Community Posts, Tips & Support on Children's Activities

Hey lovelies. Wondering if anyone can recommend any baby classes in the Sunderland area? My little one is currently 8 weeks old! I’m currently doing lots of classes but over north Tyneside as that’s where all my friends live but wanting to do something more local. Any suggestions would be fab ✨💗

Anyone else’s little one not really play with the toys but just throws everything? She seems to just like walking/crawling around exploring and watching music on YouTube.. I feel mummy is the only one playing with the toys! Gosh the days are sooooo long trying to entertain and engage her

Hey Mums! I have a four month old little girl and am starting to look around at what play groups are around that people would recommend? We’re booked in for baby bells starting in a few weeks but are keen to see what else is about! X

Okay I know it's early but...😅 I need birthday present ideas for my daughter. She turns 3 in December. 1st birthday she got a play kitchen and a rented a hall and threw her a party. 2nd birthday I got her a massive dolls house and a trip to Disneyland. I'm all out of ideas... The reason I plan from now is because…

Hi any fun suggestions for keeping 19month old and 3 1/2 year old entertained during car journey . Looking for some ideas please 🙏🏻

Milo shoes (he’s had since January!) are getting on the tight side now so wanted to buy some bigger but now he’s starting to walk I’m wondering if it’s best to hold out abit longer and buy proper shoes? If so what brand do we all recommend? Were currently using Clarks do we just stay with them or is there a better b...

We have a fairly large carpeted basement. I’m thinking of making one area a play area for my son & want to separate it from the gym equipment. Any recommendations on how I can section off an approximately 12x12 foot area for baby so he can safely play & not get into everything else? All the playpens& gates seem too ...

How would you feel about your partner going travelling without you or the kids? What would be your deciding factors eg how long for, where to, who with etc? Do you think you could handle a long distance relationship? Would you end the relationship?

Hi all, I'm a first time mum and looking to take our baby on holiday ideally in October. She'll be 3 months then. Can anyone suggest good warm destinations that's only a few hours flight? Also, what shall I pack? Any recommendations on travel strollers? Thank you 🙏🏼

My son is 2 and a half was thinking buying him this for Christmas what u think

Does anyone know anywhere cheap or free I’d be able to take my daughter for some entertainment besides TV and toys during the day? I’d love to be able to take her outside, and get her mingling with her children her age, but there isn’t many kids her age around here, and I don’t know many places because I’m still pre...

Hello, I’m really struggling this year on what to get my 2 year old girl. I’ve got some ideas and some gifts already but I’m thinking it’s not a lot as I don’t know what to get. Any ideas on what you’re planning to get or have gotten your 2 year old please share. Thank you ☺️

Hey all Just wondering what everyone’s babies favourite shows are if they watch tv? (On Netflix and prime) I’m flying to Australia in a week and half with my 13 month old and want to fill the tablet with downloaded shows that he may like. And has anyone discovered any good age appropriate games for this age group?

We are looking at buying a balance bike for our daughter who turns 3 next week. Looking for recommendations as to which to get? My mum has brought her an actual bike with stabilisers on but I would prefer she gets used to using a balance bike first so any recommendations would be appreciated

Wanna walk our babies on the beach?

did anyone else get a checkout register and a shopping cart for their 1 year olds birthday knowing they will probably not play with it & may or may not lose all the pieces?? 👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼

Thinking of ideas for my boys birthday, he’ll be 2 beginning of October.. he loves listening to us read a book, has anyone heard of them Tonies ? Are they any good ? Also, if you have any ideas on what I could get him please let me know in comments!! Thank you ☺️

My 16 month old is sick.. we try not to do too much tv time but right now with him being so grumpy and sick we’ve pushed the limit a bit lol we are teaching him Spanish so he watches pocoyo, miss nena, super simple , canticos, and Mikey mouse is Spanish. Oh and blues clues lol he is kinda over it all. Any suggestion...

What are your thoughts on what to get for a toddler's second birthday? I'm not sure what to ask for or get my son. Also, is anyone else considering a "bad 2 the bone" theme? I hope I'm not the only one. 😄

Has anyone taken their baby to the zoo yet? If yes, did they enjoy it? My daughter just turned 6 months a few days ago. My mom wants to go take us to the zoo next week. Is she too young to see the animals? She gets excited when she sees cats, dogs, and chickens.