With the New Year upon us and the weather threatening to turn toward the worst, you may be considering trying new things with your little one. A class for babies could be a great option to start this. If you’ve not tried the class before, you may be curious about what you can expect, and if it’s worth it for both of you.

When I had my first baby, I was so afraid of taking her to a class for babies. I was afraid that she might get too cold, too hot and be exposed to a myriad of germs, get attacked by a rouge child; quite frankly the risks were numerous. To make matters worse I had no acquaintances and I was convinced that everyone was mothers with expertise I was left exposed as the incompetent mama I was clearly.

After 3 months I had got bored of the four walls in my home and decided to plunge into the unknown and joined a local group. I vividly remember walking by the door three times before finally deciding to step in. This was around 6 years ago, and I’m expecting my third child. 3. Looking back, it was almost an experience of sliding doors. Both my baby as well as me gained so much from that first move and I’m so grateful I took it.

Below are the top 5 reasons why you should also do the first step and enroll in the local 幼兒 課程;

1) You leave the home

The idea of staying in your PJ’s all day might have seemed appealing before you were on maternity leave , but the excitement soon wears off, especially when your PJ’s end up overflowing with baby sickness. Being part of a established baby group provides the drive to go out. It may seem like an effort to leave your home with a young human and unless you have a specific time and place to aim for the day can simply fizzle away. Baby classes like Tots Play actually helped me to be more organized and also encouraged me to have a better routine for my morning so that I could leave the house before lunch time!

2.) Making new friends

There is something very comforting about being in a space full of people that just “get the concept.” If you attend a baby class you’ll be with real adult’s going through very similar experiences to you. They understand that you’ve spent the night in bed, they get that you have baby brain, they get that you only talk with your child. Being surrounded by supportive moms is like having gold dust, from my own experience they have helped me through some pretty tough moments in the past 6 years and were also available to celebrate moments of joy. It’s not like I’ve become best friends with everyone I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting in the classroom however, everyone I’ve met was warm and friendly even just talking with adults is a treat at times!

3.) Spending time in a focused manner with your child

It can be difficult to pay attention to your baby at home since there are so many distracting factors like washing, the laundry, the last show on EastEnders on the internet. A baby class will give you time to focus on your child as the lesson will be a guided exercise. There will be the chance to engage with your baby without the sight of the dirty dishes in the corner of your eyes. The time I have spent with baby classes gave me some of the most precious memories of my little ones as infants. It’s all so fast and each moment should be kept in the memory of your children.

4) Acquire new techniques

There are numerous types of classes for babies, that each offer the chance for you to gain the latest skill to aid you and your baby’s bond. Examples include yoga, massage and the baby’s sign. The thing I liked with Tots Play is that I was able to learn various activities and ideas for how to engage with my child effectively , and they were great to practice at home. It’s also important to note that the classes don’t end when your babies stop being babies They also have groups that provide sessions for older babies and toddlers. Tots Play is a great option because you can start as early as your baby is still very small with the Baby Development course (suitable from the time of birth) Then continue with classes specifically designed for various classes of age up to pre-school age, when your little one gets bigger.

5) Offering your child the opportunity to experience a variety of things

Even infants benefit from a variety of experiences. They’re sponges being absorbed by the world around them and the more positive encounters they have the better. Play is an essential aspect of the development of a baby, they learn through experimentation and exploration. Classes like Tots Play are designed by experts in the field of infant learning. They are designed to give your babies the chance to develop essential key skills.

If I could go back and say to myself as a newly mother to try something different, it would definitely be to go to the class earlier as I was. Don’t be like me look for a local baby class today and both of you can reap the benefits.