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Thursday 14 June 2012
Sunday 20 May 2012
Swimming at the airport
Has anyone not discovered Kings pool at Majura? It's a purpose built swimming centre that holds swimming lessons for little ones, and no-so-little ones, as well as Aquacise for adults (though if you ask me, doing a swimming lesson with a baby is enough aquacise for anyone!).
The pools are warm, the air is warm, the showers are (usually) warm, the staff and teachers are friendly and supportive, it's clean and bright and there's heaps of space to get changed and get your baby or toddler or preschooler changed. Their swimming lessons begin from 6 months of age (with baby play sessions from 3 months of age) and run through until your child is a completely independent swimmer.
Not convinced? It's really easy to park, you can watch planes taking off and Majura Woolies across the carpark is the best supermarket I've ever been to, so you can combine swimming with grocery shopping if the logistics of taking little ones swimming is not enough exercise to kill you.
Still not convinced? They do free trial classes . . .
The pools are warm, the air is warm, the showers are (usually) warm, the staff and teachers are friendly and supportive, it's clean and bright and there's heaps of space to get changed and get your baby or toddler or preschooler changed. Their swimming lessons begin from 6 months of age (with baby play sessions from 3 months of age) and run through until your child is a completely independent swimmer.
Not convinced? It's really easy to park, you can watch planes taking off and Majura Woolies across the carpark is the best supermarket I've ever been to, so you can combine swimming with grocery shopping if the logistics of taking little ones swimming is not enough exercise to kill you.
Still not convinced? They do free trial classes . . .
Baby karaoke
Here's something to do on a rainy day or with a cranky baby who just wants to be held and entertained: baby karaoke on the Raising Children Network parenting website.
Baby karaoke is a gorgeous set of animated children's songs to watch and sing along to - the words are right there on the screen. There's even an iPhone app to download, so you can keep your little one entertained on the go.
The rest of the website has some useful info on parenting, including my favourite: parenting in pictures.
Baby karaoke is a gorgeous set of animated children's songs to watch and sing along to - the words are right there on the screen. There's even an iPhone app to download, so you can keep your little one entertained on the go.
The rest of the website has some useful info on parenting, including my favourite: parenting in pictures.
Disney classics at the movies
Greater Union in Manuka is currently showing a series of Disney animated classics which you might remember from your own childhood, like Dumbo and Bambi. All tickets are $8.
The sessions are on Saturdays and Sundays at 10.30am and 2pm. Find out more here and check out the session times here.
If your little one is too little for the movies, you might like to see one yourself at a Babes In Arms session. These are held on Wednesday mornings at 10am or 10.30am and cost $8.50. See the upcoming schedule here.
The sessions are on Saturdays and Sundays at 10.30am and 2pm. Find out more here and check out the session times here.
If your little one is too little for the movies, you might like to see one yourself at a Babes In Arms session. These are held on Wednesday mornings at 10am or 10.30am and cost $8.50. See the upcoming schedule here.
Sunday 29 April 2012
Weston Park train and sensory playground
Since 1971, Canberra children have been chuffing around on the miniature train in Weston Park. I took my three-year-old there today and he told me that he didn't want to go on it and "maybe next time" when I protested that I did.
Instead we played at the fabulous sensory playground across the lane which has a water play area and musical instruments built into it.
Nevertheless, the train is a big a hit with most children. They do children's parties and can be booked by play groups and child care centres for excursions. The surrounding area is very popular for family picnics and BBQs. (There are toilets, including ones with good disabled access.)
Find the train and cafe opening times here.
Weston Park is at the lake end of Banks St in Yarralumla. View a map of the park showing where to find the train.
Instead we played at the fabulous sensory playground across the lane which has a water play area and musical instruments built into it.
Nevertheless, the train is a big a hit with most children. They do children's parties and can be booked by play groups and child care centres for excursions. The surrounding area is very popular for family picnics and BBQs. (There are toilets, including ones with good disabled access.)
Find the train and cafe opening times here.
Weston Park is at the lake end of Banks St in Yarralumla. View a map of the park showing where to find the train.
Thursday 29 March 2012
The bus wash
If your child loves buses, you might like to suggest the bus wash to your childcare centre or preschool.
ACTION provides free excursions to childcare centres and preschools. They take the kids on a bus ride, through a bus depot and then through a bus wash.
It sounds like the ultimate in fun and adventure if you are three years old!
ACTION provides free excursions to childcare centres and preschools. They take the kids on a bus ride, through a bus depot and then through a bus wash.
It sounds like the ultimate in fun and adventure if you are three years old!
Wednesday 28 March 2012
Art tours for babies and toddlers
The National Gallery of Art runs two different art tours for littles:
- A Little Look at Art, for babies to two-year-olds
- Art and Me, for two- and three-year-olds
We've been on one of these tours and thought it was fantastic. My then two-year-old seemed to get a lot out of it and I was surprised by the great drawing he did there.
See here for upcoming dates in April, May and June. Tours cost $12, or $10 if you're a member of the gallery. Prams are allowed in the gallery and they have baby change rooms. See here for directions and parking.
For outdoor fun nearby, see this post on fountains.
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