When can I take my baby swimming?
Babies can be taken swimming at any age. It doesn’t matter if they haven’t yet completed their course of immunisations.
The management of some leisure facilities suggests that babies shouldn’t go swimming until they have had all of their jabs. So if you plan to take your baby swimming it’s worth giving the pool a ring to check what their policy is beforehand.
Toy Library
It's exactly what it sounds like! Just
like books from the library, you can get
toys from the toy library as well. Saves
money, reduces waste by sharing in the
community.
Children get the opportunity to explore other toys and enjoy a novel learning experience.
| Colchester & Tiptree Toy Library Unit A4 | |
| Contact Pam Cook | |
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Unit A4 Cowdray Avenue, Colchester |
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01206 500211 |
Childrens' Activity Ideas
0-3 months
Activity Ideas
In the first 6 weeks your baby will enjoy lots of physical contact, faces to look at and gentle voices.
Toys & Activities:
- Mobiles
- Touching
- Rattles
- Singing
- Pram toys
- Talking
- Musical toys
- Games
Equipment suggestions:
- Bouncy chair
- Activity mat
- Baby gym
- Baby bouncer
3-6 Months
Activity Ideas
- Use bouncy chairs and put toys within touching distance
- Will enjoy being massaged and stretching exercises and kicking
- Holding rattles (with help to begin with) and rolling over onto tummy
- Enjoy peek-a-boo and encourage baby babble by repeating sounds they make
- Sitting and bouncing on your knee, looking at picture books. If good head control, introduce a Baby Bouncer
- An activity mat with dangling toys in interesting colours and textures
- Start to socialise by attending groups (see information on the following few pages)
Toys & Activities:
- Baby mirror
- Baby gym or cradle
- Play toys for sucking and texture
- Touching games with adults are enjoyed
- Singing, talking, touching
- Books
6-12 Months
Activity Ideas
- Activity centre
- First bricks
- Push along toys
- Stacking toys
- Peek-a-boo games
Equipment suggestions:
- High chair
- Second stage car seat
- Push along toys
