Tumble Tots Magazine Autumn/Winter 2023

Welcome

WELCOME to the Tumble Tots National Club!

Be prepared for a great year filled with plenty of excitement for you and your little one!

Make sure your Tumble Tot (or Gymbob) wears their T-Shirt of Confidence to classes as all their classmates will be wearing theirs too. You will find more top tips on page 7 of this handbook. Our specially designed, brightly coloured, wooden and foam equipment will help your child develop their physical skills of agility, balance, climbing and coordination. Each class is tailored to the age and stage of a child’s development which you can read more about on pages 8-9.

As a member there are all sorts of activities for Tumble Tots to engage in throughout their journey. Don’t forget to tick these off as you go on the checklist on page 10. The tasks will be challenging but lots of fun and our fully trained staff will help to guide and encourage your child through their sessions.

We’ve teamed up with carefully selected partners to bring you fantastic offers, discounts and competitions, exclusively to our members. You will find some of these on pages 44-47 but be sure to regularly check our Member Offers website regularly as it will be updated every month throughout the year! On the site you’ll find more great offers, competitions and the latest product news from our partners and much more: www.tumbletotsmemberoffers.com

We hope you have a wonderful year and we have no doubt that your little one will enjoy being a Tumble Tot or Gymbob this year.

Tumble Tots (UK) Ltd

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Early Years Development with Tidy Tot

The first 5 years of your baby’s life are the building blocks for their lifelong development. The foundations of your baby’s physical, emotional, social, cognitive and language development skills for life are laid down in these first 5 years.

Here we introduce five key child stages of development, along with some practical toys and equipment suitable for each stage, that can help you to support your child ‘s development in a fun and healthy way! Whilst every child develops at their own pace, this guide will give you an idea of what to look out for.

5 Key Early Years Development Stages and equipment you’ll find helpful

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0-6 months

So much growing! Your baby starts to smile, recognise your voice and begins to sit unaided. Innate ‘survival’ behaviours, such as the Rooting Reflex (where baby seeks out the breast to start to feed) start to disappear, but some remain – such as a dislike of having mouths and noses covered. Wash Mitts –our mitt shaped design allows for more controlled wiping than a cloth of flannel, helping to reduce tears at wash-time as mouths and noses are not covered simultaneously.

 6-12

months

You’re ready to start weaning! Your baby’s pincer grip develops and he will indicate wants through gestures and pointing. He will reach for things with a sweeping motion (cue food being swiped to the floor!) and grasping at spoons whilst being fed.

Bib & Tray Kit –The large sensory tray stops food being deliberately swept or dropped off the highchair to the floor

Cover & Catch Bib – A compact coverall for mealtimes out and about

 12 – 18 months

Imitation and imagination are at the heart of this kick in! Fussiness around food is normal at this

stage, so using all your baby’s senses to explore new foods and textures becomes really important.

Bib & Tray Kit – Use for sensory play, arts and crafts and sensory food exploration

Wash Mitts – Let baby clean up with you, and try wiping their own faces, with our cute baby sized mitts!

 18-24 months

Walking, running and playing has taken on a new energy! Make believe and pretend play are central themes.

Long Length Coverall – use as a painting apron or feeding coverall for toddlers that just can’t keep still!

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 24-36 months and beyond

Really growing up! Your toddler is learning all the time from what’s going on around them. Eating together and making healthy choices yourself will really support their development.

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Certificate of Insurance

This is to confirm that Tumble Tots (UK) Ltd has taken out Personal Accident Insurance for members (and non-members using the equipment for the first time) which is in respect of death, loss of limbs and /or eyes, or permanent total disablement sustained while engaged in Tumble Tots centre activities. This policy has been effected with a leading insurance group and since cover is (as with all insurance contracts) subject to policy terms and conditions, details can be provided on request.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Tumble Tots and Gymbobs are registered trademarks of Tumble Tots (UK) Ltd, 49G Pipers Road, Park Farm, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0HU

Tumble Tots Members Handbook is published by LincolnBrody Ltd, 98 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch, Essex RM11 1JS.

Design Copyright © LincolnBrody Ltd & Tumble Tots (UK) Ltd, September 2023. All rights reserved.

Tumble Tots or LincolnBrody (the publisher) cannot be held liable for any loss suffered as a result of any information herein and are unable to accept and hereby expressly disclaim any liability for the consequences of any inaccuracies, errors or omissions or any implied warranty and other terms contained or related to within the editorial, offers and promotions in this publication.

Any claims which arise pursuant to the offers should be directed exclusively or pursued against the proprietor of the relevant offer.

Although every effort has been made to ensure that all information is correct at the time of going to press, prices and offers may be subject to change.

Tumble Tots (UK) Ltd Registered Office: 15 Metro Centre, Dwight Road, Tolpits Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 9SS. Company Registration Number: 01708375. Registered in England and Wales.

Should you have any queries in relation to any offers in this book, please contact LincolnBrody at info@lincolnbrody.co.uk

Our Programme

Our programme aims to develop children's 'Skills for Life'. It helps them grow into confident adults, that understand and enjoy the importance of leading healthy active lifestyles.

At your first class, you will have experienced a fraction of the potential that Tumble Tots has to offer your child in the future.

Today’s equipment is only a small part of the apparatus and the layout is changed every two weeks (six weeks for 6 MonthsWalking).

This gives us the opportunity to concentrate on different skills and to intensify the challenges as the children develop within the programme.

Age Groups:

 6 Months - Walking

 Walking - 2 Years

 2 - 3 Years

 3 Years - School Age

 Gymbobs (School Age - 7 Years)

The basic philosophy is to ‘build selfconfidence’ through the development of the child’s physical learning. This is achieved by focusing on four important areas:

 General motor skills

 Social awareness

 Self assurance

 Self discipline

They gain this through:

 A structured development programme

 Ongoing challenges

 A fun and happy atmosphere

 Well trained and enthusiastic staff

 A safe environment

Top Tips in the Classes

 When your child receives their membership pack, encourage them to wear their t-shirt in classes to feel part of the club!

 Before you leave and in the case of severe weather conditions, please check your text messages, emails, our website or Facebook page for closures.

 Please dress children in suitable clothing to allow for better movement and avoid jewellery, dummies or any clothing that can catch on the equipment or cause injury.

 Barefoot is best (and safest) for children as this helps with their development. Grownups can wear shoes if they aren’t high heels or heavy boots as these can hurt small fingers or toes.

 Please take your child to the toilet before classes begin to save interruption (this is especially important for the over 3’s classes).

 If you need to bring a sibling along to class, please be aware that they are unable to participate or play on the equipment as they will not be covered by insurance. We recommend bringing something to occupy them such as a book or colouring.

 Make sure you arrive in plenty of time and register your child at the desk.

 Parents are fully responsible for their children in the under 3’s classes. We ask that you work directly with your child, encouraging and assisting where necessary. Support your child by holding the back of their T-Shirt so their hands are free for climbing and to aid balance.

 In the over 3’s classes, grown-ups are not actively involved but must always remain on the premises.

 Children are asked not to eat or drink on the equipment but if they need refreshments, you are welcome to take them to the waiting area.

 Please do not take any photographs or videos during the classes and refrain from using mobile phones so your child has your full attention.

 Do not let children onto the equipment before or after classes. Please move to the waiting area so we can set-up safely for the next class.

Objectives & Benefits

Our progressive play programme is designed to develop your child’s physical skills. Using bespoke colourful equipment, we focus on agility, balance, climbing and co-ordination, which enhances brain development and builds confidence.

Every session is supervised by our amazing specially trained staff, getting the best out of each child. Up until 3 years, grown-ups participate as well so that parents, carers and even grandparents can spend time with little ones as they develop.

The journey begins for babies from 6 months old who can sit up unaided. Here’s how our classes break down:

6 Months – Walking

Babies explore the equipment in a happy and relaxed environment. This enhances their brain development and helps them to reach key milestones such as crawling, cruising and walking, taking them onto the next class.

Walking – 2 Years

Confidently walking toddlers are now introduced to an exciting circuit of equipment as well as hand held co-ordination activities, developing their fine motor skills. ‘Circle Time’ helps language development through rhymes and action songs.

2 – 3 Years

Working together in small groups, little ones are introduced to stations with more challenging equipment to refine their agility, balance and climbing skills. Following instructions and learning to take turns develops their listening and social skills, as well as confidence.

3 Years – School Age*

Children now take part independently without their grownup, putting into practice their skills for life. Our staff challenge each child individually to their full potential, preparing them for school, physically, socially and mentally.

Gymbobs (School Age – 7 Years)*

Gymbobs is the pinnacle class of Tumble Tots, bringing together everything children have learnt so far! Using challenging equipment setups, relay races, team games and warm-up exercises, Gymbobs is a perfect addition to a child’s school P.E. provision.

*For the 3 Years – School Age and Gymbobs (School Age – 7 Years) classes, parents must remain on site.

Membership Handbook Checklist

To help you and your little ones get the most out of this year’s classes, we’ve compiled a handy checklist of achievements to complete for each age group.

6 Months – Walking

■ Crawled for the first time

■ Stood up with assistance

■ Cruised with ease

■ Took their first steps

■ Walked confidently

Walking – 2 Years

■ Climbed up the ¾ Frame and turned around backwards

■ Joined in with both circle times

■ Carried out a forward roll over the Barrel

2 – 3 Years

■ Expressed themselves during circle time

■ Actively took part in Train Times

■ Carried out a forward roll down the Large Wedge

■ Sat and listened to the station explanation

3 Years – School Age & Gymbobs

■ Gained further confidence away from the class environment

■ Gained independence with activities

■ Remember what they did during the class

■ Repeat what they did during the class

■ Refined individual physical skills i.e. Jumping/Hopping

General Checklist

■ Took Part in Christmas Clothes Week

■ Took Part in Healthy Heroes Week

■ Received a Moving Up Award

■ Joined in with Tumble Tots Fun Adventures on Amazon Prime

■ Practised co-ordination skills at home

Would You Like to be a Tumble Tots Franchisee?

Tumble Tots franchisees have a passion for contributing to children’s early years development, whilst developing their own business skills.

You don’t need to have prior experience of working with children or owning your own business, Tumble Tots (UK) Ltd. will support, advise and guide you to develop the skills you need.

There are just a few a qualities that would be ideal when taking on a Tumble Tots franchise:

 Do you like to organise, plan and make decisions?

 Can you lead and motivate others?

 Do you have the ability to manage staff?

 Can you identify and resolve difficulties?

 Are you in good health and fit?

If this sounds like you, please read on…….

Franchising Benefits

The biggest benefit of being a Tumble Tots franchisee, we believe, is job satisfaction! Enriching the lives of the families who attend classes by helping children to develop their physical, social and cognitive skills.

Along with the above there are a whole list of other benefits to running a Tumble Tots franchise, including:

 Proven Idea – the business has already proven successful

 A Market Leader – no need for market testing

 Recognised Brand – benefit from national recognition

 Support – excellent support from a successful business

 No Prior Experience – full training provided

 Flexibility – choose the hours you work around your family

To find out more about our franchise opportunities and the support we offer, please visit: www.tumbletots.com/franchising

What will your franchising journey look like?

Throughout the first 12 months, Tumble Tots franchisees receive over 70 hours of training, advice, and support as well as ongoing help throughout their journey which includes access to over 600 training and support documents 24/7. You will also receive a minimum of three support visits and marketing reviews in order to help, guide, support and develop your new business.

To find out more about your Tumble Tots franchising journey head over to our website: www.tumbletots.com/franchising/package

Proven Success!

With close to 45 years of experience in the children's activity sector, Tumble Tots' business model is tried and tested, not only through the decades but, also through the generations!

There are currently 46 franchisees across the UK operating in over 170 different centres across 60% of English counties!

Our franchisees come from a variety of backgrounds, some looking to start a fresh new venture and others looking to build on existing skills, showing the flexibility of this business.

Whether you decide to work independently or in a partnership, Tumble Tots could be the opportunity for you.

To see what what Tumble Tots Technical Director Charlotte Bedford had to say to the top 10 franchise questions visit: www.childrensfranchise.co.uk/interview-withtumble-tots

WHAT OUR FRANCHISEES SAY

Tumble Tots Newcastle

Michelle Lee was a Toxicologist who changed career to better suit her family life…

"Running a Tumble Tots Franchise doesn’t feel like work as we have fun every single day! And you can set your own business hours meaning that it fits perfectly around busy family life. By far the most rewarding part of running a Tumble Tots franchise is seeing all the children’s skills progressing week on week and watching their confidence soar! You get a great support network with the head office team and your fellow franchisees are also extremely helpful and on hand for idea sharing and support."

Tumble Tots Glasgow

Rachael Hall was in the police for 10 years but wanted a change after starting a family…

"Choosing Tumble Tots was an easy decision once I’d committed to go for something new as I was fully onboard with the ethos and totally bought into the TT family. After being successful I received business management training from Head Office which covered all of the basics including staff, van and marketing too. I have a great team at head office who are really supportive and I get on well with them too so that definitely help."

Tumble Tots Gloucester

Catherine Bynre worked in retail before becoming a franchisee...

"I took time off after having my two children then worked for Tumble Tots as a part time member of staff in the midlands before moving to Cheltenham in 2006 where I also worked part time as a Tumble Tots trainer. When the opportunity to buy the business came up I had no hesitation in going for it as I knew that this was a reputable Franchise with a proven record of training and support."

Cycling with your Children

Dawn Rahman, a PhD student at the University of Westminster, has been researching mothers who cycle with their young children in the UK. Whilst levels of cycling are still considered low compared with some of our European neighbours such as The Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden, the number of mothers using cargo cycles, tagalongs and trailers, as well as children riding their own bicycles appear to be growing in the UK. Here Dawn shares some of her findings.

As part of my research, I have carried out several focus groups with women who work in cycling, surveyed approximately 1,300 mothers and undertaken 30 in-depth interviews with mothers who firmly believe bike is best.

Barriers to cycling with kids

The most popular journeys undertaken by bicycle were to educations sites such as schools and nurseries, followed by using their bikes for shopping and errands as well as visiting friends and families. Unfortunately, many of the mothers noted certain barriers when cycling, such as bad driving and aggression from other road users. Just under a quarter of mothers surveyed had experienced close passes from drivers and more than a third had suffered from verbal abuse when cycling with their children. Similarly, other barriers such as guard rails, A-frames and steps on traffic free paths also often made simple journeys more complicated, particularly for those using nonstandard cycles which struggle to fit through such barriers.

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Huge benefits

However, despite some of these issues, there was an overwhelming sense that cycling with children was deemed a positive and worthwhile activity to undertake. Many of the mothers taking part in the research listed the countless benefits they had found from riding with their children. These included improved health, both mental and physical. The confidence their children gained from learning the skills to ride a bicycle, plus the sheer joy and fun that they had whilst cycling together. Moreover, many of the mothers cycling with their children, firmly believed cycling allowed them to form emotional bonds with their children and hopefully build lifetime memories.

Interestingly, even ‘bad’ weather conditions didn’t prevent the majority of mothers from cycling, with the exception of icy conditions. As long as children were wrapped up for cold temperatures, or suitably dressed for rain they were okay to cycle. Indeed, cycling throughout the year, was also highlighted as a beneficial way to teach young children about the seasons. For instance, looking out for the first snowdrops and daffodils to pop up in spring and stopping to pick up conkers in autumn.

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How to get started

For many families wanting to start cycling with their children, it can often be confusing where to look for information. A quick search on the internet and it is apparent that there is an overwhelming number of different types of cycling equipment to be used for cycling with children. Trying to decide what will best suit a family’s needs is tricky, particularly if you are choosing a cycle which will carry your children as passengers, as the weigh distribution and handling of child carrying cycles can take a little while to get used to. Similarly, the prices for some cycle configurations such as cargo cycles, can be rather eye-watering for someone considering dipping their toes into cycling. With prices ranging from £1,000 -£5,000 upwards. Choosing the wrong type of equipment could

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prove an expensive mistake! Luckily, due to the increasing numbers of families cycling with their children over the past few years, there is now a great second hand market available, which helps make purchasing equipment more affordable.

Helpful resources

If you are thinking of giving cycling a go with your children, two of the most useful resources available online to help you make the right decision are the Cycle Sprog website (www.cyclesprog.co.uk) and the Family Cycling UK Facebook group. Both provide useful information on the different types of equipment on offer, with reviews from other parents offering pros and cons such as costs, how much space is needed to store them at home, what age children they can be used with and lots of other useful information.

New Era of Mobility

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The Trike Family Hybrid, designed specifically to cater to families, offers a flexible and safe way to carry one or two children as well as shopping or other items.

This is the future of people carriers: compact, safe and emission-free. With its custom-designed seat and seatbelts, you can leave the car behind!

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How to Take Better Care of Yourself...

...and embrace not being perfect!

Psychotherapist, parent and best-selling author Anna Mathur’s new book, Raising a Happier Mother, sets out to explain why looking after and forgiving ourselves first and foremost enables us to be a better parent, role model and guardian. Anna explains that self-care isn’t selfish, it is vital that we thrive so we can be our best selves for those who need us most – our children.

In this extract from the book, Anna describes a scene every one of us will be all too familiar with, although her reaction and ‘light bulb’ moment may surprise many. Raising a Happier Mother by Anna Mathur is published by Penguin Life (£16.99).

“I was in town with three overtired kids. One child was devastated because he’d finished his ice cream first, and the envy of seeing the others still enjoying theirs was too much to bear. My three-year- old was face down, tantruming on the pavement, and my eldest was standing by bewildered at the scene. I couldn’t carry the shopping and my daughter, so I failed to usher them towards the car.

I had no choice but to surrender to the chaos, take a seat on the dusty pavement and wait for the storm to pass. I felt the gazes of people walking by even though I didn’t look anyone in the eye. Perhaps they were looks of empathy, perhaps judgement. Most likely there was a mixture of both.

The crying and the tantrums ran their course, and off we continued back to the car. As I reflected on this, I thought how much energy I’d have usually spent on trying to ‘fix’ or control the situation, when actually it resolved itself. When we try to apply our perfectionism to the inevitable moments of stormy chaos in parenting, we can completely exhaust ourselves. That’s the thing with storms – they pass without our input. We just have to wait it out. I decided I would try to trust a little more, and attempt to control the uncontrollable a little less.

The challenge is that so many things about motherhood are entirely out of our control. We cannot control what others do, or what thoughts come into our minds or theirs. We cannot control the weather, or when we or those we care for get unwell. To seek perfection is to deny humanness.

Of course, it is healthy to desire and seek control in some ways. For example, I like to control my bedtime routine to ensure I give myself the opportunity to wind down at the end of the day. However, I cannot control the moment I fall asleep. I like to implement my kids’ morning routine so that I drop them off at school and nursery in time, but I cannot control the fact that one of them might need the toilet or lose a shoe and have us running late as a result. Seeking a little control over our environment, within reason, can help us feel confident and help things move smoothly. But when we find ourselves anxious, stressed or uncomfortable if things aren’t going how we wanted them to go, or meeting the high standards we set, then this acts as a little flag to tell us we might need to find some fresh acceptance. For example, my client Fiona had a set routine for her son’s homeschooling which worked well to support them as they moved through the work she gave him. However, she found it very anxiety- provoking and stressful when something interrupted that flow, such as an illness or unscheduled visitor.

I’ve always found that a lot of my stress and anxiety is caused by the desire to control the things I cannot. Can you identify with this too? Think about how the more you try to control the moment you fall asleep, the harder sleep is to come by. And the more you try to control a routine, the more stressful it will feel when it is disrupted. It’s a hard balance to attain, but recognizing what you can control and at the same time choosing consciously to cultivate a little more acceptance in those moments you can’t control, creates more of an allowance for humanness and the unpredictability of life.

I encourage you to start to notice when your shoulders tense, when that self- critical voice gets louder or when feelings of failure or disappointment in yourself begin to rise up like a swelling tide. Are they perhaps prompted by the falling off of that tightrope of perfectionism and control?

With our thanks to Anna and Penguin Life.

We Are NOT “Soft Play” If anything, we are HARD PLAY!

There isn’t an easy way to describe exactly what Tumble Tots is or does in one word, one phrase or even one sentence, but we definitely aren’t “soft play”. There is nothing wrong with “soft play”, as any physical play is good for children’s development, but we are so much more than that...

Tumble Tots

Yes, we use some foam equipment in our classes (which might look like “soft play”), but this is more like the equipment little ones use in formal gymnastics, and our equipment doesn’t stop there! We also have wooden and handheld equipment, all of which have been specially designed, bespoke to Tumble Tots, to help pre-school children develop their fundamental movement skills of agility, balance, climbing and co-ordination (so you won’t find it at any other children’s activity!)

Classes are led by trained staff and unlike “soft play”, grown-ups are actively involved, (don’t worry, we don’t expect adults to crawl through the tunnels!) This gives parents a chance to work with, bond with, and watch their child develop each week and for little ones to begin socialising with other adults as well as children.

Each class is structured and designed to suit the age of members attending (so your little one will never be squished in the ball pit by bigger children), and as they progress in age, skills and development stages, they move up a class to take on bigger challenges.

Children are also taught to take turns (rather than pushing each other down the slide), listen and follow instructions, remember and repeat activities, develop language and communication skills through action songs and rhymes, another reason why we are not “soft play”.

If anything, we are HARD PLAY! We take play seriously, we work and play hard in our classes, staff, parents and carers included, and believe our programme is not just fun but essential for wellrounded development.

We provide the necessary skills for a child’s next steps in life, whether this is another activity or simply helping to build confidence.

Each and every child takes something different away from our classes, so to get your little one involved, please visit: www.tumbletots.com

Bring out the best in them with these can-do tales from . . .

Feel-good rhyming adventures for everyone!

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Win ALL 7 Books in the World of Rachel Bright and Jim Field picture book series!

To celebrate the release of their latest collaboration on 26th October, The Pandas Who Promised, we’re giving one lucky Tumble Tots member the chance to win all seven books in the collection.

Is your little one… a clinging koala? A meek mouse or a loud lion? A squabbling squirrel or a little gecko always in the spotlight?

Bring out the best in your little ones with the can-do, picture book tales from the World of Rachel Bright and Jim Field. Featuring feel-good, rhyming text with a moral message in each and stunning

illustrations throughout, this bestselling picture book series is much-loved by families globally.

THIS WONDERFUL PRIZE COMPRISES: The Lion Inside, The Koala Who Could, The Squirrels Who Squabbled, The Way Home for Wolf, The Whale Who Wanted More, The Gecko and the Echo and the latest title, The Pandas Who Promised

 The Lion Inside

A bestselling story about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar.

 The Squirrels Who Squabbled

 The Pandas Who Promised (out on 26th October)

‘If there’s something you need or you’re wanting to do, I promise we’ll talk and I’ll listen to you… Keeping a promise is special, you see. It’s how I trust in you and you trust in me.’

High on a misty mountainside, red panda cubs Popo and Ketu live happily with their mama. As the sisters grow, they promise that they will ALWAYS stay close to home and look out for each other. But while Popo is content to stay in the family's cosy treetop nest, bold Ketu dreams of excitement and exploration. And so when Ketu creeps off down the mountain in search of adventure, Popo must make a choice: will she keep her promise to Mama, or go after her sister?

The Pandas Who Promised is an epic adventure with a heartwarming message about the importance of openness and honesty, especially between a parent and children. This is the latest picture book tale in the bestselling The Lion Inside series, from The World of Rachel Bright and Jim Field.

A laugh-out-loud tale about friendship and sharing. Perfect for competitive friends and sibling rivals!

 The Gecko and the Echo

A funny and touching rhyming story, reminding us all that treating others with kindness makes the whole world a better and happier place.

 The Whale Who Wanted More

A stunning undersea tale of friendship, community and discovery

 The Koala Who Could

A warm, feel-good story about dealing with change and overcoming worries

 The Way Home for Wolf

This positive story of friendship and community is perfect for stubbornly independent little cubs everywhere!

For your chance to win this incredible prize, enter your details at: tumbletotsmemberoffers.com/hachettechildrens

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The PAW Patrol Pups are back in cinemas in PAW Patrol The Mighty Movie, a film exploring Skye's origin story, from abandoned pup to Mighty PAW Patrol pup that saves the day!

Whether your little one is already a PAW Patrol fan, or it's their first trip to the cinema, be sure to watch PAW Patrol The Mighty Movie in cinemas from October 13th, for missions full of friendship, laughter, teamwork & bravery!

PAW Patrol Mighty Movie Toys

Your Tumble Tots can enjoy the brand-new PAW Patrol The Mighty Movie toy range, perfect for imaginative play and re-living their favourite rescues, helping them believe that small pups really can do big things! From figures of the pups

in their mighty new movie looks to the Aircraft Carrier HQ featured in the movie, the range includes lights & sounds that bring the movie to life even more in your own home.

To celebrate the release of the Mighty Movie, one lucky Tumble Tot member can win a Mightiest PAW Patrol Mighty Movie Bundle comprising the all-new Aircraft Carrier HQ, 6 The Mighty Movie Themed Vehicles, a Skye Deluxe Jet & Chase's Transforming Cruiser.

Win a Mightiest PAW Patrol Mighty Movie Toy Bundle worth over £300!

To enter visit www.tumbletotsmemberoffers.com/spinmaster. Terms & Conditions apply.

Win a Year’s Supply of Kiddylicious Veggie Straws!

Kiddylicious, the number 1 brand of choice for parents for baby finger foods and snacks, are welcoming three new yummy and nutritious additions to their range this year.

To celebrate, they are offering one lucky Tumble Tots member an amazing chance to win a year’s supply of Veggie Straws!

Kiddylicous have also given us a sample of the new range to put into this year’s winter goody bag so your Tumble Tots can try them so look out for them from November!

As with all Kiddylicious finger foods & snacks, the new ranges are designed to support your little one’s development: aiding self-feeding, play and co-ordination.

SUITABLE FOR 7 MONTHS + Munchy Sticks Pumpkin and Apple & Broccoli

 Made with wholegrain rice

 Delicious melty texture

 Chunky rice sticks for little fingers

 No artificial flavours, colours or preservatives

 Suitable for Vegetarians

SUITABLE FOR 3 YEARS +

Apple Crisps Original and Cinnamon

 Baked not fried

 Perfect for lunchboxes

 High in fibre

 No artificial flavours or colours

 No added sugars or preservatives

 Suitable for Vegans

SUITABLE FOR 3 YEARS +

Veggie Straws Pizza and Salt & Vinegar

 Perfect for lunchboxes

 No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives

 Suitable for Vegetarians

 Full of flavour and fun for kids to crunch and munch

Tumble Tots Review

Our lucky Tumble Tots reviewer, Indie, aged 3, put the new Pizza and Salt & Vinegar Veggie Straws and Original Apple Crisps through their paces. Here are her thoughts:

Indie says ‘I like how they look and they feel like crisps. My best flavour is Apple!’

Indie’s mum says ‘The packaging works very well and I particularly like the shapes. The flavours are good, are go to staples and they are an excellent afternoon snack.’

Look out for more Tumble Tots reviews of the new ranges this month on your Member Offers website and our social media channels!

Win a year’s

supply of Kiddylicious Veggie Straws!

For you chance to win a year’s supply of Veggie Straws, head over to tumbletotsmemberoffers.com/kiddylicious and enter your details where shown. Closing date 31 January 2024.

The winner can choose between the 9 months + range or the new 3 year + range. Terms and conditions apply.

For more information visit www.kiddylicious.com

Toddler Friendly Holidays in Acres of Space

We’ve been making toddlers happy on holiday for 50 years!

Our spacious holiday homes are built with our littlest travellers in mind. With up to three bedrooms, fully equipped kitchens plus free toddler essentials, such as highchairs and cots, they’re a comfy home from home.

Choose from 80 toddler-friendly parcs spread across Europe and discover a whole world of fun.

• Free kids clubs for o-4 year olds on 15 parcs

• Free toddler essentials

• Toddler pools, spray grounds and slides

• On-parc restaurants

• Many parcs have direct beach access

• Fun playgrounds

• Safe one-level accommodation

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Win £70 worth of Tumble Tots Goodies Every Month!

Every month, all our members will be entered into a prize draw where one lucky winner will receive £70 worth of goodies!

 Springboard with Feet & Ball worth £16.99

 Tumble Tots at Home Ultimate Pack worth £15.99

 Tumble Tots Gift Card worth £15.00

 Caterpillar Tunnel worth £11.99

 Tumble Tots Fun Adventures DVD worth £5.99

 Ten Little Fingers Book worth £3.99

Even if you are no longer attending classes, as long as you still have an active annual membership, you will be automatically entered into the competition, unless you have unsubscribed from communications from us.

If you have a membership and previously unsubscribed but want to enter the competition, please visit www.tumbletots.net/subscribe.php and follow the instructions.

If you don’t win, you will be rolled over into the following month until your membership expires giving you 12 chances to win. However, if you do win, you will be removed from the prize draw to give everyone a fair chance!

Because membership lasts for one year, anyone who joined or renewed their membership from 30th September 2022, has a chance to be a winner!

GOOD LUCK!

Learning made Fun with Orchard Toys

Orchard Toys games, puzzles and colouring books are designed with education in mind, creating the perfect balance between learning and play. Each game or puzzle is focused on teaching a key skill as well as general life skills like turn-taking, social skills, or hand-eye coordination. With a massive selection to choose from, different games include topics that help to reinforce and support what children are learning at nursery through to school in a fun way at home e.g. phonics and number recognition, learning the alphabet, times tables, spelling, telling the time and more! All at great prices too!

Here are some recommendations:

Nutty Numbers

This award-winning number game offers the perfect balance between learning and fun, where children will develop counting and observational skills! Children aged 4+ will enjoy building a woodland path as they race to collect the most acorns!

Number Bears

A fun introduction to maths with number bonds, this game is perfect for children who are starting school. It can be used as a teaching aid to help those aged 5+ learn number bonds or just be played as a fun game. Children must solve sums and get their bear safely home to its cubs! Includes a number line to aid counting.

First Times Tables

Introduce children to 2, 5 and 10 times tables with this fun pancake flippin’ times tables game! First Times Tables can be used as learning resource to help parents teach their child about the basic concepts of multiplication. This game is bound to have children laughing and enjoying times tables as they toss their pancakes high into the sky!

Alphabet Lotto

With 4 ways to play, this game can be used for a wide range of abilities and ages! Match picture to picture, picture to letter, letter to picture or letter to letter to help learn the letters of the alphabet in this fun lotto game! Children are encouraged to sound out the letters or words as they create them, developing their phonics skills.

Mucky Trucks

Created for children to develop their colour recognition and turn taking skills in this engaging vehicle themed game! Players race to be the first to get their mucky trucks clean. Roll the dice and move the elephant playing piece around the car wash playing board. Land on a colour, and make the corresponding-coloured truck sparkly clean, land on a mud splat and bad luck your truck becomes dirty again! Designed for ages 3+

Match and Spell

This fun, first reading and spelling game encourages letter recognition, teaches phonetic word building and promotes matching of pictures and words. There are two ways to play, and the game is designed for both guided and independent word building. Children will begin by matching the letter cards to the letters shown on their board in the correct order to build a word. As children become more familiar with the letter sounds, they will use the letter cards to build the word of the picture shown onto the blank side of the board.

Match and Spell Next Steps

This is an excellent follow-on from the best-selling Match and Spell game. Match and Spell Next Steps develops reading and spelling skills using sounds and blends. With double-sided boards to extend learning this game is played by building a variety of familiar and more advanced words, with the help of colourful illustrations to identify words.

To view the full range of educational toys from Orchard Toys, visit: www.orchardtoys.com

Have you been introduced to R129?

What you need to know about the newest car seat safety standard

The R129 car seat safety standard is designed to simplify the selection process and further protect our children, so there’s a few key considerations with R129 car seats to be aware of.

R129 is considered the safest standard, with rigorous side impact testing for improved head and neck protection. It requires children to be reward facing for longer, until at least 15 months old. As parents and carers, the most significant change you’ll need to be aware of when it comes to selecting a car seat is that it’s based on your child’s height alone, which means it should be simpler to get the right seat to suit your child’s development stage.

How parents are feeling

To better support parents, Graco recently undertook research with Mother & Baby, First Time Mums and The Mum Club, talking to a wide range of parents about car seat safety standards and their experience of travelling by car with their children. What’s clear is that no one is in this alone.

Only a quarter of readers of Mother & Baby are confident they know what the different car seat safety standards mean, 81% of followers of First Time Mums admitted to feeling nervous taking the very first car journey with their baby, and not just that, 40% of them felt anxious.

S.A.F.E Journeys

Graco has proudly been keeping children safe in its car seats for over 60 years and now, to help parents and carers understand and easily remember the R129 standard, Graco has brought new meaning to the word safe.

S – Size of your child.

R129 car seat compatibility is measured by the length, or height of the child.

A – Advanced Side Impact Protection.

It is standard that all R129 car seats must have side impact testing. R129 car seats have improved reinforced frames to protect the child in the event of a collision.

F – Fitting formulas

Ensure the car seat fits your car.

E – Extended rearward facing

Extended rearward facing until a minimum of 15 months old. At Graco, we recommend rearward travel till 4 years of age for the best protection to the child’s neck and spine.

R129 car seats

At Graco, child safety is the number one priority, and the brand carries out rigorous testing to ensure all its products meet and exceed the highest safety standards. That’s why they’re proud to have an extensive range of car seats tested to R129 standards.

Here’s two of Graco’s most popular R129 certified car seats – both offering extended rearward facing to four years of age:

Graco SlimFit™ R129

Graco’s much-loved car seat is the only car seat you’ll ever need, suitable from 40 to 145cm (birth to approx.12 years), built to adapt and grow with your child.

Graco Turn2Me™ i-Size R129

This parent-favourite 360º rotating car seat makes journeys effortless. Suitable from 40 to 105cm (birth to approx. 4 years), the one-hand spin means getting your little one in and out of the vehicle is easier than ever.

Above: Graco SlimFit™ R129

Below: Graco Turn2Me™ i-Size R129

Graco is proud to be trusted by parents from that first journey home to years of school runs, exciting family days out and exploring the world together by car. When you can’t hold them, Graco will.

If you’re looking for an R129 certified car seat, then look no further than the expert. Visit gracobaby.eu/uk/car-seats to shop and find out more.

Tumble Tots Member Offers

We’ve teamed up with a selection of terrific partners to bring you these fantastic offers and discounts. Every partner listed here will have their own page on the Member Offers website and we will be adding new offers and product news every month, so please visit www.tumbletotsmemberoffers.com regularly!

15% off the whole LittleLife range!

LittleLife is the UK’s original outdoor and travel goods brand for family adventures. Our award-winning products are designed by our expert team right here in the UK. We have poured 25 years of experience in the outdoors industry into every detail to ensure our products are reliable, practical and safe, as well as appealing to your little ones. From Child Carriers and Safety Backpacks to helpful everyday Accessories, LittleLife caters for all of Life’s Little Adventures.

We would love to offer Tumble Tots members an exclusive discount of 15% off all LittleLife products. Visit www.littlelife.com and simply use code TUMBLETOTS15

Tots Breaks & Baby-Friendly

Holidays with Haven

When the big kids are away, it's time for the tots to play. During term-time your little ones will have full reign of the parks, from the sand to the slides. That might sound like a lot of outfit changes but don't worry, there's no luggage limit here. With the signature Haven package, you'll have access to over 80 free and paid-for child-friendly activities for your under 5s across our holiday parks. Save up to 10% on your Haven break. Call 0333 202 5428 and quote Z_TTOTS2 or visit www.haven.com/tumbletots2

15% discount at Tidy Tot!

Over at Tidy Tot we’re on a mission to make life easy for you and fun for baby with our range of awardwinning feeding products.

From our expert approved Bib & Tray Kit, which saves at least 30 minutes a day on the mealtime clean up– to our Snack & Doodle bags, which firmly put the fun into travelling with little ones! You will also receive a free silicone suction plate or bowl when you spend over £45.

Tumble Tot’s members can also receive a 15% discount with code TUMBLE15.

Head over to www.tidytot.com to shop now – use code TUMBLE15!

Save 30% at

Kinder by Nature award-winning baby collection offers parents an ethical and natural choice for your little one. From using 99% naturally derived ingredients from plant/vegetable extracts to 100% compostable wipe cloth and not to forget their new recyclable packaging, making it easier for parents to care for their child as well as our planet. Starting 2023 off with a bang after proudly being awarded ‘Best Baby Wipe 2023’ by the prestigious Mother & Baby awards. Try the award-winning wipes for yourself by visiting www.kinderbynature.com and save 30% off cases of their amazing award-winning wipes using code: tumbletots2023

Get a 15% Welcome Coupon at Playmobil...

…when you subscribe to the newsletter!

Playmobil, the iconic toy brand, has been captivating children's imaginations for decades, offering a plethora of benefits that foster creativity, social skills, and cognitive development. These 7.5cm tall figures and detailed playsets provide endless opportunities for play and learning.

Playmobil encourages imaginative play. Children can create entire worlds, from bustling cities to fantastical realms, inventing characters, stories, and adventures along the way. This sparks creativity, helping kids think outside the box.

Playmobil is more than just toys; it's a tool for holistic child development, nurturing creativity, sociability, and essential skills while providing endless hours of fun.

Save 10% at Hornit – award-winning kids cycling accessories

Featuring helmets that children will actually want to wear, bike lights and horns loaded with different sounds, and levitatingly light balance and pedal bikes; Hornit is the perfect choice for parents looking to get their children excited about the world of cycling!

Go to www.hornit.com and use code TT10 at checkout for a 10% discount on cycling accessories (excludes bikes)

Win an amazing Frog Bikes bundle for kids!

Enter this thrilling prize draw for a chance to win an incredible assortment of Frog Bikes goodies! This fantastic bundle includes a cosy Frog hoodie, a stylish water bottle, a durable rucksack, and a reflective snap band – everything your little ones will love!

Frog Bikes stands out as a leading manufacturer of lightweight kids' bikes, with a passionate commitment to putting children at the core of their designs. Every bike is crafted with precision, backed by sports scientists, and incorporates premium child-specific components, all aimed at providing the most comfortable, effortless, and enjoyable cycling experience for young riders! To find out more visit www.frogbikes.co.uk

To enter visit www.tumbletotsmemberoffers.com/frogbikes

Terms and Conditions apply

10% discount at KiddieRail!

Introducing KiddieRail, the award-winning solution designed to enhance safety and provide peace of mind for both children and parents. This adjustable handrail is fitted below a standard handrail.

From the moment your child can walk up to the age of 5, KiddieRail ensures safety and security when navigating stairs. KiddieRail also serves as a valuable training aid, teaching children the importance of stair safety from an early age.

Prioritise the safety and development of your child with KiddieRail, recommended by experts for stair safety.

Tumble Tots members can benefit from 10% off their purchase at www.kiddierail.co.uk with the exclusive promo code TUMBLETOTS10.

20% discount at Hippychick

Hippychick is your one stop shop for all your tots’ needs. From fantastically functional and award-winning equipment for little people including the Hippychick Hipseat, Moby baby carriers, Dooky car organisers, Tum Tum lunch bags and waterproof all in ones through to beautifully crafted toys, from Wheelybugs to classic Vilac cars to Trybike balance bikes. Every one of which is designed to promote active play and healthy development in babies and toddlers.

Visit www.hippychick.com to see the full range of products.

Tumble Tots members get 20% off at Hippychick! Use the discount code TOTS20 when you checkout on our website. Happy Shopping! *Offer excludes sales and preloved items

10% off at Bubba Board!

Bubba Board is the latest innovation in family travel. Designed for children with parents in mind, this lightweight, easy-to-use seat extender provides a fuss-free place for your young traveller to rest and relax comfortably on planes and trains. Often described as a “game changer” or “life saver” by our customers, Bubba Board has recently been shortlisted for a Made For Mums Award for “Best Travel Product”.

Mee-go Little Organics are natural, gentle products with organic ingredients which are important for young delicate skin.