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Does your LO listen to you read books to them?

My boy just won't sit and listen or even make the effort to look at pictures. Take him to the library to pick his own books, he just runs riot and not bothered about books 😕

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How to reduce screen time

For parents who don’t use screen time, how are you keeping your toddlers entertained? 😮‍💨 I feel like he’s glued to the TV at the moment as we’ve just had another baby who’s only a few weeks old. But his tantrums have sky rocketed and I can’t cope! What do you do at home to keep them busy without resulting to…

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Toys!

What toys do your little ones love that keep them entertained? My little monster boy LOVES to pull himself up on everything atm, we have lots of toys out daily and I sing with him but his favorite thing to do is stand up holding onto the tables/tv stand and laugh at me😂😂

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Days out

Were is everyone taking there kids for days out I have a 18 month old and 4 month old want something free or not overly expensive for 4 of us we go for walks and parks and farms all the time want something diffrent

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Play groups for 3 years olds

Could anyone recommend any play groups for 3 year olds around the area please? We're down near Messingham but anywhere around scunthorpe is good xx

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Books for 1 year old

I haven’t really read to baby much in their first year. I want to get her some books now though for her birthday - what are the best books for a 1 year old girl? Any recommendations please? Thanks

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Presents for a 6m old

Hello, does anyone have any idea what to get a 6m old for Christmas? My daughter will be 6m come Christmas and I haven’t a clue🫠 I have a crawl ball and a vtec cube for her, and that is it🤣🤣 In need of ideas! Picture of my crazy girl so we don’t get lost❤️

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Kids groups

Do you know any interesting group activities for kids in Sacramento except swimming, gym? Like play-based groups/music/arts? Share your experience

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Best playgrounds

Best playgrounds in or just outside Brighton? We do queens park loads as live in kemptown and do the park on the level and beach fairly regularly. Sometimes Preston park. Is there any other good toddler aged parks (mine is nearly 2)? Willing to drive a little - we rarely go to one in Shoreham with big wooden boat.

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Screen Time

Just want people's opinions, so when I'm at home I put Cbeebies on whenever little one is awake just to have on in the background while she's playing and she loves it when the music comes on etc, she's also starting to pay a bit more attention to it now she's one! Just wondered if anyone else does the same thing and...

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Tails? 😬

The past week I’ve seen two separate kids (maybe 7-11) walking around with tails with their mums in shopping centres/ parks. Is that the new norm? Because that’s a bit strange right. I get you want your kid to have independence but wtf 🤢 I live in Australia btw.

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need opinions please and thank you

so basically I live in an apartment on the second floor and I have a 5yo/3yo/1yo. My 5 year old has tall-ish headboard in her own bedroom. I am wanting to use the headboard to block her and her siblings from playing directly infront of the window. Do you think its now safety/fire hazard because I am blocking the w...

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Crafts

Would these be good for kids who have never done any crafts?

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Fun family Games

What simple games that don't require a lot of setup that makes everyone howl lol

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iPad games for toddlers

Hi everyone, does anyone have any recommendations for interactive skills learning apps for toddlers? Ideally free! Thanks!

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WEEK VACAY!!!

The husband and I have a week vacay coming up! Debating on where to travel to!! Do we bring the babies or leave them with family? (MIL. Offered to watch them) *1 month old & 1 1/2 year old * Recommendations on both?? 🥰

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Baby classes

Does anyone know of good baby classes for 1 month + in Oxford/ Bicester area? I’m new to the area but happy to drive out if needs be. Baby girl (and I) need to get out! X

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Craft toy recommendations

Does anyone have any craft ideas for toddlers? We have crayons. Not quite ready for paint yet but looking for other ideas. X

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What toys give a sense of control and power (in a good way) for toddler

They seem to like to piece together Mr potato Head Push shopping carts Screen protector stick Etc Wondering what else I can get my toddler boy that helps empower him?

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Christmas

What are people doing for Christmas and babies. They'll be 5/6months and I want to make it special but they aren't going to be really interested or able to open presents...

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