It's a whole new world for parents to discover with a little one in tow. If you want to get out with your baby to explore, SoGlos has teamed up with Westonbirt School to handpick 11 activities for mums and dads to enjoy with little ones in Gloucestershire.
From baby swimming to music, ballet and massage, there are plenty of Gloucestershire organisations offering a variety of creative sessions for parents and babies across the county.
Parent and baby activities at Westonbirt Swim Academy
Join Ducklings, as part of Westonbirt Swim Academy, with swimming tuition for little ones aged three and over that's designed to help them enjoy learning to swim with help from a parent or guardian in the comfort of Westonbirt School's 25-metre heated pool.
Parent and baby activities at Bond & Bloom
Savour some soothing baby massage and sensory sessions in Churchdown and Quedgeley with qualified primary school teacher and Bond & Bloom baby massage instructor Abigail Rose.
Parent and baby activities at Little Hatchlings
While parents can chat to other like-minded mums and dads over tea and cake, little ones can explore and discover with sensory play, crawling and massage classes at Little Hatchlings at Charlton King's Cricket Club in Cheltenham.
Parent and baby activities at Robot Reg
Fun and educational, Phonics with Robot Reg covers Gloucester, Stroud and Cirencester. Classes are suitable for children from the age of one and offer an excellent introduction to phonics through sounds and rhymes.
Parent and baby activities at Turtle Tots
Parent and baby activities at Baby Ballet
Parent and baby activities at Baby Sensory
Help your baby get to grips with the world at Baby Sensory, which focuses on sensory play. Each class is different, but the objective is the same – allowing your child to develop through exploration and fun. Classes are held in Gloucester, Stroud, Cirencester, Cheltenham and Tewkesbury.
Parent and baby activities at Bounce and Rhyme
These weekly fun-filled classes are held in libraries across Gloucestershire, giving grown-ups the chance to catch up, while babies up to 18 months enjoy the rhymes and songs. Bounce and Rhyme is free to attend but booking is required as spaces are limited.
Parent and baby activities at Moo Music
Held in Cheltenham and Gloucester, these playful sessions encourage children from newborn to four year olds to have fun and learn in the wonderful world of music. Moo Music classes run throughout school term times, with special events planned for the holidays, too.
Parent and baby activities at Tumble Tots
The Tumble Tots active play programme promises to help children build confidence and self-esteem, while developing their agility, balance and co-ordination. Parents are actively involved in the classes for little ones aged from six months to three years, held in Churchdown, Charlton Kings, Hatherley, Quedgeley and Coopers Edge.
Parent and baby activities at Jo Jingles
Fun, interactive music, singing and movement classes are held in Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Up Hatherley and Cirencester. Run by Gill Bannister, Jo Jingles sessions start from around three months old with lots of gentle lap, sitting songs and tactile actions.
