Playtimes HK Magazine October 2017 Issue | Page 65

PAUSE HK:
MUMMY BABY YOGA
Six weeks to crawling
Yoga can help improve your baby’s
sleep pattern and digestion, while
post-natal yoga can help you regain
strength in your pelvic floor muscles
and core. The classes also boost mum
and baby bonding. Drop in for a class
on Tuesdays at 1-2pm followed by
Nest4Mums baby group.
http://www.pause.hk/
BABY BOOSTERS
One to two years
These structured classes provide
opportunities for children to develop
cognitive learning through a variety of
fun activities that also practice lingual
skills, gross motor and fine motor skills.
https://clle.ywca.org.hk
MY GYM
Six months to five years
At MyGym, children participate in
structured, weekly physical classes
that promote social skills and boost
self-esteem. Children get to participate
in gymnastics based exercises, infant
songs, dance, rides and adventures.
www.mygymhk.com
HARRY WRIGHT
SWIMMING
Four months to four years
The best way to avoid fear of water is
to start swimming as early as possible.
Harry Wright offers swimming classes
for babies as young as four months old.
Not only does this encourage natural
development of voluntary arm and leg
movements, it’s also a great way for
you to bond with you baby and meet
other parents. Classes are held in
various locations around Hong Kong.
See website for details.
http://harrywright.com.hk
BALLET WITH MUMMY
18 months to two and a half years
The perfect class for aspiring
ballerinas, whether they are the
mummy or the child! Initially mums
may need to help their little ballerinas
with the movements, but you will
notice how quickly your child’s
movement memory develops. They
may soon be able to do moves
mummy can’t! This class also prepares
children for the next level of ballet.
www.twinkledance.com
Harry Wright Swimming
Mandarin for Munchkins
KIDDIKRAFT:
KIDDIPLAY
12 to 18 months
KiddiPlay believe that learning through
play encourages creativity and builds
stepping stones for success in school.
During the classes children develop
fine motor skills through interactive
play and exploring music, movement
and arts and crafts. This class is for
children from 12 to 18 months and
they can be accompanied by parents
or helpers. http://kiddikraft.com
Pause HK: Mummy Baby Yoga
BABY SIGNS
Six to 24 months
Not being able to communicate
your feelings is very frustrating, and
it’s just the same for your child.
Baby sign language has many
benefits. In addition to bridging the
communication gap it also boosts
emotional development and enriches
the parent-child bond. You can
have a home workshop
or attend sessions with
other families.
www.babysignshongkong.com
Junior Boogie
Sensational Baby
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