Babies, toddlers and preschool-aged children should be active for at least three hours every day, according to the latest advice from UK government health experts.
Toddlers
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Aiming to keep things fresh, fun yet comforting for very young children, the CBeebies channel has moved a few favourites around in the 6pm-7pm “Bedtime Hour”. Back is old favourite Charlie and Lola, followed by 64 Zoo Lane, In the Night Garden and the CBeebies Bedtime Stories. First broadcast on […]
CBeebies and the BBC writersroom have partnered, introducing a writing competition for those who want to write for a pre-school audience. Get A Squiggle On! is designed to give aspiring writers an opportunity to develop their skills. They write: You might never have written for a pre-school audience; you might […]
Over a third of parents are confused about or unaware of how toddlers’ nutritional needs differ from those of adults. Guest blogger Dr Gill Harris, psychologist and member of the Infant & Toddler Forum, explains how the Ten Steps for Healthy Toddlers can help. Despite its importance, toddler nutrition is […]
Take your little ones on an exploration of the deep sea, as Octonauts launches on CBeebies from today, Monday 4th October. It’s produced in high definition and using cutting-edge computer-generated animation. Twenty-five episodes are scheduled, with synopses as follows: Episode one – The Octonauts And The Whale Shark When Dashi […]
Hundreds of toddlers across the UK are participating in a new programme created especially for them, ‘TinyTalk Toddlers’. Developed by the team behind the successful TinyTalk Baby Signing Classes, TinyTalk Toddlers focuses on children who are starting to walk and talk with a more physical, interactive experience. With new themes […]
CBeebies has commissioned a new comedy show specially aimed at under-sixes. Justin Fletcher, known to many as Mr Tumble and presented of Something Special, will perform a series of madcap skits and sketches in Gigglebiz (official CBBC Gigglebiz web site). It will be CBeebies’ first live action sketch show, due […]
Using signs and gestures with babies can enhance their communication skills and allow them to learn to talk more quickly, according to research by scientists at the University of Chicago. The research confirms previous studies that show a strong link between gestures and spoken language, finding that babies who use […]
Actress mum Tori Spelling has put her name behind a new campaign to encourage parents and kids to easier, more fun potty training. This year, some six million parents in the US will begin potty training their toddlers, and while this is exciting it can also be quite intimidating. To […]
“The BBC must remain a cornerstone of high-quality, UK-produced children’s content. This role is even more important given widespread concerns that other public service broadcasters are reducing their investment in children’s output.” That’s the recommendation of the BBC Trust, which oversees the work and output of the BBC, in a […]
Barefoot Living has announced a new innovation in flooring. Designed for use in nurseries and playrooms, and with a range of bright and bold designs, Bounce is springy, seamless, easy to clean, and made from recycled material. Designed by mums at the flooring company, Bounce is installed by Barefoot Living’s […]
Download the kids’ party podcast to make your life easier on that special day Your child’s party is one of the golden moments in life – both for you and them. But of course there’s a lot of planning to be done before hordes of excited children pour through your […]