May 2010 - Toddle Babes - The Network of Care

Virgin Cocktails for Mums

Feel like a grown-up drink with the ladies but worried about your unborn baby or the quality of your milk whilst *** feeding? Try these delicious cocktails that look the part but are good for you and baby! 1. Piña Colada A piña colada is cool and refreshing...

Published Sat, May 29 2010 5:56 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Yummy Recipes, pregnancy safe drinks, non alcoholic drinks

Are you a good role model to your baby?

Babies learn thorough imitation. Take advantage of this and use his copycat instincts to encourage the desired behaviour. You are your child’s first and best teacher. Your baby learns from observing you, how you interact with him and other people...

Published Wed, May 26 2010 8:12 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Food for Thought, teaching your toddler how to behave, Discipline Techniques, role model

Mud & Worm Pudding

Here’s a fun dessert recipe to try after a day working in the garden and digging up bugs, worms and other creepy crawlies…or just because it’s fun to be icky! Age group: 2 years+ What You Need: Packaged chocolate pudding (enough boxes...

Published Mon, May 24 2010 7:47 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Yummy Recipes, kids desserts

Spaghetti Art

This spaghetti art idea will excite any child! What child doesn’t like to smoosh their hands in squidgy colourful noodles and then make a unique design that can also be hung up? Age group: 18 months+ What you need: PVA Glue powder or ready mixed...

Published Sat, May 22 2010 7:39 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Art and Craft Activities, Creativity & Self-expression

Paint your Bread and Eat it!

Having a lazy Saturday morning? Have some fun with your breakfast by painting it first with our edible paint mix; then eat it! What you need: • Bread • Milk • Food colouring • Paint brush • Small containers What to do: Mix 1 Tablespoon of milk with 4...

Published Thu, May 20 2010 7:28 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Creativity & Self-expression, Art and Craft Recipes

Paper Plate Rooster

Thinkig of doing a Farm theme? Well this simple rooster will have pride of place in any farmyard. Age group: 3 years+ What you need Paper plate Red and Orange/ Yellow construction paper Pencil Scissors Googly eyes (optional) What to do: Trace and cut...

Published Tue, May 18 2010 7:24 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Art and Craft Activities, Creativity & Self-expression, paper plate crafts, farm crafts, farm activities

Paper Plate Daisy

Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do…these easy and effective Daisy flowers are fun to make even for the littlest crafter. What You Need: Paper Plates (preferably in a variety of sizes) Yellow Paper Paint Glue What You Do: Give your children paper...

Published Sun, May 16 2010 7:10 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Art and Craft Activities, Creativity & Self-expression, Seasons, Spring crafts, flower crafts, paper plate crafts

Blossom branch

This is a simple craft for young children. Using some basic materials and inspiration from nature, you can create a beautiful blossom branch to welcome the arrival of Spring. Age group: 18 months + What you need: Twigs or branch tissue paper Glue (PVA...

Published Fri, May 14 2010 7:02 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Art and Craft Activities, Creativity & Self-expression, Seasons, Spring crafts, flower crafts, blossoms

STOP Fussy Eaters.

It can be a worry if your child refuses to eat or is terribly fussy. BUT it is worth knowing that it is extremely rare for a child to starve themselves! In this article we will be looking at practical tips that you can try to make stress-free mealtimes...

Published Fri, May 14 2010 12:02 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, ideas to get toddlers eating, fussy eaters advice

Paper Plate Sunflower

This bright and cheerful Sunflower craft will liven up your display. Children love all the painting, gluing and different textures created. Why not create a few and make a pretty sunflower garden? Age group: 18 months + What You Need: Paper Plates Yellow...

Published Thu, May 13 2010 6:45 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Art and Craft Activities, Creativity & Self-expression, Seasons, Spring crafts, summer crafts, sunflowers

Helping your 0-2 year old be active

Teaching your toddler about being healthy and taking care of their bodies is so important and helps them to develop the habit of taking care of themselves. Fitness, good eating habits and being able to understand what their bodies can do, will ensure...

Published Fri, May 07 2010 12:03 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Child Development, Our Bodies, physical development, age appropriate physical ability, exercise for children

Learning to Move 0-12 months

Ever wondered what you could be doing for your littlest ones to help them discover the joys of movement? Here are some age appropriate ideas for learning about moving and space and figuring out what their bodies can do. Babies (0-12 months) need plenty...

Published Sat, May 01 2010 12:33 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Child Development, Our Bodies, ideas for movement, physical development, age appropriate physical ability

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