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Baby and toddler groups are a
great way for you to socialise
with other parents and for
your baby to get used to
being around other children.
There are too many groups
to list here but check out the
activities section on www.fisd.
oxfordshire.gov.uk.
Additionally, local health
centres, libraries, community
centres and shops often
have details of groups in your
area. You can also contact
Oxfordshire Family Information
on 08452 26 26 36 or visit
www.oxonfis.org.uk
Tumbling tots
Very young babies obviously
aren’t very mobile but from six
months onwards the range of
activities you can do together
increases. Special baby gym
classes can be a good place to
get them interested in playing
and moving. Tumble Tots run
activity centres in Oxfordshire,
where children from six
months upwards can move
around in a safe environment
and learn to play alongside
other babies.
Dedicated to dads
Toddler groups welcome both
mums and dads but since
they are often dominated by
women, men can feel a little
outnumbered. If that’s the case,
why not try out Saturdads, a
special group targeted at dads
(and all male carers) and their
young children aged 0-5, as
well as their older brothers and
sisters. The sessions are run
at various children’s centres
in Oxfordshire. Dads can also
ask for advice or support on
any aspect of parenting. To find
out more contact Oxfordshire
Family Information on
08452 26