£1 per child

13:30pm -‐ 14:30pm

Baby Massage

Eastham Children's Centre

CH62 9EB

0151 327 3174

Call to Book

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm

Rainbows Group (Speech & Lang / Autism)

Seacombe Children's Centre

CH44 7AN

0151 630 1845

Call for Info

14:00pm -‐ 15:00pm

Makaton Signing 0 -‐ 2 years

Bromborough Children's Centre

CH62 7BW

0151 334 1381

Call to Book

14:30pm -‐ 15:00pm

Happy Hands Story & Craft

Greasby Library, Greasby Road

CH49 3AT

0151 606 2665

Drop In Term Time Only

09:00am -‐ 10:00am

Child Heath Clinic

New Brighton Children's Centre

CH45 5HU

0151 630 2731

Drop In

09:30am -‐ 10:30am

Health Visitor Drop In

Seacombe Children's Centre

CH44 7AN

0151 630 1845

Drop In

09:30am -‐ 11:00am

Messy Play 0 -‐ 5 years

Bebington Children's Centre

CH63 8LD

0151 608 7013

Drop In

09:30am -‐ 11:00am

Messy Play 0 -‐ 5 years

Bromborough Children's Centre

CH62 7BW

0151 334 1381

Drop In

09:30am -‐ 12:00pm

Nuture ADHD

New Brighton Children's Centre

CH45 5HU

0151 630 2731

No Creche

10:00am -‐ 11:00am

Active Kids (0 -‐ 5 years)

Hope Centre, Fishers Lane

CH61 5XE

0151 648 8440

Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:00am

Baby Bounce & Rhyme

Seacombe Library

CH44 6LT

0151 638 4475

Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:00am

Bumps to Breastfeeding (Health Visitor Present)

New Brighton Children's Centre

CH45 5HU

0151 630 2731

Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:15am

Music Tots

Oasis Church Centre, Wallasey

CH44 4EU

0151 638 8818

£1.50

10:00am -‐ 11:30am

Tea and Toast 0-‐5 years

Greasby Children's Centre

CH49 3AT

0151 677 5037

Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:30am

Tea and Toast 0-‐5 years

West Kirby Children's Centre

CH48 6DR

0151 625 3892

Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:30am

Tea and Toast 0-‐5 years

Pensby Children's Centre

CH61 8SD

0151 666 4819

Drop In

Ganneys Meadow at

Tuesday

10:00am -‐ 10:45am 10:00am -‐ 11:30am

Lady Lever Art Gallery Port Sunlight Seacombe Children's Centre at Guinea Gap Baths

Monday

09:30am -‐ 11:30am

ACTIVITY TIMETABLE

Parents and Tots Group

Come Along, All Welcome

E.Port & Wirral

10:00am -‐ 12:00pm

M T W T F

10:00am -‐ 11:30am

E.Port & Wirral

Tea and Toast 0-‐5 years

Pensby Children's Centre

CH61 8SD

0151 666 4819

Drop In

10:30am -‐ 11:30am

Hummingbirds Sing-‐Along

Ganneys Meadow at Woodchurch Library

CH49 8HB

0151 677 8068

FREE -‐ Drop In

11:00am -‐ 12:00pm

Little Ducks Swimming

Guinea Gap Baths

CH44 6PX

0151 606 2010

Call for Info

13:30pm -‐ 14:45pm

Netmums Group 0-‐5 years

Eastham Children's Centre

CH62 9EB

0151 327 3174

Drop In

14:00pm -‐ 14:45pm

Baby Bounce and Rhyme

New Ferry Library, Grove Street

CH62 5BA

0151 643 8465

Drop In Term Time Only

Baby Massage

Bebington Children's Centre

CH63 8LD

0151 608 7013

Call to Book

14:00pm -‐ 15:00pm 14:00pm -‐ 15:30pm 14:30pm -‐ 15:30pm 15:30pm -‐ 16:30pm

09:00am -‐ 10:00am

10:00am -‐ 11:00am 10:00am -‐ 11:00am 10:00am -‐ 11:30am

CH62 7BW

0151 334 1381

Seacombe Library

CH44 6LT

0151 638 4475

Drop In

Knit & Natter

Seacombe Library

CH44 6LT

0151 638 4475

50p per child

Tea and Toast Parents & Carers Playgroup Diddi Dance (18 months -‐ 5 years)

Ganneys Meadow Early Years Centre

CH49 8HB

0151 677 9255

FREE -‐ Drop In

Bebington Children's Centre

CH63 8LD

0151 608 7013

Funded by Town Lane Infants

New Brighton Children's Centre

CH45 5HU

0151 630 2731

Call to Book

Bebington Children's Centre

CH63 8LD

0151 608 7013

Call to Book

Pensby Children's Centre

CH61 8SD

0151 666 4819

Drop In

West Kirby Children's Centre

CH48 6DR

0151 625 3892

Call for Info £1.50

Baby Massage 6wk course Postnatal Yoga (£5 per session, £20 a month) Bumps to Babies (pregnancy to 12 months) Post Natal Depression Support Group

10:00am -‐ 11:30am

Stay and Play

Oasis Church Centre, Wallasey

CH44 4EU

0151 638 4475

10:00am -‐ 12:00pm

Childminder Drop In

Seacombe Children's Centre

CH44 7AN

0151 630 1845

Call Centre

10:30am -‐ 11:30am

Aqua Tots Swim Fun

Guinea Gap Baths

CH44 6PX

0151 606 2010

Call for Info

13:00pm -‐ 14:30pm

Dinkies -‐ Messy Play (0 -‐ 5 years)

St David's Church Hall

CH62 9DG

0151 513 0764

Drop In 50p charge

13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm

Twins Group

Liscard Children's Centre

CH45 7HQ

0151 638 7530

Drop In

13:00pm -‐ 15:30pm

Stay and Play (Under 5's)

New Brighton Children's Centre

CH45 5HU

0151 630 2731

Parent Led

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm

Stay and Play

Brentwood Nursery, Poulton

CH44 4BB

0151 638 1567

Call for Info

09:30am -‐ 10:30am

Child Heath Clinic

Bromborough Children's Centre

CH62 7BW

0151 334 1381

Drop In HV Available

09:30am -‐ 11:00am

Childminder Drop In

Greasby Children's Centre

CH49 3AT

0151 677 5037

Drop In

09:30am -‐ 11:00am

Childminder Drop In

Liscard Children's Centre

CH45 7HQ

0151 638 7530

Drop In

09:30am -‐ 12:30pm

Child Heath Clinic

New Ferry Children's Centre Grove Street Primary School

CH62 5BA

0151 645 1703

Drop in to see the Health Visitor

10:00am -‐ 10:30am

Story Time

Earlston Library

CH45 5DX

0151 639 2334

Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:30am

Little Stars (0 -‐ 5 years)

Wallasey Village URC

CH45 3LP

07581 071 979

Call Christine for More Information

10:30am -‐ 11:00am

Baby Bounce & Rhyme

Greasby Library, Greasby Road

CH49 3AT

0151 677 5037

Drop In

10:45am -‐ 11:45am

Little Chicks Songs & Rhymes (Under 1's)

Ganneys Meadow at Woodchurch Library

CH49 8HB

0151 677 8068

FREE -‐ Drop In

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm

Grandparents Group

Seacombe Children's Centre

CH44 7AN

0151 630 1845

3rd Thurs of each Month

15:30pm -‐ 16:30pm

Children's Yoga

Seacombe Library

CH44 6LT

0151 638 4475

£1.50

15:30pm -‐ 17:00pm

Rainbows Group (Speech & Lang / Autism)

New Brighton Children's Centre

CH45 7HQ

0151 638 7530

Call for Info

09:30am -‐ 11:30am 10:00am -‐ 11:00am

Little Fishes Playgroup Craft, Toys & Refreshments Hester Hedgehog's Active Tots

Hebron Evangelical Church

CH45 4JL

0151 923 2513

Call Liz for Info

Heswall Hall Community Trust Heswall Hall, 111 Telegraph Rd

CH60 0AF

0151 342 2614

£2 per session

Baby Clinic

Hoylake Community Centre

CH47 3AG

0151 632 2889

Drop In

Friday

09:15am -‐ 11:00am

Thursday

Wednesday

10:00am -‐ 11:30am

Bromborough Children's Centre

Drop In -‐ 2nd Tue Of Month

Wednesday

ACTIVITY TIMETABLE

09:15am -‐ 10:15am

Neomates -‐ For Families who experienced a Neonatal Unit Seacombe Chipmunks Stories, Songs & Crafts

CH47 3AG

0151 632 2889

Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:00am

Hoylake Community Centre

CH47 3AG

0151 632 2889

Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:30am

Action Tots

Oasis Church Centre, Wallasey

CH44 4EU

0151 638 4475

£1.50

10:00am -‐ 11:30am

Childminder Drop In

CH49 8HB

0151 677 9255

FREE -‐ Drop In

10:00am -‐ 12:00pm

Makaton Signing for Babies Pre-‐school Children with D.S

Ganneys Meadow Early Years Centre Seacombe Children's Centre

CH44 7AN

07702 023 731

Call for Info

11:00am -‐ 12:30pm

Little Explorers

Seacombe Children's Centre

CH44 7AN

0151 630 1845

Call for Info

12:30pm -‐ 15:00pm

Childminder Drop In

Pensby Children's Centre

CH61 8SD

0151 666 4819

Drop In

13:00pm -‐ 15:30pm

Bumps to 5 years

New Brighton Children's Centre

CH45 7HQ

0151 638 7530

Parent Led

13:30pm -‐ 14:30pm

Baby Massage

Bromborough Children's Centre

CH62 7BW

0151 334 1381

Call to Book

13:30pm -‐ 14:30pm

Discovery Play 0 -‐ 2 years

Eastham Children's Centre

CH62 9EB

0151 327 3174

Drop In

13:30pm -‐ 14:30pm

Messy Play 0 -‐ 5 years

CH62 5BA

0151 645 1703

Drop In

14:15pm -‐ 15:00pm

Little Fishes Playgroup Craft, Toys & Refreshments

New Ferry Children's Centre Grove Street Primary School Hebron Evangelical Church

CH45 4JL

0151 923 2513

Call Liz for Info First 35 Families

Museum of Liverpool

L3 1DG

0151 478 4545

Collect ticket at Welcome Desk

L17 0AQ

0151 233 5399

Drop-‐In

L18 1JX

0151 233 5399

Drop-‐In

Church & Mossley Hill CC at SARA Hall, Rundle Rd, Aigburth Church & Mossley Hill Children's Centre, Dovedale Bridge Chapel, Heath Rd

L19 4XR

0151 281 9716

Call to Book your Place

Childminder Drop In

Fazakerley Children's Centre

L9 9EH

0151 233 3705

Drop In

09:30am -‐ 11:15am

Stay and Play (0 -‐ 5 yrs)

Yew Tree Children's Centre at St.Luke's Church

L14 8XG

0151 296 7960

Drop In

09:30am -‐ 11:30am

Parent & Toddler Group

Old Police Station, Lark Lane

L17 8UU

0151 728 7884

£2.50

Croxteth Children's Centre

L11 0BQ

0151 233 1750

Term Time Only

Dingle Lane Children's Centre

L8 9UB

0151 233 4930

Drop-‐In

Childwall & Woolton Children's Centre, Rudston Rd

L16 4PQ

0151 233 5733

Call to Book

Monday

09:30am -‐ 10:15am 09:30am -‐ 11:00am 09:30am -‐ 11:00am 09:30am -‐ 11:10am

09:30am -‐ 11:30am 09:45am -‐ 11:00am

Play Workshop at Good Shepherd Stay and Play Drop-‐In For Walkers & Talkers (18m-‐4yrs)

10:00am -‐ 11:00am

Baby Massage

10:00am -‐ 11:15am

Big Art Parent & Toddler Books,Puppets, Dress-‐Up, Art

Walker Art Gallery, City Centre

L3 8EL

0151 478 4788

FREE -‐ Collect Ticket at Desk.

10:00am -‐ 11:30am

Baby Club (0-‐12months)

Garston Children's Centre

L19 8JZ

0151 233 6868

Drop-‐In

10:00am -‐ 11:30am

Toddler Time 0-‐2's

Tuebrook Children's Centre

L6 4BX

0151 233 3830

Drop In

10:30am -‐ 11:30am

Get Set Play (1 -‐ 2 years)

Hunts Cross Children's Centre

L25 0PJ

0151 233 3733

Call for Info

10:30am -‐ 11:30am

Music and Movement Confident Walkers

Belle Vale Children's Centre

L25 2RW

0151 233 1705

Call for Info

Childwall & Woolton Children's Centre, Rudston Rd

L16 4PQ

0151 233 5733

Call to Book

Baby Massage (6w -‐ 6m)

Vauxhall Children's Centre

L5 8UT

0151 298 2918

Call to Book your Place

Baby Yoga

Yew Tree Children's Centre

L14 4ED

0151 296 7960

Call to Book

11:30am -‐ 12:30am 12:30pm -‐ 13:30pm 13:00pm -‐ 14:00pm 13:00pm -‐ 14:30pm 13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm 13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm

Baby Yoga

Bridgetots Playgroup (0-‐4 years) BAMBIS Breastfeedig Group for Pregnant & New Mums Bumps to Babies Pregnancy -‐ 12 months

Bridge Chapel, Heath Rd

L19 4XR

0151 281 9716

West Derby Children's Centre Blackmoor Park Primary School

Call to Book your Place

L12 9EY

0151 233 6202

Drop In

Belle Vale Children's Centre

L25 2RW

0151 233 1705

Call for Info

L14 0LH

0151 259 4065

Drop In

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm

Stay and Play

Knotty Ash Children's Centre at Dovecot Primary School

14:00pm -‐ 14:45pm

Music Session (0-‐2years)

Dingle Lane Children's Centre

L8 9UB

0151 233 4930

Call to Book

14:30pm -‐ 15:00pm

Little Yogis (Toddler Yoga)

L19 9AD

enquiries@big youlittleyou.com

Contact for Info

15:30pm -‐ 16:30pm

Funzone Active (18m -‐ 4yrs) Sport Activities for Families

Big You, Little You 75 Garston Old Rd Dingle Lane Children's Centre

L8 9UB

0151 233 4930

Drop-‐In

Liverpool

Little Liverpool Activities for Under 7's Jumping Jacks (12months+) Exercise Disguised as Fun BAMBIS Bosom Buddies Breastfeeding Mums Group Bridgetots Playgroup (0-‐4 years)

All Day 30min slots

ACTIVITY TIMETABLE

Hoylake Community Centre

E.Port & Wirral

Baby Clinic Bumps and Babies Pregnancy -‐ 12 months

Monday

10:00am -‐ 11:00am

M T W T F

09:30am -‐ 11:30am

Parent & Toddler Group

09:30am -‐ 11:30am 09:45am -‐ 11:00am

0151 296 7960

Drop In

Old Police Station, Lark Lane

L17 8UU

0151 728 7884

£2.50

Croxteth Children's Centre

L11 0BQ

0151 233 1750

Term Time Only

Dingle Lane Children's Centre

L8 9UB

0151 233 4930

Drop-‐In

Childwall & Woolton Children's Centre, Rudston Rd

L16 4PQ

0151 233 5733

Call to Book

10:00am -‐ 11:00am

Baby Massage

10:00am -‐ 11:15am

Big Art Parent & Toddler Books,Puppets, Dress-‐Up, Art

Walker Art Gallery, City Centre

L3 8EL

0151 478 4788

FREE -‐ Collect Ticket at Desk.

10:00am -‐ 11:30am

Baby Club (0-‐12months)

Garston Children's Centre

L19 8JZ

0151 233 6868

Drop-‐In

10:00am -‐ 11:30am

Toddler Time 0-‐2's

Tuebrook Children's Centre

L6 4BX

0151 233 3830

Drop In

10:30am -‐ 11:30am

Get Set Play (1 -‐ 2 years)

Hunts Cross Children's Centre

L25 0PJ

0151 233 3733

Call for Info

10:30am -‐ 11:30am

Music and Movement Confident Walkers

Belle Vale Children's Centre

L25 2RW

0151 233 1705

Call for Info

L16 4PQ

0151 233 5733

Call to Book

11:30am -‐ 12:30am

Baby Yoga

Childwall & Woolton Children's Centre, Rudston Rd

12:30pm -‐ 13:30pm

Baby Massage (6w -‐ 6m)

Vauxhall Children's Centre

L5 8UT

0151 298 2918

Call to Book your Place

13:00pm -‐ 14:00pm

Baby Yoga

Yew Tree Children's Centre

L14 4ED

0151 296 7960

Call to Book

Bridgetots Playgroup (0-‐4 years) BAMBIS Breastfeedig Group for Pregnant & New Mums Bumps to Babies Pregnancy -‐ 12 months

Bridge Chapel, Heath Rd

L19 4XR

0151 281 9716

West Derby Children's Centre Blackmoor Park Primary School

Call to Book your Place

L12 9EY

0151 233 6202

Drop In

13:00pm -‐ 14:30pm 13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm 13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm

Tuesday

Play Workshop at Good Shepherd Stay and Play Drop-‐In For Walkers & Talkers (18m-‐4yrs)

L14 8XG

at St.Luke's Church

Belle Vale Children's Centre

L25 2RW

0151 233 1705

Call for Info

L14 0LH

0151 259 4065

Drop In

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm

Stay and Play

Knotty Ash Children's Centre at Dovecot Primary School

14:00pm -‐ 14:45pm

Music Session (0-‐2years)

Dingle Lane Children's Centre

L8 9UB

0151 233 4930

Call to Book

14:30pm -‐ 15:00pm

Little Yogis (Toddler Yoga)

L19 9AD

enquiries@big youlittleyou.com

Contact for Info

15:30pm -‐ 16:30pm

Funzone Active (18m -‐ 4yrs) Sport Activities for Families

Big You, Little You 75 Garston Old Rd Dingle Lane Children's Centre

L8 9UB

0151 233 4930

Drop-‐In

All Day 30min slots

Little Liverpool Activities for Under 7's

Museum of Liverpool

L3 1DG

0151 478 4545

09:00am -‐ 11:00am

NCT Coffee Morning

Junction Coffee, Aigburth Rd

L17 0BJ

0844 243 6191

09:00am -‐ 11:30am

FAZ tots

Fazakerley Primary School

L10 7LD

0151 474 3060

Call for info

L16 4PQ

0151 233 5733

Call to Book

L18 1JX

0151 233 5399

Drop-‐In Call to Book

09:00am -‐ 12:00pm

Weighing & Advice Clinic

09:30am -‐ 10:15am

Jumping Jacks (12months+) Exercise Disguised as Fun

Childwall & Woolton Children's Centre, Rudston Rd Church & Mossley Hill Children's Centre, Dovedale

09:30am -‐ 10:30am

Multi-‐Sensory Session

Dingle Lane Children's Centre

L8 9UB

0151 233 4930

09:30am -‐ 10:30am

Soft Play Physical Development Session

Dingle Lane Children's Centre

L8 9UB

0151 233 4930

09:30am -‐ 11:00am

Grandparents Group

09:30am -‐ 11:00am

Tots & Co Playgroup (0 -‐ 4 years)

Collect ticket at Welcome Desk Free Toast when Hot drink bought

Call to Book

West Derby Children's Centre Blackmoor Park Primary School

Drop In, ran by & for Grandparents £1 per family Drop-‐In

L12 9EY

0151 233 6202

Allerton United Reformed Church

L18 7HD

07923 541 491

L14 8XG

0151 296 7960

Drop In

09:30am -‐ 11:15am

Stay and Play (0 -‐ 5 yrs)

Yew Tree Children's Centre at St.Luke's Church

09:30am -‐ 11:30am

Childminder Support Drop-‐In

Belle Vale Children's Centre

L25 2RW

0151 233 1705

Drop-‐In

Stay and Play at GEMS Centre Sleep Cinic Advice for good sleep 12m+

Croxteth Children's Centre

L11 0BQ

0151 233 1750

Call for Info

West Derby Children's Centre Blackmoor Park Primary School

L12 9EY

0151 233 6202

Call for Info

WAM Toddler Group

Wellington Avenue Methodist

L15 4LE

0151 733 4495

£2.00

Dingle Lane Children's Centre

L8 9UB

0151 233 4930

Drop-‐In

Hunts Cross Children's Centre

L25 0PJ

0151 233 3733

Drop-‐In

L4 1QH

0151 233 4741

Call for Info

09:30am -‐ 11:30am 09:30am -‐ 11:30am

09:30am -‐ 11:30am

10:00am -‐ 11:00am

Boogie Babes Music & Dance for 18m -‐ 4yrs Bumps to Babies Pregnancy -‐ 12 months Music & Rhyme Time (Under 1's)

Fountains Children's Centre Fountains Rd, Kirkdale Childwall & Woolton CC

Tuesday

Stay and Play (0 -‐ 5 yrs)

Monday

ACTIVITY TIMETABLE

Monday

Liverpool M

09:30am -‐ 11:15am

10:00am -‐ 11:00am

0151 233 4741

Call for Info

L25 5JF

0151 233 5733

Term Time Only

L16 4PQ

0151 233 5733

Drop-‐In

L18 6HG

0151 233 3069

FREE -‐ Drop In

Weaning Advice

10:15am -‐ 11:00am

Story and Rhyme Time (0-‐4yrs)

Allerton Library

10:15am -‐ 11:15am

Story Time

Fazakerley Library, Formosa Drive

L10 7LQ

0151 233 3069

Drop In

10:30am -‐ 12:00pm

Little Explorers (Under 1's)

Childwall & Woolton Children's Centre, Rudston Rd

L16 4PQ

0151 233 5733

Drop-‐In

Hunts Cross Children's Centre

L25 0PJ

0151 233 3733

Support & Advice on Feeding

L4 1QH

0151 233 4741

Call for Info

0151 233 5733

Call to Book

L4 1QH

0151 233 4741

Call to Book

L12 9EY

0151 233 6202

BAMBIS Bosom Buddies Breastfeeding Mums Group Music & Rhyme Time (Over 1's)

Stay & Play, Story & Rhyme 18m-‐3yrs (prep for Nursery) BAMBIS Stay and Play Breastfeeding Mums Group

Fountains Children's Centre Fountains Rd, Kirkdale Childwall & Woolton CC at Wavertree Aquatics Fountains Children's Centre Fountains Rd, Kirkdale West Derby Children's Centre Blackmoor Park Primary School Childwall & Woolton Children's Centre, Rudston Rd

Gilmour Parent & Toddler

13:15pm -‐ 14:30pm

12:15pm -‐ 13:00pm 12:30am -‐ 13:30pm 13:00pm -‐ 14:30pm

Sing and Splash Baby Yoga

Drop In Light Lunch Provided £1 Term Time Only

L16 4PQ

0151 233 5733

Gilmour Infant School

L19 9AR

0151 427 6306

Music & Rhyme Time

Tuebrook Children's Centre

L6 4BX

0151 233 3830

Call for Info

13:30pm -‐ 14:45pm

Come And Meet Each Other (CAMEO) Playgroup

St.Matthew & St.James (Mossley Hill Church), Rose Lane

L18 8DB

0151 724 6391

£1 Term Time Only

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm

Newsham Park Playgroup

Newsham Park Chapel, Sheil Rd

L6 7UA

0151 259 4831

50p donation

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm

Stay and Play

Belle Vale Children's Centre

L25 2RW

0151 233 1705

Drop-‐In

13:30pm -‐ 15:30pm

Health Visitor Weigh & Advice Clinic (0-‐2 years)

Garston Children's Centre

L19 8JZ

0151 233 6868

Drop-‐In

L25 5JF

0151 233 5733

Term Time Only

13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm 13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm

14:00pm -‐ 14:45pm

Jumping Jacks (0-‐4yrs)

Childwall & Woolton CC at Simon Peter Centre, Woolton

14:00pm -‐ 14:45pm

Story and Rhyme Time (0-‐4yrs)

Dingle Lane Children's Centre

L8 9UB

0151 233 4930

Drop-‐In

15:30pm -‐ 16:15pm

Jumping Jacks (0-‐4yrs)

Dingle Lane Children's Centre

L8 9UB

0151 233 4930

Drop-‐In

All Day 30min slots

Little Liverpool Activities for Under 7's

Museum of Liverpool

L3 1DG

0151 478 4545

Collect ticket at Welcome Desk

09:00am -‐ 11:30am

Baby Weighing and Advice

Belle Vale Children's Centre

L25 2RW

0151 233 1705

Drop-‐In

L17 7BD

07950 147 565 / 07786 372 750

£1 per family. Toast & Tea

L16 4PQ

0151 233 5733

Drop-‐In

L4 1QH

0151 233 4741

Drop In

L9 1HQ

0151 525 4785

Call for Info

St Michael In the Hamlet Church Hall, Aigburth Childwall & Woolton Children's Centre, Rudston Rd Fountains Children's Centre Fountains Rd, Kirkdale The Salvation Army, Cavendish Rd Walton

ABC Play Group

09:30am -‐ 10:30am

Mini Mighty Movers (2 -‐ 5 years)

09:30am -‐ 10:30am

Stay and Play

09:30am -‐ 11:15am

Playbox Mums & Tots

09:30am -‐ 11:30am

Play Workshop at St.Cuthberts

Croxteth Children's Centre

L11 0BQ

0151 233 1750

Call for Info

10:00am -‐ 10:45am

Jumping Jacks (12months+) Exercise Disguised as Fun

Yew Tree Children's Centre

L14 4ED

0151 296 7960

Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:00am

Aqua Tots Swim & Sing!

Tuebrook Children's Centre

L6 4BX

0151 233 3830

Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:00am

Babies 1st Story and Rhyme (0-‐18m) Stories & Songs

Church & Mossley Hill Children's Centre

L18 1JX

0151 233 5399

Call to Book

10:00am -‐ 11:30am

Belvidere Tots

Belvidere Road Church, Dingle

L8 3TQ

07762 788 958

Call for Info

10:00am -‐ 11:30am

Stay and Play

Belle Vale Children's Centre at Norman Pannell School

L27 7AE

0151 233 1705

Drop-‐In

10:00am -‐ 12:00pm

Childminder Support Drop-‐In

Dingle Lane Children's Centre

L8 9UB

0151 233 4930

Drop-‐In

10:00am -‐ 12:00pm

Parent and Child Group

Unitarian Church, Ullet Road

L17 2AA

0151 733 1927

Drop In

10:00am -‐ 12:00pm

Parent and Toddler Group

L17 1AG

0151 280 7757

£2.50 1st child, £1 per add child

10:00am -‐ 12:00pm

Sticky Fingers Craft, Toys, Games & Songs

Greenbank Sports Academy Greenbank Lane, Liverpool Frontline Church, Wavertree

L15 0FH

0151 733 3373

£3.50 per family

M T Wednesday

09:15am -‐ 11:30am

ACTIVITY TIMETABLE

10:00am -‐ 11:00am

Tuesday

Story Time

11:00am -‐ 12:00pm

Tuesday

L4 1QH

Liverpool

Fountains Rd, Kirkdale Childwall & Woolton CC at Simon Peter Centre, Woolton Childwall & Woolton Children's Centre, Rudston Rd

10:00am -‐ 11:00am

11:00am -‐ 12:00pm

Wednesday

(Under 1's)

W T F

Liverpool

Frontline Church, Wavertree

L15 0FH

0151 733 3373

£3.50 per family

10:30am -‐ 11:00am

Little Fishes Swimming

Through Dingle Lane CC

L8 9UB

0151 233 4930

Call to Book

10:30am -‐ 11:00am

Once Upon a Story Time (18m+)

Garston Library, Bowden Rd

L19 1QN

0151 233 6868

Drop-‐In Term Time Only

10:30am -‐ 11:30am

Rhyme Time

Belle Vale Children's Centre

L25 2RW

0151 233 1705

Drop-‐In

10:30am -‐ 11:30am

Words & Pictures

Halewood Library

L26 0TS

0151 486 4442

FREE -‐ Drop In

10:30am -‐ 12:00pm

Breast Friends

Fazakerley Children's Centre

L9 9EH

0151 233 3705

Breastfeeding Support group

11:00am -‐ 12:00pm

Baby Massage (6w -‐ 6m)

Yew Tree Children's Centre

L14 4ED

0151 296 7960

11:10am -‐ 11:40am

Little Fishes Swimming

Through Dingle Lane CC

L8 9UB

0151 233 4930

Call to Book

11:15am -‐ 12:00pm

Baby Ballet

Granby Children's Centre

L8 2TU

0151 233 3200

Call for info

11:30am -‐ 12:00pm

Once Upon a Story Time (0-‐18m)

Garston Library, Bowden Rd

L19 1QN

0151 233 6868

Drop-‐In Term Time Only

12:00pm -‐ 12:30pm

Rhyme Time 0-‐4 years

L14 9BA

0151 233 3069

Call to Book

13:00pm -‐ 14:00pm

Gym Buddies 18m+

L6 0AG

0151 233 3830

Call for Info

13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm

Mission Play Group

105 Greenwich Road

L9 0JJ

0151 233 3705

NCT Bumps & Babies All Welcome (Preg -‐ 12m) Magical Landscapes Pictures & Craft

Big You, Little You 75 Garston Old Rd

Donation Term Time Only

L19 9AD

07790 729 004

Drop-‐In

Sudley House, Mossley Hill Rd

L18 8BX

0151 478 4016

18th Feb -‐ FREE drop-‐in event.

Yew Tree Children's Centre

L14 4ED

0151 296 7960

Drop In

Dingle Lane Children's Centre

L8 9UB

0151 233 4930

Call for Info

L18 1JX

0151 233 5399

Drop-‐In

L16 4PQ

0151 233 5733

Drop-‐In

13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm 13:00pm -‐ 16:00pm 13:15pm -‐ 14:45pm 13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm 13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm

Tots & Co Playgroup (0 -‐ 4 years)

Allerton United Reformed Church

L18 7HD

07923 541 491

£1 per family. Toast & Tea

15:15pm -‐ 16:00pm

Baby Bollywood (2-‐5 years)

Granby Children's Centre

L8 2TU

0151 233 3200

Call for Info

15:30pm -‐ 16:15pm

Multi-‐Sensory Session

Dingle Lane Children's Centre

L8 9UB

0151 233 4930

Call to Book

15:30pm -‐ 16:15pm

Soft Play Physical Development Session

Dingle Lane Children's Centre

L8 9UB

0151 233 4930

Call to Book

L18 3JD

0151 233 2008

L3 1DG

0151 478 4545

£2 Donation Collect ticket at Welcome Desk

Thursday

09:30am -‐ 10:30am

Active Play (2 -‐ 5 years)

09:30am -‐ 11:00am

Bridgetots Playgroup (0-‐4 years)

09:30am -‐ 11:15am

09:30am -‐ 11:30am 09:30am -‐ 11:30am

T F

Bookworms (0-‐3 years) Little Liverpool Activities for Under 7's Parent and Toddler Group (0-‐4 years)

09:45am -‐ 11:00am

Playbox Mums & Tots Chill and Talk ' Parents/Carers of Children with S.E.N Garston Park Church Toddler Group Play Workshop at Mini Martyrs Stay & Play For Babies & Crawlers

Calderstones Mansion Calderstones Park Museum of Liverpool Knotty Ash Children's Centre at St.John's Church Hall Hunts Cross CC at St.Hilda's Church Hall

L19 4XR

0151 281 9716

Call to Book your Place

L9 1HQ

0151 525 4785

Call for Info

Yew Tree Children's Centre

L14 4ED

0151 296 7960

Term Time Only

Island Road, Garston Park

L19 1QL

07720 315 840

Term Time Only

Croxteth Children's Centre

L11 0BQ

0151 233 1750

Call for Info

Dingle Lane Children's Centre

L8 9UB

0151 233 4930

L8 8AN

0151 709 1907

L12 9EY

0151 233 6202

L19 8HZ

0151 233 6868

L13 7HA

0151 233 3830

Drop In

0151 233 5733

Last Thurs of Every Month

Tab Tots

Toxteth Tabernacle

10:00am -‐ 11:00am 10:00am -‐ 11:00am

Sing-‐Along-‐A-‐Tots (6m -‐ 5yrs)

10:00am -‐ 11:30am

Parent & Toddler Group (Under 5's)

West Derby Children's Centre Blackmoor Park Primary School Garston Children's Centre at Banks Rd Methodist Church Hall Tuebrook Children's Centre at Tuebrook Hope Centre Childwall & Woolton Children's Centre, Rudston Rd

Sticky Fingers

Drop In Drop In

Bridge Chapel, Heath Rd

Allergy & Eczema Parent Support Group

Down Syndrome Support Grp

0151 296 7960 0151 233 1705

The Salvation Army, Cavendish Rd Walton

09:45am -‐ 11:15am

10:00am -‐ 12:00pm

L14 5NR L25 0NG

L16 4PQ

Drop-‐In (6-‐18m) £1 Term Time Only 1st Thur of each month Drop-‐In

Thursday

09:00am -‐ 11:00am

09:30am -‐ 11:30am

Church & Mossley Hill Children's Centre Childwall & Woolton Children's Centre, Rudston Rd

Stay and Play (0 -‐ 5 yrs)

16:00pm -‐ 17:00pm

Childminder Drop In Additional Needs Support Group (1st Wed of Month) Diddy Dots to Tiny Tots Play Session (0-‐2 years)

Knotty Ash Children's Centre at Dovecot Library Tuebrook Children's Centre at Anfield Sports and Com Centre

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm

All Day 30min slots

Craft, Toys, Games & Songs

Wednesday

ACTIVITY TIMETABLE

Wednesday

10:00am -‐ 12:00pm

Down Syndrome Support Grp

10:00am -‐ 12:00pm

Sticky Fingers Craft, Toys, Games & Songs

10:15am -‐ 11:15am

Baby Massage 0-‐1 year

10:30am -‐ 11:30am 11:00am -‐ 12:00pm 13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm 13:30pm -‐ 14:30pm

0151 233 5733

Frontline Church, Wavertree

L15 0FH

0151 733 3373

£3.50 per family

Knotty Ash Children's Centre at Dovecot Library

L14 9BA

0151 296 7960

Call to Book

Story Time at Lee Valley

Lee Valley Library

L25 2RF

0151 233 3069

Drop-‐In

Hub Mums & Tots

Hub361, Aigburth Rd (Corner of Woodlands Rd)

L17 0BP

Frontline Church, Wavertree

L15 0FH

0151 733 3373

£3.50 per family

Sticky Fingers Craft, Toys, Games & Songs Edible Explorers (6m -‐ 5 yrs) Fun & Messy Play

Every Month

FREE Drop In

Garston Children's Centre

L19 8JZ

0151 233 6868

Call to Book

Fountains Children's Centre Fountains Rd, Kirkdale

L4 1QH

0151 233 4741

Call to Book

St.Peter's Church, Woolton

L25 5JF

0151 428 6810

£1 Term Time Only

Baby Massage

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm

MINNOWS Playgroup (0 -‐ 4 years)

14:00pm -‐ 15:00pm

Movers and Thinkers

Hunts Cross Children's Centre

L25 0PJ

0151 233 1705

Drop In

15:30pm -‐ 16:15pm

Messy Play (1st Thur of AM onth) for Little Liverpool ctivities

Dingle Lane Children's Centre

L8 9UB

0151 233 4930

Museum of Liverpool

L3 1DG

0151 478 4545

Stay and Play

Childwall & Woolton CC at Christ the King School)

Call for Info Collect ticket at Welcome Desk

09:00am -‐ 10:30am 09:00am -‐ 11:45am 09:15am -‐ 10:00am 09:30am -‐ 10:30am

Under 7's

Health Visitor Baby Club

Dingle Lane Children's Centre

Jumping Jacks (12months+) Exercise Disguised as Fun Aqua Tots (0-‐4 years) Free Swimming Fun

Garston Children's Centre at Banks Rd Methodist Church Hall Knotty Ash Children's Centre at Thingwall Swimming Pool Fountains Children's Centre Fountains Rd, Kirkdale

09:30am -‐ 10:30am

Baby Sensory for Under 1's

09:30am -‐ 10:30am

Parent's Time Chat, Tea & Play

0151 233 5733

Call for Info

L8 9UB

0151 233 4930

Advice available For Feeding etc

L19 8HZ

0151 233 6868

Drop-‐In

L14 7NZ

0151 296 7960

Drop In

L4 1QH

0151 233 4741

Drop In

Tuebrook Children's Centre

L6 4BX

0151 233 3830

Drop In

L14 5NR

0151 296 7960

Drop In

09:30am -‐ 10:30am

Messy Play (0-‐4 years)

Knotty Ash Children's Centre at St.John's Church Hall

09:30am -‐ 10:30am

Story & Rhyme Time

Toxteth Library, Windsor Street

L8 1XF

0151 233 3069

FREE -‐ Drop In

09:30am -‐ 11:30am

Baby and You BAMBIS Supported Session

Yew Tree Children's Centre

L14 4ED

0151 296 7960

Drop In

10:00am -‐ 10:45am

Jumping Jacks (0-‐4yrs)

Knotty Ash Children's Centre at Dovecot Library

10:00am -‐ 11:00am

Messy Play at GEMS Centre

Croxteth Children's Centre

10:00am -‐ 11:00am

Sing-‐Along-‐A-‐Tots (6m -‐ 5yrs)

0151 296 7960

Drop In

0151 233 1750

Call for Info

L17 0AQ

0151 233 5399

Call to Book

L18 3JD

0151 233 2008

£2 Donation

L12 9EY

0151 233 6202

Drop In for Under 1's

Tiny Reads (under 5's) Stories, Songs & Craft Wonderful Busy Ones Sensory Play -‐ Treasure Basket

Church & Mossley Hill CC at SARA Hall, Rundle Rd, Aigburth Calderstones Mansion Calderstones Park West Derby Children's Centre Blackmoor Park Primary School

10:00am -‐ 11:30am

Parent & Under 1's Group

Fazakerley Children's Centre

L9 9EH

0151 233 3705

Call for Info

10:00am -‐ 12:00pm

City Tots (0 -‐ 5 years)

2 Blackburne Place, City Centre

L8 7PE

0151 703 1870

FREE -‐ Drop In

10:00am -‐ 12:00pm

Parent and Child Group

Unitarian Church, Ullet Road

L17 2AA

0151 733 1927

Drop In

Frontline Church, Wavertree

L15 0FH

0151 733 3373

£3.50 per family

Garston Children's Centre

L19 8JZ

0151 233 6868

10:00am -‐ 11:00am 10:00am -‐ 11:00am

Sticky Fingers Craft, Toys, Games & Songs BAMBIS Bosom Buddies Breastfeeding Mums Group Free Healthy Lunch Parents with Under 5's Little Fishes Swimming Fun (8wks -‐ 2 years)

Yew Tree Children's Centre

L14 4ED

0151 296 7960

Garston CC at Springwood Heath Primary School

L19 4TL

0151 233 6868

12:30pm -‐ 14:00pm

Stay and Play

Vauxhall Children's Centre

L5 8UT

0151 298 2918

Drop In

12:30pm -‐ 14:30pm

Parent and Toddler Group

Greenbank Sports Academy Greenbank Lane, Liverpool

L17 1AG

0151 280 7757

£2.50 1st child, £1 per add child

13:00pm -‐ 14:00pm

Pregnancy Pilates

Yew Tree Children's Centre

L14 4ED

0151 296 7960

Drop In

Tuebrook Children's Centre

L6 4BX

0151 233 3830

Church & Mossley Hill Children's Centre

1st Fri of each month

L18 1JX

0151 233 5399

Drop-‐In

10:00am -‐ 12:00pm 11:00am -‐ 12:30pm 11:30am -‐ 12:30pm 12:15pm -‐ 13:00pm

13:00pm -‐ 14:30pm 13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm

Me Time' Support for Parents of children with S.E.N Drop In Play Session for Children with SEN/Disabilities

Drop-‐In Collect Voucher at reception Call Mon to Book Term Time Only

Friday

L14 9BA L11 0BQ

ACTIVITY TIMETABLE

13:30pm -‐ 14:30pm

All Day 30min slots

Friday

L16 4PQ

Children's Centre, Rudston Rd

Liverpool

10:00am -‐ 12:00pm

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St.Helens & Knowsley

09:30am -‐ 11:00am

Little Learners (1-‐3 year old development)

Thatto Heath Children's Centre

WA9 5QT

01744 678 373

Drop In

09:30am -‐ 11:30am

Mother & Toddler Group

Hollies Hall, Halewood

L26 0TH

0151 487 7418

Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:30am

Childminder Drop In Group

Haydock Children's Centre

WA11 0ER

01744 678 334

Drop In

Newton Children's Centre

WA12 9PZ

01744 672 036

Call for Info

L36 1XH

0151 443 5301

Drop In

L26 1TT

0151 443 2191

Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:30am 10:00am -‐ 12:00pm 10:00am -‐ 12:00pm 10:00am -‐ 12:00pm 10:00am -‐ 12:00pm

Tuesday

Sutton Children's Centre

WA9 3PY

01744 822 160

Drop In

Parr Children's Centre

WA9 2AP

01744 671 788

Drop In

12:30pm -‐ 15:00pm

Weaning Party

13:00pm -‐ 14:30pm

Chatty Tots

Fourways Children's Centre

WA9 4QB

01744 673 444

Call for Info

Moss Bank Children's Centre

WA11 7PQ

01744 673 444

1st Mon of Every Month

Sutton Children's Centre

WA9 3PY

01744 822 160

Drop In

L26 1TT

0151 443 2191

Drop In

L14 0JG

0151 443 5377

Drop In

Oak Tree Children's Centre Lichfield Road, Halewood The Robins Children's Centre Pilch Lane, Huyton

13:00pm -‐ 14:30pm

Halewood Tots

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm

Stay & Play

13:30pm -‐ 15:30pm

Grandtimes Grandparents Grp

Haydock Children's Centre

WA11 0ER

01744 678 334

Drop In

09:15am -‐ 11:15am

Jumping Jacks (0 -‐ 4 years)

Hollies Hall, Halewood

L26 0TH

0151 487 7418

Call for Info

09:30am -‐ 10:15am

Musical Mahem for Todders

Newton Children's Centre

WA12 9PZ

01744 672 036

Call for Info

WA10 1QF

01744 673 444

Drop In

L14 0JG

0151 443 5377

Drop In

09:30am -‐ 10:30am

Baby Group (0-‐1 year)

09:30am -‐ 10:45am

Baby Club

Central Link Children's Centre Westfield Street (Off Peter St) The Robins Children's Centre Pilch Lane, Huyton

09:30am -‐ 11:00am

Baby Clinic

Sutton Children's Centre

WA9 3PY

01744 822 160

Drop In

09:30am -‐ 11:00am

Baby Stay and Play

L36 1XH

0151 443 5301

Drop In

09:30am -‐ 11:00am

Bumps to Babies Parents-‐to-‐be Group

Hilltop Children's Centre Bedford Close, Huyton Parr Children's Centre

WA9 2AP

01744 671 788

Drop In

09:30am -‐ 11:30am

Twinkle Tots (0-‐5's)

Moss Bank Children's Centre

WA11 7PQ

01744 673 444

Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:00am

ARK Multiple Birth Group

Sutton Children's Centre

WA9 3PY

01744 822 160

Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:30am

Little Learners (1-‐3 year old development)

Haydock Children's Centre

WA11 0ER

01744 678 334

Call for Info

L14 9NQ

0151 482 1185

£1.00

L14 9NQ

0151 482 1185

£1.00 Drop In

Hillside Neighbourhood Centre Huyton Hillside Neighbourhood Centre Huyton

10:30am -‐ 12:30pm

Parents & Tots (0-‐4 years)

12:30pm -‐ 14:00pm

Parents & Tots (0-‐4 years)

13:00pm -‐ 14:30pm

Baby Group (0-‐1 year)

Fourways Children's Centre

WA9 4QB

01744 673 444

Stay & Play

Jubilee Children's Centre Twig Lane, Huyton

L36 2LF

0151 443 5226

Drop In

13:00pm -‐ 14:30pm 13:00pm -‐ 14:30pm

Weaning Party

Thatto Heath Children's Centre

WA9 5QT

01744 678 373

Last Tue of Every Month

09:00am -‐ 12:00pm

Childminder Drop In Group

Moss Bank Children's Centre

WA11 7PQ

01744 673 444

Drop In

09:15am -‐ 11:15am

Boogie Tots

Hollies Hall, Halewood

L26 0TH

0151 487 7418

Call for Info

09:30am -‐ 11:00am

Family Fun Time

Newton Children's Centre

WA12 9PZ

01744 672 036

Drop In

09:30am -‐ 11:30am

Baby Clinic

Parr Children's Centre

WA9 2AP

01744 671 788

Drop In

09:30am -‐ 11:30am

Childminder Drop In Group

Thatto Heath Children's Centre

WA9 5QT

01744 678 373

Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:00am

Baby Group (0-‐1 year)

Parr Children's Centre

WA9 2AP

01744 671 788

Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:00am

Musical Mahem (0 -‐ 5 years)

Fourways Children's Centre

WA9 4QB

01744 673 444

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Wednesday

Childminders Group Coffee Morning -‐ For Parents with English as 2nd Language. Mini Munchers -‐ Health Lunch (0 -‐ 4 years)

Tuesday

Hilltop Children's Centre Bedford Close, Huyton Oak Tree Children's Centre Lichfield Road, Halewood

Monday

ACTIVITY TIMETABLE

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12:30pm -‐ 13:30pm

Little Learners (1-‐3 year old development) Bosom Buddies Breastfeeding Support Group Bosom Buddies Breastfeeding Support Group

10:00am -‐ 11:00am

Fourways Children's Centre

WA9 4QB

01744 673 444

Drop In

10:30am -‐ 12:30pm

Parents & Tots (0-‐4 years)

L14 9NQ

0151 482 1185

£1.00

11:00am -‐ 12:00pm

Breast Friends Breastfeeding Support Group

Hillside Neighbourhood Centre Huyton

13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm 13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm

01744 673 444

Drop In

WA10 1QF

01744 673 444

Drop In

Moss Bank Children's Centre

WA11 7PQ

01744 673 444

Drop In

Thatto Heath Children's Centre

WA9 5QT

01744 678 373

Drop In

L36 8DB

0151 477 8600

Drop In

Stay & Play

09:15am -‐ 11:15am

Childminders Toddler Group

Haydock Children's Centre

WA11 0ER

01744 678 334

Drop In

09:30am -‐ 11:30am

Grandtots Group -‐ Drop In Grandparent Group

Thatto Heath Children's Centre

WA9 5QT

01744 678 373

Drop In

L36 1XH

0151 443 5301

Drop In

WA10 1QF

01744 673 444

Drop In

Fourways Children's Centre

WA9 4QB

01744 673 444

Drop In

09:30am -‐ 11:30am 10:00am -‐ 11:30am 10:00am -‐ 11:30am

11:30am -‐ 12:30pm 12:30pm -‐ 14:30pm 13:00pm -‐ 14:30pm

Little Stars Little Learners (1-‐3 year old development) Little Learners (1-‐3 year old development) Little Learners (1-‐3 year old development) Breast Buddies Breastfeeding Support Group Baby Clinic

Hilltop Children's Centre Bedford Close, Huyton Central Link Children's Centre Westfield Street (Off Peter St)

Sutton Children's Centre

WA9 3PY

01744 822 160

Drop In

Central Link Children's Centre Westfield Street (Off Peter St)

WA10 1QF

01744 673 444

Drop In

Moss Bank Children's Centre

WA11 7PQ

01744 673 444

Drop In

WA11 7PQ

01744 673 444

Drop In

WA10 1QF

01744 673 444

Drop In

WA10 1QF

01744 673 444

Drop In

Moss Bank Children's Centre Central Link Children's Centre Westfield Street (Off Peter St) Central Link Children's Centre Westfield Street (Off Peter St) Fourways Children's Centre

WA9 4QB

01744 673 444

Drop In

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm

Baby Clinic

Thatto Heath Children's Centre

WA9 5QT

01744 678 373

Drop In

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm

Baby Group (0-‐1 year)

Thatto Heath Children's Centre

WA9 5QT

01744 678 373

Drop In

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm

Bosom Buddies Breastfeeding Support Group

L36 2LF

0151 443 5226

Drop In

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm

Stay and Play

Jubilee Children's Centre Twig Lane, Huyton Stockbridge Village Children's Centre

L28 1AB

0151 443 2540

Drop In

Haydock Children's Centre

WA11 0ER

01744 678 334

Drop In

Haydock Children's Centre Cherry Tree Children's Centre Arncliffe Road, Halewood Jubilee Children's Centre Twig Lane, Huyton

WA11 0ER L25 9PB

01744 678 334 0151 443 2197

Drop In Drop In

L36 2LF

0151 443 5226

Drop In

Hollies Hall, Halewood

L26 0TH

0151 487 7418

Call for Info

Thatto Heath Children's Centre

WA9 5QT

01744 678 373

Drop In

Sutton Children's Centre

WA9 3PY

01744 822 160

Drop In

Stockbridge Village Children's Centre

L28 1AB

0151 443 2540

Drop In

13:00pm -‐ 14:30pm 13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm 13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm

14:30pm -‐ 15:30pm

Family Support Drop In

18:00pm -‐ 20:00pm 09:30am -‐ 11:00am

MATCH -‐ A group for Men and their children Halewood Tots

09:30am -‐ 11:00am

Over 2's Stay & Play

09:30am -‐ 11:30am

Mother & Toddler Group

10:00am -‐ 11:00am 10:00am -‐ 11:00am

Storymakers Fun & Interactive Session Twist & Shout Musical Fun for Everyone!

10:00am -‐ 11:30am

Stay and Play

12:30pm -‐ 13:30pm

Mini Munchers -‐ Health Lunch (0 -‐ 4 years)

Moss Bank Children's Centre

WA11 7PQ

01744 673 444

Drop In

13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm

Family Fun Time

Fourways Children's Centre

WA9 4QB

01744 673 444

Drop In

13:15pm -‐ 14:45pm

Adventure Tots and Little Explorers

L26 1TT

0151 443 2191

Drop In 6m -‐ 2yrs

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm

Baby Stay & Play

Oak Tree Children's Centre Lichfield Road, Halewood The Robins Children's Centre Pilch Lane, Huyton

L14 0JG

0151 443 5377

Drop In

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm 13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm 13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm

Family Fun Time

Newton Children's Centre

WA12 9PZ

01744 672 036

Drop In

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Central Link Children's Centre Westfield Street (Off Peter St)

WA10 1QF

01744 673 444

Drop In

Moss Bank Children's Centre

WA11 7PQ

01744 673 444

Drop In

Friday

Baby Group (0-‐1 year) Step Outside (0 -‐ 5 years) Outdoor Fun in all weathers Bumps to Babies Parents-‐to-‐be Group Afternoon Tea -‐ English as 2nd Language Parents

ACTIVITY TIMETABLE

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm

New Horizon's Children's Centre Knowsley Lane, Huyton

10:00am -‐ 11:30am

Friday

Little Learners (1-‐3 year old development) Afternoon Tea -‐ English as 2nd Language Parents

WA11 7PQ

Thursday

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm

Childminder Drop In Group

Moss Bank Children's Centre Central Link Children's Centre Westfield Street (Off Peter St)

St.Helens & Knowsley

Musical Mahem (0 -‐ 5 years)

M T W T F

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Water Babies

an Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Review Words: Michelle Thompson Magazine Founder & Director

became aware of Water babies whilst pregnant with my first child, as a couple of friends had mentioned that they took their little ones to classes. I picked up a Water Babies DVD at an NCT event and was amazed at how happy, natural and confident the babies looked in the water - so wanted to enjoy this with my own baby. I was delighted to learn that the swimming sessions ran in a range of venues right across the region and conveniently at a local primary school which was ideal for me and my new baby. I nervously booked the course to start in the September following my June due date. As a first time Mum at the time, I was concerned this may be too early as my baby would only be 12 weeks old. However, as all 3 of my girls are Water Babies swimmers, I can say that the earlier the baby starts, the more natural it is for them.

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(Most recently, the local Water Babies branch celebrated their youngest swimmer at just 24 hours old!). Like most new Mums, my first lesson was nerve racking. I remember worrying about everything from how tricky it would be for us both to get ready, through to worrying about my post-baby wobbly bits, and of course how my baby would take to the water. Three Water babies on, I now (with help of a grandparent); get all THREE of my girls ready for their classes and we love every minute of our weekly sessions! My eldest daughter (Eden) has been swimming with Water Babies since she was 12 weeks old. Now aged 3, she can independently swim small distances, float on her back, dive in and generally feels super confident in the pool environment. Because the sessions are so enjoyable, Water Babies have a high retention rate. This means

Early Years that both Eden and my 2-year-old, Bethany, have been swimming with the same friends (and some new ones) since they were newborns. So for my children and myself, Water Babies has been a great social network too. Having loved the classes with Eden, when Bethany came along 16 months later, I was keen to start Bethany on a course as soon as possible, so she started at 4 weeks old and took to the lessons really well.

Of course Water Babies is about having fun, but a lot of the activities are designed to promote safety for your baby/toddler too. With exercises teaching how to ‘hold on’ if they fall into the water, how to turn themselves over and how to breathe correctly while swimming have brought peace of mind to bath-times and family swims.

My youngest daughter, Faye, started Water Babies at a few weeks old and like her big sisters she feels so comfortable in the water. In a hectic week, I really enjoy the bonding time I get with all 3 of my girls in their classes. The added bonus is that they are all exhausted after class so we get a peaceful night’s sleep. Splashes, Smiles, Enjoyment, Confidence, Safety…and a good night’s sleep! – what’s not to love about Water Babies? Classes are available across the North West visit:

www.waterbabies.co.uk

For Liverpool, Cheshire, St.Helens, Knowsley, Warrington & Wigan call:

01925 243 643

In addition to swimming classes, Water Babies also offer underwater photo-shoots. The trained instructors make you feel so comfortable in the water and it is great to get some amazing shots that are great keepsakes from their time on the course. As my family has grown, it’s been lovely to see the underwater photo shoots grow too. Starting with a tiny Eden, through to our most recent shoot featuring all 3 of my girls with their fab instructor Lynn and myself.

Classes cover music, sensory development, sign language, baby massage & yoga. Sessions are currently available in Pendle & Skipton with more planned for the near future in surrounding areas.

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Water Babies are very accommodating and found me a convenient course that meant the girls classes were close together and with the same instructor – fabulous Lynn! Which amazingly they have continued to do now that I have THREE Water Babies. Thursdays are very tiring days for Mummy with three classes in the pool, but they are also very enjoyable. Seeing their excited faces as they enter the pool and how they get so much out of their lesson is a real joy!

to buy, I would highly recommend asking for Water Babies vouchers. These can be used against the lessons, photo-shoot or gift shop. Even if you can only manage to get to one or two courses whilst on maternity leave, you will both learn vital lifeskills. It is also an amazing bonding experience for you both and often Dads and Grandparents bring little ones to the class too.

Spanish singing, music & movement classes for babies and young children. Knowledge of Spanish is not required learn with your little one and you will be singing along in no time.

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A rear-facing seat prevents a child’s head from being thrown forward in a collision. We recommend using a seat that faces backwards until your child is 4 years old, making them safer for longer.

Side-impact crashes result in higher fatalities and head injuries. To combat this, we strongly believe in side-impact protection. This is available on all of our car seats and most offer Superior Side-Impact Protection for greater impact absorption.

Playing it Safe:

hether it’s that terrifying first journey home, or those day trips out; your child needs a car seat that’s comfortable, adjustable, and above everything, safe. At Mamas & Papas, we pride ourselves on giving parents as much information as possible, to ensure they find the right seat for their little one. Working with Good Egg Safety, our Safer Seat campaign aims to highlight the dangers of poorly fitted car seats. Along with Car Seat Clinics and in-store demonstrations, we can help make this big decision even easier. Find out more We’re doing more than ever to help educate parents on car seats, before and after they buy. We’ve increased our in-store expertise to ensure everyone gets the right seat for them. Whether you want advice on your first seat, or to check you’re still doing everything right, drop in and say hello, or visit:

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Our Handy Checklist

You need to find a seat that’s right for your child, as well as your car. It’s also important to continue using it correctly as they grow. So here’s our simple checklist to help you on your way. Measure your child: Their height and weight are more important than their age. Research: Look carefully into different car seats. Try before you buy: We let you sit your child in a seat and try it in your vehicle before buying. Check you’re using it correctly: Read the instructions for a guide on your car type and child’s size. Switch off airbags: If your child is riding in the front or better still put them in the back. Know your seat inside out: You’ll find detailed videos and instructions on our website. Adjust as they grow: Adjust the harnesses and headrest every 6 months for the first 4 years, then annually from 4 to 12 years. Double check the anchor points: Should your seat come out be extra-careful putting it back. Don’t upgrade too soon: Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines to know when the time is right. Stay in touch: We have friendly, trained staff ready to help you find the right car seat.

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Baby Jogger City Mini Double - Editor’s Review

Words: Michelle Thompson - Magazine Founder & Director

absolutely love my Baby Jogger City Mini Double, it is ideal for my 6 month old and 2 year old. The spacious seats also mean that my 3 year old still ample room for her to be comfy on the odd occasion she uses it.

I looked at many double and tandem pushchairs when I was pregnant with my second child. I remember researching and also speaking to every parents I came across who owned one – all of whom said that they love it! The main features I love about the City Mini Double is the individual adjustment of each seat. For my newborn I could have the seat lying down flat with the canopy fully covering them, whilst my toddler can be sat upright, with the canopy back. Another great feature of the City Mini Double is the generous storage spaces. The basket is enormous and on a regular basis holds around 4 large grocery bags (or lots of Mummy and Me Magazines for a delivery!). There are also 2 pockets in the backs of the seats for additional storage.

The Baby Jogger City Mini Double are very lightweight but robust. Mine has covered miles! They are great for one handed steering and unlike other pushchairs I have tried, the Baby Jogger offer a smooth ride over curbs – great for sleeping babies! I recently got to test drive the City Mini Double GT model which I was really excited about. The main obvious difference is the handle. On the GT model the handlebar is adjustable to different heights and on the highest setting would be very suitable for taller parents. When you want to store or collapse the pushchair, this is simply done with one tug on straps in the center of each seat and the whole thing folds in half and clips together. If you’re expecting twins or have a small age gap, I would highly recommend a Baby Jogger City Mini Double. Whether that be the original or the GT model, they are both fantastic!

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FIRST TASTES APPLE INGREDIENTS 2 sweet dessert apples (such as Pink Lady, Royal Gala or Jazz), peeled, cored and chopped 4 – 5 tbsp water or pure unsweetened apple juice METHOD 1. Put the apples into a heavy-based saucepan, along with the water or apple juice. 2. Cover, bring to the boil and simmer gently for 6 – 8 minutes, until really tender. Alternatively, steam the apples for 7 – 8 minutes. 3. Puree in a food processor or using a hand blender. If steaming, you could use some of the water from the bottom of the steamer to thin out the puree.

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Make weaning fun for you and your baby with my first-food recipes. Start by mashing soft foods like avocado and sweet potato and add in a little formula or breast milk to ease the transition. Be sure to find a quiet spot and take it slowly, as your little one enters the world of solids.

FIRST TASTES - AVOCADO INGREDIENTS ½ small ripe avocado A little of your baby’s usual milk METHOD 1. Prepare the avocado. 2. Mash the flesh together with a little of your baby’s usual milk. NS MAKES 1 PORTIO NG ZI EE FR R FO LE AB SUIT

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Here are some of my top tips on weaning – good luck! 1. Make sure your baby is ready to wean. Pushing a young, reluctant baby will make the start of the weaning process upsetting for you both. The general rule is that babies should be weaned from around six months old.

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2. When babies feed from the breast or a bottle they instinctively push their tongue forwards. Now your baby needs to learn to keep her tongue at the back of her mouth. If she can’t get on with a spoon, try dipping a clean finger in the puree and let her suck your finger for the first few mouthfuls.

INGREDIENTS 1 small sweet potato (about 250g), peeled and chopped 1 medium carrot (about 75g), peeled and sliced 30g dried apricots, chopped 350ml boiling water

3. It’s a good idea to choose a spot where you’ll be regularly feeding your baby, so that she begins to associate it with mealtimes. The kitchen is probably best, as she’s bound to make a considerable mess for the first few months – or even years!

METHOD 1. Put the sweet potato, carrot and apricots in a saucepan. 2. Pour over the boiling water and cover and cook for 20 minutes. 3. Drain, and puree using an electric hand blender.

4. Laugh, smile, sing and taste your baby’s food at mealtimes – she’ll want to join in the fun by copying you and eating it herself. 5. Avoid feeding your baby when she’s tired, irritable or very hungry. At these times, she’ll want one thing only – milk.

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t is so exciting to be writing my first Mumpreneur column for Mummy and Me magazine especially as International Women’s Day is on 8th March. I hope that my columns will inspire you to realise your entrepreneurial flair and creativity. Over the months I will be looking at how we can harness the amazing creativity and tenacity of women. I bet many of you have had an idea for a product or service and thought, “wouldn’t it be great if….” This month I am going to touch on taking an idea “From in your head to in the shops”. That is exactly what I did when I took the plunge into the unknown leaving my legal career in 2007 to launch my travel product business and products which now sell around the world. I sometimes ask myself, if I had known how hard and gruelling it was going to be would I have been put off – I don’t think so as the satisfaction and pride you feel in seeing your products used and making a difference is hugely fulfilling and compelling! There are lots of things that I discuss with entrepreneurs when they are working on a new idea but here are some things to think about if you have a budding idea for a product or service:

1. Evaluate the idea Is there really a need? What is the product/service? Who are the customers? Why do they need it/is there already an alternative? Listen to your target audience – do you need to make some changes? For my first idea, for example, which was born out of my need as a mother, I discussed the concept with leading midwives and held focus groups of possible users of the item.

2. Protect your idea. Confidentiality – take care discussing it. Patent – is there an inventive step which can be protected. Design – protect the look and shape if possible. Trademark the distinctive name

3. The Reality. Designers – do you really need one? How are you going to produce the idea – manufacturing is a whole topic on its own and there are pitfalls

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to avoid! Testing – making sure your idea is safe and fit for purpose. Quality control – it only takes one defective product or badly provided service to damage your reputation Ask yourself, what do you want from the idea? Are you planning to build a brand? Will there be an extensive enough market to build a profitable business? For me, I had other concepts in my mind having travelled extensively as a mother and observing other travelling parents and I felt there was enough to warrant leaving my career. How will taking this product/service to market fit round your life? It is very time and mentally consuming to make a reality of an idea. Do you have the support network? Sometimes being an entrepreneur can be quite lonely. You also need to think about finance. There are some interesting options but all take some thought. All this said, never be afraid to ask for help and advice. I entered an entirely new area of knowledge and generally when asked (begged!) often enough, most people were very willing to share their knowledge. One key piece of advice I would give to anyone wanting to start or build a business is: Know and be honest about when you don’t know – there are others out there to help. Of course once you have something to show, the next thing is to get others to understand and buy into the product and service and this takes PR and marketing - you can have the best product/service in the world but if no one knows about it then there is no market! The good news is that there is a lot you can do yourself without spending huge amounts of money. Be brave and take the plunge! I will be here every step of the way. If you have any specific questions or areas of interest which you would like me to cover, please do contact me via the email below and I will include some responses each month. ©Solvej Biddle February 2015

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ob Mank of Rotherhambased Rob Mank Photography has been named as ‘Newborn and Baby Photographer of the Year 2014’ by The Guild of Photographers, and has become the first male photographer to have ever been awarded the highly coveted title.

competitions. Rob quite rightly should be delighted with their extraordinary achievement.”

In total throughout the year he was given 3 ‘Gold’ awards, 11 ‘Silver’ and 20 ‘Bronze’ awards in its monthly competitions. The accumulative score he achieved as a result put him in contention and ultimately led to him winning, as a result of having had the highest scores overall within the newborn category throughout the year.

Rob also obtained his accreditation as ‘Craftsman in the Guild of Newborn and Baby Photographers’, and is the first and only male to achieve craftsmanship in this sector; further cementing his credibility as a leading professional within the highly specialised genre of newborn photography.

Of the Photographer of the Year title, Rob Mank said: “I am absolutely thrilled to have been given this award, especially in light of the extremely high standard of competition that my photography was up against”.

Following what was a career-defining evening at the Guild’s awards, he continued: “To be the first and only male craftsman in newborn photography and the first male to win Newborn Photographer of the Year is a huge honour. I am so proud. I am also delighted to be able to prove that you don’t have to be female to competently handle, settle and take beautiful images of newborn babies, and I hope that I can be an inspiration to other men working in this industry.”

Lesley Thirsk, Director of the Guild, said: “I am both proud and delighted that Rob has achieved this recognition. The Guild has very demanding standards when judging photographic

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At the event Rob won three further awards. He was also both winner and runner up for ‘Image of the Year’ in the Newborn category, as well as winner of the ‘Image of the Year’ in the Children’s category.

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FIT FOR FATHERHOOD Mummy and me – Deployment Day Plan Rule No.1 – “Don’t become INVISiBLE!”

n 1970, on a warm summers evening in July, my dad dropped my mum, who was in labour with me and my twin brother, off at the hospital and asked her to call him when she felt ready to cope with visitors. There didn’t seem anything unusual in that to either mum or dad, that was just how things were done. When their wives were in labour, men went off to work, or sat in the waiting room with flowers like in a Carry On film. Oh how times have changed. I couldn’t wait for the birth of my children. I read the books, attended the ante-natal classes and got to know the midwife. I was convinced that if my wife went into labour unexpectedly I would be able to deliver my son (tying off the placenta with a clean shoelace – I looked it up). Luckily, my emergency delivery plans never saw the light of day as we made it to the hospital in plenty of time. I was right by my wife’s side throughout, offering what comfort and support I could. And words cannot explain the feeling of finally holding my brand new baby trooper in my arms. It is an amazing experience, as any dad will tell you. But then something really strange happened after the birth. Without any warning, I disappeared. I became completely invisible to doctors, nurses and the midwife. I think my wife could see me, but I was finding it hard to get to the side of her bed to double check. So perhaps I didn’t physically disappear (although that would make a good story) but it certainly felt like it. And that’s when I first realised that it’s very, very easy to become sidelined as a new dad. And not only in the delivery room, but beyond it too. The vast majority of advice, support and care is geared towards mum. Don’t get me wrong, parents need all the advice, support and care that it is possible to give them, but dads are parents too. And we have a crucial role to play, right from the minute we welcome

our trooper into the world. We need to provide physical support, such as taking on night feeds, keeping the house squared away, buying supplies, getting meals on the table, washing clothes and generally keeping on top of everything. But most importantly, we need to make sure that our partner has everything she physically needs, from time to take a bath to healthy food. We also need to provide emotional support, essential to keeping morale high. Sometimes, our partners can feel as if life has become all about the baby trooper. Reassure her and let her know you’re in this together. Having a new baby is tiring for everyone, but your wife and trooper have been through labour too. Tempers can get frayed in the beginning when you’re both adjusting to a completely new lifestyle on limited sleep. Keep calm. And our trooper needs us too. Don’t believe that we aren’t biologically programmed to be good carers. We may not have the ‘maternal instinct’ but I can assure you that the minute my troopers were born, my wife and I both had a huge instinct to love, protect and care for them. We got the ‘parental instinct’. And in terms of physically caring for a baby, we can do everything but breastfeed. It might not seem like it at the time (well it certainly didn’t for me) but with practical experience, you will easily master the basics. But of course it doesn’t end there. Even after ten years as a stay at home dad, I still consider myself a Commando Dad in training. It is worth the effort. To a trooper, their dad has many roles, often falling somewhere between Hero, Role Model and Protector. When you become a dad you step into those shoes and you owe it to yourself – and your troopers – to be the best dad you can be. So don’t let yourself get sidelined, dads. You are simply too important.

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