Momstown Milton moms and babies enjoyed our Fisher Price Baby Basics Program!

As large snowflakes hit the ground and the cold wind bit into our cheeks, the momstown Milton mamas and their babies sought refuge in the Sharkey's Cuts for Kids - Milton and were in for a spectacular Baby Basics (newborn-12 months) program.

Sponsored by Fisher Price, the momstown Milton families got to try out amazing products: the Say Please Tea Set, the Ocean Wonders Aquarium, Laugh 'n Learn Click 'n Learn Remote, and the My Little Snugabunny Cradle 'n Swing.

For some extra special fun and learning, there was a make-your-own-bunny craft centre (more about the "feet dipping into paint" experience a bit later...) and a tactile centre in which the babies got footloose and fancy free and experienced different textures with their bare skin.

So let's talk about the dynamite time everyone had at the Baby Basics program sponsored by Fisher Price! 

It took the little ones no time to engage in their very own tea party (putting their role play and social skills to work) with the Say Please Tea Set (the little tea bag sitting in the pot was greatly admired). Soon we could see small hands learning the delicate manner of clinking teacups and nibbling on the tasty looking treats! Little laughs and smiles of delight were heard and seen everywhere as the buttons on the tea pot were pushed and sing-along songs and phrases were heard.

 

 

 

Young eyes became mesmerized by the underwater adventure of the Ocean Wonders Aquarium. A real stimulation of the senses. The babies curiosity surrounding the big bright orange fish was quite evident. It was a wonderful way to enhance learning through discovery. For those moments as they were entranced with the Ocean Wonders Aquarium, they were no longer babies on a play-mat but daring seafarers!

 

Switching gears or should we say remotes, the babies got to unleash the little remote lover in them (and act just like mommy and daddy at home) through the Laugh 'n Learn Click 'n Remote.  As the babies eagerly pressed buttons, they were developing their fine motor skills. The babies also got a chance to learn colours, numbers, shapes and more through the fun sounds and phrases of the Laugh 'n Learn Click 'n Remote.

For those babies looking to unwind for a little bit (some even caught a cat nap!), there was the My Little Snugabunny Cradle 'n Swing. The soft, rich fabrics and canopy helped baby feel safe and secure. And we all got such a thrill watching little ones admire their own reflection in the mirror ball! This product is extremely versatile: The side-to-side cradle motion provided a soothing experience and for those babies looking for a little more stimulation, the head-to-toe swing motion was perfect! With the My Little Snugabunny Cradle 'n Swing, the momstown Milton mamas were able to create the ideal experience to suit their little one's needs.

 

 

 

When it was time to get crafty, the babies settled down with their mothers to create their very own bunny! They dabbed eyes and noses with Bingo markers, drew on whiskers with markers, pasted cotton-balls for fur. And here comes the best part. The bunny ears! The moms took off the little babies socks and the babies got interactive with their art by having the paint put on their tiny feet and then pressed on the bunny craft to make the ears.

Remember the tactile centre mentioned earlier? Well, on square boards were different fabrics and materials: cotton, shredded paper, burlap, bubble wrap, cotton baton, sandpaper and tinsel. Coos, smiles and laughter ensued as the babies felt the sensations of the differing textures.

 

 

The Baby Basics program ended on a very high note as the four fabulous Fisher Price products were drawn as prizes! The super lucky winners were:

Tracey M. (Laugh 'n Learn Click 'n Remote)

Heather R. (Ocean Wonders Aquarium)

Patty (Say Please Tea Set)

Shaunet (My Little Snugabunny Cradle 'n Swing)

 Did you know that momstown Milton's mom and baby program - Baby Basics - meets once a week to connect moms with babies 0-12 months? Interested in joining us? Purchase your membership here for just $45 a year. All one year memberships include a 12 month subscription to Today's Parent magazine too!

 

Register here for your FREE Trial and 

come out and meet our incredible group!

  

Written by Liz Marques Kogan - a momstown Milton member and mother of 2.  Her blog is: OrchidaForever. 

My Smart Hands!

Momstown Milton moms and babes enjoyed an hour demonstration by Mary-Ann of My Smart Hands. My Smart Hands is a locally run business that specializes in teaching children of all ages American Sign Language. Did you know the ideal time to start with signs is 6 months? We started off the class by going through the alphabet, then progressed to songs. All the children were entertained and having a great time! We sang and signed the hour away and before we knew it, it was time to go! Mary-Ann offers sign langauge classes throughout the week in Milton and surrounding areas. For more information, visit her website.

momstown makin' music!

momstown Milton loves to sing, dance, move & groove! Every month we have a fantastic trial class run just for momstown by Harmony Is Kindermusik. Our momstown monkeys love these classes and our mamas do too!


This past week we had 3 classes, one for beginner musicians aged 0-12 months, another for multiple ages (perfect for families) and third for the busy toddler crowd 18months+. What fun!!

Thank-you Sommer for hosting such fabulous events for our members! We appreciate it and love having this extra event!

Visit and register at momstown Milton for your free 2 week trial and you can join us at our next music class!!