There seems to be an evermore colourful array of classes for babies and toddlers, equipping them to sing, sign or strut their way through childhood. Not only are they are great way for children to learn a new skill and have fun, they can instil your child with a huge amount of confidence as well. Baby and toddler classes also provide a good opportunity to meet other mums with children of the same age.
All the classes listed below are available across the UK (unless stated otherwise):
Swimming
For a list of mother and baby swimming teachers in your area write to The Institute of Swimming Teachers and Coaches (ISTC) enclosing a cheque for £2.50:
ISTC, Harold Fern House, Derby Square, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5AL. Tel: 01509 618 700.
Little Dippers -Tel: 0870 758 0302. Specialises in teaching babies to swim under water. Courses are held in Sussex, London, Kent, Oxford, Wimbledon, Redhill, Brighton, Plymouth and Chester.
Water Babies - with 16 locations across the UK
Aqua-babies - Cheshire and Greater Manchester
Swimbabes - (Yorkshire & Derbyshire)
Baby Swimming - (South of England)
Music Classes
Rhythm Time - Rhythm Time runs music courses designed specifically for pre-school children and babies even as young as 2 or 3 months old.
Jo Jingles - provides music, singing and movement classes for children aged 6 months to 5 years
Caterpillar Music
Monkey Music
Language Classes
Le Club Français - the UK's most popular language club for children, covering a range of languages.
La Jolie Ronde - French classes for children aged 3 to 11. Established for more than 20 years.
Craft
Mucky Pups
Messy Monsters
Activity Classes
Tumble-tots and Gymbabes
Tatty Bumpkin Yoga Classes - yoga-inspired movement classes from age 2 to 5.
Child Development
Jabber Jacks - from 18 months to school age. Whilst having fun with puppets, bubbles, parachutes, teddies, music and rhymes your child will be helped to develop good manners and improve their concentration
Baby Massage
International Association of Infant Massage - find an affiliated instructor near you.
The Federation of Holistic Therapists - also validates a baby massage course.
Baby Signing
Chelltune - Chelltune offers sign language for babies and children. They offer a range of practical products to help you and your little ones sign together.
Sing & Sign
Tiny Talk
