Community Posts, Tips & Support on Children's Activities

Ladies. My almost 19 month old has shown an increasing interest in mark making. I've noticed she has an advanced pencil grip (I've only ever seen a full fist grip in children this age) and wondered if any other 18/19 month olds are holding a pencil/crayon etc in this way? Additional picture in comments

When is the best time to get pre walkers? LO walks with assistance and likes to go outside.. but without anything on her feet she can’t atm! Is there any other alternative?

Any ideas on afternoon activities with nearly 3 year old, very active toddler? We’re always busy in the mornings, come home for nap and then it’s struggle to get through the afternoon till bed time and he’s addicted to iPad in this time too. He won’t sit down and do some crafts etc, he loves messy play or water play...

Hi mums. I’m curious what’s your little one’s favourite activity or toy? 😊 Any recommendations?? Thank you ❤️

I feel like my little one has been spoilt rotten for his birthday and he received quite a few toys that are on the larger side, making storage and toy rotation a bit more difficult! But this is his last Christmas as an only child so part of me does still want to spoil him. I’m planning to get him some new books ...

Visting Tucson. Kids free 😉 looking for fun things to do!

These reflective strips (they’re those snappy bracelet things!) are a perfect way to make your evening walks safer and make sure you are seen. I got these free from the library

Hi All!! It’s the time of year where our families start planning for Christmas. I am honestly so lost on gift ideas for our 1 year old girl. She has just about every educational toy you can think of, outside house, slide, swing, etc and we are trying to stay about for getting her a tablet till she is older just so...

Hi! I hear a lot from people that their LOs spend some time drawing. Like what the heck is it? Could you share your experience on how you organise this sort of activity?😅🥲

My son is obsessed with Bluey, but doesnt play with toys due to his autism, can anyone recommend any bluey related christmas presents i could buy please?

Can everyone tell me what activity centre like these they all prefer? ☺️ Also are the ones with the raised footing area better?

Hello all! My 2.5 month old/ 11week old is a really sweet little boy who loves to stare and take it all in. However I’m struggling with ideas how to play with him at this age? He is not yet fully reaching out or grabbing onto toys and is not yet at the point of rolling over. Should I be introducing toys? I’m not s...

This includes everything from snacks, drinks, all meals and cleaning stuff baby stuff etc.

I'm trying to be economical.How fast do toddlers outgrow their shoes?

Has anyone read any interesting books about baby's first year, or that would be useful to read during the first year of parenting? First time Mum here and enjoying soaking up all the info while feeding baby and while she naps on me 💜

hi mamas! my baby boy just turned 1 and i was hoping to get some travel tips :) our trip is in-state so flight is only about an hour and a half. i’m a little nervous because my son hates sitting down even if i am holding him, he always likes me to stand up and walk around lol. also just nervous in general for the wh...

Hi everyone. We are going to travel by airplane for the first time with our LO who will be just about 6.5 months at that time, specifically for a friend’s wedding. What are some of your travel tips, essential must have items, and reminders we should keep in our mind for the trip? Please also share how you handled ro...

Things to do/take my 9month old in leicester? Classes or soft play, even places that have cafe would be nice

My husband and I want one last vacation to ourselves before there are 3 of us, we want to do a little weekend thing, not sure what to do though as the only time that will work for us is January when I’ll be 8 months pregnant. Thought maybe a cabin in the mountains could be nice but cell service is always pretty bad ...

Hi guys my little one is 10 weeks old, we have booked a holiday to Tenerife end of next month, (how exciting) do we have to take car seat? Just thinking of luggage and things to take, I know travel stroller is a must but weren’t sure if a car seat was necessary??