Tots About Summer 2018 - Issue 22 by Tots About

Tots About

West Cornwall's essential guide for bump to 5 years

Jump with Jo Hickory Dickory Rock Benefits of Messy Play Free Rebelicious Recipe Card First Aid Facts: Fever & Temperature Emma's Book Nook PlayFest 2018

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Care & Support in Cornwall

Children's Centres • access to health and parenting support services • information about training and employment • access to play activities and childcare • a base for childminder networks • support for children and parents/carers with additional needs • community meeting rooms • crèche facilities • access to toy libraries Cornwall’s Children’s Centres or 'Family Hubs' are an integral part of the Early Help Locality Teams. The vision is for all children and young people in Cornwall to be healthy and safe to have good opportunities to achieve and to improve them. We are working to close the gap between those who are doing well and those who are doing less well by supporting those with greater needs.

Multi-agency Early Help services in Cornwall play a big part in narrowing the gap in outcomes for those children and young people who are vulnerable to poor outcomes. Families, carers and professionals identify additional needs early and work together effectively to assess those needs and to deal with them before they escalate into concerns about a child’s or young person’s health, development, welfare or safety.

Penzance Children’s Centres Lescudjack & Newlyn 01736 336660 Hayle & St Ives Children’s Centres 01736 759058 Helston Children’s Centre 01326 560417 Redruth Children’s Centres Teyluva 01209 821479 Treloweth 01209 314510 Camborne Children’s Centre Troon 01209 614759 Falmouth Children’s Centres The Park 01326 312493 Lighthouse 01326 317796 Jubilee Wharf 01326 312493 Truro Children’s Centres Malpas, Tregolls, Trelander & Truro Learning Academy 01872 322661

www.cornwallfisdirectory.org.uk Please contact your children’s centre for further information on activities available.

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In this issue: Page 2 Cover Star: Wild Child with Fitness Wild Page 5 Hickory Dickory Rock

Page 19 Jump with Jo: Wendron Plant Nursery Page 23 Emma's Little Book Nook Page 24 Truro Play Fest

Page 6 Sensory Safari Messy Play

Page 25 Rebelicious Recipe

Page 10 What’s on in Hayle and St Ives Page 11 What’s on in Redruth and Camborne

BC First Aid Facts: Fever & Temperature

Page 12-13 What’s on in Helston and Penzance Page 14-15 What’s on in Falmouth Page 16-17 What’s on in Truro and surrounding area Page 18 NEW: What's on The North Coast ild

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Hello & Happy Summer! Gosh, this is such a jam packed edition there almost wasn't room for everything on the front cover. (I hope you like the new look by the way!) First, and most importantly, I'm really excited to have Fitness Wild featuring as our cover star. Find out about their brilliant outdoor parent & child fitness sessions 'Wild Child' on page 2. There's also news about Jump with Jo's fabulous new soft play area at Wendron Plant Nursery on page 19. Find out about the benefits of messy play on page 6 - there's all new Sensory Safari classes starting in Truro & Newquay.

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And as the warmer weather finally kicks in we have all the details for Truro Play Fest on page 24. Tots About will be there, so make sure you come and say hello! We've also teamed up with Rebelicious Sauces and included a free cut out & keep recipe card for their delicious Korma Kebabs on the back page. On top of all this we have all our regular clubs & classes listings as well as loads of ideas of things to do & places to go. Please mention Tots About if you contact any of our lovely advertisers they keep Tots About free!

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Fitness Wild

Step Outside...

Living in Cornwall we’re pretty spoilt for beautiful places to take our children. But Argal Lake outside Falmouth really does have everything going for it for parents with young kids - great cafe, big playpark, easy walks, good parking… and of course kettlebells. Argal Lake is now the basecamp for Fitness Wild who have the simple aim of helping people achieve their fitness goals through training outdoors and away from the gym environment. Set up by Jimmy Ray and Ben Glazzard in 2011, Fitness Wild offer personal training sessions and group workshops. They build functional fitness from the ground up, starting with the foundations of movement, breath and tension; promoting allround health and better wellbeing. And they do all their training outside, on Falmouth’s beaches and on the fields beside Argal Lake. We all know the benefits of exercise

but, once kids are added into the mix, it can be difficult to find the time. The opportunity to be able to exercise properly while knowing your little ones are happy and safe is something many of us are desperate to find. That’s why Fitness Wild’s ‘Wild Child’ workshops are the perfect solution. ‘Wild Child’ classes are a chance for parents to train and bring the children along too. From newborn babies right through to older children, all are welcome. These classes are for parents and, with communal group care of the little ones, everyone gets the chance to focus on their training. A recent study found that exercise in natural environments is linked to more energy, feeling revitalised and more focus whilst working out. Levels of tension, confusion, anger and depression are all lowered. As well as improved mental health benefits, the study showed greater enjoyment from exercising outside,

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and a higher likelihood of continuing with the exercise regime. How many more reasons do you need to try exercise outdoors? The Fitness Wild team focus on posture, alignment and core control, making ‘Wild Child’ sessions ideal for new mums. Pregnancy and birth have huge physical impacts on your body, and being a new mum is physically demanding. That’s why pre & post natal exercise can be so important in aiding recovery and helping you keep fit and strong. At ‘Wild Child’ exercises can be tailored to suit you, with an emphasis on core stability, making sure your body works for you, not against you. While ‘Wild Child’ are group sessions, the instructors offer oneto-one support, particularly for new members: you’ll be talked through each exercise or movement, and given advice and support throughout. “It’s good exercise and pretty handy being able to bring my little boy. Plus they correct all your posture. Things I’ve been doing wrong for years at the gym. It’s nice to have the guidance.” Regular Wild Child-er, Amy, told us, adding: “A lot of people are put off regular gyms because of the atmosphere. Whereas there’s

just a great, friendly, community atmosphere here.” Wild Child sessions run on Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9.30-10.30am at Argal Lake. No booking is needed and newcomers (whatever their level of fitness) are always welcome. To find out more, visit the Fitness Wild website. Or check out the video we made with them - it's on our Facebook page and the Tots About website. Plus, bring this article along for a discount on your first session. There's also a voucher for Wild Vibes cafe on page 15, so you can refuel after your workout.

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Bring your air guitar to Baby and toddler music and movement classes are a fun way to introduce children to music, as well as helping to develop confidence, social and motor skills. Hickory Dickory Rock bring their unique music and movement classes to St Agnes and Truro, with home grown music that the whole family can appreciate. With reworked nursery rhymes and their own silly songs, toddlers and babies can enjoy a variety of genres, moods, and tempos alongside lots of interaction, adventures, actions, poems and general silliness. With music to introduce little ones to the variety out there, not just the same old kids music, grown ups can even enjoy the classes too! At Hickory Dickory Rock thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a wide range of instruments and props to try out and rock around to. There are swathes of fabric to wobble and hide under, parachute fun, sensory exploration and a touch of makaton signing. Grown ups get to join in too (which the kids love to see!) with lots of opportunity to dance, sign, clap, tickle, blow raspberries and make music, as well as chill out with bubbles and fairy lights. There are two age appropriate music classes to try: Mini Mice (0-15 months) and Maxi Mice (16 months - 4 years). Both classes vary every week and your first trial session is free! Remember to pack your air guitar.

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Messy Play

how getting messy helps child development simple or as complex as you want it to be.

Whilst babies and toddlers enjoy more complex, varied resources they will also have just as much fun sitting in a tray crunching cereals with their fingers and toes. By encouraging these new experiences you'll keep your little ones entertained whilst they build key developmental skills at the same time. It’s time to lock away your inner ‘neat freak’ and let your child (and your house) get messy! Messy play is a fantastic way to foster your child’s natural curiosity of the world. Not only does it allow your little one to develop key motor skills, it is proven to be one of the best play techniques to develop sensory awareness. Through tactile and visual messy resources, young children are given a safe space to build their imagination by exploring texture, colour, shape and even taste.

Despite the appearance of disorganised chaos, messy play can make an enormous contribution a messy, musical adventure for miniature explorers in NEWQUAY and TRURO

Let them get messy! Rainy housebound days can provide a great opportunity to get out the arts and crafts box and try some messy play. We've all found ourselves browsing the internet to find inspiration for what to do with our children. However the reality of messy play at home can quite often go down the drain when you realise how much time and effort it can take to set up and then clear up! But just remember, messy play can be as

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to a child’s cognitive and creative development. Messy play is not about the structured neatness of a perfectly set up farmyard like we often see in catalogues. Instead it's a gooey, slimy, colourful medley of wonder. This less structured style of play can be introduced whenever you feel your child is ready. For babies, it’s better to introduce this when they are weaned. Babies like to explore through taste and there are some fantastic edible messy play materials available to you. Edible messy play can include pasta, rice, oats, baby rice and cereals. This type of activity is easy to prepare and can be scooped into the bin or cleaned up with a vacuum cleaner. Sensory Safari Classes If messy play in the home still doesn’t sound appealing, you could join your local sensory messy play group. Sensory Safari is a new, unique group in Cornwall, aiming to promote play through the senses. This is a

perfect opportunity for you and your little one to explore the process of messy play in a fun, stimulating environment. Children have the opportunity to enjoy several freeplay messy activities as well as a more structured music and sensory experience. Emily Wood, the founder of Sensory Safari, is a qualified teacher and mother, who along with seven years of developmental sensory play experience, provides safe, edible, messy play resources. Plus there's always lights, musical instruments, songs, sensory toys and activities to stimulate all your child’s senses. Each week has a different theme and every experience will be a learning journey for your baby or toddler. Just make sure you have the wet wipes on hand for when it’s time to say goodbye to the mess!

Emily: 07415661169

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Wednesday ST IVES Swimming St. Ives Leisure Centre, 9.30–10.30am 01736 797006 to book £2.50 Parent & child 0-4yrs

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Monday ST IVES Bizzy Bees Carbis Bay Memorial Hall 10-11.30 £2 per family HAYLE St Erth Parent and Toddler group 9.30am St Erth Village Hall, £1.50 per child, 50p siblings. Kate 07539602568

Tuesday

HAYLE BabyBallet Edward Passmore Institute 9.45-10.20 Tinies: 18mths - 3yrs 10.30-11.05 Movers: 3yrs-4yrs 11.15-11.45 Tots: 6-18mths Bounce and Rhyme Hayle Library 10am & 11am. Babies and toddlers. 0300 1234111 Hayle Salvation Army Parent and Toddler Group, Cross St. 10-12pm, 0-4 yrs,£2 per child, 50p sibling, 07552 945079

Thursday

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Swimming St. Ives Leisure Centre, 9.30–10.30am 01736 797006 to book, £2.50 Parent & child 0-4 yrs HAYLE Childminders Group Hayle Children’s Centre 10-12pm Breast Friends 11.30-1.30pm Hayle Children’s Centre Pregnancy Yoga 6-7.30pm term only Passmore Edwards Institute £9 drop in, £30 block of 4 Well Woman Yoga 8-9.30pm term only Passmore Edwards Institute £9 drop in, £30 block of 4 Mandy Adams 07952836190 book online: www.mandyadams.co.uk

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Bounce and Rhyme St. Ives Library 10.45-11.15am. Babies and toddlers

Swimming St Ives Leisure Centre, 9.30–10.30am for Parent & child 0-4yrs, Call 01736 797006 to book, £2.50 HAYLE

Friday Baby Ballet Edward Passmore Institute 9.45 - 10.20 Movers 3 years to 4years (independent) 10.30 - 11.05 Tinies 18 months to 3 years (with parent/guardian) 11.15 - 11.50 Tots 6 months to 18 months (with parent/guardian) Todlins music and dance, sing and sign The Scout Hut, Penpol Lane, 10am drop in, pay as you go Chloe@todlins.co.uk: Facebook Todlins or 07977418566 Hayle Salvation Army Parent and Toddler Group, Cross St. 10-12pm, 0-4 yrs, £2 per child, 50p sibling, 07552945079 Story time, Hayle Library 3.45-4.45pm, call Jane 01209 615001.

Saturday ST IVES

Sling Library Slingmeet Carbis Bay Memorial Hall 10.00-11.45 £2 donation per family 21 July, 25 Aug, 22 Sept & 27 Oct

Jumping Joey’s Stay & Play for under 5s Hayle Rugby Club 10-11am

Health Visitor Drop-In with Breastfeeding Peer Support 2-4pm Hayle Children’s Centre Pregnancy Yoga 7.15-8.15pm Gwinear Hall, nr Hayle £6. Booking essential: Claire 07533558280 fb: @GlowYoga

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what's on in Monday

Swim Academy for Babies Kernow Hydro, Portreath £11/class 0-4yrs booking essential swimacademyforbabies.com

Little Acorns Forest School 1-2.30pm - Last Mon of the month, Little Acorns Preschool, Higher Penponds £5 01209 718990 Sunshine Room Baby Play 1.15-2.45pm, Sunshine Room at Camborne Nursery School, £1.50 donation, 01209 713607 Wesley Toddlers 1.15-2.45pm, Camborne Wesley Methodist Church £2 for 1 child; £3 for 2 or more children free for under 6mths Wesley Rooms Baby Group Stay and Play Wesley Buildings Redruth Methodist Church 10-11.30am TO £1 per family

Tuesday

Swim Academy for Babies Kernow Hydro, Portreath £11/class 0-4yrs booking essential swimacademyforbabies.com

Wesley Toddlers, 9.30-11am Camborne Wesley Methodist Church £2 for 1 child; £3 for 2 or more children free for under 6mths Four Lanes Parent & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am, Pencoys Hall, £1.50, Tina Ball 07775901760 Term time only Todlins Music & Dance, Sing & Sign 10am Old School Centre, Illogan Chloe@todlins.co.uk Fb todlins or 07977418566 Stay and Play 10.30-12pm, Beacon Methodist Chapel, Jill 01209 714319 Sunshine Room Baby Play 1.15-2.45pm, Sunshine Room at Camborne Nursery School, £1.50 donation, 01209 713607 Baby Bounce & Rhyme 2.00-2.45pm, Redruth Library

Redruth & Camborne

Wednesday

Swim Academy for Babies

Kernow Hydro, Portreath £11/class 0-4yrs booking essential swimacademyforbabies.com Redruth Baptist Church Toddler Group 9.45-11.45am, Church Lounge, FREE Mums Buggy Blast – Run by FAST Camborne Rugby Club 10-11am Francis 0773 7120 006 Baby Bounce and Rhyme 10-11am, Camborne Library. Mt Hawke Toddler Group 10-12pm, Mt Hawke WI Hall, 0-3yrs, £2 per family, 50p siblings Pips Toddler Group 10-12pm, Grapevine Community Church, Broad Lane, Illogan, snacks all free, januttr@hotmail.com Camborne Breastfriends 10-12 Camborne Children’s Centre Little Beebles/Crowan School Toddler Group 1.30-3pm term time, Gemma 01209 831455 Baby Hearts Baby Group Stay and Play, Heartlands Shop area 1.30-3pm TO Story Time 3.30pm, Camborne Library, age 3-7yrs

Thursday

Swim Academy for Babies

Kernow Hydro, Portreath £11/class 0-4yrs booking essential swimacademyforbabies.com Tiddlers Toddlers 9:15-11:15am, St Andrew's Church, Redruth. Term time. Free, donation towards arts and crafts. Charlotte or Jo: tiddlersstandrews@gmail.com or fb: @tiddlersstandrews Bosom Buddies Breastfeeding Support Group 10.30-12.30pm, Redruth Children’s Centre Babyshare Coffee morning for parents/ guardians with infants 1st & 3rd Thursday Café Wesley Camborne Wesley Methodist Church James Preston 07460945244 Story Book Café Story time for 0-4 yrs 2nd & 4th Thursday, Café Wesley, Camborne Wesley Methodist Church James Preston 07460945244

Little Acorns Stay and Play 2-3pm, Little Acorns Preschool, Higher Penponds, £2 01209 718990

Friday

Swim Academy for Babies Kernow Hydro, Portreath £11/class 0-4yrs booking essential swimacademyforbabies.com

Sparkle Baby & Toddler Group 9.30-11am, Term Time. NCC Redruth Campus Cardrew Ind Est, Redruth Mini Explorers Toddler Group 10-11.30am, Highway Activity Centre, Four Lanes, 01209 211905 Baby, Bounce & Rhyme 11.00-11.45am, Redruth Library

Saturday

Swim Academy for Babies Kernow Hydro, Portreath £11/class 0-4yrs booking essential swimacademyforbabies.com

Sunday

Swim Academy for Babies Kernow Hydro, Portreath £11/class 0-4yrs booking essential swimacademyforbabies.com

SUMMER HOLIDAYS Many classes run in term time only. All information is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to print. However, details can change at short notice. Please check with organisers before you go!

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what’s on in Helston & The Lizard

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Monday

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Mullion Tiddlers 9.15-11.15am, Mullion Chapel, £1.50 per family Becci 01326 290320 Gemma 07419 753679 Gweek Seals Under 5s 9.30-12pm, Gweek Village Hall, Kate 07775 601888

Breast Intentions 10.30-12.00 Culdrose Community Centre Breastfeeding support group, prenatal and fathers welcome. 07970224558 Tiny Toes Developmental Baby Massage Helston, contact Peta for more details 5 week course £25. From 6-8 weeeks to standing. Booking essential. Contact Peta for course dates: 07722 534621 fb: @tinytoesbabymassage Menage Parent & Toddler Group 1.30-3pm, Manaccan Methodist Church, donations, Karen 07989 097973 Storytime 3.30pm, Helston Library

Ocean Academy of Dance 4-4.30pm Ballet 4-5yrs Helston Community College South Site

Tuesday

Culdrose Happy Crafters 9.30-11.30am Term Time Culdrose Community Centre, Helston Free *Bring your own craft* Porthleven under 5s 9-11am, Porthleven School

Mannacan Toddler Group, 9.30-11.30am, Mannacan Village Hall, £1 per family Jumping Joey’s Stay and Play for under 5s, 10am-12pm, The Old Cattle Market, Helston

Mum & Baby Yoga 11.00-12.00 Term Time Carleen Village Hall, Nr Helston £6 0-crawling. Booking essential: Claire 07533558280 fb: Glow Yoga

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Play and Stay 12.30-2.30pm, Polurian Hotel, Mullion, £2 over 1, £1 under 1, Lisa 01326 240421

Jumping Joey’s Dance for under 3&4 years, 2-2.40pm, Wendron Plant Nursery, Nr Helston

Wednesday

LCT Bonding with Baby - Baby Massage 9.30am. Booking essential: Rosie 01326 573338 First Steps Tiny Feet Baby group, 0-2 yrs, 9.30-11am St Elvans Children's Centre, Porthleven 01326 565662

Trannack under 5s 9.20-11.30am,Trannack School, £2 over 1yr, £1 under 12 months, Emma Mustafa 01209 831610 Helston Baby and Toddler Group, 9.30am, St Andrew’s Hall

Messy Play 10-11.30am, Wendron Plant Nursery, Nr Helston Baby Bounce & Rhyme 11am, Helston Library

Baby Group 1-3pm, Helston Methodist Church, 07825 819584 Dinky Dolphins 1.30-3pm, Godolphin Pre School, £2

Tots Adventure Play 10-11am, Mullion Gymnastic Centre, £2 Jill Punter / Sarah Hearn 01326 241377 Ocean Academy of Dance 4.30-5pm Parent & Toddler Hip Hop 2-4 yrs 5-5.45pm Junior hip hop 4-8yrs

Thursday

Gweek Seals Under 5s 9.30-12pm, Gweek Village Hall, Kate 07775 601888

Stepping Stones Stay and Play, 9.45-11.30am, Mullion Methodist Church, donations, all year round Todlins music & dance, sing & sign 10am, Helston FC, drop in, pay as you go Chloe@todlins.co.uk: Facebook Todlins or 07977418566

Story Time with Ali 10-11am, Wendron Plant Nursery, Nr Helston Little Fishes Stay and play, 10am-12pm, St. Peters Hall, Coverack, Joan 01326 280337 Little Gems Jewellery Keepsake Workshops 10-11.30am The Old Cattle Market, Helston. Parent & child £15 Booking essential: Anna 07738 863110 fb: @annapopedesignworkshops Jolly Tots Parent and Toddler Group 10-11.30am, Apostolic Church, Thomas St., Porthleven, 0-nursery age, £1.50.

Play and Stay 12.30-2.30pm, Pollurian Hotel, Mullion, £2 over 1, £1 under 1, Lisa 01326 240421 Outdoor Fun for 3&4 years, 2-2.40pm, The Coronation Park, Helston

Friday

Wendron Toddler group 9.15-11am, Wendron School, Claire Hosken: 01326 561807

Helitots Day Nursery Stay & Play 9.30-11.00 RNAS Culdrose 01326 552662

Mother and Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am, Landewednack School, £2.50 1 child, £1 per sibling, Demelza Vincent: 07790420244 Noah’s Ark Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am, Old Cattle Market, Helston, Janet: 07845 932155

Baby Social at The Craft Box 12.30-2.30pm £1 craft is optional

LCT Lovable Lizards - Baby Sensory Booking essential: Rosie 01326 573338

Saturday Ocean Academy of Dance Helston Comm. College South Site 9-9.30am parent and toddler ballet (2-3.5yrs) 9.30-10am ballet 3-5 yrs 10-10.30am ballet 4-5 yrs 10.30-11.15 modern & tap 3.5-5yrs Contact 07990 635669

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Wednesday

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Jumping Joey’s Stay & Play for under 5s 9.30-11.30am, St Just Sports Centre. Jumping Mice 10.30-11.30am, Mousehole Preschool, £2, Kelly St. Mary’s Parent & Toddler Group 1.30-3pm, St Mary’s RC School, Penzance, £1 per child, Corinne 01736 362965 Stay & Play 2-3pm, St Madderns CofE School, St Maddern, Penzance, £1 donation Preschool Storytime & Craft Session Penzance Library 2-2.30pm Turtle Tots Harbourside Hydrotherapy, Newlyn From 2.30-4pm Victoria.hampshire@turtletots.com 07964 006780

Tuesday

Little Chicks Toddlers 9.30-11.30am, Alverton, Hope Church, £1 per family, Lindsay 01736 874474

Stay & Play 9.30-11am, Light and Life, The Changing Room, next to Costa Coffee Penzance, Free, 07419 739737 Pendeen Minors 9.30-12.30am, Parish Hall, Pendeen, Kevin 07801735580 Toddliwinks 10-11.30am, Penzance Baptist Church, Free Tots and Tiddlers 10-11.45am, St. Buryan Village Hall, 2nd Weds Health Visitor attends Jumping Joey's Dance for 3 & 4 years 10.30-11.30am, St Just Sports Centre. Term time only 3 Villages Youth Projects Minnows 1-3pm, Newlyn Trinity Centre, Under 5s, bumps and babies are welcome, free play sessions, Jen 07580 041748

Thursday

Childminders Group Penzance Children’s Centre 1-3pm Term Time

Baby & Toddler Group Pensans Nursery, Madron Rd 9.15-10.30 £1 donation www.pensansnursery.com Penzance Breastfriends 10-12 Shekinah Christian Church Just Fun Parent & Toddler Group 10-12 *New location* Nancherrow Centre, St Just. 0-5yrs. Play, craft, snack, chat. Amanda 07944461528 Goldsithney Parent & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am, St. Piran’s Hall Monthly Drop In Clinic 10-11am – last Friday of month, The Old Community Centre Sennen, 01736 571100 Cheeky Monkeys Toddlers 1.30-3pm, St Mary’s Catholic School, Charlene 07725259913 Stay & Play 2-3pm, St Madderns CofE School, St Maddern, Penzance, £1 donation.

Newlyn Nippers 9.30-11am, Newlyn School Hall, bumps up to age 2, 50p per family 01736 363050 Little Fishes Toddler Group 9:30-11.30am, Chapel Street Methodist Church Baby Bounce & Rhyme 10.45am, St. Just Library, under 2s

The Ark Baby & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am, Shekinah Centre, Zoe 01736 363206 Tots on Tuesday 1.30-3pm, Germoe school nursery, £1 newborns to preschool, 01736 763310

Friday

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Waterbabies Chycara House, Carnon Downs, 9-11.30am, babies to 4yrs

Falmouth Art Gallery Free activities for babies & toddlers BOOKING NOW ESSENTIAL Specific dates apply BRING TOWEL Visit www.falmouthartgallery.com to find out more and book First Steps: Mum & Tots Dance Ponsanooth Hall, Ponsanooth 10am First Class Free Clare Hamilton Tel: 07957 379006 or c-hamilton@live.co.uk Acorns parent and toddler group, Highway Community Centre, 9.3011.30am. £1.50 per child, £1 siblings Pebbles Parent & Toddlers 9.30-11.30am, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Falmouth. £2 per child and 50p per sibling. 01326 315249 Story Time 10-10.30am, Penryn Library Bump to Breast 10-11.30am, Penryn Jubilee Wharf Centre, Peer support group, antenatal mums welcome, 01326 430050 Minnows Tale 11-11.30am, National Maritime Museum, just turn up Smiling Faces Toddler Group The Elliot Hut, Longfield, Falmouth 1.00-2.30 Term Time Age 0-3 £1.50, siblings £1.00, carers 50p

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Wednesday

Pebbles Parent & Toddlers 9.30-11.30am, Emmanuel Church, Falmouth. £2 per child and 50p per sibling.

Falmouth Art Gallery Free activities for babies and toddlers BOOKING NOW ESSENTIAL Specific dates apply BRING TOWEL Visit www.falmouthartgallery.com to find out more and book

Swim Academy for Babies Chycara House, Carnon Downs £11/class 0-4yrs booking essential Reecy - swimacademyforbabies.com

Child Health Clinic 10am-12pm, Penryn Surgery, Baby and Toddler Weighing Nature Playgroup 10am-12pm, Chyan Community Field, Halvasso, Penryn, TR10 9BT, £3, 07576 748450, TO. Fired Up Fitness: Buggy Burn Outdoor fitness class for parents with little ones 10.30-11.30am, Queen Mary Gardens at Gylly Beach, £6 single or 5 classes for £25. facebook.com/firedupfit Rhyme Time 11-11.30am, Falmouth Library Story Time 2-2.45pm, Falmouth Library BabyBallet Raze the Roof, Penryn for class information please contact Raze the Roof 01326 377481 Baby and Toddler Weighing 1.30-3pm St Agnes Methodist Church Hall Positive Birth Movement PENRYN Free antenatal group. 3rd Tuesday of the month at 8pm, Cscape Pilates Studio, Waterside House, Penryn Kate 07341 288341 fb: @PBMCornwall

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Parents & Tots Pilates 9.30-10.30am Half-term blocks at various Falmouth garden locations Facebook.com/firedupfit Wild Child Outdoor training for parents 9.30-10.30am Argal Lake £6/session fitnesswild.com Toy Library 9.30-11.30am, The Dracaena Centre Acorns Parent & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am, Highway Community Centre, £1.50 per child, £1 siblings Little Angels Parent Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am, Salvation Army, Brook Street, £1.50 per family, Alison 01326 314567, TO Todlins Music & Dance, Sing & Sign 9.45am, The Tolman Centre, Constantine, PAYG, Fb: @Todlins, Chloe@todlins.co.uk, 07977 418566 Child Health Clinic 10am-12pm, Falmouth Health Centre, 01326 430050 Bongo Babes 11am-12pm, Dracaena Centre, TO Falmouth, add 0-2yrs £3 per family

BabyBallet Zedshed, Jubilee Wharf, Penryn 1.15-1.50 Movers: 3-4 yrs 2.00-2.35 Tinies: 18mths - 3yrs

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Swim Academy for Babies Chycara House, Carnon Downs £11/class 0-4yrs booking essential Reecy - swimacademyforbabies.com Acorns Parent & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am, Highway Community Centre, £1.50 per child, £1 siblings Charlie’s Angels Baby & Toddler Group Church Hall, new St, Falmouth 9.30-11.30am £1 TO Budock Toddlers 9.30-11.30am, Budock Village Hall, £2 first child, 50p others, 07855 571311, TO. Fired up Fitness: Buggy Burn Outdoor fitness class for parents with little ones 10.30-11.30am, Queen Mary Gardens at Gylly Beach, £6 single or 5 classes for £25, facebook.com/firedupfit Bump to Breast 10.30am-12.30pm, Falmouth Health Centre, Breast feeding support, ante natal mums welcome, 01326 430050 *New* Bibbity Bobbity Bop 1.45 - 2.30pm Emmanuel Baptist Church Toddler dance class, £3.50 To book: minimusicaltheatre@gmail.com

Friday

Swim Academy for Babies Chycara House, Carnon Downs £11/class 0-4yrs booking essential Debbie - swimacademyforbabies.com Wild Child Outdoor training for parents 9.30-10.30am Argal Lake £6/session fitnesswild.com

Stay & Play (through Truro Nursery School) 9.00-10.30am, Devoran School £3 01872 274693 Pebbles Parent & Toddlers 9.30-11.30am, Emmanuel Church, Falmouth. £2 per child and 50p per sibling. Little Forest School 10am-12pm, Potager, Costantine, £36 for 4 sessions or £10 per session for children 3-6 years, 07533 828546 or littletreeforestschool@outlook.co.uk Bongo Babes 11-12pm 0-5yrs Term Time Dracaena Centre, Falmouth, £3 per family Twins Group Falmouth Park Centre Run by Home-start Kernow 11-1pm 1st Friday of the month drop in Captain Parent and Toddler Group 12.30-2.15pm (lunch and drinks from 12pm), The Dracaena Centre FREE, everyone welcome

Saturday

Swim Academy for Babies Chycara House, Carnon Downs £11/class 0-4yrs booking essential Reecy - swimacademyforbabies.com Waterbabies Chycara House, Carnon Downs, 8.30-1pm, babies to 4yrs Parents and Tots Dance AMATA Falmouth University Term time only 10.10-10.55am £4.50 drop in facebook.com/danceinitiative/ www.thedanceinitiative.co.uk

Lighthouse Dads Lighthouse Centre, Falmouth 9.00-.11.00 Twice a month 01326312493 for info and booking

Toy Library 12.30-2.30pm, The Dracaena Centre

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Waterbabies Chycara House, Carnon Downs, 9-11.30am, babies to 4 yrs

BabyBallet Scout Hut, Boscawen Park, Malpas 9.40-10.15 Tinies: 18mths - 3yrs 10.25-11.00 Movers: 3-4 yrs 11.10-11.40 Tots: 6-18mths Stay & Play 9-11am, Bosvigo CC , £3 per family 0-5 yrs Tregolls School 1.30-3pm free 01872 274693 Truro Baptist Church Toddler Group 9.15-11am, £2.50 St Erme & Trispen Twinkle Tots Baby & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am, St Erme Village Hall 0-12 months £1, 1+ years £2, families £3. Jenny 07815887921 *NEW* Sensory Safari Messy play, Boscawen Park, Malpas 9.45-10.30am Babies (6-14months) 10.45-11.30am Toddlers (14mths-2yrs) Term time. Booking essential Emily: 07415661169 sensorysafari.co.uk Sunbeams Parent & Toddler Group 10am-12pm, Carnon Downs Methodist Church Hall, £2.50 over 1s, £1 for under 1s

Stay & Play Probus 9.00-10.30am – term time only, Probus CP School, £3 per family 01872 274693 Stay & Play at St Kea Church 9.15-11am, St Kea Church, £1.50 per child / £2 per family, 01872 262868 This is full with a waiting list Baby & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am, Little Munchkins Nursery, Threemilestone, FREE, birth-3yrs Hickory Dickory Rock Music & Movement Classes TO Scout Hut, Boscawen Park, Malpas 10-10.45 Maxi Mice: 16mths - 4yrs 11-11.30 Mini Mice: 0-15mths Ellie 07732 812749 ellie@hickorydickoryrock.co.uk Toddler Tuesday Hall for Cornwall 10.30-11am Free 11-12pm on selected dates- creative workshops £3 booking required One Parent Support Group Tregolls Children’s Centre 1-3pm under 5s welcome Liz 01726 65417

Wednesday BabyBallet All Saints Church Hall, Highertown 9.25-10.00 Movers: 3-4yrs 10.10-10.45 Tinies: 18months - 3yrs 10.55-11.25 Tots: 6-18mnths Kangaroo Fitness Babywearing Workout 9.30 and 10.45am, Scout HQ, Boscawen Park, Malpas FUN4all parent/carer & baby/toddler group 9.30-11.30am Allet Methodist Church, £2/child or £3/family. Toys, messy play, sensory play, snacks. Breastfriends 9.15-11 Truro Learning Academy Stay & Play Ladock School 9..30-11am £3 per family 01872 274693

Storytime 10-10.30am, Truro Library Baby Bounce & Rhyme 10-11am, last Wednesday of the month Yummy Mummy Fitness Session 1pm, Scout HQ, Boscawen Park, Malpas Stay and Play Truro Nursery School 1.15-3pm £3 per family 01872 274693 Positive Birth Movement TRURO Free antenatal group. 3rd Wednesday of the month 4-6pm, The Language Tree, Lou: 07712 820783 fb: @PBMCornwall

First Steps: Mum & Tots Dance Ponsanooth Hall, Ponsanooth 10am First Class Free Clare Hamilton Tel: 07957 379006 or c-hamilton@live.co.uk Buggy Fit Session 9.30 Scout HQ, Boscawen Park 07711293086 Storytime 2-2.30pm, Truro Library

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Sponsor these pages to increase your advertising potential Thursday Molly Music Scout Hut, Boscawen Park, Malpas Throughout the morning from 9.30am babies to 4 years www.mollymusic.co.uk Stay & Play St Paul’s Children’s Centre 9.00-10.30am £2 per family 01872 274693 Baby & Toddler Group 10-11am, Little Munchkins Nursery, Threemilestone, FREE, birth-3yrs Baby Ballet 1.15-1.50pm 3-4yrs; 2-2.35pm 18months–3yrs, 2.45-3.15pm 6mnths-18mnths; 3.304.05pm 3-4yrs; 4.15-4.50pm 4-6yrs Quaker Meeting House, St Austell Little Pirates Group 1pm Porthtowan Village Hall Little Lights 1.45-3pm – 1st & 3rd Thurs, Probus Church, 01726 882495 Tower Tots 1.45-3pm - 2nd, 4th, 5th Thurs, Probus Church, FREE, 01726 882495 Kenwyn Church Toddler Group 2-3.30pm, Kenwyn Church, Free

SUMMER HOLIDAYS Many classes run in term time only. All information is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to print. However, details can change at short notice.

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Friday The Daisy Foundation Wrigglers babies 6-12months 10.00-11.00, £36 six week term Tinies babies 6weeks to 6month. 11.30-12.30, £36 six week term Barteliver Farm, Old hill, Grampound, TR2 4DE. Contact Nikki-07738490132 Blackwater Stay & Play 9-10.30am, Blackwater CP school, Free, Holly 01872 560570, TO

Saturday Waterbabies Chycara House, Carnon Downs, 8.30-1pm babies to 4 yrs Babyballet, Bosvigo Children’s Centre 9.50-10.25 Tinies: 18mths - 3yrs 10.35-11.10 Movers: 3-4 yrs 11.15-11.30 Tappers: 3+ yrs 11.35-12.10 Groovers: 4-6 yrs

Stay & Play Devoran 9-10.30am, Devoran School £3 per family 01872 274693

Dads Group 9.30am-12pm – 1st Saturday of each month, Truro Baptist Church

Chacewater Methodist Parent & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am, Chacewater Bowling Club, Baby weighing scales available, Helen 01872 562920/07964 751024

Trelander Saturday Cafe Trelander Community Centre 10.00am – 12.00pm 2nd Saturday of each month

Health Visitor Drop In Trelander Children’s Centre 10-12pm, 3rd Friday of the month

Sunday

Sunbeams Parent & Toddler Group 10am-12pm, Carnon Downs, £2.50 over 1s, £1 for under 1s

Little Eden Baby & Toddler Church Twelveheads Methodist church weekly 2.30-4pm (closed in August)

Story Session 10.30-11.30, Little Munchkins Nursery, Threemilestone, £2 Stay & Play 1.30-3.30pm, Naturally Learning Truro High (Trevean nursery), £2.50, 01872 858255 Stay and Play St Erme with Trispen 1.30-3pm £3 per family 01872 274693 Positive Birth Movement ST AUSTELL Free antenatal group. 1st Friday of the month at 6.30pm, Penrice Birth Centre Nicki: 07811 318242 fb: @PBMCornwall

Not-for-profit clubs & classes listed for FREE. Call or email Polly polly@totsabout.co.uk 07915698558

Please check with organisers before you go!

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NEW: what’s on North Coast & surrounding areas Wednesday

Monday

Little Wing Music Music and singing group for under 5s Perranporth Children’s Centre 9.15-10.15 Term Time Drop in: £4 per child; £3 siblings Joe 07810523078 fb: @LittleWingMusicCornwall

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Swim Academy for Babies Praa Sands £11/class 0-4yrs booking essential: Ellie swimacademyforbabies.com

Turtle Tots Piran Meadows, White Cross Newquay. From 10-11.30am Victoria.hampshire@turtletots.com 07964 006780 Hickory Dickory Rock Music & Movement Classes Miners & Mechanics, St Agnes 9.30-10.15 Maxi Mice: 16mths-4yrs 10.30-11.00 Mini Mice: 0-15mths 11.15-12.00 Maxi Mice: 16mths-4yrs Ellie 07732 812749 ellie@hickorydickoryrock.co.uk

*NEW* Sensory Safari Messy play, Heron Tennis Centre, Newquay 10-10.45am Babies (6-14 months) 11-11:45am Toddlers (14mnths - 2yrs) Term time. Booking essential Emily: 07415661169 sensorysafari.co.uk Stay and Play Ladock School 9.30-11am £3/family 01872 274693 Mt Hawke Toddler Group 10am-12pm, Mt Hawke WI Hall, 0-3yrs, £2 per family, 50p siblings

Thursday

Swim Academy for Babies Praa Sands & Bedruthan Steps £11/class 0-4yrs booking essential: Ellie or Debbie swimacademyforbabies.com

Molly Music Newquay Crantock Village Hall, Halwyn Rd, 9.30 Molly Tods (14months-2yrs) 10.10 Molly Tots (2-4 yrs) 10.50 Molly Pups (babies-14months) www.mollymusic.com Turtle Tots Carvynick Country Club, Summercourt, 10.30-11.30am Victoria.hampshire@turtletots.com 07964 006780

Babies and Buddies Perranporth Children’s Centre 10.30-12pm 0-18 months Health Visitor Drop In 1.30-3pm, 1st and 3rd of month St Agnes Methodist Church Hall

St Agnes Parish Crumlin P & T Group Parish Centre Hall 10-12pm 0-5 yrs (TO)

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Zumbini 9.45-10.30am, Miners & Mechanics, St Agnes, ZumbiniCornwall@hotmail.com or 07876 770044

Swim Academy for Babies Praa Sands £11/class 0-4yrs booking essential: Ellie swimacademyforbabies.com

Perranporth Breastfriends Perranporth Children's Centre 10- 11.30am

Hurly Burly Baby Group 9.30-11am, Hurly Burly Nursery, Lavender Lodge, Goonbell. St Agnes Free 0-1 yr: play, massage, snacks Please book 01872 553777

Saturday

Health Visitor Drop In 9.30-10.30am – 3rd Thurs of month, St Newlyn East Methodist Church, 01872 571212

Kangaroo Fitness Babywearing Workout 10am Miners and Mechanics St Agnes

Waterbabies, Atlantic Reach 9-11.30am, babies to 4yrs

Molly Music Bodmin Bodmin Guide Hut, Barn Lane 10.30am Molly Tods/Tots (18months-4yrs) 11.10am Molly Pups/Tods (mixed: babies- 18months)

Little Wing Music Music & singing for under 5s Miners and Mechanics, St Agnes 9.30-10.30 Term Time Drop in: £4 per child; £3 siblings fb: Little Wing Music Cornwall Joe 07810523078

Positive Birth Movement LAUNCESTON Free antenatal group. 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm, The Orchard, Launceston Contact: Mal fb: @PBMCornwall

Swim Academy for Babies Praa Sands £11/class 0-4yrs booking essential: Ellie swimacademyforbabies.com

Turtle Tots Carvynick Country Club, Summercourt, 10-11.30am Victoria.hampshire@turtletots.com 07964 006780

Story Time 2.30-3.30pm, St Agnes Library

Tuesday

Friday

Turtle Tots Carvynick Country Club, Summercourt, 10.30-12pm Victoria.hampshire@turtletots.com 07964 006780

Sunday

Turtle Tots (9am-1pm) Newquay Hydrotherapy Centre Victoria.hampshire@turtletots.com 07964 006780

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Jump with Jo! Entry is £2.50 per child and you can stay and enjoy the facility for as long as you wish. Wendron Plant Nursery also has donkeys & chickens and an outdoor play area. And of course there's The Cabin, which serves an 'ansum cup of coffee and cake. The soft play area is also available to hire for parties and events. Jo and her team would like to thank everyone for supporting them over the last three years. They look forward to bringing you more events and classes in the future!

Most of you will already know about Jump with Jo's fantastic Dance Fun Fitness and Stay & Play sessions (see session times on the Helston & Penzance pages). Whilst continuing to provide their mobile services around the county, they have also just opened up a soft play area at Wendron Plant Nursery, near Helston.

To find out more, or if you’d like a Jump with Jo session in your area, then please get in contact: 07817262291 jo@jumpwithjo.co.uk www.jumpwithjo.co.uk

Their aim is to create a fun space for you and your under 5s. The brand new soft play area is open 7 days a week between 10am – 5pm. It also hosts the following classes: Jumping Joey’s Dance for 3 & 4 years: Tues 2-2.40pm Messy Play: Wed 10-11.30am Story Time with Ali: Thurs 10-11am

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Please donate outgrown books, clothes & toys Help turn pre-loved clothes and toys into smiles at our Little Harbour hospice. Please bring your donations into the shop at Tinners Court, Truro. 01872 858072

Ballet, Modern, Tap, Hip hop, Contemporary and

Musical Theatre

Weekly classes are held at Helston

Community College for children aged 2+

Jo Simms BA Hons, LISTD, DDE Tel: 07990635669 Email: jo@oceanacademyofdance.co.uk

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Title: That’s Not My Zebra’s Colours Author: Fiona Watt Illustrator: Rachel Wells Explore the colours of Africa with this beautiful addition to the well known and loved That's not my... series. This lovely book offers plenty to look at and explore with your young story lovers. Can you spot a familiar little face too? There is something in this book for every child to enjoy, as the content can be adjusted and developed as your child grows. For younger children this is a perfect introduction to colours and animals. For older children it's a lovely starting point for thinking about what makes us all special. That’s Not My Zebra’s Colours is a personal favourite of mine which I share with and recommend to all my friends and their little ones. It's a perfect addition to any bookshelf whether just starting or well developed!

If you'd like to order a copy or if you just wish to explore all the books Usborne has to offer your family, your school or nursery then please come and visit my little book nook. I look forward to meeting you!

Contact Details: Emma Hobbs Independent Usborne Organiser emma-hobbs1@live.co.uk emmaslittlebooknook

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TRURO PLAY FEST Thursday 2nd & Friday 3rd August Play Fest, Cornwall’s biggest children’s festival, returns this year on Thursday the 2nd and Friday the 3rd of August. This year's Play Fest has relocated to Truro Cattle Market Fields, Newquay Road, Truro, TR1 1RH. Across the two fun filled days you can learn circus skills in the big top; take part in have-a-go sessions of music, dance and acrobatics; listen to enchanting storytellers and amazing musicians; chill out in the green zone or just enjoy the festival atmosphere. There’s loads to see & do and plenty of surprises along the way. The annual festival, organised by Kernow Live and Truro City Council, is held to celebrate national play day.

Play day sees thousands of children and their families get out to play at hundreds of community events across the UK. Play Fest aims to bring together communities across Cornwall for two days of art, music, dance, culture, sport, environment, education and more. This will open doors for young people to create better lives for the future. Entry to Play Fest is free. Activity wristband £3 Activity + circus school wristband £5. (fairground rides and food charged separately) info@play-fest.co.uk @playfest.truro

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Locally made, family friendly sauces, with no added salt or sugar. Ingredients One Jar of Karmic Korma Sauce 2 chicken breasts One red onion Yellow and red pepper Plain Yoghurt 2 tbsp olive oil Naan bread Method Chop onion, add tbsp. olive oil to frying pan and fry on medium heat until translucent. Leave to cool. Cut peppers in to square chunks. Slice chicken breasts in to long strips. In a bowl, add 2 tbsp yoghurt, 100g of Korma sauce and one tbsp olive oil. Mix well. Add pepper. chicken and onion. Coat with sauce and leave to marinade for at least one hour or ideally overnight. Load kebabs skewers with chicken,

onion and peppers. Cook for 8-10mins on the barbecue or under grill. (Always check meat is thoroughly cooked before serving.) Cook naan bread for 30 seconds per side on barbecue. Serve the kebabs with green salad and naan bread. Rebelicious Sauces can deliver across Cornwall and are currently stocked at Halzephron in Falmouth, The Eden Project, and also online: info@rebelicioussauces.co.uk @Rebelsauces www.rebelicioussauces.co.ukÂ www.thefoodmarket.com

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First Aid Facts

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Fever & Temperatures Babies and Children often suffer with high temperatures, which can cause parents concern and children discomfort. It can also be a sign of serious illness so acting fast and escalating your concern is vital. Cornwall Resus talk you through what to do and offer some expert advice: 1. Try not to over or under dress your baby, generally young babies require 2 additional layers of clothing to adults. (i.e. a vest and a blanket extra to normal day clothes) 2. Never put your baby to bed in their day clothes, they can be too restrictive and easily overheat. 3. Always check their tummy or back when assessing if they are hot. This is a better indicator of core temperature. 4. Blue or cold hands and feet donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always mean your baby or child is cold - it can often be a sign their temperature is rising, so always check with a thermometer. 5. Tympanic (ear) thermometers are not reliable in under one year olds. They can also be expensive. A simple under arm digital thermometer is reliable and cheap. 6. Normal temperature is 36-37 degrees Celsius, anything persistantly above or below this needs to be monitored. Normal temperature varies in different age groups.

It is always best to seek medical attention if you are worried. 7. Tepid sponging is NOT recommended. Take off clothing and allow your baby or child to cool down naturally. 8. Give regular fluids. Breast milk if the baby is breast fed. 9. Give a child's dose (if old enough) of either Paracetamol or Ibuprofen for discomfort or distress but not for the sole reason of reducing the temperature. 10. Monitor for signs of dehydration: sunken fontenelle, sunken eyes, dry mouth or a reduced amount of urine output. 11. Seek further help if your baby or child develops a rash, appears less well, the temperature lasts more than 5 days, or they have a decreased fluid intake. MOST IMPORTANTLY seek medical help if you are worried. Parents have a natural instinct when their child is ill, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid to act on it! Cornwall Resus are experts in Baby & Child First Aid and Life Saving training.

07503 834185 www.cornwallresus.co.uk www.facebook.com/CornwallResus

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