Good classes for a nearly 13 month old?

[snowboarder]

I feel we're moving onto the next stage of baby classes - young master snowboarder is now walking (running!) around and needs much exercise. We do sing and sign and gymbabes - what have others found good for this age group? There are so many different music type classes but I think one of those is enough really. Any hidden gems out there? We used to swim but the timings don't work with naps (!) at the moment....

[curlykaren]

today we went to little bubbles in herne hill, lady was lovely but we went to the 2year old class which I think was a bit too structured for AJ (at 15mths) so next week we are going to try the younger class, its at 9.45am if that fits in with nap times? Trial class is free, its a combination of music and movement (poss not enough music for AJ but will see next week) Come with if you fancy? Karen x

[snowboarder]

Oh just looked them up - sounds good but 9.45 too early for us as still having a morning nap. Seems that they are at 9.45 at all the other venues for younger ones too - annoying!!

[helena handbasket]

Snowboarder does that mean the naps are working out? If yes then hooray!

[snowboarder]

Naps starting to work yes (please don't let this public announcement jinx them!) - after 8 long weeks of putting babysnowboarder in his cot at 9am and 2pm he is now having more or less an hour each time...wow...

[curlykaren]

yes, I avoided early morning activities for ages too as I always used to get a little nap out of him at that sort of time but the last month (ish) we have started foregoing the morning nap for a guaranteed two hour nap at one o'clock...its bliss!!

[Fuschia]

Sing and Sign!!!!Brilliant class, great value for money and there are lots of different sessions so hopefully one will suit you

[Fidgetsmum]

Fidget (now 2.5yrs) absolutely loved Sing and Sign. We started when she was about 15months (she went straight into Stage 2). In fact, she still signs sometimes in conjunction with her speech. The songs are brilliant too and we still play them in the car for a singalong.

We also joined Little Bubbles when she was about 17months and again, she loved that - the mix of activities is great.

And also, we've just started Diddidance too, which she is really enjoying (but she's a bit older than yours so perhaps this is one for the future).

Hope that helps.

[Belle]

does anyone have any details for Little Bubbles? I'd be keen to try it out.

[Pickle]

Belle, Little Bubbles website can be found here. We've been going for about 18 months, both of my kids love it.

[snowboarder]

Yep we do sing and sign already. He doesn't love it to be honest - mostly he wanders around moving bits of furniture around - but I like it!! Gymbabes is good so I was looking for more active stuff - roll on little kickers and diddidance!! Annoying little bubbles times don't work out for us - soon maybe.

[Fuschia]

How about just going to peckham pulse softplay at a time that suits you?

[Mellors]

The swimming class I do with the little one at Peckham Pulse is 10.30am Thurs so might work? Nightmare to get booked in though. If you drive I really recommend the swimming lessons at Beckenham Spa - they have lots at all sorts of times and the pool is great.

Another vote for Little Bubbles, mine loves it (we're 9.45 on Barry Rd if you ever do make it!).