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At last! Spring has arrived, and Toddle About is here to help you make the most of the warmer weather and longer days. Check out page 20 for some great days out and activities for you and your little ones this Easter break. Make sure you dive into the Daily Activity Planner from page 27, where you will find details of all the local baby and toddler groups and classes near you, listed day by day. Of course, if you’re looking for a good read with a cuppa, we’ve got that covered too. Just sit back, relax and enjoy!

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Jo Jingles are Music and Movement classes for babies & pre-schoolers from 3mths - 4 yrs. Classes use a large selection of musical instruments & props and are fun & educational covering all sorts of entertaining themes. Katie has owned the franchise for over 3 years now and was a teacher for 10 years prior to buying the business. Nursery sessions, care home sessions and birthday parties are all available too! Find Jo Jingles at www.jojingles.com/ipswich, e-mail ipswichjingles@gmail.com or call 07732 544548. P.32

Baby Sensory Bury St Edmunds are very excited to be working in partnership with The Sea Life Centre this spring. New and existing customers enrolling for Baby Sensory sessions between ify for an now and 31st May 2019 will all qual Toddler' exclusive offer giving them 'Adult and ings can Book 0. £7.5 just for Life Sea entry into / be made at www.babysensory.com wick at burystedmunds or contact Katy Chad or on .uk ry.co enso abys burystedmunds@b P.28 07725 477980 for more information.

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Enchanting Kids Shows

Tumble Tots is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and that is why it is Britain's leading national active physical play programme. Sharon has been running classes for the past 6 years and has enjoyed every moment. "Its great to see the children grow in confidence from babies to school, as they head off with skills for life, and it is always sad to see them leave. For more information, contact Sharon at sharon.bubb@tumbletots.com or visit www.tumbletots.com/ely. P.30

This spring there are some fabulous shows for Children coming to the Ipswich Regent Theatre. From 27th - 28th April CBeebies favourite Bing Live takes to the stage in his first ever live show Bing Goes to the Theatre. Then Igglepiggle & Upsy Daisy are coming to Ipswich in the brand-new In the Night Garden Show from 29 - 30th May. Don't miss these enchanting kids shows, book now before it's too late! www.ipswichregent.com P.9

Brand-new classes

Mama’s Army Baby Friendly Exercise Classes are a fun, friendly, safe & effective way to exercise post baby. No need to worry about childcare you and set – bring your little ones along with suitable for are es class The ple. exam t grea a them so you week to week vary and s, all fitness level are safe and never get bored! Babies and toddlers of ‘me time’ stimulated whilst you mums get a bit 51 or visit 1185 1 0784 on a – win win! Contact Fion www.mamasarmy.co.uk.

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Spring adventures for little ones with weekly babysigning classes in Ipswich, Elmswell and Tattingstone. Come and join the ‘Introduction to Babysigning classes’ or pop along to the Easter Special at Partyman World. They also have brand-new Babysigning Basics classes starting soon too. Here is what a couple of mums had to say about Ali’s classes “The best baby group we have been to by far” “we love the relationship she builds with ever y family”. Contact Ali on 07720 349424 or ema il alison@littlesignersclub.co.uk. P.32

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Dancing, Singing, Having Fun!

That's what Dancing Stars is about. They are a small & friendly dance school in Bury St Edmunds, offering "Dance with Mummy" and "Little Stars years. Their Ballet" for children 20 months to 5 of colourful sessions are full of fun and use lots les & pom poms, scarves, instruments, bubb g lopin deve for t grea are es much more. Class are taught by co-ordination and confidence and qualified teachers. tarsbse.co.uk Contact Christine at info@dancings for more information.

Pre-school fun with music, song & dance

Crocodile Rock provides a safe, friendly & fun environment for children to make and enjoy music with their parent or carer. Classes are for babies , toddlers and pre-schoolers and designed to develop children's confidence & social skills through singing, actions and exploring basic instruments. No need to book, just turn up to a session to suit you! For more info email Elie@crocodile-rock.com or visit www.crocodile-rock.com www.facebook.com/crocodile.rock.suffolk. P.34

Baby Massage with Ally

Baby Massage offers a wonderful opportunity for you to learn how to communicate with your baby through nurturing touch & massage. The course runs for 5 consecutive weeks from the comfort of Ally's home in the massage Barton Mills. Ally will demonstrate your baby. strokes on a doll while you massage age Mass n India and ish Swed learn will You es, niqu tech ation relax strokes as well as colic/tummy reflexology, gentle movements and at Ally act Cont es. niqu trouble tech or visit babymassagewithally@yahoo.com k. .co.u hally ewit ssag yma .bab www

New Little Explorer classes in Thetford

Your little one can explore, discover & develop through creativity at Little Explorer arts and crafts classes. Come and join the fun, be inspired and maybe get a little messy! The re are new exciting themes each term and classes are suitable from 15 months onwards. The re is something for everyone at The Creation Station Thetford classes, parties and events. For more info contact Rachael on 07973 566209 or book online at www.thecreationstation/rac hael-rowe. P.31

Help Prepare Your 4 Legged Family Member for Life with your Newborn!

Dogs Bumps Babies & Beyond has a Dogs & Storks® Workshop 'Preparing families with dogs for life with baby' taking place on 9th June 2019 at The Mama Wellness Studio, Ipswich. £25pp/£35 per couple (adults only, education based please leave dogs at home). Places are limited and must be pre-booked. For more info visit www.dbbb.co.uk, email gemma@dbbb.co.uk or call 07572 593582. P.19

New tunes to jump n jive to

Jump n Jive Tots is a Mums, Dads and tots (crawlers till Pre-school) exploratory movement & dance class. Every week is a different theme at Jump n Jive Tots and a route is followed through which our little ones can experience new and familiar movements, make new connections in their brains and then create their own movements and dance from the stimulus. They are enable d to make progress on their developmental movement journey and have fun! For more info contact Liz at jumpnjivetots@gmail.com. P.33

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? Tadpole Tunes celebrates Spring Spring has sprung and at Tadpole Tunes they’re embracing the changing seasons rs of the as they move and groove to the colou flutter rainbow, wiggle like caterpillars and uments like butterflies! With a new set of instr more for ct perfe are and groovy songs that ing and sunny days, you’ll be humming, tapp for tea, boogieing along. They still have time touch if cake and chat and play so do get in you’d like to join them! Visit details. P.9 www.tadpoletunes.co.uk for more

Swim & Splash Around This Spring! Now that the days are getting longer and the temperature’s rising, it’s time to wave goodbye to the winter blues and splash your way towards summer! Swimming is a fantastic way to spend time with your baby or toddler while teaching them an important life-saving skill. It’s one of the best forms of exercise for you both, and just think of the fun they’ll have this spring! For more info, visit www.waterbabies.co.uk or email blastoff@waterbabies.co.uk. P.2

Brand New Baby & Toddler Show

Join The Market for Mums Baby & Toddler Show on 28th April 2019 at Trinity Park, for all things bump, baby & toddler. It will be the biggest baby & toddler show in Suffolk! There will be a fantastic line up of free talks & demonstrations throughout the day and lots for parents & children to participate in! With a huge mix of the regions' best family businesses from large to small, there really will be something for everyone! Looking forward to seeing you there! www.themarketformums.co.uk. P.2

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First Aid For Kids

Did you know Mini First Aid also run classes for kids? Early years class for 3-6 years, a fun interactive class learning the very basics of first aid. Kids class for 7-11 years, 1 hour, hands on, fun, practical session, covering CPR, Choking, Recovery Position and more! For more information or to book your place, visit www.suffolk.minifirstaid.co.uk or email naomi@minifirstaid.co.uk. P.9

Newmarket boogies

Boogie Babes; Pay as you go music & movement classes suitable for 6 month olds to 4 years+. Poms, music Fitness & Fun for your little one. Pom ling teddies tumb fun, e chut para ns, shakers, ribbo nd & disco bubbles. Sessions in and arou Sibling & Newmarket, includes refreshments. child/£7 per £4 able. avail childminder discounts Newmarket for 2 siblings. Search Boogie Babes .biz or on Facebook, visit www.boogiebabes contact Luan on 07769 883506. P.29

New cozy studio

Lots of new & exciting things are happening at Life Is Beautiful: They have a new cozy studio on Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, which will be opening soon; although they still have the ability to set up their mobile studio in the comfort of your home - you choose! New themed Mini Sessions throughout the year at the Mum2Mum Markets and they are also one of the sponsors of the New Central Suffolk Baby & Toddler Show in April. Visit their facebook page for further details: www.facebook.com/libphoto. P.13

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Local families selling everything from clothes, toys and games, through to books, bikes & buggies etc. at up to 90% OFF high street prices! Expect thousands of bargains from maternity & newborn through to 6 years old! Kesgrave Community Centre: 19th May & 15th June 2-4pm, Twelve Acre Approach, IP5 1JF Pinewood Community Hall: 28th April 2-4pm, Laburnum Close, IP8 3SL For more info visit www.mum2mummarket.co.uk, or email suffolk@mum2mummarket.co.uk or call 07903 585334.

Moo Music Bury St Edmunds offer 45 minute music sessions for 0-5 year olds. Sessions are semi structured to help little ones learn skills such as sharing, turn taking and tidying away and centre that are around Moo Musics original songs y! Very relaxed catch ly tious infec & fun al, education of Moo Music aim main the gs and perfect for siblin 'moo'sical fun is to provide 45 minutes of active, de action for you & your little ones! Sessions inclu es, bubbles, songs, dances, singing, puppets, gam parachute & more. se To book visit www.moo-music.co.uk/b

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tion & rhythm. diddi dance classes are designed to help your toddler enhance coordina . In classes upwards months 18 around from aged girls & boys both Classes are suitable for , hoops, ribbons they use unique diddi dance action songs, dancing games, fun exercises 16 dance themes & much more all to their own original, funky music! You will also explore well as having as styles dance & music different allowing children the chance to discover tons of fun. Visit www.diddidance.com to book a free trial. P.13

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Enter your name into our free prize draw to win a family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children. DADS GO FREE ON FATHERS DAY AT AFRICA ALIVE! Africa Alive! is set in 100 acres of stunning Suffolk countryside and also offers the chance to spot a wide range of British wildlife. Bird lovers can also enjoy spotting native nature from their new ‘Wader’s Lake’ boardwalk or seeing some African feathered friends in their Woodland Walk. The specatacular centrepiece of this beautiful park is their ‘Plains of Africa’, the perfect place to spot five species of African savannah animals, including their graceful giraffe and heavyweight rhinos.

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Classes are held at Party may Ipswich, 2 hours soft play is also included. Alternatively why not host a private class in your own home ? or speak to your schools about arranging a class. naomi@minifirstaid.co.uk. WWW.SUFFOLK.MINIFIRSTAID.CO.UK

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OYSTER CARAPACE I-SIZE COLLECTION - £249 The latest addition to the award-winning Oyster range from BabyStyle, the Collection includes the Carapace Toddler i-Size Car Seat and the Duofix i-Size Base, which together offer comfort and safety up to around four years of age. The seat can be reclined in both rearward and forward facing positions and features easy harness and headrest adjustments, ensuring your child is safe and secure. www.babystyle.co.uk FREE PAIR OF SUCK PADS WITH CODE TODDLE

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SleepyNico is an award-winning baby brand based on the Suffolk/ Norfolk boarder. They design, create and sell a beautiful selection of baby & toddler size carriers along with a host of accessories. All their carriers are made in the UK by dedicated seamstresses and tested to British safety standards. www.sleepynico.com

BABOCUSH NEWBORN CUSHION - £139 The Babocush is an award-winning baby comfort cushion designed as an alternative to the classic tummy time session. The cushion provides a soft surface for your baby to strengthen their tummy, back and neck muscles. The soothing vibrations and heartbeat sounds keep baby relaxed and engaged, and the position they lie in helps fight colic, reflux and flat head syndrome. www.babocush.com

THE FREYA APP - £2.99 New from The Positive Birth Company, this is the world’s first hypnobirthing-friendly surge (contraction) timer and virtual birth partner. The app supports and coaches throughout labour and birth using key hypnobirthing techniques such as simple breathing techniques, positive affirmations, gentle music and calming visualisations. The ‘surge timer’ tracks progress, letting expectant mothers know when labour is established. Download from iTunes

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R E A S O N S TO C A R R Y Y O U R B A BY We all have different needs but carrying your child is something we have to do so why not find a way that is comfortable and beneficial. Here are five fab tips! 1 FREEDOM – being hands free allows you to do so many things. If you have other children you can hold their hands; carrying shopping, cooking or travelling are all easier with a happy baby in a sling. 2 SECURITY – being close feels safe. Your smell, temperature and heartbeat make your baby feel this way. Keeping them close is helping bring up a confident, happy child and gives them better health and mental stability in the future. 3 STYLE – for me, wearing something beautiful feels great and I was often stopped in the street and asked about my baby carrier. Choose a carrier that suits your style or character.

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Baby and Toddler Photo Competition Winners

Thank you to everyone who entered the Winter Toddle Models competition. We hope you enjoy looking through the entries as much as we have. Congratulations go to our three winners; Family photo session, 12x8â&#x20AC;? print & your child on the front cover, Oliver Rowan Palmer Family photo session, Ashton Traher & Fraiser Hare

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Anthony Baxter, 5 months

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Xander Leppan, 1 year 11 months

Noah Leggett-Clark, 15 months

Daisy Pritchard, 3 years 2 months

Primrose May Marie Mulley, 8 months

Evie Clarke, 3 years

Ava Sophia Wilden, 2 years

Eliza Bolt, 8 months

Raya Bailey, 2 years

Avelyn Scott, 8 months

Xander Adams, 18 months

Malachi Boaz, 9 weeks

Aria Wilks, 3 years 1 month

Elliott Morton, 2 years 6 months

Theodore Alexander Balvantrai, 7months and 2 days

Ayla Milward, 2 years

Amber Thornton Allard-Osborne, 2 years 2 months

Olivia Millward, 3 years

Autumn and Primrose, 7 months

Brendan Quinn, 19 months

Edward William Stanton, 15 months

Isabella Holmes, 16 months

Charlie Eddell, 2 years 4 months

Spencer Risby, Hugo Risby, 3 years 9 months

Eleanor Eaton, 9 months

Phoebe Baldwin, 3 months

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Ava Sophia Wilden, 2 years

Harrison Gavin, 20 months

Henry Aldous, 2 years 2 months

Louie Bloomfield, 4 years 4 months

Quentin Orwell Marcus, 10 months

Leo Webb, 14 months

Louis Scott, 2 years and 4 months

Matilda Rose Weeding, 22 months

William Richard Davies, 1 week

Lincoln Pierre, 2 years 4 months

Lily May Harwood, 2 years 6 months

Shayanna Darke, 2 years

Elsie Bartram, 11 months

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HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD ADJUST TO THE A R R I VA L O F A NEW BABY By Ryan Howard

The arrival of a new baby is an exciting time. However, for your older child, a new baby can be a dramatic life change. All of a sudden they aren’t the centre of attention at all times. This new arrival seems to be mum and dad’s first priority, and doesn’t really do anything besides sleep, fill nappies and cry. It’s no surprise that this transition can be rocky. Here are a few tips to help things go more smoothly.

Talk about the new baby ahead of time

It’s a good idea to start talking to your child about the new baby. While toddlers and young children may have trouble fully grasping the implications of a new sibling, at least it won’t be a complete surprise. It can help to point out different things around the house from time to time that the baby will use. For example, you might show your child a bassinet or crib and say this is where the the baby is going to sleep. Sometimes concrete examples like this can really help.

One life altering change at a time please

The arrival of a new baby is a really big change. So, try to avoid putting your child through any other major changes at the same time. For example, if your child is going to be moving from a crib to a bed, it’s a good idea to make the move a few months before or after the arrival of your new bundle of joy. Too many changes all at once can be overwhelming.

A present from baby

It doesn’t hurt to get your child a new present from the baby to help ensure that they get off on the right foot. Toys are often a winning idea. Older kids might question how an infant was able to procure such a gift, but toddlers and younger children will just be excited and won’t give it a second thought. Either way, a gift is likely to be well received. This present may also help make up for the fact that the baby is using your child’s old stroller, car seat, and toys all of a sudden as well.

Final thoughts

Sometimes kids embrace new siblings right away, and other times feelings of jealousy create a little friction. If your older child acts out a little and throws a tantrum here and there, try and be patient. Going through a change like this can be stressful, and young children sometimes have a tough time coping. Give it a little time though, and sooner or later things will feel like they are back to normal for everyone.

A few books on the topic

Stop by the library and pick up a few books about new babies coming home to join a family. These books will often feature a young boy or girl adjusting to life with a new sibling. Stories like this are a great way to help your little one absorb the message, and better mentally prepare for life with a baby in the house.

Ryan Howard runs SmartParentAdvice, a site that provides parenting advice for moms and dads. Ryan writes about all of the ups and downs of parenting, provides solutions to common challenges, and reviews products that parents need for babies and toddlers. April April - June 2019 Toddle About Suffolk 17

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MINI BUNNY QUICHES No.1 parenting author and leading children’s cookery expert Annabel Karmel shares her top recipes for budding chefs. Prep time: 45 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Makes: 6 quiches

Ingredients: • 8 mini tortilla wraps • Olive oil • 2 onions, chopped • 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped • 2 eggs

• 150ml double cream • 150ml milk • 120g Gruyere cheese, grated To Decorate: • Carrots, chives, spring onions

1. Preheat the oven to 180C Fan. Grease 6 size 1 ramekins with oil. Trim the tortilla wraps to 14cm diameter circles. Line the ramekins with the wraps, pushing them into the bases and up the sides. 2. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a saucepan. Cook the onions for 10 minutes until soft. Spoon into the ramekins. Sprinkle with the thyme. Season. Divide the Gruyere between the cases. Mix the eggs, cream and milk together in a bowl to make the custard then pour it on top. Bake for 20 minutes.

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3. Cut out the bunny ears from the remaining 2 wraps. Brush the ears with oil and place on a baking sheet. Bake alongside the ramekins for 8 minutes until golden. 4. When the custard is set, remove from the oven and inset the ears into the quiche. Decorate with carrot for the bunnies’ nose, chives for whiskers and spring onions for the eyes.

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EASTER CHICK & BUNNY CONES

Easter egg hunts are super fun for little ones, but rather than buying a basket for them to collect their goodies in, why not get crafty and make an Easter Cone with them? These cute Easter Bunny and Chick Cones are easy peasy to make and are ideal for collecting hidden Easter treats and eggs from around the house and garden. Alternatively, you could use them as party bags, or add a hole in each side and hang them up as a hiding place for Easter eggs!

How to Assemble 1. Download a printable PDF and print your Easter characters on thin card or paper: www.toddle.club/eastercones 2. Cut carefully around the edge then fold and score the tab.

3. Fold and stick the tab to the opposite side to form a cone. You can use sticky tape to do this so it is ready to decorate immediately. 4. Let your little ones loose with some pens, coloured stickers, felt shapes and pipe cleaners to make the faces of your chick and bunny and make them unique. 5. The cones are now ready to be filled with little treats from the Easter egg hunt!

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ATTACHMENT PARENTING:

IT MIGHT NOT BE WHAT YOU THINK IT IS Attachment Parenting is enveloped in confusion and opinion. It is often perceived as a fringe or extreme approach to parenting, though parents who practise it are simply following their instincts for attunement with their child. You may be practising it yourself without even realising it. A Brief History Attachment Parenting International (API) was founded 25 years ago by Barbara Nicholson and Lysa Parker, in Nashville, Tennessee. They were mothers and teachers who noticed a growing need among students for greater family security and caregiver availability. They founded API to bring information and support to parents through a centralised collection of resources. Today, the Attachment Parenting movement is well-established. Most parents recognise the power of touch, positive discipline and other Attachment Parenting practices. However, the essence of Attachment Parenting has been muddled. It is often confused with other parenting styles, such as permissive parenting (placing very few rules, expectations or demands on the child), helicopter parenting (like helicopters, parents ‘hover overhead’ to oversee every aspect of their child’s life) and natural parenting (based on a desire to live and parent responsively and consciously). API approaches parenting in ways that can be adapted by any parent with the goal and desire of helping children reach their fullest individual potential.

So What IS Attachment Parenting? Attachment Parenting is an application of sensitive responsive parenting. Attachment Parenting is based in the practice of nurturing parenting methods that create strong emotional bonds, also known as secure attachment, between children and their parent(s). Attachment quality is correlated with lifelong effects and often has a much more significant impact than people first assume. A person with a secure attachment is generally able to respond to stress 22 22 April April--June June2019 2019Toddle ToddleAbout About

in healthy ways and establish more meaningful and close relationships. A person with an insecure attachment style may be more susceptible to stress and less healthy relationships. Insecurely attached individuals are at greater risk of mental health concerns, such as anxiety. How parents develop a secure attachment in their child lies in the parent’s ability to fulfill that child’s need for trust, empathy and affection by providing consistent, loving, responsive care. By demonstrating healthy, positive relationship skills, the parent provides emotional scaffolding for the child to learn essential self-regulatory skills.

API’s Eight Principles of Parenting “API’s Eight Principles of Parenting” are designed to give parents tools to apply the concept behind Attachment Parenting. These tools guide parents as they incorporate fostering attachment into their parenting styles:

1 Prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and parenting It is important that parents do research into pregnancy care, childbirth choices and parenting styles. Childbirth without intervention shows the best start to the parent-infant bond. However, there are ways to modify the initial bonding experience for mothers who encounter complications.

2 Feed with love and respect

Research shows unequivocal evidence for breastfeeding for infants along with gentle weaning into nutritious food choices. The physiology of breastfeeding promotes a high degree of maternal responsiveness. In cases where breastfeeding is not possible, bottle-nursing (attentive bottle-feeding) should emulate the closeness of breastfeeding. The

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3 Respond with sensitivity

This is viewed by many parents as the cornerstone to Attachment Parenting. It encompasses a timely response by a nurturing caregiver. Baby-training systems, such as ‘cry it out,’ are inconsistent with this principle. The foundation of responding with sensitivity in the early years prepares parents for parenting in the long-term by modelling respectfulness and kindness.

4 Provide nurturing touch

Parents who ‘wear’ their babies in a sling or body wrap are applying this principle. If your child doesn’t like going in a sling, other forms of nurturing touch can be achieved through massage, hugs, hand-holding and cuddling.

5 Ensure safe sleep

Many parents share a bedroom with their young children. Those who exclusively breastfeed and who take necessary safety precautions may prefer to share their bed. However, this principle can be just as easily applied to crib-sleeping situations. The point is that parents should remain responsive to their children during sleep.

6 Use consistent and loving care

Secure attachment depends on continuity of care by a single, primary caregiver. Ideally, this is the parent. However, if both parents work outside the home, this principle can be applied by ensuring that the child is being cared for by one long-term childcare provider who is responsive and empathic.

7 Practice positive discipline

There has been a strong push against physical punishment in recent years, but research shows that all forms of punishment, including punitive timeouts, can be ineffective and harmful to psychological and emotional development. Parents are encouraged to teach by example and use non-punitive discipline techniques such as substitution, distraction, problem-solving and playful parenting. Rules should be implemented only to teach and guide the child as they develop their sense of moral responsibility.

8 Strive for personal and family balance

Attachment Parenting is a family-centred approach in that all members of the family have equal value. Parents need balance between their parenting role and their personal life in order to continue exerting the energy and motivation needed to maintain a healthy relationship and to model healthy lifestyles for their children.

Every parent can incorporate attachment-minded techniques into their childrearing philosophy. Moreover, whilst the basis of Attachment Theory is rooted in studies involving infants and toddlers, research in adult relationships is increasingly showing that attachment quality is an important feature of development and the effects persist over a lifetime. Children of all ages and developmental stages can benefit from parenting that takes attachment into account.

Attachment Parenting may be different, but not necessarily difficult Most parents who incorporate attachment-orientation into their parenting style comment that Attachment Parenting makes their lives smoother. It requires more time and energy than other parenting approaches during the infant stage, or the initial period of time if this approach is introduced to an older child, but it results in an easier relationship long-term because the parent and child are cooperating rather than engaging in power struggles. Even with infants, many families report more sleep and less crying – without sacrificing a parent’s sense of satisfaction – with breastfeeding, baby-wearing and co-sleeping. When it comes to a parent’s happiness, the role that parenting plays is a matter of subjectivity as well. Attachment-minded parents are happy to give their children more attention than not. There is no single way within the eight principles to apply the attachment concept. Parents are advised to use what works, meaning that not every attachmentminded family must choose all of the parenting practices within a certain principle. For example, some families may prefer homebirths and midwives while others opt for birthing centres or hospitals. In the same way, most families strive to breastfeed, but there are fortunately alternatives when this cannot happen. At its core, what differentiates Attachment Parenting from other childrearing approaches is understanding and intentionally applying evidenced-informed practices that support healthy secure attachment. API believes by helping parents shift to being close and responsive, we can raise secure, joyful and empathic children, strengthening families to create a more compassionate world. So perhaps it’s not such an extreme approach after all.

This article was written by Attachment Parenting International. To find out more about Attachment Parenting, visit www.attachmentparenting.org The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Toddle About. April -- June 2019 Toddle Toddle About About Suffolk Suffolk 23 23 April June 2019

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Have you ever asked yourself why some children’s lives are filled with satisfaction and happiness whilst others experience frustration and despair? Or why some children succeed and others struggle?

IS YOUR CHILD AN ORCHID OR A DANDELION? Following twenty-five years of revolutionary research, Dr Tom Boyce, one of the world’s foremost doctors in paediatric health reveals in his new book that children are either orchids or they’re dandelions. Some children (like orchids) are more sensitive and susceptible to their surroundings, while others (like dandelions) are more likely to be hardy and resilient, able to thrive easily regardless of the conditions around them.

If you answer yes to more than half of the statements then it’s likely that your child is an orchid child. Here are three ways that you can help your child to flourish: Learn when to push, and not push your child. Every child needs encouragement and to be challenged in order to develop but for orchid children this is a fine and delicate line to tread. Find the balance between measured protection and emboldened exposure.

Dr Boyce suggests that by better understanding more sensitive children and the adults they become, parents have the potential to make a positive lasting difference on their lives.

Create a space in which your child is encouraged to express thoughts and feelings. This could be ensuring that each child has equal opportunity to speak at the dinner table by passing around a ‘talking stick’ or similar. This physical object gives each family member a guarantee that their thoughts and opinions will be heard and empowers the orchid child to speak and express, as well as fostering an environment where orchids and dandelions alike are sensitive to these feelings.

If you are wondering whether your child might be an orchid, take a look at these statements to see which resonate: Your child finds it difficult to handle simple critique and disapproval, but generally responds positively to gentle correction Your child seems to think of unusual solutions to problems that their siblings or peers would probably not have devised

Sensitive, susceptible children have more powerful, influential responses to both negative, stressful circumstances and to positive, caring and supportive conditions. Therefore, while all children need attention, orchid children will benefit more from parental time than their dandelion counterparts.

Your child can have a physical pain-like reaction to non-physical activity, such as social conflict resulting in stomach ache Your child feels things very strongly and is quick to display emotion Your child is affected by changes in the physical environment, e.g. lighting, sound, temperature

For further detail on these and more suggestions, read Dr Tom Boyce’s book, The Orchid and the Dandelion (Bluebird, £16.99). It is a profound and optimistic look at how we can better understand more sensitive children and how we can make a positive, lasting difference on their lives. 26 26 April January April--June June - March 2019 20192019 Toddle Toddle Toddle About About About

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9:15-11:00T at Southgate Community Centre, Caie Walk IP33 2QA. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session.

9:30-11:30T at Barrow Village Hall, 10 The Street IP29 5AN. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in).

9:30-11:30T at United Reformed Church, Whiting Street IP33 1NR. 01284 705814; For 0 4s, £1 per session (please book). Waiting List.

Bradfield St George 10:00-11:30TH at Education Centre Bradfield Woods, Felsham Road IP30 0AQ. 01473 890089; For 1 - 5s, £5 per session (please book). Sessions run weekly.

9:30-11:30T at Hartest Institute, The Green IP29 4DL. 01284 830860; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in). 10:00-14:00TH at Culford School IP28 6TX. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

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13:15-13:55T at Southgate Community Centre, Caie Walk IP33 2PJ. 01284 767226; For 3 - 5s, (please book).

Elmswell 10:00-11:30TH at Wesley Hall, School Road IP30 9EE. 07449 445661; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in). Runs Mondays & Wednesdays.

Great Whelnetham 9:15-11:30T at Great Whelnetham Community Centre, Stanningfield Road IP30 0TY. 07826 939164; For 0 - 4s, £3 (drop in).

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Haverhill 10:00-10:30TH at Haverhill Library, 10 Camps Road CB9 8HB. 01440 848095; For 4 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Stories for pre-school children.

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10:00-11:30T at Fornham Village Hall, Fornham St Martin IP31 1SW. 01284 767200; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

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Newmarket 11:00-12:00T at Tesco Community Room, Fordham Road CB8 7AH. 07769 883506; For 0 - 4s, £4 per child (drop in). First 2 Mondays of each month.

Risby 10:30-11:15T at Risby Village Hall, School Road IP28 6RG. 07841 118551; For mums, (please book).

9:30-10:30T; For 0 - 4s, £5 per child (please book). 10:45-11:45T; For 0 - 4s, £5 per child (please book). At Hyndman Centre IP33 3JT.

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9:30-11:30T at Christian Resource Centre, Oakes Road IP32 6PX. 01284 756588; For bump- 5s, £1.50 per session (drop in).

10:30-11:15T at Stowlangtoft Hall, Stowlangtoft IP31 3JY. 07832 913282; For 1 - 4s, £5 per class (please book).

10:00-13:00TH at The Ickworth Hotel, Horringer IP29 5QE. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Tuesday Barrow 10:00-12:00TH at Barrow School, Colethorpe Lane IP29 5AU. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Bury St Edmunds 9:15-10:00T at Moreton Hall Community Centre, Symonds Road IP32 7EW. 01284 767226; For 1 - 3s, (please book).

10:00-11:30TH at Anselm Community Centre, 63 Anselm Avenue IP32 6JZ. 07415 689087; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 10:00-11:30TH at Lackford Lakes, Visitors Centre IP28 6HX. 01284 728706; For 2 - 5s, £5 per session (please book). 10:00-11:30T at Bradfield and Rougham Baptist Church, Kingshall Street IP30 9LE. 01359 270567; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

9:30-11:00T at West Road Church, 68 Queens Road IP33 3EW. 01284 700837; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in).

10:15-10:45TH at Bury St Edmunds Library, 2B St Andrew’s St North IP33 1TZ. 01284 338830; For 1 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Songs and action rhymes for toddlers.

9:30-11:00T at Bury Spectrum Gymnastics and Activity Centre, Unit 5, Northern Way IP32 6NH. 01284 700866; For 2 - 4s, £5 per session (drop in).

10:30-11:30T at Moreton Hall Community Centre, Symonds Road IP32 7EW. 07513 259149; For 0, 1, 2, mums, dads, £6 per session (please book).

9:30-11:30T at Tostock Village Hall, Norton Road IP30 9PT. 07597 937949; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in). Runs every Tues except 2nd Tues of each month.

11:00-11:45T; For 2 - 4s 11:45-12:30T; For 2 - 4s 13:00-13:45T; For 2 - 4s At Bury Spectrum Gymnastics and Activity Centre, Unit 5, Northern Way IP32 6NH. 01284 700866; £30 (book by 6-week term).

9:30-11:30T at The Salvation Army Community Church, St. John’s Street IP33 1SP. 01284 703354; For 0 - 3s, £2 per session.

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13:00-14:00TH at Lackford Lakes IP28 6HX. 01284 728706; For 0 - 2s, £5 per session (please book). starts Feb 2019.

10:00-10:30TH at Haverhill Library, 10 Camps Road CB9 8HB. 01440 848095; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Horringer 9:30-11:30T at Horringer Community Centre, Horringer IP29 5RU. 07772 200223; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Newmarket 10:00-10:30TH at Newmarket Library, 1a The Guineas CB8 8EQ. 01638 661216; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Up to 18mths. 10:00-10:45T; For 1 - 2s, 11:50-12:35T; For 2 - 3s, 13:00-13:45T; For 0 - 1s, (please book). At Newmarket Church of Our Lady and St Etheldreda, 14 Exeter Road CB8 8LT. 01353 724987.

Thurston 11:00-12:00T at New Green Centre, New Green Avenue IP31 3TG. 07725 477980; For 0 - 1s, (please book). from birth - 13 months.

Wednesday Barrow 10:00-12:00TH at Barrow School, Colethorpe Lane IP29 5AU. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Beck Row 9:15-11:00TH at St John’s Church, St John’s Street IP28 8AA. For bump - 5s, FREE (donation).

Bures 11:0012:00TH; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Classes run AM & PM. 14:3015:30TH; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Classes run AM & PM. At Whites Farm Swimming Pool, Whites Farm CO6 2QF. 01206 841126.

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9:30-12:00TH at Culford School IP28 6TX. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

9:30-11:00T at All Saints Church Hall, Park Road IP33 3QW. 07789 012300; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

13:00-13:45T at Bury Spectrum Gymnastics and Activity Centre, Unit 5, Northern Way IP32 6NH. 01284 700866; For 2 - 4s, £30 per child (book by 6-week term).

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10:00-10:45T at Unitarian Meeting House, Church Gate Street IP33 1RH. 07832 913282; For 1 - 4s, £5.50 per class (please book). 10:00-11:30TH at St Edmunds Station Church, RAF Honington IP31 1LU. 07415 689087; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

10:15-10:45TH at Bury St Edmunds Library, 2B St Andrew’s St North IP33 1TZ. 01284 338830; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Up to 18mths. 11:00-11:45T; For 2 - 4s 11:45-12:30T; For 2 - 4s 13:00-13:45T; For 2 - 4s At Bury Spectrum Gymnastics and Activity Centre, Unit 5, Northern Way IP32 6NH. 01284 700866; £30 (book by 6-week term).

Elmswell 9:30-11:30TH at The Blackbourne Community Centre, 71 Blackbourne Road IP30 9GY. 07720 349424; For 0 - 3s, (please book).

10:00-11:30TH at Wesley Hall, School Road IP30 9EE. 07449 445661; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in). Runs Mondays & Wednesdays.

Great Barton 9:45-10:45T at Great Barton Village Hall IP31 2NR. For 0 - 4s, £5 per child (please book).

Haverhill 10:00-11:45T at Thurlow Village Hall, Withersfield Road, Calford Green CB9 7RX; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per child (drop in).

Newmarket 10:00-10:30TH at Newmarket Library, 1a The Guineas CB8 8EQ. 01638 661216; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

T: Term Time

13:00-14:30T at Westbury Community Centre, Oliver Road IP33 3JG. 07528 927572; For 0 - 3s, £1 per session (drop in).

Fifty minute sessions of dance and fun with sing-a-long songs and exciting games Join our PAYG classes in Newarket, Exning, Kennett & Stetchworth

9:30-11:00T at Bury Spectrum Gymnastics and Activity Centre, Unit 5, Northern Way IP32 6NH. 01284 700866; For 2 - 4s, £5 per session (drop in).

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11:00-11:45T; 11:45-12:30T; at Bury Spectrum Gymnastics and Activity Centre, Unit 5, Northern Way IP32 6NH. 01284 700866; For 2 - 4s, £30 (book by 6-week term).

Then grab your grown up and get on down to

9:00-11:00T at Southgate Church Centre, Caie Walk IP332QA. 07940 247038; For bump - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

H: Holidays

Risby 9:00-11:00T at Brookes Cambridge, Flempton Road IP28 6QJ. 01284 760 531; For 1 - 3s, £6 per session (drop in).

13:30-15:00T at Southgate Community Centre, Caie Walk IP33 2PJ. 01284 768686; For bump 4s, £2 per family (drop in).

Thurston

Chedburgh

9:30-10:15T; For 0 - 5s, 10:20-11:00T; For 0 - 2s, (please book). 3 sessions for £10 - quote TODDLE when booking. At Thurston New Green Centre, New Green Avenue IP31 3TG.

10:00-12:00TH at The Erskine Centre, Chevington Road IP29 4UL. 07946 229634; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Walsham-le-Willows 9:15-11:15T at Memorial Hall, The Street IP31 3AA. 07918 142635; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in).

Thursday 9:15-10:00T; For 1 - 3s, 10:10-10:50T; For 3 - 5s, (please book). At Southgate Community Centre, Caie Walk IP33 2PJ. 01284 767226. 9:30-11:00T at Bury Spectrum Gymnastics and Activity Centre, Unit 5, Northern Way IP32 6NH. 01284 700866; For 2 - 4s, £5 per session (drop in). 10:00-11:30T at The Newbury Community Centre, St Olaves Road IP32 6RF. 0744734430; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 10:00-11:30T at Lancaster Gospel Hall, Tollgate Lane IP32 6DF. 07873 811179; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 10:00-13:00TH at The Ickworth Hotel, Horringer IP29 5QE. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book). 10:30-11:30T at Moreton Hall Community Centre, Symonds Road IP32 7EW. 07513 259149; For 0, 1, 2, mums, dads, £6 per session (please book).

Music & Singing

13:00-14:30TH at Cartwheels Children’s Centre CB9 8LU. 07415 689087; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Honingon & Sapiston 9:30-11:00T at Honington & Sapiston Village Hall, Bardwell Road IP31 1RU. 07976 406936; For 0 - 5s, £3.50 per session (drop in).

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Lawshall 10:00-12:00T at Lawshall Evangelical Free Church, Hanningfield Green IP29 4QD. 01284 828694; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Newmarket 10:30-11:00TH at Newmarket Library, 1a The Guineas CB8 8EQ. 01639 661216; For 1 - 3s, FREE (drop in). from 18mths. 11:00-11:45T at Newmarket Church of Our Lady and St Etheldreda, 14 Exeter Road CB8 8LT. 01353 724987; For 3 - 5s, (please book).

Risby 10:00-11:00T at Risby Village Hall IP28 6RG. For 0 - 4s, £5 per child (please book). 10:00-10:45T; For 1 - 2s, 11:00-11:45T; For 3 - 5s, 12:00-12:45T; For 2 - 3s, (please book). At Risby Village Hall, School Road IP28 6RG. 01353 724987.

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M 10:30-11:00TH at Sudbury Library, Market Hill CO10 2EN. 01787 321595; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Y

UK's Leading Physical Play Programme for Children from 6 Months to 7 Years

11:30-12:15T at Wells Old School, Great Cornard CO10 0NH. 07722 605395; For 1 - 4s, £6 per classMY (please book).

Wetherden

Saturday Bury St Edmunds 10:00-12:00TH at Bury St Edmunds Library, 2B St Andrew’s St North IP33 1TZ. 01284 338830; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

CMY

13:00-14:30T at Wetherden Baptist Church, Elmswell Road IP14 3LN. K 01359 242435; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in).

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Friday Bardwell 13:15-14:00T at Tithe Barn, Up Street IP31 1AA. For 0 - 5s, (please book). 3 sessions for £10 quote TODDLE when booking.

Barrow 10:00-12:00TH at Barrow School, Colethorpe Lane IP29 5AU. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

11:15-14:15TH at Culford School IP28 6TX. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Newmarket

11:45-12:30T; For 2 - 4s 13:00-13:45T; For 2 - 4s At Bury Spectrum Gymnastics and Activity Centre, Unit 5, Northern Way IP32 6NH. 01284 700866; For 2 - 4s, £30 (book by 6-week term).

10:30-11:15TH at Newmarket Library, 1a The Guineas CB8 8EQ. 01638 661216; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

14:00-14:45T; For 0 - 1s, (please book). from birth - 13 months. 15:00-15:45T; For 0s, (please book). from birth - 6 months. At The Self Centre, Kempson Way IP32 7AR. 07725 477980.

Bury St Edmunds

Elmswell

Sunday 11:15-14:15TH at Culford School IP28 6TX. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Newmarket

Bury St Edmunds 9:00-11:30T at 21 Westgate Street IP33 1QG. 01284 750308; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in). 9:30-10:30T at Bury Spectrum Gymnastics and Activity Centre, Unit 5, Northern Way IP32 6NH. 01284 700866; For 0 - 1s, £3 per session (drop in).

per child

9:30-10:30T; For 0 - 4s, £5

10:45-11:45T; For 0 - 4s, £5 per child (please book). At Hyndman Centre IP33 3JT. 9:30-11:30T at Westgate Chapel, Hospital Road IP33 3JT. 01284 749415; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

9:45-10:15T at Memorial Library, Cooks Road IP30 9BX. 01359 240974; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

11:00-15:00TH at Newmarket Library, 1a The Guineas CB8 8EQ. 01638 661216; For 3 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Suitable for 3-9yrs.

10:00-10:45T at Blackbourne Community Centre, Blackbourne Road IP30 9GY. 07832 913282; For 1 - 4s, £5.50 per class (please book).

Haverhill 10:00-10:30TH at Haverhill Library, 10 Camps Road CB9 8HB. 01440 848095; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Up to 18mths.

Ixworth 9:30-11:30T at Ixworth Village Hall, High Street IP31 2HH. 07763 191613; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in). Under 6 mths are free.

Newmarket 10:00-11:30TH at The Cathedral Centre, St Edmundsbury Cathedral IP33 1LS. 01284 748720; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). No group on Good Friday. 10:30-12:30TH at Culford School IP28 6TX. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

14:30-15:30T at Tesco Community Room, Fordham Road CB8 7AH. 07769 883506; For 0 - 4s, £4 per child (drop in).

Red Lodge 10:00-10:45T at Red Lodge Millennium Centre, Lavender Close IP28 8TT. For 0 - 5s, (please book). 3 sessions for £10 - quote TODDLE when booking.

Risby 11:30-12:15T at Risby Village Hall, School Road IP28 6RG. 07841 118551; For mums, (please book).

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FOREST HEATH & THETFORD

Monday Barton Mills

Mildenhall 11:00-12:00T at Mildenhall Lodge Care Home, St John’s Close IP28 7NX. 07769 883506; For 0 - 4s, £4 per child (please book). Every 3rd Thursday of the month.

10:00-11:30T at Barton Mills Village Hall, Mildenhall Road IP28 6BD. 07912645549; For 0 5s, £2.10 per session (drop in).

Lakenheath

10:00-11:30T at King’s Church Mildenhall, Market Place IP28 7EF. 01638 515411; For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in).

10:00-12:00TH at Lakenheath Methodist Church, Back Street IP27 9HF. 07415 689087; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Thetford

Thetford 9:00-11:00T at Fulmerston Church, Fulmerston Road IP24 3LE. 01842 763241; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). 9:00-10:45TH at Charles Burrell Centre, Staniforth Road IP24 3LH. 07840945249; For 0 - 5s, £1.30 per child (drop in). 9:30-11:30TH at Kingsway Sure Start Children's Centre, Kingsway IP24 3DY. 01842 766438; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

10:30-11:00TH at Thetford Library, Raymond Street IP24 2EA. 01842 752048; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 11:00-12:45TH at Charles Burrell Centre, Staniforth Road IP24 3LH. 07840945249; For 0 - 5s, £1.30 per child (drop in).

13:00-15:00TH at Kingsway Sure Start Children's Centre, Kingsway IP24 3DY. 01842 766438; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Monthly every 2nd Monday.

Tuesday 9:30-11:30T at Lakenheath Peace Memorial Hall, High Street IP27 9EW. 07899 743788; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in).

Thetford 10:00-11:00T at Canterbury Sure Start Children's Centre, Canterbury Way IP24 1EB. 01842 754390; For 0s, FREE (drop in). For 0-crawlers.

T: Term Time

10:00-11:00TH at Kingsway Sure Start Children's Centre, Kingsway IP24 3DY. 01842 766438; For mums - dads, FREE (please book). Monthly every first Tuesday. 10:00-12:00T at Fun2Play, 9 Roman Way IP24 1XB. 01842 762600; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per child (drop in). Normal entrance fee applies. 13:30-14:30T at Kingsway Sure Start Children's Centre, Kingsway IP24 3DY. 01842 766438; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). For crawlers - walkers.

Wednesday

H: Holidays

9:15-10:45T at Church on the Way, Churchill Road IP24 2JZ. 01842 753654; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). 9:30-10:15T at Canterbury Sure Start Children's Centre, Canterbury Way IP24 1EB. 01842 754390; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 9:30-10:45T at Canterbury Sure Start Children's Centre, Canterbury Way IP24 1EB. 01842 754390; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 10:00-11:30T at The Arts’ Centre, Bishop’s School IP24 1EB. 01842 755175; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in).

Garboldisham 9:00-11:00T at Garboldisham Village Hall, Church Road IP22 2SE. For 0 - 5s, £2 per child (drop in).

10:00-12:00T at Fun2Play, 9 Roman Way IP24 1XB. 01842 762600; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per child (drop in). Normal entrance fee applies.

Friday

Methwold 10:00-12:00T at The St. George’s Hall Complex Methwold, High Street IP26 4NT. 07880738136; For 0 - 5s, £1 per person (drop in).

9:00-10:45TH at Charles Burrell Centre, Staniforth Road IP24 3LH. 07840945249; For 0 - 5s, £1.30 per child (drop in). 9:00-11:00T at Fulmerston Church, Fulmerston Road IP24 3LE. 01842 763241; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Thetford 9:00-10:45TH at Charles Burrell Centre, Staniforth Road IP24 3LH. 07840945249; For 0 - 5s, £1.30 per child (drop in).

Lakenheath

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Thursday

10:00-10:50T at The Charles Burrell Centre, Staniforth Road IP24 3LH. 07973 566209; For 1 - 4s, £6 per session (please book).

9:30-11:00T at Thetford United Reformed Church, Earls Street IP24 2AD. 01842 750548; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). 12:45-14:30TH at Charles Burrell Centre, Staniforth Road IP24 3LH. 07840945249; For 0 - 5s, £1.30 per child (drop in).

10:00-10:45T at Thetford Library, Raymond Street IP24 2EA. 01842 752048; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

13:30-15:00T at Meet Up Cafe, Redcastle Furze Community Centre IP24 3PU. 01842820871; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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Debenham

Great Blakenham

9:30-11:30T at High Suffolk Children's Centre, Gracechurch Street IP14 6BL. 01728 862900; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs Tuesdays and Fridays.

10:00-11:30T at Great Blakenham Baptist Church, Chapel Lane IP6 0JJ. 07907 468187; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Runs fortnightly on Mondays.

14:00-15:00T at High Suffolk Children's Centre, Gracechurch Street IP14 6BL. 01728 862900; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Ipswich 9:3010:00T; For 0 - 1s, (please book). 10:15-11:00T; For 0 - 1s, (please book). 11:15-12:00T; For 2- 4s, (please book). At St Augustine’s Hall, Bucklesham Road IP3 8TH.

Eye 14:00-15:00T at Eye Children's Centre, Church Street IP23 7BD. 01379 870340; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month.

10:30-11:30TH at Diveline, St. Johns Road IP4 5DQ. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Hadleigh

15:45-17:15TH at Thomas Wolsey School, Defoe Road IP1 6SG. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

9:15-12:15TH at to the rear of Letts Swimming Pools Ltd, Union Hill IP7 6HN. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Kesgrave

Halesworth

10:00-11:00TH at Kesgrave Library, Kinsey House IP5 2HL. 01473 626103; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in). every second Monday of the month.

Stowmarket

9:30-11:00TH at Halesworth Library, Bridge Street IP19 8AD. 01986 875095; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

10:00-10:45T at Jubilee Hall, Millenium Way IP5 2EN. 07722 605395; For 1 - 4s, £5.50 per class (please book).

9:30-11:30T at The Salvation Army, Violet Hill Road IP14 1NE. 01449 614133; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per session (please book).

Martlesham

Tattingstone

(please book).

13:30-14:15T; For 0 - 5s,

14:30-15:15T; For 0 - 1s, (please book). At Play2Day Leisure Group, 11 Gloster Road IP5 3RJ.

Saxmundham 9:45-10:30T at Fromus Centre, Seaman Avenue IP17 1DZ. 01473 612972; For 0s, (please book). 10:30-11:15T at Fromus Centre, Seaman Avenue IP17 1DZ. 01473 612972; For 0s, £6.50 per class (please book). 11:15-12:00T at Fromus Centre, Seaman Avenue IP17 1DZ. 01473 612972; For 0s, £6.50 per class (book by term).

Snape

9:30-11:00TH at Tattingstone Village Hall, School Road IP9 2NA. 07720 349424; For 0 - 3s, (please book).

Woodbridge 10:00-12:00TH at Worlingworth Community Centre, Shop Street IP13 7HX. 07542785649; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Tuesday Bildeston

9:30-11:00TH at Halesworth Library, Bridge Street IP19 8AD. 01986 875095; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Ipswich 9:00-11:20T at St. Augustine’s Church, Bucklesham Raod IP3 8TH. 01473 723960; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). 9:30-11:30T at Christ Church, Tacket Street IP4 1AU. 01473 871172; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in). 9:30-11:15T at St John’s Church, Cauldwell Hall Road IP4 4QE. 01473 270978; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Runs Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

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9:15-11:30T at Bildeston Baptist Church, Duke Street IP7 7EW. 01449 740716; For bump - 4s, £1 per session (drop in).

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9:30-10:15T; For 0 - 1s, 10:30-11:15T; For 2 - 4s,

11:30-12:00T; For 0 - 1s, (please book). At Castle Hill Community Centre, Highfield Road IP1 6DG.

10:00-11:00T at Snape Village Hall, 5 Garrett Close IP17 1RN. 01728 724983; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (please book).

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10:00-11:30T at Old Buckenham Hall, Brettenham Park IP7 7PH. 01449740252; For 0 - 5s, £3 per session (drop in).

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Wickham Market

Kesgrave 9:30-11:30T at Kesgrave Baptist Church, Cambridge Road IP5 1EW. 07793636332; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 10:00-11:30T at All Saints Church, Main Road IP5 1JG. For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in). Alternate between Messy Church and Sing, Sign & Play.

10:00-11:00T at Wickham Market Primary School, Dallinghoo Road IP13 0RP. 01728 724983; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (please book).

10:00-11:15T at Ipswich High Prep School IP9 1AZ. 01473 780201; For 0 - 3s, FREE (please book).

Wednesday Felixstowe

13:30-15:00T at Kesgrave Baptist Church, Cambridge Road IP5 1EW. 07793636332; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

9:15-11:15T at Trinity Methodist Church, Hamilton Road IP11 7AN. 07790 473814; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

10:00-11:30T at Martlesham Community Hall, Felixstowe Road IP12 4RD. 07419 848921; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (drop in).

10:00-10:45T; For 2 - 4s, 11:00-11:45T; For 0 - 1s, (please book). At River of Life Church, Christian Life Centre IP11 2FS.

Southwold 10:30-11:00TH at Southwold Library, North Green IP18 6AT. 01502 722519; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Songs and action rhymes for toddlers.

Framlingham 10:00-11:00T at Framlingham Town Football Club, Badingham Road IP13 9HS. 01728 724983; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (please book).

10:30-11:00TH at Southwold Library, North Green IP18 6AT. 01502 722519; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Up to 18mths.

Hadleigh

Stradbroke

9:15-12:15TH at to the rear of Letts Swimming Pools Ltd, Union Hill IP7 6HN. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

10:00-11:00T at Stradbroke Library, Court House IP21 5HG. 07542 785649; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Ipswich

Swilland

9:30-11:30T at St. Augustine’s Church, Bucklesham Road IP3 8TH. 01473 723960; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Runs 09.30-11.30 & 13.00-15.00.

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T: Term Time

H: Holidays

9:45-11:15T at Colchester Road Baptist Church, 75 Colchester Road IP4 4ST. 01473 290115; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Closed 1st Weds of school term. Check dates on website.

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Music & Singing

10:30-11:15T at The Meeting Place, Limerick Close IP1 5LR. 01473 612972; For 0s, £6.50 per class (book by term).

11:15-12:00T at The Meeting Place, Limerick Close IP1 5LR. 01473 612972; For 0s, £6.50 per class (book by term).

13:00-15:00T at Alan Road Methodist Church, Alan Road IP3 8EZ. For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). 13:30-15:00T at Cauldwell Hall Road Baptist Church, 35 Cauldwell Hall Road IP4 4QG. 07785993358; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

13:00-15:00T at St Marys Church Hall, High Street IP11 9DS. 01394 670090; For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in).

10:00-12:00TH at Mill House, Mill House High Road IP6 9LW. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

10:00-11:30T at St Luke’s Church, Cliff Lane IP3 0PJ. 01473 723450; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in).

13:00-15:00T at St. Augustine’s Church, Bucklesham Raod IP3 8TH. 01473723960; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Runs 09.30-1130 & 13.00-15.00.

Woolverstone

10:00-11:30T at All Saints Church, Main Road IP5 1JG. For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in). Alternate between Sing, Sign & Play and Messy Church.

Martlesham

9:45-10:30T at The Meeting Place, Limerick Close IP1 5LR. 01473 612972; For 0s, (please book).

Layham 9:30-11:00T at Layham Village Hall, Church Lane IP7 5LZ. 07999 866419; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Stowmarket 9:30-11:00T at Battisford Pre-School, Community Centre, Straight Road IP14 2HP. 07914837802; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in). Runs Wednesdays & Fridays.

10:00-11:15T at St Peter’s Hall, Church Walk IP14 1ET. 01449 678421; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Stradbroke 10:00-11:45T at Stadbroke Community Centre, Wilby Road IP21 5JN. 01379 870340; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Thorndon 10:00-12:00T at Thorndon Village Hall, High Street IP23 7LX. 01379 672922; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in).

Woodbridge 10:30-12:00TH at Foxburrow Farm, Saddlemakers Lane IP12 1NA. 01394 380113; For 1 - 5s, £5 per child (please book).

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9:30-11:30T at Burlington Baptist Church, London Road IP1 2EZ. 01473 259571; For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in).

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Thursday

Bildeston

Diss

9:00-11:30TH at Bildeston Baptist Church, Duke Street IP7 7EW. 01449 740716; For bump - 4s, FREE (drop in).

9:30-11:30T at High Street Chapel, High Street IP22 2QX. 01953 681404; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Debenham

Eye

A fun and relaxed singing, dance and simple percussion club for babies and pre-schoolers

10:00-12:00TH at Eye Children's Centre, Church Street IP23 7BD. 01379 870340; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 10:00-12:00TH at Eye Children's Centre, Church Street IP23 7BD. 01379 870340; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Feeding support group.

Felixstowe 12:45-14:45T at Kirton Church Hall, 3 Church Lane IP10 0PU. 07807983119; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Ipswich 9:30-11:15T at St John’s Church, Cauldwell Hall Road IP4 4QE. 01473 270978; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Runs Tuesday and Thursday mornings. 9:30-11:30T at Whitton Baptist Church, 209 Highfield Road IP1 6DH. For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in). 10:00-11:30TH at Reg Driver Visitor Centre, Christchurch Park IP4 2BX. 01473 890089; For 1 - 5s, £4 per child (please book). 10:00-11:30TH at Holywells Park, Cliff Lane IP3 0PG. 01473 890089; For 1 - 5s, £4 per child (please book). 11:00-13:00TH at The Holiday Inn, London Road IP2 0UA. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book). 11:30-12:15T at Pinewood Community Hall, Laburnum Close IP8 3SL. 07722 605395; For 1 - 4s, £5.50 per class (please book).

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9:45-10:30T; For 2 - 4s, 10:45-11:30T; For 0 - 1s, (please book). At All Saints Church, Main Road IP5 1AA. 10:00-11:30T at Kesgrave British Legion Hall, Ropes Drive IP5 1JE. 07419 848921; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (drop in). 10:30-11:00TH at Kesgrave Library, Kinsey House IP5 2HL. 01473 626103; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Up to 18mths. 11:30-12:15T at Jubilee Hall, Millenium Way IP5 2EN. 07722 605395; For 1 - 4s, £5.50 per class (please book).

Leiston 10:30-11:00TH at Leiston Library, Old Post Office Square IP16 4ER. 01728 831252; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in).

Eye 10:00-12:00T at Eye Children's Centre, Church Street IP23 7BD. 01379 870340; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Felixstowe 10:00-11:30T at River of Life Church, Christian Life Centre IP11 2FS. 01394 273700; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in).

Great Blakenham

Wattisham

9:45-11:30TH at Great Blakenham Parish Room, Stowmarket Road IP6 0NJ. For 0 - 5s, FREE (donation).

13:00-15:00T at Wattisham Community Centre, Valley Road IP7 7RE. 07542785649; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Friday

13:45-15:00T at Rushmere Village Hall, Humber Doucy Lane IP4 3PB. 07713 705751; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

9:10-11:10T at The Playcentre, Bacton Community Primary School IP14 4LL. 01449 780079; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

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10:00-11:30TH at Redgrave & Lopham Fen Education Centre, Low Common Road IP22 2HX. For 1 - 5s, £5 per session (please book).

14:00-14:45T at Stowmarket Community Centre, Hillside IP14 2DB. 07832 913282; For 1 - 4s, £5.50 per class (please book).

Bacton

9:45-10:15TH at Kesgrave Library, Kinsey House IP5 2HL. 01473 626103; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Diss

13:30-15:00TH at Seaton Road Methodist Church, Seaton Road IP11 9BT. For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

0 - 1s, (please book). 13:45-14:30T; For 0 - 5s, (please book). At Partyman World of Play, 9 Cavendish Street IP3 8AX.

Kesgrave

10:30-12:30TH at High Suffolk Children's Centre, Gracechurch Street IP14 6BL. 01728 862900; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Feeding support group.

Stowmarket

13:00-13:30T; For

15:45-17:15TH at Thomas Wolsey School, Defoe Road IP1 6SG. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

9:30-11:30T at High Suffolk Children's Centre, Gracechurch Street IP14 6BL. 01728 862900; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs Tuesdays and Fridays.

Laid-back atmosphere, a great place to meet other parents, grandparents and carers

Hadleigh 9:30-11:30T at Hadleigh Baptist Church, George Street IP7 5BE. 01473 829602; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per session (drop in).

Ipswich 9:15-11:00T at Bixley Farm Church, Tower Hall IP4 5SU. 01473 721695; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). 9:30-11:00T at St. Margarets Church Centre, Church House IP4 2BT. 07837 985923; For 0 5s, £1 per session (drop in).

Badingham 9:30-11:30TH at Badingham Village Hall, Low Street IP13 8JS. 01728 638804; For bump - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

9:45-11:45TH at Christ Church, Tacket Street IP4 1AU. 07720 349424; For 0 - 3s, (please book).

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10:00-11:30T at Congregational Church, Hatfield Road IP3 9AF. 01473 710404; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in). 10:00-11:30TH at Holywells Park, Cliff Lane IP3 0PG. 01473 890089; For 1 - 5s, £4 per child (please book). 11:30-15:00TH at The Holiday Inn, London Road IP2 0UA. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Kesgrave 9:45-10:15TH at Kesgrave Library, Kinsey House IP5 2HL. 01473 626103; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Stowmarket 10:15-11:30T at Stowmarket Baptist Church, Bury Street IP14 1HF. 07858 947528; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

9:30-11:30T at Acorns Children’s Centre, Violet Hill Road IP14 1NL. 07542 785649; For 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, dads, FREE (drop in). 2nd Sat of the month.

Stowupland 9:45-10:30T; For 0 - 5s, 10:45-11:30T; For 0 - 1s, (please book). At Stowupland Village Hall, 3 Church Road IP14 4BG.

Saturday

Sunday Ipswich 12:15-15:45TH at Thomas Wolsey School, Defoe Road IP1 6SG. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Southwold

Ipswich 9:15-11:45TH at The Holiday Inn, London Road IP2 0UA. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Stowmarket

10:00-10:45T at Holly Lodge Baptist Church, Bramford Lane IP1 4DF. 07877 728306; For 1 4s, £6 per family (please book).

9:30-11:00T at Battisford Pre-School, Community Centre, Straight Road IP14 2HP. 07914837802; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in). Runs Wednesdays & Fridays.

12:45-15:45TH at Thomas Wolsey School, Defoe Road IP1 6SG. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

10:30-11:00TH at Southwold Library, North Green IP18 6AT. 01502 722519; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Up to 18mths. 10:30-11:00TH at Southwold Library, North Green IP18 6AT. 01502 722519; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Songs and action rhymes for toddlers.

10:00-12:00T at Red Gables, Ipswich Road IP14 1BE. 07542785649; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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