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Before you had your baby, I am sure you longed for endless hot days when you could sunbathe lazily, topping up your tan and enjoying the sun on your face. Life with a baby is somewhat different though. For a start the idea of lazy days seems very far away but the problem is the heat itself. You are constantly told by the midwife, health visitor and other medical professionals not to let your baby over heat, on those few days of sun we get in the UK that can feel like a genuine challenge. In this post we will give you some top tips to keeping baby cool and explore some activities you can do with baby on hot days. Keeping Your Baby Cool Let's start with our top practical tips to keeping your b
As Father’s Day approaches, it’s time to start thinking of the best gift. So what can you buy? Cufflinks, a pint glass, tickets to a football game? Sure, he might appreciate all these gestures, but we think we have a novel idea that is far more valuable: time. When a baby is born, so much of the emphasis is on the mum. Of course we understand why, as the mum has to recover from childbirth and in most cases it is the mum that gives the majority of the physical care when dad goes back to work (although this is’t always the case). Sometimes though this means that dad can take longer to form a bond with the baby and they often worry that they might get things wrong. The only remedy for this is q
What makes Tots Play special is the individual business owners who run they classes. They create welcoming, safe and fun spaces where mums and babies feel comfortable to learn new skills and spend quality time with each other. These business owners specifically chose to invest in a Tots Play franchise because it was right for them and their lifestyle. If you are trying to ascertain right now if it's right for you too then why not take a few moments to read Kate's story. She has been part of the Tots Play family for 4 years now and this is her experience. My past life I used to be a Certified Accountant and was working as a Management Accountant for a company in Cardiff. I didn’t enjoy my la
So May finally brought the sunshine with it (Well for some of the time anyway). The changing seasons are always a great opportunity to explore new ideas for play times and enjoy new experiences with your little one. You can find ideas at class, on our blog (try these Spring ideas from our recent post), and all around you when you venture out and about. We have been busy planning lots of summery themed classes for you for the months ahead too, and lots of our summer holiday classes are already available to book. Check with your local class leader for more details of what's coming up in your area. Back to May and lots of news, new classes and celebrations to bring you once again. Another Month