SuzanneFreeman

Thank you for this - have posted a msg. Hope you are doing well

Hello all - I am expecting my second on 7th Oct - please let me know about the next meet up...or could arrange one now? Started my maternity on the 10th so am around and about (for now!!) Suzanne

Anyone out there expecting their second baby in Sept / October and would like to meet? I am sure I have read there is a group already but can't find the thread on here! So please let me know and perhaps we can arrange to meet somewhere locally either pre birth or after. Suzanne

Thank you for this info - will look out for your concerts, too - they sound great and would love to try a session

Thank you - will take a look!

I am sure there are already so many posts about this already but being new to the area and expecting my second baby pretty soon, can anyone let me know where there are any baby groups and / or baby and toddler groups nearby? My other son is almost two so somewhere I can go with a newborn and/or toddler would be good.....Thank you! I am based in West Dulwich but can travel to East Dulwich. Thank you

Signed this - thank you for sharing

No problem, glad the visit went well and you liked the nursery :-)

Hi

I have signed up for a refreshers course in Herne Hill (NCT)

I can forward the details to you if you want?

Suzanne

Hello all

My second baby is due on Oct 7th. I already have a beautiful 18 month old so am excited for him to meet his new brother / sister soon! I've just moved to West Dulwich so all this info is really useful. Any info about where there are mother and baby sessions (after the birth) would be appreciated. (for example tumble tots, soft play, signing, swimming lessons etc)

look forward to hearing from you!

Suzanne

Hi

I would definitely ask to see their programme of the day so you get an idea of how and when they get the children to sleep, food times etc. What is a 'typical' day like?

Do you need to provide nappies, milk etc

You can look at their ofsted report before hand but can ask to see it

How many children at any one time and what is the staff ratio to children

how do they communicate with you - with regard to what they have eaten, when they have slept etc

Are the staff all CRB checked

How long have the staff been there? (and importantly do you get a good feeling from them)

Look around - is the place well organised and clean? Do the children look clean and cared for?

What is the parental involvement? eg do they celebtate birthdays or have get togethers for parents?

Is there a quiet area for napping and will it suit you child?

Security

Is there an outside space and how is it used / how are they supervised?

What is the food menu? (a typical menu for a week)

I hope these aren't too obvious - I found it was best to go on a gut feeling - if you like the people working there and it feels right then that's a good start. Good luck!

Suzanne