Oxfordshire Baby & Parenting Guide | Page 34

Footpath 30 Footp ath Play Playground 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