Experiencing A Baby And Toddler Group

Today was the day we took May-May to our first play group. I was feeling anxious as I've never been to anything like this before. When we got there it was like I stepped into another realm where kids had space to run and play and parents got to interact with each other in a open environment.

The staff that work there are so friendly and approachable. I found it easy to talk to them and they made everyone feel welcome. May-May enjoyed the baby play area where there were sensory and age appropriate toys for her to play with. The parents were also welcoming and made me feel at ease with the surroundings. I was one of two dad's there and it didn't feel as if I was alone. He spoke to me about the group and it was really natural and simple, especially as it was my first time.

The games and songs that the staff used were fun and easy to follow. May-May was engrossed with the staff member with the guitar and could not stop smiling as they went through the songs. There were also refreshments for parents which was tea or coffee with toast or teacake. The children had juice to drink to replenish their energy.

I had so much fun seeing May-May enjoying herself and I found out that they do a dad's only group with the same staff which me and May-May will definitely be going to. I would definitely recommend this to any parent with young children and for all that is on offer, it is really worth the money!

P. S

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