May 18, 2008

Are Baby Classes Necessary?

Taking babies as young as four months old to a class is becoming an increasingly popular trend. Classes that were once intended for crawlers and walkers are now being offered for even younger babies. There are a variety of classes offered for babies and parents. You may be wondering what is available and if the classes are worth the time and money needed to attend. Here are some of the classes typically offered for babies and toddlers.

Yoga for Babies

This is one of the newest trends in classes for babies. Yoga has grown in popularity among pregnant and new mothers in recent years. Now studios in major cities and even some smaller cities are offering yoga classes for mother and baby. Proponents of these classes say that yoga has benefits for babies, including relieving gas and constipation. In addition, taking classes throughout childhood can lead to healthy fitness habits and increase the chance that they will continue to practice as adults.

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March 16, 2008

Benefits of Messy Play

young toddler finger painting by Patricia Hughes

For adults, messy play can be a lot of work and feel stressful. However, there are many benefits to messy play. Early childhood education experts say that play is the work of the child. This is true for all kids, but especially for babies and toddlers. Don’t be afraid of the mess. Roll up your sleeves and enjoy some messy play time with your little one.

Messy play stimulates the senses. The tactile experience gained during messy play helps little ones experience a variety of textures. During messy play, babies and toddlers are developing eye hand coordination and fine motor skills. What looks like a mess on the surface is truly a learning experience for your child.

Fun and Messy Activities

A sand and water table is a great messy activity. In warm weather, this activity is perfect outside. When the weather is chilly, kids can still enjoy water play indoors. A small water table can be put on top of towels and filled with a small amount of water. The table can be filled with just water for younger infants and toddlers, if you are concerned about sand in the eyes.

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