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Just So Festival Just So Festival in Cheshire are out to prove that being the parents of the very youngest children shouldn’t stop you enjoying some festival fun this summer, and have announced that they will be expanding and improving their celebrated Peekaboo baby area in 2013.
The Family Festival The organisers of this boutique family festival have been overwhelmed by how many babies are attending the event and have responded by announcing more programming and better facilities for their very youngest festival goers. With the support of returning sponsor Weleda Baby this August parents will be able to take their little ones along to festival favourites like baby yoga, baby massage, choral lullabies and clay babies. Joining them in 2013 will be; Shiny, an interactive dance experience for babies and toddlers; bubble hour, the shiny sensory tent and shake, rattle & roll a fabulous music making session.
Facilities will be better than ever with a baby change tent with free biodegradeable nappies and wipes, info about the Go Real Nappy Campaign from Cheshire East Recycling team, a beautiful breastfeeding boudoir sponsored by Medela where you can relax, feed your babies and warm your bottles, a baby bathtime tent, sling library and baby café. Rowan Hoban, Co-Director of the festival, says “I’ve taken my babies to festivals since they were just 8 weeks old and I can’t think of a better way to spend a weekend, immersing their tiny bodies and minds from the get go in wonderful outdoor adventures, it also means I know what kind of facilities new parents need and the kind of programming that will inspire”
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2. If your child is on asthma treatment, they should take their brown puffers (inhaled steroids) regularly and keep ventolin at hand in case they get wheezy.
Spring time is upon us (allegedly) but along with the long days and sunshine, comes an altogether less welcome companion for many - hay fever. There are two forms of hay fever (or Allergic Rhinitis) – one is seasonal and the other happens all year round. Year round hay fever is normally caused by house dust mites, moulds or pets, whereas seasonal hay fever is caused by pollen - either tree pollen in spring time or grass/weed pollen in summer (or both). There are effective treatments out there, and we would hope to achieve normal quality of life for children during these times. If hay fever is distressing you or your child, you should see an allergy specialist who will help you determine the cause of your child’s hay fever (with either a skin prick test or blood test) and prescribe treatment. Here are some tips to alleviate suffering:
3. Nasal steroids are very effective and should be used in children who are still suffering from persistent blocked nose despite taking antihistamines. There are safer ones out there that young children can use every day, though prolonged use might need a paediatrician review. It’s vital to squirt the outside of the nose in each nostril and not sniff too hard, as you want the medicine to remain in the nose for 10-15 minutes for it to work. 4. If your child is still suffering, there is immunotherapy which can be given under the tongue and is generally quite safe. This is only available privately and I offer this treatment. 5 Avoiding the cause of the hay fever is the other form of treatment but can be hard in the summer! te allergy clinic Dr. David Cremonesini runs a priva To arrange an es. Keyn n Milto in the BMI Hospital in on 01480 423154 appointment, you can contact him rt below. or kidsallergy@gmail.com See adve
1. Take an antihistamine every day throughout the season, but make sure it’s a non-sedating one. Don’t take Piriton – there’s no sense in making your child sleepy all day long!
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Disco Babies is the hippest class in town! Pre-school dance classes
A class for trendy toddlers to enjoy a break from the nursery rhyme circuit. It is a dance based class to carefully selected pop and disco music. Classes also run through school holidays - older siblings can come along for free! We also offer bespoke parties for 2 years and above - email for details. Call Sadie: 07713 120 827 Email: enquiries@discobabies.co.uk 50% sibling discount on all classes. 10% off voucher see centre pages
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M.A.P.A School of Dancing
Baby Clinic
13:15-14:45T at Castlethorpe Village Hall, North Street MK19 7EW. 01234 241837; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). For 0-18 mths. 1st Thurs of month
Fenny Stratford
Disco Babies
14:00-14:45TH at Energie Fitness for Women. 07713 120827; For 0 - 4s, £6 per child (drop in). A dance class for trendy toddlers!
Furzton
Sunshine Children’s Centre:
Baby Clinic: 09:30-11:15TH Tiny Sunbeams: 10:00-11:30TH; For newborns to sitters. Donations welcome Breastfeeding Group: 11:30-12:30TH; 1st & 3rd Thurs of month Dulverton Drive MK4 1EZ. 01908 508566
Greenleys
Play Sessions with Community Mobiliser
15:00-16:30T at The Rowans Children’s Centre at Greenleys Community Centre, 1 Ardwell Lane MK12 6AU. 01908 565852; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Reach area families
Hanslope
Bumps & Babies
10:00-11:30T at Woodlands Sure Start Children Centre, Long Street Road MK19 7BL. 01234 241837; For bump - 1s, £1 (donation). For 0-18 mths. Now every week.
Heelands
Monday - 4.00-4.55pm Whaddon Way Church, Beaverbrook Court, West Bletchley, MK3 7JS
Thursday - 4.00-4.55pm Bancroft Meeting Place, Hadrians Drive, Bancoft, MK13 0QB
For children 3-6 Years Old. £4.50 per pupil per class. Hourly Classes incorporating Ballet, Tap and Modern. Children’s Parties Available on request, all Themes covered
Contact Principal Micaela Perez Amaro 07803 015 207 info@mapadancing.co.uk
Knowlhill
Daisy Baby Yoga, Massage & Postnatal
11:30-12:15T at 360 Play, MK5 8HL. 07412 580853; For 0s, (please book). Baby yoga, baby massage & bonding classes
Milton Keynes
Newport Pagnell
Music Bugs
10:15-12:00T at Portfields Community Centre, 8 Wordsworth Avenue MK16 8SB. 0844 822 1158; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Fun music sessions for 3 mths - 5 yrs
Old Stratford Tumble Tots
09:45-12:30T at Old Stratford Community Centre, MK19 6NL. Cathy: 07711 943697; For 0 - 5s, £5.50 per session (please book). Structured physical play classes
Olney
Church Mice
10:30-11:30T at St Peter’s & St Paul’s Church, Church Street MK46 4AD. 01234 712772; For 0 - 5s, FREE (donation). Friendly group with Christian theme
Oxley Park
Baby / Tatty Bumpkin
Hedgerows Children’s Centre: Café: 09:00-15:00TH Healthy Lifestyles: 09:15-11:30TH Toddler Time: 13:00-13:45T; For 0 - 3s
11:00-11:45TH at Oxley Park Community Centre, Redgrave Drive MK4 4TA. Reanne: 0845 6804981; For 0 - 4s, £4 per class (please book). Yoga-inspired sessions for babies & children
NCT Bumps and Babes Group
13:30-15:00TH at Little Owls Children’s Centre, Oxley Park Community Centre MK4 4TA. 01908 524482; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (donation). 1st Thurs of every month
Langland Road MK6 4NP. 01908 239000, drop in.
10:00-11:30T at Various members’ houses, . Lorraine - 07769 320045; For 0s, . Please call for location - all welcome!
The Little Turtle Swim Company
Multiple Births Meet and Play Drop-In
Shenley Church End
Cha Char Chimps
09:00-16:00T at Novotel Hotel, Heelands MK13 7RA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). Private bespoke classes for babies & children
10:00-11:00T at Shenley Church End Leisure Centre, Burchard Crescent MK5 6HF. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in). £5 per family. Entertainment show & cake!
Booking now for classes in Shenley (Tuesdays) and Bletchley (Saturdays) Contact Amy Hansford on 01908 886113 or email amy@pyjamadrama.com
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Friday - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Milton Keynes
Thornton
09:30-11:15T at Sunshine Children’s Centre, Dulverton Drive MK4 1EZ. Amanda: 01908 259914; £4.25 per session (please book). 45-minute classes start at 9:30 & 10:30am
Café: 09:00&11:00TH Stay and Play: 09:30-11:00TH Langland Road MK6 4NP. 01908 239000.
09:00-11:00T at Thornton College, Convent of Jesus and Mary MK17 0HJ. Samantha: 01280 812610; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in).
Musical Minis
Hedgerows Children’s Centre:
Great Linford
09:00-10:30T at Great Linford Primary School, St Leger Drive MK14 5BL. 01908 317863.
Greenleys
MK Toy Library ‘Stay & Play’ Sessions
10:00-12:00T at Greenleys Community Centre, 2 Ardwell Ln MK12 6AW. 01908 263700; £2.
Hanslope
09:15-10:45T at Woodlands Children Centre, MK19 7BL. 01234 241837; £1 (donation).
Heelands
The Little Turtle Swim Company
Kents Hill
09:30-11:00TH at Kents Hill Community Centre, MK7 6HQ. Tessa: 07973500356; £1.50 per child (drop in). Extras 50p; under 6m free 14:00-16:00T at Hilton Hotel, Timbold Drive MK7 6HL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes
09:30-11:30TH at The Memorial Hall, 44 Bradwell Rd MK5 8AJ. Amy: 07946 112414; For 0 - 5s, £1.70 per family (drop in).
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Disco Babies
10:00-11:00TH at The Polenastics Studio, Interchange Business Park MK16 9PY. 07713 120827; For 0 - 4s, £6 per child (drop in). A dance class for trendy toddlers!
Westcroft Library Story & Rhyme Time
Wicken
Akeley Wood Baby & Toddler Group
10:00-11:30T at Akeley Wood Junior School, Wicken MK19 6DA. Hannah: 01908 571231; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Free play with indoor and outdoor activities
14:00-14:30TH at Newport Pagnell Library, St John Street MK16 8HQ. 01908 610933.
Woburn Sands
Shenley Church End Disco Babies
10:00-14:00TH at St Mary’s Catholic Church Hall, MK17 8NN. Sarah: 07876 643276; (book). 10am: 0-13 mths; 11:15am & 1pm: 0-6 mths.
Stony Stratford
10:00-11:30TH at The Foundation House, Aylesbury Street MK12 5HX. 0844 2436210; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).
Cha Char Chimps
Munchkins Baby & Toddler Group
Loughton Parent & Toddlers
11:00-11:30TH at Westcroft Library, 10 Barnsdale Drive MK4 4DD. 01908 507874.
13:45-14:30TH at Shenley Leisure Centre, Burchard Crescent MK5 6HF. 07713 120827; For 0 - 4s, £6 per child (drop in). A dance class for trendy toddlers!
09:00-16:00T at Novotel Hotel, Heelands MK13 7RA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). Private bespoke classes for babies & children
Loughton
Westcroft
09:30-11:30T at Village Hall, Church Rd MK16 9PB. Lauren: 07429634685; £2 per child (drop in).
Newport Pagnell Story & Rhyme Time
Creative Messy Play
Water Babies
Newport Pagnell
Sherington Toddler Group
Stay Play & Sing
Thornton College Toddler Group
10:00-11:00TH at York House, London Road MK11 1JQ. 07917 683330; £4 per child (drop in). £5 per family. Entertainment show & cake!
Swimkidz Swimming Lessons
12:30-14:00T at Watling Way Pool, Galley Hill MK11 1PA. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (book by term). Swim classes for babies/toddlers 12wks-10yrs
Tattenhoe
Baby Sensory Classes
Wolverton Friday Tots
Wolverton Story & Rhyme Time
14:00-14:30TH at Wolverton Library, Town Hall MK12 5LY. 01908 312812; For 0 - 4s, FREE.
SwimKidz Swimming Lessons
14:30-15:00T at Wolverton Swimming and Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue, Stratford Park . 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 4s, £11 per class (book by 10-week term). Swim classes for babies/toddlers 12 wks-4 yrs
Tattenhoe Baby & Tots
09:30-11:30T at Tattenhoe Pavillion, Holborn Crescent MK4 3EQ. Sam: 07446233437; For 0 - 3s, £2 per family (drop in). Toys, snacktime, music and rhymes!
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Is your child ready for the next level of pre-school education? Is s/he ready for a more challenging, action-packed experience?
Come and visit the nursery and pre-school at Thornton College School for Girls. Following the EYFS programme, our approach to pre-school education is perfect for the enquiring mind. We combine educational play with literacy and numeracy and an exciting timetable of activities including French, cookery, ICT, ballet, music, PE and plenty of woodland walks and games in our beautiful grounds. Children have fun whilst learning and thoroughly enjoy this early stage of their educational journey.
We welcome boys and girls from aged 2½ to 4+ and are open from 8am to 6pm, 51 weeks per year. For further information and to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Claire Ballantyne on 01280 812610.
Thornton College School for Girls and co-ed nursery for children aged 2½ to 4+ www.thorntoncollege.com Situated just off the A5 between Stony Stratford and Buckingham Charity number 247358. Thornton College exists to provide high quality education.