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Contents

What’s inside?

Letter from the Editor

July 2014

Contents

Hello lovely readers,Many thanks for picking up this July issue of Mummy and Me Magazine!

This month celebrates the 1st birthday of Prince George and in this issue we highlight a fantastic treat for any Prince or Princess, available at Harrods, London. My eldest daughter (Eden) recently celebrated her 3rd birthday and experienced this ‘royal’ treatment - it is simply enchanting!

Also this issue, we celebrate 15 years of Julia Donaldson children’s favourite ‘The Gruffalo’ and how forests around the country have fantastic Gruffalo trails on offer featuring carved sculptures of the

‘terrible tusked’ beast himself.

At 34 weeks pregnant (as this goes out), I’ve certainly reached the ‘difficult to paint you toe nails’ stage in pregnancy! I’m really looking forward to meeting her now and hope that the birth goes as I would like

it. To ensure that your birth goes your way, it is important to write your birth plan and in this issue we give you some tips on how to go about this.

If you haven’t already done so, please do head over to our facebook page www.facebook.com/mummyandmemagazine for additional tips,

advice and information.

Enjoy your July issue, see you next month!Michelle x

Magazine Founder & DirectorMichelle Thompson

Researchers/CritiquesEden &

Bethany Thompson

Creative Learning ConsultantAlan Bennett

Educational ResearcherDanielle Furber

Special Needs ConsultantAnita Harris

Artist/IllustratorIlan Sheady

Creative DesignerNeil Bennett

Marketing ManagerLee Thompson

Sub-Editor - Chester & WirralGill Pryce

Executive Editor - St. Helens & Knowsley

Sue Bennett

Executive Editor - North CheshireKate Bedding

Photographer & StylistElanza Butters

Company Focus - The Baby & Toddler Show - Page 4

Pregnancy - Pages 8 - 11

Birth & Beyond - Pages 12 - 13

Local Activity Timetable for July 2014 - Pages 14 - 25

Early Years - Pages 26 - 34

Inspirational Families - Pages 35 - 37

Kids Page & Reader’s Rogues Gallery - 9

Daddy and Me - Commando Dad - Page 38

Product Highlight - The Raspberry from iCandy - Pages 6- 7

The Baby & Toddler Show, supported by Emma’s Diary, in partnership with Nurofen for Children, is back again at EventCity, Manchester on 26-28 September. The largest event of its kind in the North West, The Baby & Toddler Show has an amazing line-up of big name brands, unique innovative products, local companies and services and experts on hand to give you a helping hand in parenthood!

To celebrate this exciting time, the show has brought together everything new and expectant parents need to give their baby the best start in life:

Save money with unbeatable deals on top brands and baby essentials - 100s of unique and useful products which you won’t find on the high street

Over 150+ top brands and products to test, try, compare and buy - meet knowledgeable experts and have hands-on demos to find the right products for you

Best prices guaranteed on car seats, prams, buggies and furniture – find all the big name brands in one place including Bugaboo, Britax, Mamas & Papas, Maxi-Cosi, Quinny, Silver Cross, UPPAbaby, BabyStyle, Cosatto, Bloom, Joolz, Chicco and many more...

Hear from expert speakers giving new parents everything they need to know on sleeping, feeding, budgeting, first aid and more

Plus, NEW for Autumn 2014, is a whole range of features, designed to add to a great day out and give you even more reasons to visit the unmissable Baby & Toddler Show!

Maternity & Toddler Fashion ShowsBaby & Toddler Crèche

Mocktail BarBaby & Toddler Learning Through Play Area

Live Product DemonstrationsBaby Pit-Stop Café

Health Professionals CentreBaby First Aid Seminars

Visiting is easy and stress-free – EventCity is really easy to get to, there is FREE PARKING, easy access for bumps and babies, and a free feeding and changing area too.

We have a special ticket offer just for Mummy & Me readers –

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The Raspberry is iCandy’s new state-of-the-art lightweight compact fold stroller. Hopping on and off buses, from cafés to cabs, up kurbs

and through the London underground, with its agile chassis, ease of fold and innovative, hidden spacious storage capsule, the quick and easy pushchair is the smart choice for urban adventures with your new born – or toddler. Weighing an astonishing 8.4KG, the Raspberry is one of the lightest luxury pushchairs on the market and will be sure to keep you on the move.

The latest addition to the iCandy range has been conceived from consumer feedback and given life by iCandy’s design team. Part of the design brief was to ensure comfort; the seat unit is luxuriously soft with added cushioning for a comfortable ride, made from a breathable, water resistant fabric for ease of cleaning. Already recognised for its pioneering design, the Raspberry has received various awards, including the international Red Dot: Design 2014 award earlier this year.

Lightweight, compact and manoeuvrable, the award-winning Raspberry keeps you on the move and is suitable for children weighing up to 15kg.

The seat unit is highly adaptable, the option of a lie-flat position allows the stroller to be used from birth, as well as parent or world facing. The 3-position reclining seat adjusts to suit the mood of your infant or toddler.

The stroller will fold with the seat unit in situ or it can be removed to make storage of the Raspberry even more compact. The innovative seat folds like a clam shell protecting the seat unit from muddy wheels when stored. When folded the Raspberry is compact and freestanding making it easy to fold, carry and store.

Parents take pride in the luxurious look of an iCandy, but it’s in the handling where iCandy pushchairs excel. Styled to perfection, the Raspberry comes with a state-of-the-art wheel design to complement the innovative tyres with 4-wheel independent suspension, ensures smooth strolling for both

parent and child no matter the surface or bumps in the road.

The chassis comes in two colours, a sleek matt black or natural brushed aluminium with the iCandy logo lasered into the frame for that perfect, lasting finish. To allow you to customise your Raspberry the hood is available in 7 fresh colour ways - Arctic Night, Atlantic, Lush, Beetle, Sunflower, Wisteria, Fuchsia.

What’s more, the quick and easy pushchair goes the extra mile: its unique iCandy accessories allow your Raspberry to grow with your little one. For newborns iCandy have created a fabulous Newborn Pod keeping your baby warm and comforted with a knitted outer fabric and luxury inner fleece lined double layer wrap. The design also makes it easy to take your baby in and out of the stroller, whether they are awake and wriggling or sound asleep.

For the older child there is a larger footmuff with a non-slip base, Ripstop performance fabric on the outer lining and a cosy inner fleece lining to keep your little one warm and snug. iCandy know your child likes to have independence and movement so on the front there is a large fleece-lined pocket for the child to keep their hands warm or store their favourite toy.

Both the Newborn Pod and Footmuff are also available in 7 stunning colours so you can choose to match the hood or you can mix and match to your own taste with over 100 fashionable combinations.

- The Raspberry will launch in the UK and Ireland Summer 2014.

- The Raspberry will be available directly at all iCandy retailers nationwide including John Lewis.

- The Raspberry will retail from £460.00

- The Raspberry is compatible with the Maxi-Cosi cabrio, Pebble and the BeSafe iZiGo infant carrier car seats.

The Raspberry, the latest edition to the

familyLightweight, compact and manoeuvrable the unveiled iCandy

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Writing a birth plan is useful for two main reasons; the first is that it

provides a good opportunity to talk to your birth partner and to discuss what your expectations, concerns and wishes for the birth are.

Secondly, it is a method to communicate these wishes to those who will be providing your care, before the birth and during it. There are several birth plans available to download or complete online, some are very specific whilst others are more general.

The one developed by the NHS http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/pages/birth-plan.aspx is a useful starting point, with lots of sections for you to build your discussions around. These discussions may highlight the need for further information or the usefulness of going on a tour of your

maternity hospital to see what is available before you make your plan. What you choose to have in your plan can be as detailed or as vague as you wish, just ensure that the things that are important to you are included.

Where you choose to have your baby will affect other choices, for

example the type of pain management available to you and the staff available.

A birth plan can also cover immediately following the birth and whether you want to have an injection to help birth the placenta quickly, have skin to skin with your baby and whether your baby will have a Vitamin K injection.

Giving birth is a unique, life-changing experience and it should be the experience that you wish it to be, hopefully a birth plan will help make it so.

Why write a Birth Plan?...

Something to consider...

There is now considerable evidence that early cord

clamping does not benefit Mother or Baby. Why not feature this in your plan and note to delay cord

clamping?

A birth plan is your chance to have your say and hopefully make your birth experience what you would like it to be.

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Breastfeeding can be so rewarding, but a lot of women also find it very challenging at times

too. From nervousness feeding in public through to sore nipples, but stick with it and you will soon see the many advantages.

Take your time! Don’t expect things to work for you and your baby straight away. Remember that this is a whole new way of feeding for your baby as well as you! Ensuring that your baby is always latched on correctly is vitally important as this will help prevent sore nipples for you and will avoid your baby taking in too much air whilst feeding which can lead to your baby having discomfort from trapped wind.

Are you sitting comfortably? Newborns may want to feed for great lengths of time (approx 45minutes). Support cushions can come in very useful as your baby gets heavier. If you delivered by section, it is a good idea to ask your partner to pass the baby to you for feeds or to make sure that you don’t have to lean uncomfortably to pick up your baby to nurse. As your baby gets older, they will become quicker at feeding (around 10minutes) at a time.

Hold your baby close and facing your breast and allow your nipple to rest

on your their nose. When their mouth opens really wide, allow their head to tilt backwards. Once towards your nipple your baby should latch on comfortably.

It doesn’t matter what shape or size you are, your breasts

are designed to feed your baby. Through pregnancy the hormone

progesterone makes the areola swell (often causing that ‘tingling’ feeling). Inside

your breast clusters of cells called ‘Lobes’ produce the milk which flows to the ducts.

Any length of time you decide to breastfeed for is invaluable to your baby. Before your breastmilk kicks in, your body produces a thicker substance called colostrum which provides natural antibodies to help your baby fight infection. Your breastmilk is tailor-made to meet the needs of your baby and will provide a variety of different tastes for them which can often help reduce allergies and make for a less fussy eater when weaning. Breastfeeding allows you time to bond with your baby too and can be an enjoyable experience for Mother and baby.

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Something to consider...

While pregnant, check out what support groups are available for Breastfeeding

Mums in your area. Some of these can be found listed in Mummy and Me Magazine

or speak to your Midwife!

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As with all Mia Tui bags, Ella is waterproof inside and out and comes in a range of colours.

Mummy and Me Product Review:

The Mia Tui ‘Ella” bag has an elegant and stylish exterior with a highly practical interior. Pictures really do not do the bag justice and they are absolutely stunning - a bag to bring out the

‘Yummy Mummy’ in all Mums. Although on the large side, the bag is so spacious

and accommodating with useful pockets and two additional smaller bags; one clear pvc bag (handy for soiled items or for a handful of wipes), and a separate clutch bag for those ‘nip out’ trips (a feature we love!). Mia Tui offer that are long lasting and can even be used

long after baby needs changing. It is just perfect for those day to day

activities with or without your little ones in tow.

The bright pink interior is exquisite and the added bonus of being waterproof provides you with peace of mind in the event of spillages. The various compartments mean that you have a place for everything and everything in it’s place.

The straps on this bag perfect too, comfortable on the shoulder and great for transporting.

A changing mat doesn’t come as standard, but they can be purchased as

an accessory from the Mia Tui website at £10. The mat folds up compact and has storage pockets in it too, so well worth the

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CW9 5UT 01606 271650

13.00pm -‐ 14.00pm Wiggle and Jiggle Kingsway and Upton CH2 2LB 01244 976100

13.00pm -‐ 14.00pm Baby Massage -‐ please book ParklandsChildren's Centre

CH66 3RL 0151 337 6324 PleaseBook

13.00pm -‐ 14.30pm Messy Rascals Stanlaw AbbeyChildren's Centre

CH65 9HE 0151 337 6425

14.00pm -‐ 16.00pm Baby Weighing PortsideChildren's Centre

CH65 2BY 0151 337 6365

14.15pm -‐ 14.45pm Story Time at Neston Library NestonChildren's Centre

CH64 9SL 0151 336 7805

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09.00am -‐ 10.00am Tea and Toast Lache and HandbridgeChildren's Centre

CH4 8HX 01244 977791

09.00am -‐ 13.00pm Antenatal Clinic WhartonChildren's Centre

CW7 3HN 01606 275802

09.00am -‐ 12.00pm Antenatal Clinic HartfordChildren's Centre

CW6 1LJ 01606 271933


CH3 5EG 01244 981120

09.15am -‐ 11.00am Baby Clinic Stanlaw AbbeyChildren's Centre

CH65 9HE 0151 337 6425

09.30am -‐ 11.00am Stay and Play @ Epic Leisure Centre Stanlaw AbbeyChildren's Centre

CH65 9HE 0151 337 6425

09.30am -‐ 11.30am Stay and Play Over CW7 1LX 01606 271953

09.30am -‐ 11.30am Baby Massage -‐ please book Children's Centre CW7 3HN 01606 275802 PleaseBook

09.45am -‐ 10.45am Baby Massage -‐ please book FrodshamChildren's Centre

WA6 7PZ 01244 976210 PleaseBook


CW7 2LZ 01606 271910

12.30pm -‐ 14.30pm Breastfeeding Advice and Baby Café Cherry GroveChildren's Centre

CH3 5EG 01244 981120

13.30pm -‐ 15.00pm Baby Clinic HartfordChildren's Centre

CW6 1LJ 01606 271933

13.30pm -‐ 15.00pm Stay and Play HartfordChildren's Centre

CW6 1LJ 01606 271933

14.00pm -‐ 15.30pm Child advice clinic Neston Clinic CH64 9RE 0151 336 2189


CW7 2LZ 01606 271910


CH2 2LB 01244 976100

09.15am -‐ 11.15am Play and Weigh Lache and HandbridgeChildren's Centre

CH4 8HX 01244 977791

09.30am -‐ 11.00am Baby Cliinic LeftwichChildren's centre

CW9 8DH 01606 271711

09.30am -‐ 11.00am Stay and Play LeftwichChildren's Centre

CW9 8DH 01606 271711

09.30am -‐ 11.30am Stay and Play GreenfieldsChildren's Centre

CW7 2LZ 01606 271910

10.30am -‐ 12.00pm Baby Club 0-‐walking FrodshamChildren's Centre

WA6 7PZ 01244 976210

10.30am -‐ 12.30pm Breastfeeding Support Neston ClinicChildren's Centre

CH64 9RE 0151 336 2189

11.30am -‐ 13.00pm Baby Café Lache and HandbridgeChildren's Centre

CH4 8HX 01244 977791

13.00pm -‐ 15.00pm Baby Matters Chester RuralChildren's Centre

CH2 4LT 0151 338 2227

13.30 -‐ 15.00pm Explorers to Crawlers GreenfieldsChildren's Centre

CW7 2LZ 01606 271910

13.30pm -‐ 15.00pm Stay and Play Kingsway and UptonChildren's Centre

CH2 2LB 01244 976100

13.30pm -‐ 15.00pm Stay and Play Victoria Road CW9 5UT 01606 271650

13.30pm -‐ 15.00pm Baby Clinic Victoria Road CW9 5UT 01606 271650

14.00pm -‐ 15.30pm Cherubs Breastfeeding Group WhartonChildren's Centre

CW7 3HN 01606 275802


CH3 5EG 01244 981120


CH2 2LB 01244 976100

09.00am -‐ 16.00pm Antenatal Clinic Lache and HandbridgeChildren's Centre

CH4 8HX 01244 977791

09.15am -‐ 10.45am Stay and Play 0-‐4years FrodshamChildren's Centre

WA6 7PZ 01244 976210

09.30am -‐ 11.30am Explorers to Crawlers WhartonChildren's Centre

CW7 3HN 01606 275802

10.00am -‐ 11.00am Wiggle and Jiggle Lache and HandbridgeChildren's Centre

CH4 8HX 01244 977791

10.00am -‐ 11.30am Tarvin Parent and Toddler Group £2 Malpas, Farndon and Tarvin

CH3 8LY 01244 976158 £2

10.30am -‐ 12.00pm International Mums of Chester Stay and Play Cherry GroveChildren's Centre

CH3 5EG 01244 981120

13.30pm -‐ 15.30pm Breastfeeding Support FrodshamChildren's Centre

WA6 7PZ 01244 976210

13.30pm -‐ 15.30pm Play and Weigh Kingsway and UptonChildren's Centre

CH2 2LB 01244 976100




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09.15am -‐ 10.00am Jumping Jacks (12mths+)At SARA Hall, Rundle Road, L17 0AQ

Through Church & Mossley Hill CC

L17 0AQ 0151 233 5399 DropIn

09.30am -‐ 11.00am BAMBIS Bosom Buddies Church & Mossley HillChildren's Centre

L18 1JX 0151 233 5399 DropIn

09.30am -‐ 11.00am BridgeTots Bridge Chapel, Heath Rd L19 4XR 0151 281 9716 PleaseBook

09.30am -‐ 11.00am Stay, Sign & PlayA Group for British Sign Language Users Only

West DerbyChildren's Centre

L12 9EY 0151 233 6202

09.30am -‐ 11.30am Lark Lane Toddlers (0-‐2.5years) The Old Police StationLark Lane

L17 8UU Term Time£2

10.00am -‐ 11.00am Babbling BabiesStarts 12/05/14

Belle ValeChildren's Centre

L25 2RW 0151 233 1705 PleaseBook

10.00am -‐ 11.00am Baby Massage Childwall & Woolton CC L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 PleaseBook

10.00am -‐ 11.00am Baby Massage 5 week course Hunts CrossChildren's Centre

L25 0PJ 0151 233 3733 PleaseBook

10.00am -‐ 11.00am Toddler Time 0-‐2's(Moves to Buckingham Rd for 6 wks 09/06)

TuebrookChildren's Centre

L6 4BX 0151 233 3830 DropIn

10.00am -‐ 11.15am Big Art Parent & Baby Walker Art GalleryCity Centre

L3 8EL FREE

10.00am -‐ 11.30am PEEP Ones 12-‐24mthsSonfs, Rhymes and more

PictonChildren's Centre

L7 6HD 0151 233 1200 DropIn

10.30am -‐ 11.30am 12/05/14 or 30/06/14 Belle ValeChildren's Centre

L25 2RW 0151 233 1705 DropIn

10.30am -‐ 11.15am Jumping Jacks (12mths+)At SARA Hall, Rundle Road, L17 0AQ

L17 0AQ 0151 233 5399

11.00am -‐ 12.00pm Squashies Softplay Stay & Play SARA Hall, Aigburth L17 0AQ £3

11.30am -‐ 12.30pm Baby Yoga Childwall & Woolton CC L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 PleaseBook

11.45am -‐ 12.30pm Musical Minis 0-‐4yrs PictonChildren's Centre

L7 6HD 0151 233 1200 DropIn

12.00pm -‐ 13.00pm New Born Know How (1st Mon of Month)Midwife Led -‐ how to care for a newborn

Church & Mossley HillChildren's Centre

L18 1JX 0151 233 5399 PleaseBook

12.30pm -‐ 13.30pm Baby MassageCourse runs 02/06 -‐ 23/06


L12 9EY 0151 233 6202 PleaseBook

13.00pm -‐ 14.00pm Curious Explorer (Up to 3 years) TuebrookChildren's Centre

L6 4BX 0151 233 3830 DropIn

13.00pm -‐ 14.30pm BridgeTots Bridge Chapel, Heath Rd L19 4XR 0151 281 9716 PleaseBook

13.30pm -‐ 14.30pm Parent Forum (12/05/14) Belle ValeChildren's Centre

L25 2RW 0151 233 1705 FREE

13.30pm -‐ 14.30pm Sing and Sign Childwall & Woolton CC L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 PleaseBook

13.30pm -‐ 15.00pm BAMBIS Breastfeeding Support Group West DerbyChildren's Centre

L12 9EY 0151 233 6202 DropIn

13.30pm -‐ 15.00pm Healthy Lifestyles (6wk course starting 02/06/14)


L25 2RW 0151 233 1705 FREE

13.30pm -‐ 15.00pm Stay and Play Session (12mths -‐ 4yrs) Garston Urban Village Hall(Next to Garson CC)

0151 233 6868

14.00pm -‐ 15.00pm Chatterbox Course (12wk course) Hunts CrossChildren's Centre


14.30pm -‐ 15.00pm Little Yogis (2-‐5 years) Big You Little You75 Garston Old Rd

L19 9AD [email protected]

Contact forInfo

15.00pm Little Crafts Big You Little You75 Garston Old Rd


Contact forInfo

16.00pm -‐ 18.00pm Active Birth (Wavertree Centre) Childwall & Woolton CC L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 PleaseBook

17.00pm -‐ 18.00pm Antenatal YogaFor Mums to be from 30wks



18.00pm -‐ 19.00pm Dads Dining Club (Every Fortnight) PictonChildren's Centre

L7 6HD 0151 233 1200 Call fordetails

18.00pm -‐ 19.30pm Active Birth Workshop 3rd Mon of MonthMidwife Led Session -‐ Preparing for birth

GarstonChildren's Centre



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09.00am -‐ 11.00am NCT Coffee morning (0-‐4yrs)*Free Toast when hot drink bought

Junction CoffeeAigburth Rd

L17 0BJ Drop In

09.00am -‐ 11.30am Riverside Springboard Project &Stec Computer Club


L25 2RW 0151 233 1705 DropIn

09.00am -‐ 12.00pm Weighing & Advice Clinic Childwall & Woolton CC L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 PleaseBook

09.30am St.Mary's Playgroup (2.5yrs-‐4yrs) St.Mary's ChurchGrassendale

L19 0NE Term TimeOnly

09.30am -‐ 10.15am Jumping Jacks Music & Movement Church & Mossley HillChildren's Centre


09.30am -‐ 10.30am Active Women -‐ Zumba, Legs, Bums & Tumsat Anfield Sports Centre

Through TuebrookChildren's Centre

L6 4BX 0151 233 3830 PleaseBook

09.30am -‐ 10.30am Little Chefs (22/04 -‐ 20/05)At Tuebrook Hope Centre, Buckingham Rd

Through West DerbyChildren's Centre

L12 9EY 0151 233 6202 Call for detail

09.30am -‐ 11.00am Grandparents Group West DerbyChildren's Centre

L12 9EY 0151 233 6202 DropIn

09.30am -‐ 11.00am Stay and Play 0-‐5years PictonChildren's Centre

L7 6HD 0151 233 1200 DropIn

09.30am -‐ 11.00am Tots & Co Allerton United ReformedChurch Hall

L18 7HD Term Time£1

09.30am -‐ 11.30am ADDvanced Solutions Belle ValeChildren's Centre

L25 2RW 0151 233 1705 DropIn

09.30am -‐ 11.30am Childminder Drop In Belle ValeChildren's Centre

L25 2RW 0151 233 1705 DropIn

09.30am -‐ 11.30am Mums & Tots St.Anthony's of PaduaParish Hall

L18 8AY Term Time£2

10.00am -‐ 11.00am Bumps to Babies Hunts CrossChildren's Centre

L25 0PJ 0151 233 3733 DropIn

10.00am -‐ 11.00am Story Time (Simon Peter Centre, Woolton) Childwall & Woolton CC L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 Term TimeOnly

10.00am -‐ 11.00am Weaning Advice Childwall & Woolton CC L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 DropIn

10.15am -‐ 11.00am Story & Rhyme Time (0-‐5yrs) Allerton Library L18 6HG Term TimeFREE

10.30am -‐ 12.00pm Little Explorers (Under 1's) Childwall & Woolton CC L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 DropIn

11.00am -‐ 12.00pm BAMBIS Breast Friends Hunts CrossChildren's Centre

L25 0PJ 0151 233 3733 DropIn

11.30am -‐ 12.30pm Messy Play 0-‐3years PictonChildren's Centre

L7 6HD 0151 233 1200 DropIn

12.15pm -‐ 13.15pm Sing & Splash at Wavertree Aquatic Centre Book throughBelle Vale CC


12.15pm -‐ 13.15pm Sing & Splash at Wavertree Aquatic Centre Book through Childwall & Woolton CC

L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 Book from Wed 9am

13.00pm -‐ 14.00pm Active Play Session 18mths+at Anfield Sports Centre


L6 4BX 0151 233 3830

13.00-‐m -‐ 15.00pm Gilmour Parent & Toddler Gilmour Infant School L19 9AR Term Time£1

13.00pm -‐ 15.00pm Our Family Matters 6-‐8wk courseStarting 03/06/14 with limited creche

Hunts CrossChildren's Centre


13.30pm -‐ 14.15pm Jumping Jacks Music & Movement Childwall & Woolton CC at Simon Peter Centre

L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 Term TimeOnly

13.30pm -‐ 14.45pm C.A.M.E.O PlaygroupCome and Meet EveryOne

St.Matthew & St.JamesMossley Hill Church

L18 8DB Term Time£1

13.30pm -‐ 15.00pm Baby & Toddler Play Group Newsham Park Chapel,Sheil Rd

L6 7UA 50pDonation

13.30pm -‐ 15.00pm BAMBIS Stay and Play *NEW* Childwall & Woolton CC L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 DropIn

13.30pm -‐ 15.00pm Stay and Play Group 0-‐4 year olds Belle ValeChildren's Centre

L25 2RW 0151 233 1705 DropIn

13.30pm -‐ 15.30pm BAMBIS Antenatal Breastfeeding Workshop PictonChildren's Centre

L7 6HD 0151 233 1200 PleaseBook

13.30pm -‐ 15.30pm You and Your Baby Antenatal ClassSessions 03/06 and 15/07



13.30pm -‐ 16.00pm Health Visitor Weigh & Advice Clinic (0-‐2yrs) GarstonChildren's Centre

L19 8JX 0151 233 6868 DropIn

14.00pm -‐ 15.00pm Baby Know How(13/05, 10/06 & 08/07)



14.00pm -‐ 15.00pm Parent Forum PictonChildren's Centre

L7 6HD 0151 233 1200 13/05 &10/06

14.00pm -‐ 15.00pm Weaning Group (29/04, 27/05, 24/06, 22/07)



16.00pm -‐ 18.00pm BAMBIS Antenatal Breastfeeding Workshop Childwall & Woolton CC L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 PleaseBook

17.30pm -‐ 18.30pm Little Leagues/Soccer SuperstarsAt St.Hilda's Church Hall for Under 5's

Through Hunts CrossChildren's Centre

L25 0PJ 0151 233 3733 Male CarersOnly

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09.00am -‐ 11.00am NCT Coffee morning (0-‐4yrs)*Free Toast when hot drink bought

Junction CoffeeAigburth Rd

L17 0BJ Drop In

09.00am -‐ 11.30am Riverside Springboard Project &Stec Computer Club


L25 2RW 0151 233 1705 DropIn

09.00am -‐ 12.00pm Weighing & Advice Clinic Childwall & Woolton CC L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 PleaseBook

09.30am St.Mary's Playgroup (2.5yrs-‐4yrs) St.Mary's ChurchGrassendale

L19 0NE Term TimeOnly

09.30am -‐ 10.15am Jumping Jacks Music & Movement Church & Mossley HillChildren's Centre


09.30am -‐ 10.30am Active Women -‐ Zumba, Legs, Bums & Tumsat Anfield Sports Centre



09.30am -‐ 10.30am Little Chefs (22/04 -‐ 20/05)At Tuebrook Hope Centre, Buckingham Rd

Through West DerbyChildren's Centre

L12 9EY 0151 233 6202 Call for detail

09.30am -‐ 11.00am Grandparents Group West DerbyChildren's Centre

L12 9EY 0151 233 6202 DropIn

09.30am -‐ 11.00am Stay and Play 0-‐5years PictonChildren's Centre

L7 6HD 0151 233 1200 DropIn

09.30am -‐ 11.00am Tots & Co Allerton United ReformedChurch Hall

L18 7HD Term Time£1

09.30am -‐ 11.30am ADDvanced Solutions Belle ValeChildren's Centre

L25 2RW 0151 233 1705 DropIn

09.30am -‐ 11.30am Childminder Drop In Belle ValeChildren's Centre

L25 2RW 0151 233 1705 DropIn

09.30am -‐ 11.30am Mums & Tots St.Anthony's of PaduaParish Hall

L18 8AY Term Time£2

10.00am -‐ 11.00am Bumps to Babies Hunts CrossChildren's Centre

L25 0PJ 0151 233 3733 DropIn

10.00am -‐ 11.00am Story Time (Simon Peter Centre, Woolton) Childwall & Woolton CC L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 Term TimeOnly

10.00am -‐ 11.00am Weaning Advice Childwall & Woolton CC L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 DropIn

10.15am -‐ 11.00am Story & Rhyme Time (0-‐5yrs) Allerton Library L18 6HG Term TimeFREE

10.30am -‐ 12.00pm Little Explorers (Under 1's) Childwall & Woolton CC L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 DropIn

11.00am -‐ 12.00pm BAMBIS Breast Friends Hunts CrossChildren's Centre

L25 0PJ 0151 233 3733 DropIn

11.30am -‐ 12.30pm Messy Play 0-‐3years PictonChildren's Centre

L7 6HD 0151 233 1200 DropIn

12.15pm -‐ 13.15pm Sing & Splash at Wavertree Aquatic Centre Book throughBelle Vale CC


12.15pm -‐ 13.15pm Sing & Splash at Wavertree Aquatic Centre Book through Childwall & Woolton CC

L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 Book from Wed 9am

13.00pm -‐ 14.00pm Active Play Session 18mths+at Anfield Sports Centre


L6 4BX 0151 233 3830

13.00-‐m -‐ 15.00pm Gilmour Parent & Toddler Gilmour Infant School L19 9AR Term Time£1

13.00pm -‐ 15.00pm Our Family Matters 6-‐8wk courseStarting 03/06/14 with limited creche



13.30pm -‐ 14.15pm Jumping Jacks Music & Movement Childwall & Woolton CC at Simon Peter Centre

L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 Term TimeOnly

13.30pm -‐ 14.45pm C.A.M.E.O PlaygroupCome and Meet EveryOne

St.Matthew & St.JamesMossley Hill Church

L18 8DB Term Time£1

13.30pm -‐ 15.00pm Baby & Toddler Play Group Newsham Park Chapel,Sheil Rd

L6 7UA 50pDonation

13.30pm -‐ 15.00pm BAMBIS Stay and Play *NEW* Childwall & Woolton CC L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 DropIn

13.30pm -‐ 15.00pm Stay and Play Group 0-‐4 year olds Belle ValeChildren's Centre

L25 2RW 0151 233 1705 DropIn

13.30pm -‐ 15.30pm BAMBIS Antenatal Breastfeeding Workshop PictonChildren's Centre


13.30pm -‐ 15.30pm You and Your Baby Antenatal ClassSessions 03/06 and 15/07



13.30pm -‐ 16.00pm Health Visitor Weigh & Advice Clinic (0-‐2yrs) GarstonChildren's Centre

L19 8JX 0151 233 6868 DropIn

14.00pm -‐ 15.00pm Baby Know How(13/05, 10/06 & 08/07)



14.00pm -‐ 15.00pm Parent Forum PictonChildren's Centre

L7 6HD 0151 233 1200 13/05 &10/06

14.00pm -‐ 15.00pm Weaning Group (29/04, 27/05, 24/06, 22/07)



16.00pm -‐ 18.00pm BAMBIS Antenatal Breastfeeding Workshop Childwall & Woolton CC L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 PleaseBook

17.30pm -‐ 18.30pm Little Leagues/Soccer SuperstarsAt St.Hilda's Church Hall for Under 5's


L25 0PJ 0151 233 3733 Male CarersOnly




09.00am -‐ 11.00am Broadbeans Toddler Group Broadgreen Primary L13 5UE 0151 288 6692 Call fordetails

09.00am -‐ 11.30am Baby Weighing & Advice by Health Visitors Belle ValeChildren's Centre

L25 2RW 0151 233 1705 DropIn

9.00am -‐ 12.00pm Midwives Booking In Clinic Childwall & Woolton CC L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 App Only

09.15am -‐ 11.30am ABC Club (0-‐4yrs) St.Michael's Church Hall L17 7BD Term Time£1

09.30am Belvidere Tots Belvidere Rd ChurchDingle

L8 3TG

09.30am -‐ 10.30am Mini Mighty Movers (2-‐5years) Childwall & Woolton CC L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 DropIn

09.30am -‐ 11.00am Liverpool College Parent & Toddler Liverpool College Pre-‐Prep Hall

L18 8BG Term Time£2

09.30am -‐ 12.00pm St.James's Playgroup St.James Church, Woolton L25 7RJ Term Time£2.50

10.00am -‐ 11.00am Aqua Tots Swim & Sing!At Peter Lloyd Leisure Centre (For Under 5's)



10.00am -‐ 11.00am Babies 1st Story and Rhyme (0-‐18mths) Church & Mossley HillChildren's Centre


10.00am -‐ 11.00am Sticky Fingers Playgroup (0-‐4yrs) Frontline ChurchWavertree

L15 0HY Term Time£3.50

10.00am -‐ 11.30am Baby PEEP 0-‐12months PictonChildren's Centre

L7 6HD 0151 233 1200 DropIn

10.00am -‐ 11.30am Stay and Play at Norman Pannell School Through Belle Vale CC L25 2RW 0151 233 1705 DropIn

10.00am -‐ 12.00pm Greenbank Toddlers (0-‐4yrs) Greenbank Sports Academy

L17 1AG 2.5

10.00am -‐ 12.00pm Incredible YearsStarting 30/04/14 with limited creche



10.00am -‐ 13.00pm Cycle For Health / Strollers and Striders Childwall & Woolton CC L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 PleaseBook

10.30am -‐ 11.00am Once Upon a Story Time (18mths+) Garston Library, Bowden Rd

L19 1QN Drop InTerm Time

10.30am -‐ 11.30am Rhyme Time Belle ValeChildren's Centre

L25 2RW 0151 233 1705 DropIn

10.30am -‐ 11.30am Words & Pictures (0-‐4yrs) Halewood Library L26 0TS Term TimeFREE

10.30am -‐ 11.45am Healthy Walks -‐ Get Fit at Picton's Local ParksLimited Bus Spaces



10.30am -‐ 12.30pm Ullet Road Parent & Toddler Ullet Rd Unitarian Church L17 2AA Term Time£1.50

11.00am -‐ 13.00pm Healthy Lifestyles Childwall & Woolton CC L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 PleaseBook

11.00am -‐ 14.00pm Post Natal Depression (PND) 1:1 Support Hunts CrossChildren's Centre


11.30am -‐ 12.00pm Once Upon a Story Time (0-‐18mths) Garston Library, Bowden Rd


11.30am -‐ 12.30pm Parents Forum (1st Wed of Month) Church & Mossley HillChildren's Centre

L18 1JX 0151 233 5399 DropIn

13.00pm -‐ 15.00pm NCT Bumps & Babies -‐ Open To AllBumps -‐ 12mths

Big You Little You75 Garston Old Rd


Contact forInfo

13.00pm -‐ 15.00pm Prepare to Work 4 wk courseStarting 04/06/14 Limited Creche Available



13.30pm -‐ 14.30pm Tools For School 18mths+Preparation for Nursery


L6 4BX 0151 233 3830 Call for details

13.30pm -‐ 15.00pm Diddy Dots to Tiny Tots Play Sesson (0-‐2yrs) Church & Mossley HillChildren's Centre

L18 1JX 0151 233 5399 DropIn

13.30pm -‐ 15.00pm Health Visitor Baby Weigh In & Advice Clinic West DerbyChildren's Centre

L12 9EY 0151 233 6202 DropIn

13.30pm -‐ 15.00pm Stay and Play (0-‐5 years) Childwall & Woolton CC L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 DropIn

13.30pm -‐ 15.00pm Tots & Co Allerton United Reformed L18 7HD Term Time£1

14.00pm -‐ 15.00pm Baby Massage (4wk course) Belle ValeChildren's Centre


14.00pm -‐ 15.00pm Baby Massage 5 wk courseCourse starts 11th June



14.00pm -‐ 15.00pm Baby Yoga (contact centre for dates) Belle ValeChildren's Centre


14.00pm -‐ 15.00pm MamaFit AntenatalStarts 16/04/14 -‐ 21/05/14



15.00pm -‐ 16.00pm MamaFit PostnatalStarts 16/04/14 -‐ 07/05/14



15.30pm -‐ 16.30pm Little Chefs 5wk course 3-‐5yrs PictonChildren's Centre

L7 6HD 0151 233 1200 Call for details

15.30pm -‐ 16.30pm Yum Yum Yummy 6wk course 3-‐5yrs PictonChildren's Centre


16.30pm -‐ 18.00pm You and Your Baby Childwall & Woolton CC L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 PleaseBook

16.30pm -‐ 18.30pm Ante-‐Natal BAMBIS Infant Feeding Session2nd Wed of alternate months



17.00pm -‐ 18.00pm Antenatal Breastfeeding Workshop West DerbyChildren's Centre


17.30pm -‐ 19.30pm Ante-‐Natal BAMBIS Infant Feeding Session1st Wed of the month



17.30pm -‐ 19.30pm BAMBIS Breastfeeding Workshop Hunts CrossChildren's Centre


18.00pm -‐ 20.00pm Active Birth Workshop(1st Wed of Month)



18.00pm -‐ 20.00pm Paediatric First Aid04/04/14 & 11/06/14



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09.00am -‐ 11.00am Broadbeans Toddler Group Broadgreen Primary L13 5UE 0151 288 6692 Call fordetails

09.00am -‐ 11.30am Baby Weighing & Advice by Health Visitors Belle ValeChildren's Centre

L25 2RW 0151 233 1705 DropIn

9.00am -‐ 12.00pm Midwives Booking In Clinic Childwall & Woolton CC L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 App Only

09.15am -‐ 11.30am ABC Club (0-‐4yrs) St.Michael's Church Hall L17 7BD Term Time£1

09.30am Belvidere Tots Belvidere Rd ChurchDingle

L8 3TG

09.30am -‐ 10.30am Mini Mighty Movers (2-‐5years) Childwall & Woolton CC L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 DropIn

09.30am -‐ 11.00am Liverpool College Parent & Toddler Liverpool College Pre-‐Prep Hall

L18 8BG Term Time£2

09.30am -‐ 12.00pm St.James's Playgroup St.James Church, Woolton L25 7RJ Term Time£2.50

10.00am -‐ 11.00am Aqua Tots Swim & Sing!At Peter Lloyd Leisure Centre (For Under 5's)



10.00am -‐ 11.00am Babies 1st Story and Rhyme (0-‐18mths) Church & Mossley HillChildren's Centre


10.00am -‐ 11.00am Sticky Fingers Playgroup (0-‐4yrs) Frontline ChurchWavertree


10.00am -‐ 11.30am Baby PEEP 0-‐12months PictonChildren's Centre

L7 6HD 0151 233 1200 DropIn

10.00am -‐ 11.30am Stay and Play at Norman Pannell School Through Belle Vale CC L25 2RW 0151 233 1705 DropIn

10.00am -‐ 12.00pm Greenbank Toddlers (0-‐4yrs) Greenbank Sports Academy

L17 1AG 2.5

10.00am -‐ 12.00pm Incredible YearsStarting 30/04/14 with limited creche



10.00am -‐ 13.00pm Cycle For Health / Strollers and Striders Childwall & Woolton CC L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 PleaseBook

10.30am -‐ 11.00am Once Upon a Story Time (18mths+) Garston Library, Bowden Rd


10.30am -‐ 11.30am Rhyme Time Belle ValeChildren's Centre

L25 2RW 0151 233 1705 DropIn

10.30am -‐ 11.30am Words & Pictures (0-‐4yrs) Halewood Library L26 0TS Term TimeFREE

10.30am -‐ 11.45am Healthy Walks -‐ Get Fit at Picton's Local ParksLimited Bus Spaces



10.30am -‐ 12.30pm Ullet Road Parent & Toddler Ullet Rd Unitarian Church L17 2AA Term Time£1.50

11.00am -‐ 13.00pm Healthy Lifestyles Childwall & Woolton CC L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 PleaseBook

11.00am -‐ 14.00pm Post Natal Depression (PND) 1:1 Support Hunts CrossChildren's Centre


11.30am -‐ 12.00pm Once Upon a Story Time (0-‐18mths) Garston Library, Bowden Rd


11.30am -‐ 12.30pm Parents Forum (1st Wed of Month) Church & Mossley HillChildren's Centre

L18 1JX 0151 233 5399 DropIn

13.00pm -‐ 15.00pm NCT Bumps & Babies -‐ Open To AllBumps -‐ 12mths

Big You Little You75 Garston Old Rd


Contact forInfo

13.00pm -‐ 15.00pm Prepare to Work 4 wk courseStarting 04/06/14 Limited Creche Available



13.30pm -‐ 14.30pm Tools For School 18mths+Preparation for Nursery


L6 4BX 0151 233 3830 Call for details

13.30pm -‐ 15.00pm Diddy Dots to Tiny Tots Play Sesson (0-‐2yrs) Church & Mossley HillChildren's Centre

L18 1JX 0151 233 5399 DropIn

13.30pm -‐ 15.00pm Health Visitor Baby Weigh In & Advice Clinic West DerbyChildren's Centre

L12 9EY 0151 233 6202 DropIn

13.30pm -‐ 15.00pm Stay and Play (0-‐5 years) Childwall & Woolton CC L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 DropIn

13.30pm -‐ 15.00pm Tots & Co Allerton United Reformed L18 7HD Term Time£1

14.00pm -‐ 15.00pm Baby Massage (4wk course) Belle ValeChildren's Centre


14.00pm -‐ 15.00pm Baby Massage 5 wk courseCourse starts 11th June



14.00pm -‐ 15.00pm Baby Yoga (contact centre for dates) Belle ValeChildren's Centre


14.00pm -‐ 15.00pm MamaFit AntenatalStarts 16/04/14 -‐ 21/05/14



15.00pm -‐ 16.00pm MamaFit PostnatalStarts 16/04/14 -‐ 07/05/14



15.30pm -‐ 16.30pm Little Chefs 5wk course 3-‐5yrs PictonChildren's Centre


15.30pm -‐ 16.30pm Yum Yum Yummy 6wk course 3-‐5yrs PictonChildren's Centre


16.30pm -‐ 18.00pm You and Your Baby Childwall & Woolton CC L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 PleaseBook

16.30pm -‐ 18.30pm Ante-‐Natal BAMBIS Infant Feeding Session2nd Wed of alternate months



17.00pm -‐ 18.00pm Antenatal Breastfeeding Workshop West DerbyChildren's Centre


17.30pm -‐ 19.30pm Ante-‐Natal BAMBIS Infant Feeding Session1st Wed of the month



17.30pm -‐ 19.30pm BAMBIS Breastfeeding Workshop Hunts CrossChildren's Centre


18.00pm -‐ 20.00pm Active Birth Workshop(1st Wed of Month)



18.00pm -‐ 20.00pm Paediatric First Aid04/04/14 & 11/06/14



09.00am -‐ 11.15am Immunisations Clinic Belle ValeChildren's Centre

L25 2RW 0151 233 1705 AppOnly

09.30am -‐ 10.30am Active Play at St.Hilda's Church Hall Hunts CrossChildren's Centre

L25 0PJ 0151 233 3733 DropIn

09.30am -‐ 11.00am BridgeTots Bridge Chapel, Heath Rd L19 4XR PleaseBook

09.30am -‐ 11.00am Parents Forum (1st Thurs of Month) GarstonChildren's Centre

L19 8JX 0151 233 6868 DropIn

09.30am -‐ 11.30am Health Visitor Weighing Clinic PictonChildren's Centre

L7 6HD 0151 233 1200 DropIn

09.30am -‐ 11.30am Lark Lane Toddlers (0-‐2.5yrs) The Old Police StationLark Lane

L17 8UU £2

09.30am -‐ 11.30am Ready Steady 2 (Starting 08/05/14)3wk support preparing 2yr olds for Nursery



09.30am -‐ 11.30am Your Child & YouStarting 01/05/14 Limited Creche



09.45am -‐ 11.15am Tab Tots Toxteth Tabernacle L8 8AN Term Time£1

10.00am -‐ 11.00am New Born Know How (3rd Thurs of Month) Church & Mossley HillChildren's Centre


10.00am -‐ 11.00am Sing-‐along-‐a-‐tots (6mths-‐5years) Banks Road MethodistChurch Hall

L19 8HZ DropIn

10.00am -‐ 11.00am Sticky Fingers (0-‐4years) Frontline ChurchWavertree


10.00am -‐ 11.00am Tots Taster Weaning Session (1st Thur) Church & Mossley HillChildren's Centre


10.00am -‐ 11.30am Parent & Toddler Group Under 5'sAt Tuebrook Hope Centre, Buckingham Rd


L6 4BX 0151 233 3830

10.00am -‐ 12.00pm Allergy & Eczema Support Group1st Thurs of Month


L12 9EY 0151 233 6202

10.00am -‐ 12.00pm Down Syndrome Support Group (Last Thurs of Month)

Childwall & Woolton CC L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 DropIn

10.30am -‐ 11.30am Story Time SessionsAt The Millenium Centre


L25 2RW 0151 233 1705 DropIn

11.00am -‐ 12.00pm Little Fishes at Austin Rawlinson6wk course -‐ can only attend 1 course



12.30pm -‐ 15.30pm Ante/Post Natal Clinic Belle ValeChildren's Centre


12.45pm -‐ 13.15pm Mother and Child Swim atSt.Anne's School

Through PictonChildren's Centre

0151 233 1200 PleaseBook

13.00pm -‐ 14.00pm Sticky Fingers (0-‐4years) Frontline ChurchWavertree


13.00pm -‐ 14.00pm Weaning Sessions 12/05 & 24/07 West DerbyChildren's Centre


13.00pm -‐ 14.30pm BAMBIS Breastfeeding Group Belle ValeChildren's Centre

L25 2RW 0151 233 1705 DropIn

13.00pm -‐ 15.00pm Incredible Years Parenting Programme10wk course starts 01/05/14



13.30pm -‐ 14.30pm Weaning Sessions08/05/14 & 10/07/14


L25 0PJ 0151 233 3733

13.30pm -‐ 15.00pm Baby Book Club with Little Scribbles Stories Big You Little You75 Garston Old Rd


Contact forInfo

13.30pm -‐ 15.00pm Buddies at Play Support for Children with Difficulties


L12 9EY 0151 233 6202 Call for info

13.30pm -‐ 15.00pm Minnows (0-‐4yrs) St.Peters Church -‐ Woolton L25 5JF Term Time£2

13.30pm -‐ 15.00pm Community Stay and Play Belle ValeChildren's Centre

L25 2RW 0151 233 1705 DropIn

14.00pm -‐ 15.00pm Pram Club (0-‐5yrs) All Saints Childwall L16 0JW

14.00pm -‐ 15.00pm Sleep Workshop Help & Advice for your child's sleep routine



15.00pm -‐ 16.30pm Ante-‐natal Breastfeeding Support Group(02/04, 29/05, 26/06 & 31/07)




09.00am -‐ 11.15am Immunisations Clinic Belle ValeChildren's Centre

L25 2RW 0151 233 1705 AppOnly

09.30am -‐ 10.30am Active Play at St.Hilda's Church Hall Hunts CrossChildren's Centre

L25 0PJ 0151 233 3733 DropIn

09.30am -‐ 11.00am BridgeTots Bridge Chapel, Heath Rd L19 4XR PleaseBook

09.30am -‐ 11.00am Parents Forum (1st Thurs of Month) GarstonChildren's Centre

L19 8JX 0151 233 6868 DropIn

09.30am -‐ 11.30am Health Visitor Weighing Clinic PictonChildren's Centre

L7 6HD 0151 233 1200 DropIn

09.30am -‐ 11.30am Lark Lane Toddlers (0-‐2.5yrs) The Old Police StationLark Lane

L17 8UU £2

09.30am -‐ 11.30am Ready Steady 2 (Starting 08/05/14)3wk support preparing 2yr olds for Nursery



09.30am -‐ 11.30am Your Child & YouStarting 01/05/14 Limited Creche



09.45am -‐ 11.15am Tab Tots Toxteth Tabernacle L8 8AN Term Time£1

10.00am -‐ 11.00am New Born Know How (3rd Thurs of Month) Church & Mossley HillChildren's Centre


10.00am -‐ 11.00am Sing-‐along-‐a-‐tots (6mths-‐5years) Banks Road MethodistChurch Hall

L19 8HZ DropIn

10.00am -‐ 11.00am Sticky Fingers (0-‐4years) Frontline ChurchWavertree


10.00am -‐ 11.00am Tots Taster Weaning Session (1st Thur) Church & Mossley HillChildren's Centre


10.00am -‐ 11.30am Parent & Toddler Group Under 5'sAt Tuebrook Hope Centre, Buckingham Rd


L6 4BX 0151 233 3830

10.00am -‐ 12.00pm Allergy & Eczema Support Group1st Thurs of Month


L12 9EY 0151 233 6202

10.00am -‐ 12.00pm Down Syndrome Support Group (Last Thurs of Month)

Childwall & Woolton CC L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 DropIn

10.30am -‐ 11.30am Story Time SessionsAt The Millenium Centre


L25 2RW 0151 233 1705 DropIn

11.00am -‐ 12.00pm Little Fishes at Austin Rawlinson6wk course -‐ can only attend 1 course



12.30pm -‐ 15.30pm Ante/Post Natal Clinic Belle ValeChildren's Centre


12.45pm -‐ 13.15pm Mother and Child Swim atSt.Anne's School


0151 233 1200 PleaseBook

13.00pm -‐ 14.00pm Sticky Fingers (0-‐4years) Frontline ChurchWavertree


13.00pm -‐ 14.00pm Weaning Sessions 12/05 & 24/07 West DerbyChildren's Centre


13.00pm -‐ 14.30pm BAMBIS Breastfeeding Group Belle ValeChildren's Centre

L25 2RW 0151 233 1705 DropIn

13.00pm -‐ 15.00pm Incredible Years Parenting Programme10wk course starts 01/05/14



13.30pm -‐ 14.30pm Weaning Sessions08/05/14 & 10/07/14


L25 0PJ 0151 233 3733

13.30pm -‐ 15.00pm Baby Book Club with Little Scribbles Stories Big You Little You75 Garston Old Rd


Contact forInfo

13.30pm -‐ 15.00pm Buddies at Play Support for Children with Difficulties


L12 9EY 0151 233 6202 Call for info

13.30pm -‐ 15.00pm Minnows (0-‐4yrs) St.Peters Church -‐ Woolton L25 5JF Term Time£2

13.30pm -‐ 15.00pm Community Stay and Play Belle ValeChildren's Centre

L25 2RW 0151 233 1705 DropIn

14.00pm -‐ 15.00pm Pram Club (0-‐5yrs) All Saints Childwall L16 0JW

14.00pm -‐ 15.00pm Sleep Workshop Help & Advice for your child's sleep routine



15.00pm -‐ 16.30pm Ante-‐natal Breastfeeding Support Group(02/04, 29/05, 26/06 & 31/07)



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09.15am -‐ 10.15am Parent's TimeBreakfast and Chat


L6 4BX 0151 233 3830

09.30am St.Mary's Playgroup (2.5yrs -‐ 4yrs) St.Mary's ChurchGrassendale

L19 0NE

09.30am -‐ 10.00am Little Yogis Parents & Tots Big You Little You75 Garston Old Road


Contact forInfo

09.30am -‐ 10.30am Story & Rhyme Time Toxteth Library L8 1XF FREE

09.30am -‐ 11.00am Health Visitor Drop InBaby Weigh In & Advice Clinic


L6 4BX 0151 233 3830 DropIn

09.30am -‐ 11.00am Knit and Natter Childwall & Woolton CC L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 DropIn

09.30am -‐ 11.30am Childminder Drop InChildminders and their children


L7 6HD 0151 233 1200 DropIn

09.30am -‐ 11.30am Mums & Tots St.Anthony of Padua L18 8AY Term Time£1

10.00am -‐ 11.00am Little Crafts Big You Little You75 Garston Old Road


Contact forInfo

10.00am -‐ 11.00am Movers & Thinkers -‐ Active Session Hunts CrossChildren's Centre

L25 0PJ 0151 233 3733 DropIn

10.00am -‐ 11.00am Sing-‐along-‐a-‐tots (6mths-‐5years)At SARA Hall, Rundle Road, L17 0AQ

Through Church &Mossley Hill CC

L17 0AQ 0151 233 5399 PleaseBook

10.00am -‐ 11.00am Sticky Fingers (0-‐4yrs) Frontline ChurchWavertree


10.00am -‐ 11.00am Story & Rhyme Time -‐ Story Sacks &Wonderboxes


L12 9EY 0151 233 6202 DropIn

10.00am -‐ 11.15am Big Art Parent & Toddler Walker Art Gallery L3 8EL FREE

10.00am -‐ 11.30am Baby Sensory Session (0-‐12mths) GarstonChildren's Centre

L19 8JX 0151 233 6868

10.00am -‐ 11.30am BAMBIS Bosom Buddies GarstonChildren's Centre

L19 8JX 0151 233 6868 DropIn

10.00am -‐ 12.00pm City Tots (0-‐5yrs) 2 Blackburne Place L8 7PE FREE

10.00am -‐ 12.00pm St.Columba's Tots Group St.Columba's URC, Hunts Cross

L25 0NR 0151 486 3244 £2

10.30am -‐ 11.15am Jumping Jacks at the Millennium Centre Through Belle ValeChildren's Centre


10.30am -‐ 11.30am Yum Yum Yummy 4wk courseStarting 13/06/14



11.00am -‐ 12.00pm Rhyme Timeat The Greenhouse Project


L7 6HD 0151 233 1200 DropIn

12.20pm -‐ 13.00pm Little Fishes Swimming (8wks-‐2yrs) at Springwood Heath School, Danefield Rd

Through GarstonChildren's Centre

L19 4TL 0151 233 6868 PleaseBook

12.30pm -‐ 14.30pm Greenbank Tots (0-‐4yrs) Greenbank Sports Academy

L17 1AG £3

13.00pm -‐ 14.30pm BAMBIS Breastfeeding Support Group PictonChildren's Centre

L7 6HD 0151 233 1200 DropIn

13.00pm -‐ 15.00pm Home Safety & First Aid Techniques02/07/14 with limited creche available



13.30pm -‐ 14.15pm Jumping Jacks (12mths+) Banks Road MethodistChurch Hall

L19 8HZ DropIn

13.30pm -‐ 15.00pm Special Educational Needs andDisability Support Group


L18 1JX 0151 233 5399 DropIn

13.30pm -‐ 15.00pm Stay & Play at St.Hilda's Church Hal Through Hunts CrossChildren's Centre

L25 0PJ 0151 233 3733 DropIn

15.30pm -‐ 16.30pm Family Zumba at St.Hugh's School 3-‐5yrs Through PictonChildren's Centre

L7 6HD 0151 233 1200 DropIn

09.15am -‐ 10.15am Parent's TimeBreakfast and Chat


L6 4BX 0151 233 3830

09.30am St.Mary's Playgroup (2.5yrs -‐ 4yrs) St.Mary's ChurchGrassendale

L19 0NE

09.30am -‐ 10.00am Little Yogis Parents & Tots Big You Little You75 Garston Old Road


Contact forInfo

09.30am -‐ 10.30am Story & Rhyme Time Toxteth Library L8 1XF FREE

09.30am -‐ 11.00am Health Visitor Drop InBaby Weigh In & Advice Clinic


L6 4BX 0151 233 3830 DropIn

09.30am -‐ 11.00am Knit and Natter Childwall & Woolton CC L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 DropIn

09.30am -‐ 11.30am Childminder Drop InChildminders and their children


L7 6HD 0151 233 1200 DropIn

09.30am -‐ 11.30am Mums & Tots St.Anthony of Padua L18 8AY Term Time£1

10.00am -‐ 11.00am Little Crafts Big You Little You75 Garston Old Road


Contact forInfo

10.00am -‐ 11.00am Movers & Thinkers -‐ Active Session Hunts CrossChildren's Centre

L25 0PJ 0151 233 3733 DropIn

10.00am -‐ 11.00am Sing-‐along-‐a-‐tots (6mths-‐5years)At SARA Hall, Rundle Road, L17 0AQ

Through Church &Mossley Hill CC

L17 0AQ 0151 233 5399 PleaseBook

10.00am -‐ 11.00am Sticky Fingers (0-‐4yrs) Frontline ChurchWavertree


10.00am -‐ 11.00am Story & Rhyme Time -‐ Story Sacks &Wonderboxes


L12 9EY 0151 233 6202 DropIn

10.00am -‐ 11.15am Big Art Parent & Toddler Walker Art Gallery L3 8EL FREE

10.00am -‐ 11.30am Baby Sensory Session (0-‐12mths) GarstonChildren's Centre

L19 8JX 0151 233 6868

10.00am -‐ 11.30am BAMBIS Bosom Buddies GarstonChildren's Centre

L19 8JX 0151 233 6868 DropIn

10.00am -‐ 12.00pm City Tots (0-‐5yrs) 2 Blackburne Place L8 7PE FREE

10.00am -‐ 12.00pm St.Columba's Tots Group St.Columba's URC, Hunts Cross

L25 0NR 0151 486 3244 £2

10.30am -‐ 11.15am Jumping Jacks at the Millennium Centre Through Belle ValeChildren's Centre


10.30am -‐ 11.30am Yum Yum Yummy 4wk courseStarting 13/06/14



11.00am -‐ 12.00pm Rhyme Timeat The Greenhouse Project


L7 6HD 0151 233 1200 DropIn

12.20pm -‐ 13.00pm Little Fishes Swimming (8wks-‐2yrs) at Springwood Heath School, Danefield Rd

Through GarstonChildren's Centre

L19 4TL 0151 233 6868 PleaseBook

12.30pm -‐ 14.30pm Greenbank Tots (0-‐4yrs) Greenbank Sports Academy

L17 1AG £3

13.00pm -‐ 14.30pm BAMBIS Breastfeeding Support Group PictonChildren's Centre

L7 6HD 0151 233 1200 DropIn

13.00pm -‐ 15.00pm Home Safety & First Aid Techniques02/07/14 with limited creche available



13.30pm -‐ 14.15pm Jumping Jacks (12mths+) Banks Road MethodistChurch Hall

L19 8HZ DropIn

13.30pm -‐ 15.00pm Special Educational Needs andDisability Support Group


L18 1JX 0151 233 5399 DropIn

13.30pm -‐ 15.00pm Stay & Play at St.Hilda's Church Hal Through Hunts CrossChildren's Centre

L25 0PJ 0151 233 3733 DropIn

15.30pm -‐ 16.30pm Family Zumba at St.Hugh's School 3-‐5yrs Through PictonChildren's Centre

L7 6HD 0151 233 1200 DropIn

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Sing and Sign is a fun and exciting class designed to teach parents how to

encourage their little ones to communicate through signs! Babies learn to use their hands much earlier than they learn to talk and using signs and gestures to communicate is actually a very natural part of a babies development (ie waving and pointing). Sing and Sing classes build on this instinct by introducing babies to a wider range of signs that will help them express their thoughts to their parents.

There are many benefits to babies who are able to sign. The main ones include:

Helping to understand your baby’s needs, thoughts and ideas

Allowing you to enjoy seeing their personalities much more clearly as they develop

Reducing frustration (for baby and parents!) so fewer tantrums!!!

Enhancing early vocabulary and understanding Encouraging the development of speech

Enriching your baby’s relationships Building confidence and self-esteem

Stimulating your baby’s intellectual and emotional development

Rachel - Chester & Wirral - 01244 372 970Becky - Liverpool - 07813 630 665Nicki - Warrington - 07852 155 190

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During the month of July, children’s activities are subject to change. Please contact your St.Helens & Knowsley

children’s centres for up to date information.

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Infant Feeding Team Whiston hospital

The aim of the Infant Feeding Team is to encourage parents to make an informed choice about the feeding choices for their

baby and support them in that choice.

The Infant Feeding Team is based at Whiston hospital and offers support and advice to parents regarding their feeding choices.

What’s on offer?

We offer antenatal feeding awareness sessions for parents. Parents can attend for evidence based information on infant feeding and gain practical skills. This helps parents to feel empowered to breast feed and make an informed choice on how they will feed their baby.

The Breast Feeding Drop in Clinic

The ‘Breast Feeding Drop In’ clinic is available every Friday from 10-12 am in the Parentcraft Room, Level 2, Purple Zone. Women and their partners can attend for support from a member of the Infant Feeding Team in an informal relaxed environment. Refreshments are available. This clinic enables parents to speak to other mums who are breast feeding and is a fantastic opportunity for peer support.

The Infant feeding team also support Breast feeding women on the delivery suite, the Postnatal ward 2E, Neonatal unit and the Paediatric wards and on discharge from hospital we phone all breast feeding mothers to offer advice and support and to signpost to further community support.

Contact the Infant Feeding Team0151 290 4166

Or bleep 0307, via hospital switchboard

CHILDREN’SCENTRES

SURE START

Give your child the best possible start in life

553SEP11SS

Please drop in or give us a call to find out more.

Bebington0151 608 7013

New Brighton0151 630 2731

Birkenhead & Tranmere0151 647 1676

Pensby0151 648 1129

Eastham0151 327 3174

Ganneys Meadow0151 677 9255

West Kirby0151 625 3892

Prenton0151 608 7253

Liscard0151 638 7530

Bidston & St James0151 651 1190

Bromborough0151 334 1381

Claughton0151 488 5948

Rock Ferry0151 644 5500

Seacombe0151 630 1845

Greasby0151 677 5037

Leasowe0151 639 8923

With 16 Centres across Wirral,there’s sure to be one near you

Signed ________________________________ Date __________________

Print Name _____________________________________________________

Relationship to Child (Mother/Father/etc) ______________________________

I understand that Wirral Children’s Centres will record and share the above information tohelp them in their service provision. I agree to the information about myself and mydependants, as outlined above, being kept on the Sure Start Children’s Centre database. Iunderstand that this information will be used for monitoring and evaluation purposes, andwill be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act. In providing the details of anadditional parent/carer I accept responsibility for informing them that I have passed theirdetails onto the Children’s Centre. I give permission for the Sure Start Children’s Centre tocontact us regarding their services and to share this information with its partner agencies.

Ethnicity Codes1 = White-British2 = White-Irish3 = White-Polish4 = Roma/Traveler5 = Any other white6 = Asian/Asian British-Bangladeshi7 = Asian/Asian British-Indian8 = Asian/Asian British-Pakistani9 = Asian/Asian British-Other10 = Black/Black British-African

11 = Black/Black British-Caribbean12 = Other Black/Black British13 = White/Asian14 = White/Black (African)15 = White/Black (Caribbean)16 = Other Mixed17 = Chinese18 = Other Ethnic Group19 = Refused

Full Name _______________________________________________________

Date of Birth ____________________________ Gender:

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Home Address (If different) _________________________________________

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Pensby0151 648 1129

Eastham0151 327 3174


West Kirby0151 625 3892

Prenton0151 608 7253

Liscard0151 638 7530




Rock Ferry0151 644 5500

Seacombe0151 630 1845

Greasby0151 677 5037

Leasowe0151 639 8923


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Pensby0151 648 1129

Eastham0151 327 3174


West Kirby0151 625 3892

Prenton0151 608 7253

Liscard0151 638 7530




Rock Ferry0151 644 5500

Seacombe0151 630 1845

Greasby0151 677 5037

Leasowe0151 639 8923


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During the month of July, children’s activities are subject to change. Please contact your Wirral children’s centres for up to date information.

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Your nursery will be somewhere for baby to sleep, be changed, fed, and don’t forget, somewhere to listen to stories in! It is

never too early to read to your baby. Babies love to look at bright pictures and hear the sound of your voice.

It’s hard just now, but try and think about your baby becoming a toddler. Look out for furniture and storage that will still be useful once your beautiful baby becomes an enquiring toddler, and beyond. Choose classic designs and good quality that you’ll be pleased with 5 years on.

Ask! Get tips from friends who already have children. What’s the nursery item they still use and love?

Start your baby’s home library in your nursery. Have a few books at home that are just right for babies. You can find great book ideas for babies from Bookstart.org.uk

Include a comfy chair to read story together. Reading with your baby is a lovely way to spend time together and you’ll soon find that baby is reaching out to touch the book.

Look for winners. The shortcut to finding good

products is to look for nursery items that have won awards from parenting magazines- they’ll have been tried and tested by experts and most importantly other parents!

Once your baby is moving about independently, put books in easy reach of them. Babies need to see books’ front covers to find the one they want. There’s nothing sweeter than seeing your baby picking out and ‘reading’ a book by themselves. Try a front facing Tidy Books kids book box or Tidy Books children’s bookcase so that they can find what they want by themselves.

Give books a special place in your home. By choosing to put your baby’s books in a Tidy Books Bookcase or Book Box, you are showing that books are important. You will be starting your baby on a lifelong journey into reading!

Find out more about Tidy Books’ award winning bookcases for babies and toddlers, which will last your family 8 years or more, and encourage your child’s love of books from

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Family Day Out

If you’re planning long car journeys (perhaps to your holiday destination or for a great family day out) with your little ones this Summer, here are

3 great products worth investing in that should help make the journey go a little more smoothly;

1. Entertainment: Keeping your children entertained on a long journey can prove challenging. Mummy and Me love the travel Aquadoodle range from Tomy. These no fuss, no mess mats are safe for designing masterpieces

whilst on the go, recommended for children aged 18months+. With no messy ink,

just water, parents can relax in the knowledge that there’ll be no stains. Simply fill the special Aquadoodle Pen with water

before you travel. Once dry they can be used

over and over again! Travel Aquadoodle range R.R.P from £4.99 - £13.49.www.tomy.co.uk

2. Sleeping: When making

long car journeys, little ones can grow tired and fall asleep. Mummy and Me adore ‘Quillows’ - a pillow that folds out into a fleece lined blanket. Perfect for little ones nap times inside and out! Available in their favourite characters. Priced at £22 with optional personalisation an extra £5.

www.quiltsandquillows.co.uk

3. Space Saving: With all the essentials required to have a day out with your family.

It can be easy to fill up the car. Mummy and Me love the ‘Doona’ car-seat and will be bringing you more on this fantastic product in upcoming issues. The Award-Winning Doona is the next generation in car-seats

bringing you a Group O+ car-seat and pushchair in one! Available from Mamas & Papas, Toys

R Us and other retailers priced at £299.

T he Disney Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Harrods is the ultimate immersive storytelling experience for young kids at the iconic British store in Knightsbridge, London. This is the first time

that a Disney Parks and Resorts offering has been recreated in the UK. This enchanted retail experience invites children to step into the

world of their fairy tale heroes and heroines for a magical transformation and a master-class in the qualities it takes to be a Princess or a Knight.

Inspired by the famous “Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo” scene in the Disney animated Cinderella film, where Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother transforms her for the ball, the Disney Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Harrods is set in a fairy tale castle enclosed within the glittering walls of Harrods. In the stately fitting room behind the large wooden castle doors, dazzling dresses and shimmering accessories are encased and within the boutique salon, ornate golden mirrors line the walls.

From the moment a child steps into the world, imagination becomes reality. Children are hosted by their very own Fairy Godmother-in-Training to learn the qualities needed to become a Princess or Knight, take a royal oath and enjoy the ultimate magical experience. Perfect as a gift for children aged 3-12 or for a special celebration, there are a variety of experiences to choose from starting from as little as £50.

The Disney Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Harrods forms the centre piece of Disney at Harrods, bringing further Disney magic to the world famous department store with a brand new Disney Store at Harrods and new-look Disney Cafe.

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Crown Experience £200 The Crown experience’s

crowning glory is a choice of deluxe Princess costumes

(choice of Belle, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel,

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and t-shirt. It includes a choice of hair

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a commemorative photograph, filled

make-up bag and certificate.

“My husband and I felt quite emotional watching our daughter being transformed into ‘Princess’ Eden for her 3rd birthday.

The staff were always in character bringing that special Disney magic.

Everything has been extremely well thought out and with all the commemorative gifts

you get to take away (along with the dress and tiara) the package is excellent value for money.

Mummy and Me Magazine would highly recommend this fabulous experience for any

little princess or knight!”Michelle Thompson

Magazine Founder & Director

Once upon a time......a Fairy Godmother waved her wand over London Town

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Trail starting point:Delamere Cafe (Tip: Use the cafe car park rather than

Whitefield as this is much closer for little feet!)

Extra activities:Purchase an activity sheet for the trail,

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There are other activity suggestions and downloadable sheets at:

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Why not take a picnic and the Gruffalo book to read and make a day of it!? Make a Gruffalo den or Stick Man for extra fun!

There are 15 Gruffalo carvings in forests around the country.

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1. What a Mess: Let’s face it; cooking with kids is never going to be mess free. Spending time in the kitchen with different smells, sights and textures should be a fun and memorable experience, so don’t worry about a bit of mess. Using a plastic table cloth can make clearing up a bit easier. 2. Get Equipped: Use equipment that won’t break easily; plastic bowls; wooden spoons; plastic cookie cutters and wooden rolling pins. Silicone cupcake moulds are good for baking small batches of cakes as well as making mini omelettes or jelly. My Mini Cupcake Set with Baking Tray is ideal for this. 3. Keep it Simple: Children (especially toddlers) have short attention spans, so start with recipes that are extra easy and provide a result reasonably quickly. 4. Food Hygiene: Ensure they wash their hands before they touch any ingredients and in between touching raw and cooked or ready-to-eat foods. 5. Squabble-free Fun: If you are cooking with

more than one child, give each of them their own job or spoon to stir. Whilst cooking is a great opportunity to teach them about sharing; giving them their own job not only helps teach them responsibility, but also helps avoid any

squabbling!

6. Cooking Parties: occupy the kids this summer with a cooking party for your child. Choose some simple recipes such as mini pizzas, gingerbread men or cupcakes and let them work in pairs to make their own lunch or tea.

From Mini Baking Sets, to Alphabet Cookie Cutters and Mini Popcake

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During the week of the 16th to the 22nd June all the little ones swimming with Water Babies took part in sponsored events.

This charity remains very close to our hearts here at Water Babies Liverpool, it is in memory of Joseph Mitchell who was born on the 17th March 2010 and sadly passed away at 2 years old having bravely fought to beat a rare heart condition.

Joseph’s family found the Bereavement Centre at Alder Hey such a massive help and support that they set up a charity “Touched by an Angel” in Joseph’s memory.

All the Water Babies teachers and little ones came to their classes in Disney fancy dress themes outfits and even Mickey and Minnie made guest appearances at some of the classes.

All babies and children who took part in the event received a lovely certificate to say a massive thank you for taking part in Water Babies ‘Swim for Fun’

If you would like to donate to this amazing charity all you need to do is go to:

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Millie was not b r e a t h i n g on her own

and we found her surrounded by equipment and machines, with nurses and consultant’s all around her. I could feel myself getting more and more upset and worried by the minute.

Millie ended up on a CPAP machine (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) to help her to breathe. She also had jaundice, so was placed under Phototherapy lights wearing a mask to protect her eyes. In addition, she had to have an NG tube placed through the nose, down into the stomach - used for feeding and administering drugs.

She was given a routine ultrasound head scan given to all preterm babies. We were taken into a private room and were told that Millie had Hydrocephalus. A watery fluid, known as Cerebro-Spinal Fluid (CSF). CSF is produced constantly inside each of the four ventricles of the brain, normally this flows through narrow pathways from one ventricle to the next, then out over the outside of the brain and down the spinal cord. Hydrocephalus is caused by the inability for CSF to drain away into the bloodstream.

One of the Consultants came and explained Millie’s Hydrocephalus in more depth. The usual treatment is to insert a shunting device to control the pressure by draining excess CSF, therefore preventing the condition becoming worse. He was so nice, even drawing pictures and little diagrams to help us understand more. He explained that we had to wait and see whether Millie’s head got any bigger. Sometimes at the start it can settle down but if not Millie would need brain surgery to be fitted with a shunt. We dried our eyes, put on a brave face and went back to see Millie in her incubator.

Day by day, Millie’s head was getting bigger. So the day came for her to be moved to NICU. She had continual testing of the fluid in her head to check the pressure. The drawing of fluid continued for about a week but was not working. Millie’s

head was still growing at a rapid rate, so we were informed that she would have to undergo her first surgery.

So Millie was taken to surgery a few days later on the 22/04/10. We met the anaesthetist and surgeons before being led to a small room to sign the paperwork. Then we kissed Millie goodbye and good luck. I was in tears thinking I would never see my daughter again.

About 2 and half hours went by. Millie arrived, her hair had been shaved on one side and she was hooked back up having to be monitored around the clock looking so fragile. 2 weeks later it was not good news, Millie’s head was still growing at a rapid rate despite the access device been fitted. So Millie was scheduled to have a VP shunt fitted.

The Big day came, I couldn’t believe we were going to go through more surgery. But we knew it was to save her life. We just couldn’t help feeling that she was so small and had been through enough already. Tears were shed as we parted from her side.

Four hours passed then we got a phone call from the ward to say Millie had made it and to come up. Jonny and I just hugged each other and thanked God that she had made it through. A few weeks later Millie was back in SCBU.

Millie was finally sent home in the June. At this stage she was still tube feeding, supported by lots of medication and on special milk. It was the best feeling in the world to be taking her home but also very scary. Millie continued to have a care team of consultants, therapists and nurses. She is now a happy 4 year old.

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DSL aims to support parents, carers and families whoare affected by Down’s syndrome and seek to enhancethe lives of people with Down’s syndrome who live inthe City of Liverpool and surrounding area.

Our activities include providing advice and support tonew parents via our new parent contact and throughour new parent packs and organise social events thatbring our membership together.

For more information contact us using the detailsbelow.

Down Syndrome LiverpoolPO Box 1Mossley Hill District OfficeLiverpoolL18 4SDsecretary@downsyndromeliverpool.orgwww.downsyndromeliverpool.org

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Helping siblings see the Up side of Down’s

Sisterly LoveNine-year-old big sister Mia Goleniowska,

from Cornwall, has published a ground-breaking book to help other children who become siblings to a child with Down’s syndrome. Mia, who lives

with her family near Truro, found it difficult to understand why her baby sister Natty had to spend time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Treliske Hospital, Truro, when she was born. Natty was born with Trisomy 21, commonly known as Down’s syndrome, which was accompanied by a heart condition. Her parents, Hayley and Bob, did not know that their new baby would have the condition before she was born, so the whole family went through a steep learning curve of what life would be like with a child with additional needs. Hayley writes award-winning and internationally renowned blog, Downs Side Up. When she discovered notes and poems around the house written by Mia to her little sister, she collected them, soon realising that they were the basis for a ground-breaking book. Mia writes, “I love you Natty and you are the best sister in the world and so precious to me. You are so important to me and if you weren’t in this world my life wouldn’t be the same.” Mia’s drawings and family photographs complete this beautiful first introduction to Trisomy 21,

which has been endorsed by eight leading UK charities.Hayley said, “This is exactly the kind of book I searched for when Natty was born, to read with Mia at bedtime. I believe it will have a positive impact on new parents as well.”

The book I Love You Natty is available from Amazon at £5.99 + P&P

or to order via Waterstones. ISBN 978-0-9929251-0-9

I Love You Natty: A sibling’s uplifting introduction to Down’s syndrome


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Before I was a parent, I loved keeping fit and setting myself physical challenges, from marathons to triathlons and even endurance

events for people who should know better, like The Tough Guy. However, when my troopers came along, I quickly realised that there was never going to be free time in my day that I could train in (or to do anything else for that matter).

I recognised that I needed to get creative about how I could fit training in around my family commitments (which I have a lot of as a stay at home dad). It’s wasn’t always easy, but then nothing worth doing ever is.

So dads, if you want to start, maintain or revisit a training routine, here’s my tips:

Don’t believe the hype. People will tell you that it is impossible to train with a family and that there just isn’t enough time in the day. I once said this and got the response, “You have the same 24 hours a day that Einstein, Marie Curie and other world changers had”. Well that puts things into perspective. We are only talking about scheduling in training, gentlemen. You can do it.

Make Sacrifices. Sacrifice everything that you do not know to be useful or believe to be productive uses of your time. If you cannot train because you need to schedule it in alongside playing on the Xbox, checking Facebook or tweeting for example, you need to re-evaluate your goals.

Gain Home Support. Ideally, you need the full support of your partner, or if you are a single parent, the person/people who help you out with childcare. Not only for their help in looking after the troopers while you train, but also as a motivating force to help to stick to your schedule. This can be tricky as you will be training at times that may currently be considered time for you to spend together (especially if you are training for an event and your training time is increasing).

If this is an issue for you, tackle it now. It is not going to go away. Here’s how I did it:

- I explained to my wife why I really wanted to train and compete.

- I worked to ensure she had as much ‘free’ time as I had training time.

- I stuck it out and proved I was serious.

Choose your moments. Some training can only happen away from base camp. If this is the case, avoid busy times in the family day: i.e. mealtimes, bedtime etc. All hands need to be on deck then. So either get up early and create time at the start of the day (I prefer this) or be prepared to go out once the troopers are bunked down.

Become more efficient at exercising. Create – or find – a fifteen minute routine that allows you to give yourself a total body workout. Fifteen minutes is the optimum amount of time because even a very young baby trooper will nap for 15 minutes.

Do exercise that requires little – or no – kit: sit ups, press ups, skipping and squats are all fabulous exercises that you can perform in confined spaces at a moment’s notice. And that may be all you have.

Get exercise kit you can use at home and be disciplined enough to use it. My indoor trainer for my bike was essential to my triathlon training – I would thrash it at every opportunity.

Make it a family affair. Make your training a family activity as this will not only enable you to train during ‘normal’ hours but also to set a brilliant example for your troopers. Importantly, it gives your partner an opportunity to have time to themselves. For example:

- Take the unit to the park, and when your partner joins you, start your laps.

- Take the troopers out for a bike ride, then drop them back at base camp to your partner, and then

get some serious miles in.- Take the unit swimming, and when your partner either joins you or collects the troopers, get some

real lengths under your belt.- Invite your family to watch you compete.

Hilarious pictures of me at The Tough Guy, in various stages of torment, have gained almost

legendary status at our base camp.

If you’ve got any other tips, please share them with me – and other dads – on the Commando

Dad forums:

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