Free Web Service Helps Parents Find Baby / Toddler Activities and Groups Locally

Following a successful regional trial, an incredible but simple resource for parents seeking baby / toddler activities locally and for activity providers has gone live nationally: busylittleones.co.uk. The site was inspired by new mum, Claudia Nicoll, who had her first baby boy in September 2004, she explained, "Following the arrival of Toby, I became frustrated at how hard it was to find local activities for us both to enjoy during my maternity leave."

Husband and site creator, Graham Nicoll, added, "The traditional method for parents to find out about activities in their area is often the poorly presented notice board, perhaps in a health centre or church. For teachers running baby and toddler activities, there is a significant cost in money and time making postings on notice boards. Busylittleones.co.uk solves this by bringing parents, teachers and, importantly, babies and toddlers together. What's more, is that there is no cost involved!"

The web site's simple design makes it easy for teachers to register their activities, which are instantly live for parents see. A comprehensive range of classes are now registered including, antenatal, arts and crafts, baby massage, languages, parenting, postnatal, soft play, yoga for children, twins and many more. Parents should check the site for the latest list of classes. Teacher, Michelle Morgan of Yoga Bugs commented, "This is a lovely idea! My daughter is 18 months old and I know I'll benefit from the site both as a mother and a teacher."

Registration for parents is free and allows them to search the site by using their postcode, choosing an activity of interest and selecting a distance that they are prepared to travel - starting from a one-mile radius of the postcode. Searching is quick and gives full details of the class and access to reviews by other parents who have posted comments. Free access also allows parents to use and post comments in members forums. There is also a growing resource of toddler related news and helpful advice articles.

Graham concluded, "This is a unique resource in the UK that will support parents and provide babies and toddlers with easy access to the early learning activities that can make a huge difference to their development. It also gives teachers and experts the place to bring their classes to the attention of parents quickly and in way that is easy to update."

Teachers and parents alike can visit www.busylittleones.co.uk for more details and a current list of available activities.


More information
Graham Nicoll, Managing Director, Busy Little Ones Ltd
2 Ennerdale Close, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 6NW, UK
Tel. 0845 838 1972, Mob: 07834 778552, Fax. 01926 425511
E-mail: graham@busylittleones.co.uk Web: www.busylittleones.co.uk

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