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Ah, the feeling of a fresh new year! Time to start acting on those New Year Resolutions...or perhaps they can wait for another week. Our little ones won’t wait a week however (ours struggle to wait a minute, truth be told), so they still need plenty of entertaining - and we hope this edition will help!

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Due to popular demand, Labyrinth of Nurture will be running 1-2-1 sessions and group workshops. Get help with your pregancny pains or pelvic floor and postnatal related issues. Whole-body alignment and movement approach to getting you back to health and enjoying your pregnancy & preparing for birth. For more info or to book your place visit: www.labyrinthofnurture.co.uk. P.34

Splash into the New Year

Interested in Babywearing?

Suffolk Mobile Sling Library can help! Bring your own carrier and they'll teach you how to use it, or try and hire carriers from their huge range. They hold three sling library sessions each month; two in Bury St Edmunds and one at a local baby and toddler group. Membership for one year: £5. Two-week hire: £4. Four-week hire: £7. For full information find them on Facebook or check their website: www.suffolkmobileslinglibrary.wordpress.com.

The Creation Station just arrived in Thetford

With Christmas over for another year and the days getting longer, what better time to wave goodbye to the winter blues than splashing into a Water Babies class near you? Swimming is a great form of exercise for both you and your little one and is a fantastic way of getting out and about having fun, meeting old friends & making new ones – while all the time teaching your baby or toddler a potentially life-saving skill. For more information, email blastoff@waterbabies.co.uk, call 01206 841126 or visit www.waterbabies.co.uk. P.23

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If there is a class that is sure to put a smile on your face it is Suffolk Sling Dance. A gentle exercise class where mums dance with their babies in carriers. Currently g any held in Bury St Edmunds and welcomin e being mum looking for some “me time” whil to release close to baby. What an amazing way ! lives od erho moth busy the tensions from Cristina If you want to know more contact or simply on suffolkslingdance@gmail.com P.28 49. whatsapp 07513 2591

Special Toddle About Reader Offer Rugbytots are offering a 10% discount to Toddle About readers who sign up for a term following 3 free taster sessions! Rugbytots is for Boys and Girls aged 2-7 year old. Their energetic and dynamic classes run during the week and weekends throughout the region.

The classes are designed to develop key motor skills, hand eye co-ordination, space awareness and teamwork and are led by enthusiastic, fun and DBS certified coaches. For more info email larry@rugbytots.co.uk or call 07810 478945, www.rugbytots.co.uk. P.11

Introducing Baby Sensory

Did you know that Baby Sensory offer a 3 Session Introductory Trial for any class in the Bury St Edmunds area? New year is a great opportunity to try something new and Baby lopment Sensory’s award-winning baby deve will guide that e rienc expe ue uniq a offer es class major their all gh throu one you and your little year. During milestones in that all-important first e of sensory your trial you will experience a rang the magical activities giving you a taste of what . offer to has ory Sens Baby of d worl ds P.30 www.babysensory.com/burystedmun

Exciting Times for Little Signers Club

A new style of taster session, weekly classes in Tattingstone, Elmswell and Ipswich and some wonderful Sing Sign & Rhyme specials throughout the year too. Babysigning is the ultimate parenting hack. Here is what the mums who come to Ali’s classes say “love love love this class! So relaxing, extremely friendly” “Signing has changed our lives!”. So why not book you & your little one on a cour se today?

Get in touch at alison@littlesignersclu b.co.uk or 07720 349424 P.32

Groove to New Tunes With new themes, new songs and new dances, Tadpole Tunes is looking forward to hands more catchy tunes & beats to clap your e along to and tap your toes to this term! Com this new find out who’s in the bag to wave hello ing and year & which puppets they'll be mov be time grooving with this term. There’ll still so after for bubbles, biscuits and home-baking play and singing you can enjoy the chance to to book chat! Visit www.tadpoletunes.co.uk your place. P.29

Help Prepare Your 4 Legged Family Member for Life with your Newborn!

Dogs Bumps Babies & Beyond has a Dogs & Storks® Workshop 'Preparing families with dogs for life with baby' taking place on Sun 3rd March 2019 at The Mama Wellness Studio, Ipswich. £25pp/£35 per couple (adults only, education based please leave dogs at home).

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Memories that can be cherished

Memories are valuable, time passes by so quickly & photos are the only way to hold onto it. Life Is Beautiful Photography want to help people build their family legacy & pass down their story to future generations in a beautiful way. They strive to make a difference in the lives of others through their art. They photograph your memories, your legacy, your souls. Why not book a session with them today & create your own wonderful memories. Visit: www.lifeisbeautifulphotography.co.uk or call 07512 784497 for more information. P.13

Upcoming Mum2Mum Markets

Due to increased demand, Mum2Mum Market are hosting even more of their award-winning Nearly New Sales! Expect thousands of Baby & Children's Bargains sold directly by Local Families at up to 90% OFF high street prices. Everything unwanted or outgrown from newborn through to 6 year old!

Pinewood Community Hall: 3rd Feb, 24th Mar & 28th Apr 2-4pm, Laburnum Close, IP8 3SL. Kesgrave Community Centre: 9th Mar, 19th May & 15th Jun 2-4pm, Twelve Acre Approach, IP5 1JF. For more info: www.mum2mummarket.co.uk, or suffolk@mum2mummarket.co.uk or call 07903 585334.

Save the Children UK It's Boogie Time

Jump n Jive Tots is a parents & tots exploratory movement and dance class for crawlers to Pre-school. Movement play is a fantastic way to bond with your child and Jump n Jive Tots explores how dance can be created through story, art, music and the world aroun d us; using movement play. It is accessible for all abilities of tots and parents are guided on how to enable their child to develop through their movement milestones. For more info contact Liz at jumpnjivetots@gmail.com. P.32

Save the Children UK charity fight for children every single day. They protect children, give them a healthy start & the chance to learn. They fight child poverty because every child should reach their full potential. In the UK they work with families to narrow the gap between children living in poverty and their better off classmates. They help children in emergencies in the toughest places. They work in 120 countries to help every child survive learn & be protected.

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New Events with The Market for Mum s

The Market for Mums next events are booked! Are you coming!? Whether you are interested in buying nearly new items from other mums saving a small fortune or perhaps interested in the brand new Baby & Toddler Show coming in April! Both events boast 60 stalls at a prestigious venu e, which not only sets them apart from the crow d, but makes them the largest baby events in Suffo lk!

Nearly New Market - Sun 24th Febr uary!

Suffolk's BRAND NEW Baby & Todd ler Show 28th April! www.themarketformums .co.uk. P.7

First Aid For Kids

Did you know Mini First Aid also run classes for kids?

Early years class for 3-6 years, a fun interactive class learning the very basics of first aid. Kids class for 7-11 years, 1 hour, hands on, fun, practical session, covering CPR, Choking, Recovery Position and more! For more information or to book your place, please visit www.suffolk.minifirstaid.co.uk or email naomi@minifirstaid.co.uk. P.25

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Everything You Need to Know

ABOUT REFLUX

Reflux – when babies bring up milk during or shortly after feeding – is pretty common. It isn’t usually a cause for concern and you don’t normally need to get medical advice if your baby seems otherwise happy and healthy, and is gaining weight appropriately.

However, in some cases, babies suffer from extreme reflux – also known as GORD (Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease). This is a long-term form of reflux where the stomach contents rise up and irritate the child’s throat. It can be painful and is often misdiagnosed as colic.

WHAT CAUSES GORD? The muscle and valve that lead into the stomach are not working properly, which allows the feed, along with gastric acid, to be regurgitated causing the contents of the stomach to flow back up into the oesophagus. You can also have “silent reflux”, when the child is not actually sick.

Common symptoms DO NO include vomiting or spitting, T LAY YO arching the back, irritability, UR B A

BY FLA frequent hiccups, gagging and T AFTER choking, raspy wheezy cough, very A FEED windy but problems burping, poor sleep patterns, excessive feeding or refusal to feed, bouts of inconsolable crying and white covering on the tongue (not oral thrush).

IS THERE A CURE?

No, but it can be controlled. Give your baby smaller, more frequent feeds. Keep baby’s body straight whilst feeding and hold your baby upright for a while after feeding - do not lay them flat on their backs after the feed. Prop the cot up whilst the baby is asleep. A feed thickener can be added to milk or expressed breast milk or a pre-thickened formula can be tried.

Find out more about Reflux at www.nhs.uk/conditions/reflux-in-babies/

Written by Water Babies – fun baby swimming lessons that improve water confidence and brain development. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

This article is not intended as medical advice. If you are concerned about your baby, you should contact your GP, health visitor or midwife.

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WINTER Days Out TOTS AND TEPEES

LAMBS & SPRING BULBS

SNOWDROPS WALK

20th February 10.30am-12.30pm

16th Feb - 22nd April 11.00am-4.30pm

Come & join the Suffolk Wildlife Trust & discover the natural curiosities inside each tepee. Join in for storytelling, get muddy in the woodland mud kitchen and discover Christchurch Park through exploration & play. Suitable from 18 months.

Booking essential.

Cost: £4 per child £2 per adult Christchurch Park, 33 Bolton Lane, Ipswich IP4 2BX Tel: 01473 890089 www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org suffolkwildlife

Kentwell’s grounds offer year round interest that start with the stunning displays of snowdrops, that are quickly followed by the vibrant displays of daffodils.

Follow the Story Book Adventure Trail & meet lots of characters along the way. See the newborn lambs beginning of April.

Cost: please visit website for details Kentwell Hall, Long Melford, Sudbury, CO10 9BA Tel: 01787 310207 www.kentwell.co.uk KentwellHall

16th-24th February 10.30am-4pm (last entry at 3.30pm) February half term is worth celebrating, as it means that spring is just around the corner.

At Ickworth you can stroll through carpets of snowdrops, or head to the West Wing Gallery to get stuck into children’s crafts.

Cost: £2 per child for craft activities & normal admission applies Ickworth, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5QE Tel: 01284735270

WILD TOTS

JUNIOR RANGER DAY

LAMBING CUDDLING

20th February 10.30am-12.00pm

20th February, times on website Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a National Trust ranger? Why not head to Oxburgh Hall for an adventurous day in the great outdoors. You’ll learn about coppicing, how to identify flowers & fungi, make a fire & use a map. Try your hand at spot of wood carving - all under the experienced guidance of their ranger team. Booking essential.

Cost: £10 per child, £6 per adult Oxburgh Hall, Oxborough, Norfolk, PE33 9PS Tel: 01366328258

16th-24th February 10.00am-4pm

Outdoor play, exploration and adventure with Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Join in for forest school style activities and Wild Play.

Suitable for children from 18 months. Booking essential on their website.

Cost: £5 per child Foxburrow Farm, Melton, Woodbridge, IP12 1NA Tel: 01473 890089 www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org suffolkwildlife

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Baylham House Farm offers visitors the opportunity to meet and cuddle their newborn lambs during February half term. As well as plenty of animals to meet & feed, the farm also has a variety of play areas, as well as a den building activity.

Cost: please visit website for details Baylham House Farm, Mill Lane, Baylham, IP6 8LG Tel: 01473 830264 www.baylham-house-farm.co.uk BaylhamFarm

OxburghNT Details are correct at time of printing. Please check with the event host for prices, times & dates.

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Ingredients: • 55g butter, softened • 6cm heart-shaped cookie cutter, and another that’s a • 30g caster sugar little smaller.

• ¼ tsp vanilla • 40g white chocolate, chopped • 85g plain flour, • Icing sugar, for dusting plus extra for dusting • 1 tbsp seedless raspberry jam • Pinch of salt 1. Lightly grease two baking sheets.

5. Leave to cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

2. Beat the butter, sugar, vanilla and a pinch of salt, then mix 6. Melt the chocolate in a small bowl set over a pan of warm in the flour with a wooden spoon. Form into a ball with water, stirring frequently. Remove from the pan when your hands. (If the dough is very soft, wrap in clingfilm and chill there are still a few lumps, and stir until smooth. Leave for in the fridge for 30 minutes).

10–20 minutes to cool and thicken slightly. Meanwhile, 3. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about dust the cookie rings with icing sugar.

2mm thick. Cut out 16 heart shapes using the larger cutter. Put 8 hearts on a baking sheet. Using the smaller 7. When the chocolate is cool, spread ½ tablespoon over each solid cookie, leaving a gap around the edge. Put cutter, cut out centres from the remaining hearts. Transfer ¼ teaspoon of jam on top. Place the cookie rings on top, these heart-shaped rings to the other baking sheet. Chill and add a little extra jam in the middle if needed. Chill for for 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4.

10 to 20 minutes until the chocolate has set, then store in 4. Bake the rings for 10 – 12 minutes and the solid hearts for a cool place.

13 – 15 minutes, until slightly golden around the edges.

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RAINBOW TOWN craft for children

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» Recycled boxes and cardboard tubes » Coloured paper » Glue or tape » Scissors » Anything to add colour (paint, crayons, markers, etc.)

1. Wrap the boxes and cardboard tubes with paper.

» A black marker to draw the doors and windows.

3. For the roofs, tape a piece of paper to the top of your boxes and tubes.

If you prefer to use print-ready doors and windows, you can download the free printable from www.boxofideas.uk/town

2. Colour-in and cut-out your windows and doors.

Then paste them to the boxes or cardboard tubes.

4. Place your buildings on the floor if you want to be able to move them around or glue them to a big piece of cardboard if you want to make them stay in one place. Old pizza boxes are great for this!

5. Use your creativity and whatever recycling bits you have to add any extra details to make your town unique. For example, use milk bottle lids to make decorative plant pots!

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GETTING YOUR TODDLER TO

listen and cooperate Encouraging your toddler to listen and cooperate can sometimes be a challenge. So many parents tell me that their little ones have suddenly started saying “no” to everything, have difficulty sharing, have become picky eaters and throw tantrums when they don’t get their own way.

It can be a tough time for parents, but these behaviours are developmentally normal and healthy. Toddlers begin to independently explore their own identities, separate from their parents. Pushing boundaries is their way of exploring how the world works.

It’s also worth remembering that children of this age are going through a critical period of brain growth, with 90% per cent of the brain developing in the first three years of life and more than a million neural connections being produced each second. Additionally toddlers don’t yet have the ability to focus for long and need to practice these important attention skills. They are beginning to master language but their thinking is still very literal, making it hard for them to understand and process everything you say to them.

3 GIVE SIMPLE, CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS Use simple words, and keep instructions brief and to the point. For example, “Time to pack up your toys now.” Sometimes offer reminders in a single word, such as “teeth,” if you want them to brush their teeth.

Pause for a few seconds, then ask them to repeat the instruction back to you to check their understanding.

4 USE POSITIVE LANGUAGE Instead of “Don’t run into the road,” use positive alternatives such as, “Walk on the pavement, please.”

5 USE WHEN/THEN PHRASING Make it clear what benefit or reward your toddler can expect in return for behaving and completing the task. For example, “When you’ve brushed your teeth, then I’ll read you a story.”

HERE ARE SOME TIPS FOR GETTING YOUR TODDLER TO LISTEN AND COOPERATE:

6 MAKE LISTENING FUN Put on silly voices, pretend to be their favourite superhero, or sing songs to encourage them to listen.

Toddlers are more likely to cooperate if you change routine tasks, such as getting dressed, into familiar games that they have played before. For example, “Simon says, put your hands up,” (and then slip your child’s top on).

1 READ TO THEM Reading aloud is one of the best ways to improve your toddler’s listening skills and also helps strengthen your bond. Use silly voices or emphasise certain words or phrases in stories to grab your toddler’s attention.

7 PRAISE AND REWARD COOPERATION Show that you appreciate good listening skills. You could say, “I felt so pleased and happy to see you listening and getting quickly into your pyjamas. Thank you.”

2 GET THEIR FULL ATTENTION Minimise distractions by turning off the TV and putting your phone away. Get down to their level or pick them up so that you can look them in the eye.

Speak in a calm, friendly tone of voice.

8 MODEL GOOD LISTENING SKILLS Toddlers learn a lot by observing you, so show that you are also listening to them by being attentive, making good eye contact and reflecting back what they say.

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Written by Dr Genevieve von Lob, Clinical Psychologist (www.drvonlob.com). Von Lob’s new book “Happy Parent, Happy Child: a 10-step plan for a stress-free family life” came out in December 2018.

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Controversy Corner

MORE THAN JUST

Fussy Eating

By Stephanie Elliot, the author of the young adult novel, Sad Perfect

As a parent, you’ve most likely experienced some sort of picky eating in your child or children. Toddlers are known for – and prone to – refusing foods that don’t taste good, or look funny, or touch another food on their plate. Some kids are just naturally picky, refusing green vegetables or things that look weird to them. But when does it become more than just picky eating? When do you need to worry that maybe your child isn’t getting all the nutrients he needs?

My daughter was an extremely picky eater as a baby and toddler, and we were not initially concerned.

We chalked it up to just that – picky eating. But, sandwiched in between two brothers who never refused any foods and excitedly ate lima beans and broccoli, we began to notice that our daughter’s aversion to many foods was becoming problematic.

She would cry and scream, sitting at the dinner table, shaking her head back and forth, adamant that she would not be eating what the rest of the family ate.

Her main diet as a young child consisted of very basic, plain and white foods, heavy on the carbs, very low on the protein and vegetables. She ate plain bagels and bread, fish fingers, French fries, pizza with the cheese and sauce scraped off, cereal, and waffles (but refused butter and syrup). She ate all sorts of sweets, and on occasion, I could coax her to have a peeled apple slice or a few raw carrots. Her only protein source was peanut butter and Carnation Instant milk.

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Our daughter had ARFID, which is Avoidant/ Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. ARFID was first defined in the DSM-5 in 2013, and is an eating disorder and a mental disorder. Children and adults with ARFID refuse a large variety of foods because they fear that eating may cause them to choke or to die. Their fight or flight instincts kick in and they believe that their survival depends on them not eating a particular food. Many people with ARFID have experienced some sort of trauma that ignited their ARFID. Some of these traumas may include a choking incident as a baby or a traumatic birth experience (cord wrapped around the neck, or difficult delivery). Since ARFID is still so very new in the medical world, there is still much to be learned.

In my family’s personal experience, we noticed my daughter eating differently at a very early age. As I mentioned, we thought it was just picky eating. What makes ARFID different from picky eating is the impact it has on a person’s mental state. For our daughter, she became extremely anxious around food and at any social event that revolved around eating. If you think about it, that’s almost every event imaginable to a young child. Food is everywhere – at sleepovers, birthday parties, school, weddings, funerals. Food is a celebration, and when our daughter would become agitated and anxious anytime we were around food, we realised the matter of her ‘picky eating’ was more serious. If we went out to dinner as a family, we had to choose a place that would have a ‘safe’ food for our daughter, usually French fries or pizza. If we went to a restaurant where there was no food she would eat, I would pack her a peanut butter sandwich and some raw carrots so she would have something to eat.

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Our daughter began to withdraw, refusing to go to friends’ homes for fear that there would be a food that she didn’t like or she would be forced to try something. It was embarrassing for her to be at a social event and ‘pretend’ to eat what was available.

For her, it was easier to avoid (there’s that word!) doing social things rather than be faced with an uncomfortable eating situation.

There are characteristics of ARFID that are different than other eating disorders. ARFID is an eating disorder that is not based on body image or self-esteem. While some children with ARFID may eventually show deficiencies in weight gain and have severe health issues, that was not the case with my daughter. She reached every milestone tracked by her pediatrician. When I would share my concerns with her doctors (and I did – many, many times), I was told that she was fine, she was healthy, she was just a ‘picky eater.’ Back then, the word ARFID didn’t exist, so we didn’t have a diagnosis nor get treatment for our daughter’s problem until she was a teenager.

Through intensive therapy, family support, and a terrific and understanding doctor, we were able to get our daughter the treatment she needed so that she could feel comfortable around foods that were not originally safe to her. It was a long road, but recovery is possible!

IF YOU ARE CONCERNED THAT YOUR CHILD MAY HAVE ARFID, ASK THESE QUESTIONS: • Does he only eat a small variety of foods?

• Does she have rituals or strange/unique habits when eating the foods she is comfortable with?

• Is he anxious around mealtimes?

• Does she make up excuses in order to not eat (not hungry, tired, have a tummy ache?)

• Does he refuse invitations to parties, sleepovers, or visits with friends?

• Is dinnertime a battle?

• Do you find that you’re making something different every night to appease her tastes?

• Is there stress in the family dynamic because of these food issues?

• Does he complain that he’s hungry but then doesn’t know what he wants to/can eat?

• Do you think she is depressed?

• Is his social circle becoming smaller?

• Does she gag or vomit when and if she tries a new food?

Children with ARFID may show signs of depression and anxiety. They are depressed because they tend to isolate themselves from family, friends, and food. To them, it’s easier to stay away from the situations that cause them anxiety. This can become problematic in their school years when they are trying to make friends and establish relationships with other kids.

In our situation, we felt we had to deal with our daughter’s anxiety and depression first and the food part could be fixed later.

The good thing today is that many clinicians, physicians, and psychologists are studying ARFID and learning how to treat it, whether it be through food exposure, therapy, nutrition education, or some other form of therapy. The more we talk about ARFID, the more familiar those around us will become with it, and it will no longer be a mysterious eating issue that your child has to suffer through. Each day, eating disorder specialists are learning more and more about ARFID and the techniques to treat it properly. If you suspect that your child may have ARFID, share your concerns with your doctor.G ge

Stephanie Elliot is the author of the young adult novel, Sad Perfect, which was inspired by her own daughter’s journey with ARFID, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. She writes for a variety of websites and magazines on topics such as parenting, eating disorders, mental health issues and epilepsy. She is also a book reviewer and editor. She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, with her husband and their three children. For more info, visit www.stephanieelliot.com and www.stephanieelliot.arfid.com StephanieElliotAuthor The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Toddle About.

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WHO’S HIDING?

BY ANA SEIXAS Reviewer: Rachel Manders This book is colourful, a good size for toddlers to hold, and has interactive sliding panels to reveal hidden animals. These are a lot more robust than cardboard flaps or doors, and my 18-month-old son has enjoyed engaging with them. I was disappointed that there was no story as such. It would have been nice if, alongside this use of repetition to reinforce language, there was a bit more of a story to tie it all together.

Overall, though, it’s a nice book that my son has enjoyed.

FROGGY DAY

BY HEATHER PINDAR Reviewer: Alana Grocott Hop hop hurray for Froggy Day! What a delightfully funny book to start talking about the weather. Froggy Day takes children on a journey from the TV into a traffic jam, from the shops to the sea, and from the farm to the fairground.

This book is full of colourful illustrations, as well as lots of fun sounds to make as you read together, and of course let’s not forget the frogs! Froggy Day is a must if your child is a fan of frogs, or the weather, or both.

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YOU MAKE ME HAPPY

BY SMRITI PRASADAMHALLS Reviewer: Alice McPherson You Make Me Happy is a powerfully simple book about love and sharing special times with the people you care about. Its simple but bright illustrations will appeal to babies as well as slightly older children. Older children will notice and appreciate the sentiment and adults reading it to younger little ones will enjoy passing the sentiment on! A beautifully told story full of possibilities for discussion.

Embrace the love and share it with a special little someone!

WE EAT BANANAS

BY KATIE ABEY

Reviewer: Felicity Harvey We Eat Bananas is a very colourful and engaging picture book! Great illustrations that help make it an interactive book for the child and parent to use together.

This is more of an ‘eye-spy’ book rather than a story-telling book. But myself and my son had some giggles looking at the funny ways the animals ate their food! With a really obscure mixture of animals and foods, this is definitely something a bit different to your average book!

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THE WONDROUS DINOSAURIUM

BY JOHN CONDON

Reviewer: Gemma Callaghan The Wondrous Dinosaurium is a fantastically enjoyable read with brilliant illustrations and a unique storyline. Danny is determined to get himself a pet dinosaur, but he discovers that what you wish for and what you get are sometimes two different things. He takes us on a magical journey with a funny twist at the end. I would highly recommend this book for babies and toddlers the story is short and simple, keeping short attention spans entertained and in awe of the colourful drawings.

ALL ARE WELCOME

BY ALEXANDRA PENFOLD Reviewer: Tara Morris All Are Welcome is a book that promotes diversity and I would think it is aimed at school age children. The book talks about there being a place for everyone and that everyone is welcome. There are more pictures than words and it would be a useful tool in schools to facilitate group discussions as it easy to see and it creates a starting point to talk about diversity in our world. The use of words such as adversity and diversity would suggest to me that the book would need adult input to understand these words.

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THINGS THAT GO

BY MATTHEW MORGAN Reviewer: Michelle Hayes The simple yet bold and colourful illustrations in this Things That Go book quickly engage young readers, however it is the sliding pages which really captivate - what starts as a single aeroplane becomes a full air display as you pull out the pages.

The actual slide out pages are quite robust but it can sometimes be a bit tricky sliding them back in which has the potential to frustrate a little one.

Each page has a different vehicle and the simple rhyming text make it suitable from a young age and the novelty will keep them entertained.

HOP LITTLE BUNNIES

BY MARTHA MUMFORD Reviewer: Suzanne Gaines At first sight the book made me smile, bringing back memories of playgroups past with the little ones singing this lovely sweet tune. The story is good for toddlers and when they are a little older, and they begin to read on their own. The story makes great use of all little animals children love and know. The drawings are fun, lively and vibrant with good sturdy flaps. It is a good size and weight to sit down with comfortably, and the children can use up any extra energy by jumping before going to bed!

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INTO THE FOREST

BY LAURA BAKER Reviewer: Lauren Cowley The minute my little boy laid eyes on this book all he wanted to do was read it. He really enjoyed pointing at the animals in the book, shouting their names and touching each different texture throughout. The rhymes in the book were appealing and short and sweet for little ears to hear and learn. The different page shapes enable you to see which animals are featured throughout the book with added frogs and butterflies along the way. It’s a lovely introduction to wild animals and their habitats.

HOW RUDE!

BY CLARE HELEN WELSH Reviewer: Ria Burch An appealing looking book which teaches children in a simple but effective way about manners and friendship. I would have liked more polite behaviour at the end but I did find the illustrations adorable! The facial expressions of the characters brilliantly captures the intended emotions, meaning a child can easily understand what is happening. My daughter particularly loved shouting, ‘How rude!’ This is a great book to share with a pre-schooler, for guaranteed giggles and conversation starters.

NOT YET A YETI

BY LOU TRELEAVEN & TONY NEAL Reviewer: Chloe Langley This book is beautifully illustrated and the wording on the blurb grabbed me straight away; “A story of courage, acceptance and finding yourself.” Upon opening the book, it is dedicated “To you, whoever you decide to be,” which I think is a lovely message to put across.

The story itself is simple yet effective, with short and understandable sentences which were perfect for my nearly 2-year old daughter. She also loved the illustrations and I like that they became more colourful when George found himself and accepted that he was different.

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Reviewer: Katie Skelton Nuri Means Light is a beautiful book about a little girl on her first day of preschool who learns about the diverse names of children in her class and the meanings behind them, finally discovering the meaning behind her own name. My four year old son really enjoyed this book. The pictures are bright and clear and the story itself is a nice length for preschool age children. It was refreshing to read a story with a diverse range of characters. It encouraged us to look up our own names and the meaning behind them which we really enjoyed.

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BY ISABEL SANCHEZ VEGARA Reviewer: Sarah Hopkins We have all enjoyed reading this inspiring little biography about Marie Curie. It’s a wonderfully informative book, with simple text accompanied by beautiful illustrations, telling the wonderful story of Marie and her dream to become a scientist. I feel the book is best suited for 4-7 year olds, nonetheless my 2 ½ year old enjoyed the story. It’s a fantastic story to help our little ones learn about important people in history and inspire our scientists and engineers of the future. I hope there are more in this series.

BY FEARNE COTTON Reviewer: Vanessa Gjeta When I saw that the author of Hungry Babies was Fearne Cotton, I was intrigued. The first thing I liked about the book was the fact it is hard back with a very catchy, bright front cover. The illustrations are amazing and it is nice that the author has used children’s names from different nationalities. Everything flowed nicely with the words rhyming on each page. The story is about babies in all different eating scenarios and reminded me so much of my every day life with my son it made me smile reading it to my son.

ADORA BULL

BY ALISON DONALD

Reviewer: Emily Short With my children, Elena (4 years) and Blake and Beatrix (nearly 2 years ), we gathered at bedtime to read this book and we loved it. It’s a lovely demonstration of friendship and a bull’s hi-jinks. Alfred the bull unfortunately thinks he’s losing his best friend Tom now he’s at school so Alfred does his very best to be adorable, but Tom has a bit of a surprise for Alfred. The pictures are lovely and detailed and allowed us to chat and elaborate this lovely little story that demonstrates a strong bond.

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Mealtimes are great opportunities to come together as a family, so building that sociable, relaxed time into baby’s day will also help her to enjoy those healthy foods – a chance for her to see, feel and taste new flavours and textures. And don’t forget - now baby is having solid food, it is important to offer water from a free flowing cup with meals to help her digest the food.

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Sorry

Seems to be the Hardest Word…

How many times do we ask our children to say they are sorry? How many times do we ‘make’ children apologise for something they have said or done?

But what about adults?

I’m a parent – we’re only human! We have bad days when we are less tolerant than usual or even a tad grumpy! However, if we can hold our hands up and say sorry to our children, then they can learn from us.

As a parent and a teacher, I always ‘ask’ children to say sorry, although I insist on taking it a step further.

I ask children to be specific. Saying sorry is easy and doesn’t really mean anything if it’s not linked to what you are sorry for.

Your apology might sound a bit like this:

When children are specific with their apology, they are actually thinking about what they have done and whether it was a good choice.

“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to sound grumpy, I’m not feeling well today and I’m having a bad day. I shouldn’t have reacted that way towards you. I’m sorry.”

So, for example, “I’m sorry for hitting Billy with my pencil case.”

When we say sorry for our behaviour and can admit that we are wrong, children learn empathy, it builds a bond of trust and respect within the relationship and it also helps to de-escalate the situation. When we apologise, our children see this as us being fair and that we are trying to understand and listen to them.

But what about adults? Should we apologise to our children when we get it wrong?

It’s funny how hard it can be to say sorry when you’re the parent.

As adults, we often feel that our children should do as they’re told – without question. And we really don’t like to admit when we’re wrong. We might feel that backing down and compromising will send the wrong message to our children - it might reduce our authority, or let them feel that “they have got away with it”.

Children also learn that when they have moments where their emotions are ‘out of control,’ that it is normal and, in fact, adults experience similar issues and have learnt how to manage their emotions.

They see that they can do the same.

As an adult, saying sorry benefits everyone. It helps to develop children’s social development and enhances their ability to self-regulate their behaviour. It demonstrates the need to consider other people’s feelings.

However, I believe we should ALWAYS be prepared to apologise for our behaviour. And we should say sorry specifically for something we have said or done, in exactly the same way our children should.

We know that children learn from their experiences and from the people around them. So, if what they see around them in their world are good role models who are saying sorry and admitting when they are wrong, then that is the behaviour that they will emulate.

So, next time you find yourself in conflict with your child, think,

“Am I in the wrong?”, And remember the power of saying sorry…

Anne Goldsmith is a Positive Behaviour Consultant & Parenting Coach. She runs Behaviour First Consultancy, offering 1 to 1 coaching for children aged 3 – 16 and their parents in private and school settings.

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Monday

Bury St Edmunds

Barrow

9:15-11:00T at Southgate Community Centre, Caie Walk IP33 2QA. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session.

9:30-11:30T at Barrow Village Hall, 10 The Street IP29 5AN. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in).

Bradfield St George 10:00-11:30TH at Education Centre Bradfield Woods, Felsham Road IP30 0AQ. 01473 890089; For 1 - 5s, £4 per session (please book).

Sessions run weekly.

9:30-11:30T at Hartest Institute, The Green IP29 4DL. 01284 830860; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

9:30-11:00T at Honington & Sapiston Village Hall, Bardwell Road IP31 1RU. 07976 406936; For 0 - 5s, £3.50 per session (drop in).

9:30-11:30T at United Reformed Church, Whiting Street IP33 1NR. 01284 705814; For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in).

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10:00-14:00TH at Culford School IP28 6TX. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Elmswell 10:00-11:30TH at Wesley Hall, School Road IP30 9EE. 07449 445661; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in). Runs Mondays and Wednesdays.

Great Whelnetham 9:15-12:00T at Great Whelnetham Community Centre, Stanningfield Road IP30 0TY. 07826 939164; For 0 - 4s, £3 (drop in).

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Haverhill

Newmarket

ENJOY DANCING WITH YOUR BABY!

10:00-10:30TH at Haverhill Library, 10 Camps Road CB9 8HB. 01440 848095; For 4 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Stories for pre-school children.

10:00-10:30TH at Newmarket Library, 1a The Guineas CB8 8EQ. 01638 661216; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Up to 18mths.

Tuesday

10:00-10:30TH at Newmarket Library, 1a The Guineas CB8 8EQ. 01639 661216; For 1 - 3s, FREE (drop in). from 18mths.

Barrow 10:00-12:00TH at Barrow School, Colethorpe Lane IP29 5AU. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Thurston 11:00-12:00T at New Green Centre, New Green Avenue IP31 3TG. 07725 477 980; For 0 - 1s, (please book). from birth - 13 months.

Bury St Edmunds 9:30-11:30T at Christian Resource Centre, Oakes Road IP32 6PX. 01284 756588; For bump - 5s, £1.50 per session (drop in).

9:30-11:30T at The Salvation Army Community Church, St. John’s Street IP33 1SP. 01284 703354; For 0 - 3s, £2 per session.

SUFFOLK SLING DANCE offers a "babywearing dance class" with upbeat music, giggles and sleeping babies!

A great way to keep active, bond with baby and meet other local moms Contact Cristina on suffolkslingdance@gmail.com Or find us on facebook and Instagram: @suffolkslingdance

9:30-11:30T at Tostock Village Hall, Norton Road IP30 9PT. 07597937949; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in). Runs every Tues except 2nd Tues of each month.

9:30-11:00T at West Road Church, 68 Queens Road IP33 3EW. 01284 700837; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in).

9:30-10:30T; For 0 - 4s, £5 per child (please book).

10:45-11:45T; For 0 - 4s, £5 per child (please book). at Hyndman Centre IP33 3JT. 10:00-11:30T at Bradfield and Rougham Baptist Church, Kingshall Street IP30 9LE. 01359 270567; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

10:00-11:30T at Anselm Community Centre, 63 Anselm Avenue IP32 6JZ. 07415 689087; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

10:00-11:30TH at Lackford Lakes, Visitors Centre IP28 6HX. 01284 728706; For 2 - 5s, £5 per session (please book).

10:00-13:00TH at The Ickworth Hotel, Horringer IP29 5QE. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

10:30-11:30T at Moreton Hall Community Centre, Symonds Road IP32 7EW. 07513259149; For 0, 1, 2, mums, dads, £6 per session (please book).

Wednesday Beck Row 9:15-11:00TH at St John’s Church, St John’s Street IP28 8AA. For bump - 5s, FREE (donation).

Bures 11:00-12:00TH; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Classes run AM & PM.

14:30-15:30TH; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Classes run AM & PM. At Whites Farm Swimming Pool, Whites Farm CO6 2QF. 01206 841126.

Bury St Edmunds

13:00-14:00TH at Lackford Lakes IP28 6HX. 01284 728706; For 0 - 2s, £5 per session (please book). starts Feb 2019.

9:00-11:00T at Southgate Church Centre, Caie Walk IP332QA. 07940 247038; For bump - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

16:10-16:55TH at Moreton Hall Community Centre, Symonds Road IP32 7EW. 0345 3136701; For 5s, (please book). 5-7yrs.

9:30-12:00TH at Culford School IP28 6TX. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Fornham St Martin 10:00-11:30T at Fornham Village Hall, Fornham St Martin IP31 1SW. 01284 767200; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Haverhill 10:00-10:30TH at Haverhill Library, 10 Camps Road CB9 8HB. 01440 848095; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Horringer 9:30-11:30T at Horringer Community Centre, Horringer IP29 5RU. 07772 200223; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

9:30-11:00T at All Saints Church Hall, Park Road IP33 3QW. 07789 012300; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

10:00-11:30T at St Edmunds Station Church, RAF Honington IP31 1LU. 07415 689087; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

10:00-10:45T at Unitarian Meeting House, Church Gate Street IP33 1RH. 07832913282; For 1 - 4s, £5.50 per class (please book).

10:15-10:45TH at Bury St Edmunds Library, 2B St Andrew’s St North IP33 1TZ. 01284 732255; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Up to 18mths.

10:15-10:45TH at Bury St Edmunds Library, 2B St Andrew’s St North IP33 1TZ. 01284 732255; For 1 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Songs and action rhymes for toddlers.

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9:30-11:30TH at The Blackbourne Community Centre, 71 Blackbourne Road IP30 9GY. 07720 349 424; For 0 - 3s, (please book).

9:45-10:45T at Great Barton Village Hall IP31 2NR. For 0 - 4s, £5 per child (please book).

Newmarket

13:00-14:30T at Wetherden Baptist Church, Elmswell Road IP14 3LN. 01359 242435; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in).

Barrow 10:00-12:00TH at Barrow School, Colethorpe Lane IP29 5AU. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

One hour music group including time for play and chat

Hyndman Centre, Bury St Edmunds

10:00-10:30TH at Newmarket Library, 1a The Guineas CB8 8EQ. 01638 661216; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Wednesday, 9.45am, Great Barton Village Hall, Near Bury St Edmunds

Thursday, 10am, Risby Village Hall, Near Bury St Edmunds

Friday, 9.30am & 10.45am Hyndman Centre, Bury St Edmunds

9:15-11:15T at Memorial Hall, The Street IP31 3AA. 07918142635; For 0 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in).

Thursday

Bury St Edmunds

Tadpole Tunes

Classes Tuesday, 9.30am & 10.45am

Walsham-le-Willows

Wetherden

Friday

10:00-11:30TH at Wesley Hall, School Road IP30 9EE. 07449 445661; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in). Runs Mondays and Wednesdays.

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9 mths - 4 yrs

• Percussion/instruments • Dance sections • Home made cakes • Catchy songs • Puppets • Bubbles

Contact Nancy on 07800 545085 angela@tadpoletunes.co.uk TadpoleTunes

Haverhill

Bury St Edmunds 9:30-11:00T at Honington & Sapiston Village Hall, Bardwell Road IP31 1RU. 07976 406936; For 0 - 5s, £3.50 per session (drop in).

10:00-11:30T at Lancaster Gospel Hall, Tollgate Lane IP32 6DF. 07873811179; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

10:00-13:00TH at The Ickworth Hotel, Horringer IP29 5QE. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

10:00-11:30T at The Newbury Community Centre, St Olaves Road IP32 6RF. 0744734430; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

13:00-14:30T at Westbury Community Centre, Oliver Road IP33 3JG. 07528 927572; For 0 - 3s, £1 per session (drop in).

13:30-15:00T at Southgate Community Centre, Caie Walk IP33 2PJ. 01284 768686; For bump 4s, £2 per family (drop in).

Chedburgh

13:00-14:30T at Cartwheels Children’s Centre CB9 8LU. 07415 689087; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Lawshall 10:00-12:00T at Lawshall Evangelical Free Church, Hanningfield Green IP29 4QD. 01284 828694; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Newmarket

9:00-11:30T at 21 Westgate Street IP33 1QG. 01284 750308; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in).

9:30-11:30T at Westgate Chapel, Hospital Road IP33 3JT. 01284 749415; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

9:30-10:30T; For 0 - 4s, £5 per child (please book).

10:45-11:45T; For 0 - 4s, £5 per child (please book). At Hyndman Centre IP33 3JT.

9:30-10:00TH; For 2 - 3s, (please book). 2-3.5 year class.

10:10-10:55TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). 3.5-5 year class.

11:05-11:35TH; For 2 - 5s, (please book). 2-3.5 year class.

At Moreton Hall Community Centre, Symonds Road IP32 7EW. 0345 3136701.

10:00-11:30TH at The Cathedral Centre, St Edmundsbury Cathedral IP33 1LS. 01284 748720; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

10:30-11:00TH at Newmarket Library, 1a The Guineas CB8 8EQ. 01639 661216; For 1 - 3s, FREE (drop in). from 18mths.

14:00-14:45T; For 0 - 1s, (please book). from birth - 13 months.

15:00-15:45T; For 0s, (please book). from birth - 6 months.

At The Self Centre, Kempson Way IP32 7AR. 07725 477 980.

Risby

Elmswell

10:00-11:00T at Risby Village Hall IP28 6RG. For 0 - 4s, £5 per child (please book).

Sudbury 10:30-11:00TH at Sudbury Library, Market Hill CO10 2EN. 01787 321595; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

11:30-12:15T at Wells Old School, Great Cornard CO10 0NH. (07722) 605395; For 1 - 4s, £6 per class (please book).

9:45-10:15TH at Memorial Library, Cooks Road IP30 9BX. 01359 240974; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

10:00-10:45T; For 1 - 4s, £5.50 per class (please book).

11:00-11:45T; For 1 - 4s, £5.50 per class (please book).

At Blackbourne Community Centre, Blackbourne Road IP30 9GY. 07832913282.

10:00-12:00TH at The Erskine Centre, Chevington Road IP29 4UL. 07946 229634; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

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Haverhill 10:00-10:30TH at Haverhill Library, 10 Camps Road CB9 8HB. 01440 848095; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Up to 18 months.

Ixworth

Culford

Baby Sensory’s multi-award winning classes will introduce your baby to a world of sensory delights!

• Designed for babies from birth - 13 months • Packed with an incredible variety of sounds, smells, sights, textures and music.

• Backed by scientific research.

9:30-11:30T at Ixworth Village Hall, High Street IP31 2HH. 07763191613; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Under 6 months are free.

Email: burystedmunds@babysensory.co.uk Check: www.babysensory.com/burystedmunds

Saturday

Newmarket

Bury St Edmunds 8:45-9:15TH; For 2 - 3s, (please book). 2-3.5 year class.

9:20-10:10TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). 3.5-5 year class.

10:10-10:55TH; For 5s, (please book). 5-7 year class.

At South Lee School Sports Hall, Nowton Road IP33 2BT. 0345 3136701.

10:00-12:00TH at Bury St Edmunds Library, 2B St Andrew’s St North IP33 1TZ. 01284 732255; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

11:15-14:15TH at Culford School IP28 6TX. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

10:30-11:15TH at Newmarket Library, 1a The Guineas CB8 8EQ. 01638 661216; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Thurston 9:40-10:10TH; For 2 - 3s, (please book). 2-3.5 year class.

10:20-11:05TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). 3.5-5 year class.

At New Green Centre, New Green Avenue IP31 3TG. 0345 3136701.

Sunday Bury St Edmunds

8:45-9:15TH; For 2 - 3s, (please book). 2-3.5 year class.

9:25-9:55TH; For 2 - 3s, (please book). 2-3.5 year class.

10:05-10:40TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). 3.5-5 year class.

11:00-11:45TH; For 5s, (please book). 5-7 year class.

11:55-12:40TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). 3.5-5 year class.

At Culford School IP28 6TX. 0345 3136701.

Newmarket

9:00-9:30TH; For 2 - 3s, (please book). 2-3.5 year class.

9:40-10:25TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). 3.5-5 year class.

10:35-11:20TH; For 5s, (please book). 5-7 year class.

At Newmarket Leisure Centre, Exning Road CB8 0EA. 0345 3136701.

11:00-15:00TH at Newmarket Library, 1a The Guineas CB8 8EQ. 01638 661216; For 3 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Suitable for 3-9yrs.

Sudbury 9:00-9:30TH; For 2 - 3s, (please book). 2-3.5 year class.

9:40-10:25TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). 3.5-5 year class.

10:35-11:20TH; For 5s, (please book). 5-7 year class.

At Sudbury Sports Centre, Tudor Road CO10 1NW. 0345 3136701.

11:15-14:15TH at Culford School IP28 6TX. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

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Monday Barton Mills

9:30-11:30TH at Kingsway Sure Start Children's Centre, Kingsway IP24 3DY. 01842 766438; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

10:00-11:30T at Barton Mills Village Hall, Mildenhall Road IP28 6BD. 07912645549; For 0 - 5s, £2.10 per session (drop in).

10:30-11:00TH at Thetford Library, Raymond Street IP24 2EA. 01842 752048; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Lakenheath 10:00-12:00TH at Lakenheath Methodist Church, Back Street IP27 9HF. 07415 689087; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Thetford 9:00-11:00T at Fulmerston Church, Fulmerston Road IP24 3LE. 01842 763241; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

9:00-10:45TH at Charles Burrell Centre, Staniforth Road IP24 3LH. 07840945249; For 0 - 5s, £1.30 per child (drop in).

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11:00-12:45TH at Charles Burrell Centre, Staniforth Road IP24 3LH. 07840945249; For 0 - 5s, £1.30 per child (drop in).

Tuesday Lakenheath

Thetford 10:00-11:00TH at Kingsway Sure Start Children's Centre, Kingsway IP24 3DY. 01842 766438; For mums - dads, FREE (please book).

Monthly every first Tuesday.

10:00-12:00T at Fun2Play, 9 Roman Way IP24 1XB. 01842 762600; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per child (drop in). Normal entrance fee applies.

10:00-11:00T at Canterbury Sure Start Children's Centre, Canterbury Way IP24 1EB. 01842 754390; For 0s, FREE (drop in). For 0-crawlers.

13:30-14:30T at Kingsway Sure Start Children's Centre, Kingsway IP24 3DY. 01842 766438; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). For crawlers - walkers.

9:30-11:30T at Lakenheath Peace Memorial Hall, High Street IP27 9EW. 07899 743788; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in).

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Garboldisham

10:00-12:00T at Fun2Play, 9 Roman Way IP24 1XB. 01842 762600; For 0 5s, £2.50 per child (drop in). Normal entrance fee applies.

9:00-11:00T at Garboldisham Village Hall, Church Road IP22 2SE. For 0 - 5s, £2 per child (drop in).

Methwold 10:00-12:00T at The St. George’s Hall Complex - Methwold, High Street IP26 4NT. 07880738136; For 0 - 5s, £1 per person (drop in).

Thetford 9:00-10:45TH at Charles Burrell Centre, Staniforth Road IP24 3LH. 07840945249; For 0 - 5s, £1.30 per child (drop in).

10:00-10:45T at Thetford Library, Raymond Street IP24 2EA. 01842 752048; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

13:30-15:00T at Meet Up Cafe, Redcastle Furze Community Centre IP24 3PU. 01842820871; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

10:00-11:30T at The Arts’ Centre, Bishop’s School IP24 1EB. 01842 755175; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in).

Friday

Thursday Mildenhall 10:00-11:30T at King’s Church Mildenhall, Market Place IP28 7EF. 01638 515411; For 0 4s, £1 per session (drop in).

Thetford 9:15-10:45T at Church on the Way, Churchill Road IP24 2JZ. 01842 753654; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

9:30-10:15T at Canterbury Sure Start Children's Centre, Canterbury Way IP24 1EB. 01842 754390; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

9:00-10:45TH at Charles Burrell Centre, Staniforth Road IP24 3LH. 07840945249; For 0 - 5s, £1.30 per child (drop in).

9:00-11:00T at Fulmerston Church, Fulmerston Road IP24 3LE. 01842 763241; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

9:30-11:00T at Thetford United Reformed Church, Earls Street IP24 2AD. 01842 750548; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

10:30-11:30TH at Kingsway Sure Start Children's Centre, Kingsway IP24 3DY. 01842 766438; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Every first Friday of the month, for new babies.

12:45-14:30TH at Charles Burrell Centre, Staniforth Road IP24 3LH. 07840945249; For 0 - 5s, £1.30 per child (drop in).

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Monday

10:00-10:45T at Jubilee Hall, Millenium Way IP5 2EN. 07722 605395; For 1 - 4s, £5.50 per class (please book).

Great Blakenham 10:00-11:30T at Great Blakenham Baptist Church, Chapel Lane IP6 0JJ. 07907 468187; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Runs fortnightly on Mondays.

Ipswich

Saxmundham 9:45-10:30T at Fromus Centre, Seaman Avenue IP17 1DZ. 01473 612972; For 0s, (please book).

10:30-11:30TH at Diveline, St. Johns Road IP4 5DQ. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

10:30-11:15T at Fromus Centre, Seaman Avenue IP17 1DZ. 01473 612972; For 0s, £6.50 per class (please book).

11:30-12:15T at Castle Hill Community Centre, Highfield Road IP1 6DG. 07722 605395; For 1 4s, £5.50 per class (please book).

11:15-12:00T at Fromus Centre, Seaman Avenue IP17 1DZ. 01473 612972; For 0s, £6.50 per class (book by term).

15:45-16:45TH at Thomas Wolsey School, Defoe Road IP1 6SG. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

T: Term Time

H: Holidays

In the Water

Music & Singing

9:45-10:20TH at Tattingstone Village Hall, School Road IP9 2NA. 07720 349 424; For 0 - 3s, (please book).

Woodbridge 10:00-12:00TH at Worlingworth Community Centre, Shop Street IP13 7HX. 07542785649; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Tuesday Bildeston 9:15-11:30T at Bildeston Baptist Church, Duke Street IP7 7EW. For bump - 4s, £1 per session (drop in).

Stowmarket 9:30-11:30T at The Salvation Army, Violet Hill Road IP14 1NE. 01449 614133; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per session (please book).

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Debenham 9:30-11:30T at High Suffolk Children's Centre, Gracechurch Street IP14 6BL. 01728 862900; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs Tues & Fridays.

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14:00-15:00T at High Suffolk Children's Centre, Gracechurch Street IP14 6BL. 01728 862900; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Eye 14:00-15:00T at Eye Children's Centre, Church Street IP23 7BD. 01379 870340; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month.

Hadleigh 9:15-11:45TH at to the rear of Letts Swimming Pools Ltd, Union Hill IP7 6HN. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

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Halesworth

Woolverstone 10:00-11:15T at Ipswich High Prep School IP9 1AZ. 01473 780201; For 0 - 3s, FREE (please book).

Wednesday Felixstowe 9:15-11:15T at Trinity Methodist Church, Hamilton Road IP11 7AN. 07790 473814; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

13:00-15:00T at St Marys Church Hall, High Street IP11 9DS. 01394 670090; For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in).

9:30-11:00TH at Halesworth Library, Bridge Street IP19 8AD. 01986 875095; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Hadleigh

9:30-11:00TH at Halesworth Library, Bridge Street IP19 8AD. 01986 875095; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

9:15-12:15TH at to the rear of Letts Swimming Pools Ltd, Union Hill IP7 6HN. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Ipswich

Ipswich

9:00-11:20T at St. Augustine’s Church, Bucklesham Raod IP3 8TH. 01473723960; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

9:30-11:30T at Christ Church, Tacket Street IP4 1AU. 01473 871172; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in).

9:30-11:15T at St John’s Church, Cauldwell Hall Road IP4 4QE. 01473 270978; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Runs Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

9:30-11:30T at Burlington Baptist Church, London Road IP1 2EZ. 01473 259571; For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in).

10:00-12:00T at Bethesda Baptist Church, 9 St. Margarets Plain IP4 2BB. 01473 255035; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

10:00-11:30T at Old Buckenham Hall, Brettenham Park IP7 7PH. 01449740252; For 0 - 5s, £3 per session (drop in).

Kesgrave

9:30-11:30T at St. Augustine’s Church, Bucklesham Road IP3 8TH. 01473 723960; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Runs 09.30-11.30 & 13.00-15.00.

13:30-15:00T at Kesgrave Baptist Church, Cambridge Road IP5 1EW. 07793636332; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Martlesham 10:00-11:30T at Martlesham Community Hall, Felixstowe Road IP12 4RD. 07419 848921; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (drop in).

Southwold 10:30-11:00TH at Southwold Library, North Green IP18 6AT. 01502 722519; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Up to 18mths.

10:30-11:00TH at Southwold Library, North Green IP18 6AT. 01502 722519; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Songs and action rhymes for toddlers.

10:00-11:30T at All Saints Church, Main Road IP5 1JG. For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in).

Alternate between Sing, Sign & Play and Messy Church.

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9:45-11:15T at Colchester Road Baptist Church, 75 Colchester Road IP4 4ST. 01473 290115; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Closed 1st Weds of school term. Check dates on website.

10:00-11:30T at St Luke’s Church, Cliff Lane IP3 0PJ. 01473 723450; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in).

10:30-11:15T at The Meeting Place, Limerick Close IP1 5LR. 01473 612972; For 0s, £6.50 per class (book by term).

11:15-12:00T at The Meeting Place, Limerick Close IP1 5LR. 01473 612972; For 0s, £6.50 per class (book by term).

Stradbroke 10:00-11:00T at Stradbroke Library, Court House IP21 5HG. 07542 785649; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Swilland 9:30-11:30T at Kesgrave Baptist Church, Cambridge Road IP5 1EW. 07793636332; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

9:45-10:30T at The Meeting Place, Limerick Close IP1 5LR. 01473 612972; For 0s, (please book).

10:00-12:00TH at Mill House, Mill House High Road IP6 9LW. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

13:00-15:00T at St. Augustine’s Church, Bucklesham Raod IP3 8TH. 01473723960; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Runs 09.30-1130 & 13.00-15.00.

13:30-15:00T at Cauldwell Hall Road Baptist Church, 35 Cauldwell Hall Road IP4 4QG. 07785993358; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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Ipswich

10:10-10:40TH; For 2 - 3s, (please book). 2-3.5 year class.

10:50-11:35TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). 3.5-5 year class.

16:00-16:45TH; For 5s, (please book). 5-7 year class.

At Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach IP5 1JF. 0345 3136701.

9:30-11:15T at St John’s Church, Cauldwell Hall Road IP4 4QE. 01473 270978; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Runs Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

Layham 9:30-11:00T at Layham Village Hall, Church Lane IP7 5LZ. 07999 866419; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

9:30-11:30T at 209 Highfield Road IP1 6DH. For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in).

10:00-11:30TH at Holywells Park, Cliff Lane IP3 0PG. 01473 890089; For 1 - 5s, £4 per child (please book).

10:00-11:30TH at Reg Driver Visitor Centre, Christchurch Park IP4 2BX. 01473 890089; For 1 - 5s, £4 per child (please book).

Stowmarket 9:30-11:00T at Battisford Pre-School, Community Centre, Straight Road IP14 2HP. 07914837802; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in). Runs Wednesdays & Fridays.

10:00-11:15T at St Peter’s Hall, Church Walk IP14 1ET. 01449 678421; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

11:30-12:15T at Pinewood Community Hall, Laburnum Close IP8 3SL. 07722 605395; For 1 - 4s, £5.50 per class (please book).

13:45-15:00T at Rushmere Village Hall, Humber Doucy Lane IP4 3PB. 01473 720401; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Stradbroke

15:45-17:15TH at Thomas Wolsey School, Defoe Road IP1 6SG. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

10:00-11:45T at Stadbroke Community Centre, Wilby Road IP21 5JN. 01379 870340; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Kesgrave

Thorndon

9:45-10:15TH at Kesgrave Library, Kinsey House IP5 2HL. 01473 626103; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in) .

10:00-12:00T at Thorndon Village Hall, High Street IP23 7LX. 01379 672922; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in).

10:00-11:30T at Kesgrave British Legion Hall, Ropes Drive IP5 1JE. 07419 848921; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (drop in).

Woodbridge 10:30-12:00TH at Foxburrow Farm, Saddlemakers Lane IP12 1NA. 01394 380113; For 1 - 5s, £5 per child (please book). from 27th February.

10:30-11:00TH at Kesgrave Library, Kinsey House IP5 2HL. 01473 626103; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Up to 18mths.

Thursday Diss 9:30-11:30T at High Street Chapel, High Street IP22 2QX. 01953 681404; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in) .

Eye 10:00-12:00T at Eye Children's Centre, Church Street IP23 7BD. 01379 870340; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

10:00-12:00TH at Eye Children's Centre, Church Street IP23 7BD. 01379 870340; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Feeding support group.

12:45-14:45T at Kirton Church Hall, 3 Church Lane IP10 0PU. 07807983119; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

T: Term Time

11:30-12:15T at Jubilee Hall, Millenium Way IP5 2EN. 07722 605395; For 1 - 4s, £5.50 per class (please book).

Leiston

H: Holidays

Stowmarket 14:00-14:45T at Stowmarket Community Centre, Hillside IP14 2DB. 07832913282; For 1 - 4s, £5.50 per class (please book).

13:00-15:00T at Wattisham Community Centre, Valley Road IP7 7RE. 07542785649; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

In the Water

9:10-11:10T at The Playcentre, Bacton Community Primary School IP14 4LL. 01449 780079; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Badingham 9:30-11:30TH at Badingham Village Hall, Low Street IP13 8JS. 01728 638804; For bump - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Bildeston 9:00-11:30TH at Bildeston Baptist Church, Duke Street IP7 7EW. 01449 740716; For bump - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Debenham 9:30-11:30T at High Suffolk Children's Centre, Gracechurch Street IP14 6BL. 01728 862900; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs Tuesdays and Fridays.

10:30-12:30TH at High Suffolk Children's Centre, Gracechurch Street IP14 6BL. 01728 862900; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Feeding support group.

Eye 10:00-12:00T at Eye Children's Centre, Church Street IP23 7BD. 01379 870340; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Felixstowe 10:00-11:30T at River of Life Church, Christian Life Centre IP11 2FS. 01394 273700; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in).

13:30-15:00TH at Seaton Road Methodist Church, Seaton Road IP11 9BT. For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Hadleigh 9:30-11:30T at Hadleigh Baptist Church, George Street IP7 5BE. 01473 829602; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per session (drop in).

Ipswich

10:30-11:00TH at Leiston Library, Old Post Office Square IP16 4ER. 01728 831252; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in).

Wattisham

Felixstowe

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10:00-11:30T at All Saints Church, Main Road IP5 1JG. For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in).

Alternate between Messy Church and Sing, Sign & Play.

Bacton

Music & Singing

9:15-11:00T at Tower Hall, Broadlands Way IP4 5SU. 01473 721695; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

9:30-11:00T at St. Margarets Church Centre, Church House IP4 2BT. 07837 985923; For 0 5s, £1 per session (drop in).

9:45-11:45TH at Christ Church, Tacket Street IP4 1AU. 07720 349 424; For 0 - 3s, (please book).

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Kesgrave

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Ipswich & East Suffolk Area continued - Add your group/class at toddle.club/list-me 10:00-11:30TH at Holywells Park, Cliff Lane IP3 0PG. 01473 890089; For 1 - 5s, £4 per child (please book).

Stowmarket 9:30-11:30T at Acorns Children’s Centre, Violet Hill Road IP14 1NL. 07542 785649; For 0-5s, dads, FREE (drop in). 2nd Sat of the month.

10:00-11:30T at Congregational Church, Hatfield Road IP3 9AF. 01473 710404; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in).

10:00-11:30T at Holy Trinity Church Hall, 20 Back Hamlet IP3 8AJ. 07920 053898; For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in).

10:00-10:45T at Bright+Well Studio, Unit 7 Brightwell Barns IP10 0BJ. 07877728306; For 1 - 4s, £6 per family (please book).

11:30-15:00TH at The Holiday Inn, London Road IP2 0UA. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Kesgrave 9:45-10:15T at Kesgrave Library, Kinsey House IP5 2HL. 01473 626103; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Stowmarket 9:30-11:00T at Battisford Pre-School, Community Centre, Straight Road IP14 2HP. 07914837802; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in). Runs Wednesdays & Fridays.

10:00-12:00T at Red Gables, Ipswich Road IP14 1BE. 07542785649; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Sunday Ipswich 12:15-15:45TH at Thomas Wolsey School, Defoe Road IP1 6SG. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Southwold 10:30-11:00TH at Southwold Library, North Green IP18 6AT. 01502 722519; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Up to 18mths.

10:30-11:00TH at Southwold Library, North Green IP18 6AT. 01502 722519; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Songs and action rhymes for toddlers.

Stowmarket

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9:30-10:00TH; For 2 - 3s, (please book). 2-3.5 year class.

10:10-10:55TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). 3.5-5 year class.

11:05-11:50TH; For 5s, (please book). 5-7 year class.

At Finborough School, Great Finborough IP14 3EF. 0345 3136701.

10:15-11:30T at Stowmarket Baptist Church, Bury Street IP14 1HF. 01449 677318; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Saturday Ipswich 9:15-11:45TH at The Holiday Inn, London Road IP2 0UA. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

10:00-10:45T at Holly Lodge Baptist Church, Bramford Lane IP1 4DF. 07877728306; For 1 4s, £6 per family (please book).

12:45-15:45TH at Thomas Wolsey School, Defoe Road IP1 6SG. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Kesgrave 8:45-9:15TH; For 2 - 3s, (please book). 2-3.5 year class.

9:25-10:10TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). 3.5-5 year class.

10:20-11:10TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). 3.5-5 year class.

11:15-12:00TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). 3.5-5 year class.

12:10-12:55TH; For 5s, (please book). 5-7 year class.

At Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach IP5 1JF. 0345 3136701.

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