Tots Play Basingstoke & Hook

06/10/2026

Do you have a new baby, or one on the way?
Our Baby Development course will help you learn lots of fun ways to play, connect and communicate with your new little bundle that will aid their development during those early days! Great for baby PLUS you get to meet other parents with little ones the same age, sharing experiences, tips, consoling each other's lack of sleep and generally bonding as you go through the roller coaster that is the first few months of your baby's life. 💖
To find out more, and book a space head to my website www.totsplay.co.uk/basingstoke, I can't wait to meet you!
Michelle xx

05/10/2026

Encouraging Your Child To Talk - In this post we will explore the stages your child goes through from those early cries to chit chat and what you can do to support them on their communication journey.
https://www.totsplay.co.uk/single-post/2018/01/26/Encouraging-Your-Child-To-Talk

05/10/2026

Encouraging your baby to talk - In this post we will explore the stages your child goes through from those early cries to chit chat and what you can do to support them on their communication journey.
https://www.totsplay.co.uk/single-post/2018/01/26/Encouraging-Your-Child-To-Talk

05/10/2026

Sensory play doesn’t need to be complicated - often the simpler the better!

A basket of fruit and vegetables offers an amazing sensory experience for babies and toddlers. 🍋🍊🍅🥑 So many shapes, colours and textures to explore, means there will be lots of learning going on, as well as lots of fun!

For lots more super simple and inexpensive play ideas you and your Tot will love come and join us at classes soon.

Have you tried this with your little one? What else do they like playing with from your kitchen? ❤

04/10/2026

🌟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 🌟

We may be coming to the end of this special series of posts all about the wonderful 6-week adventure that we call our Baby Development course, but, if you’re considering joining us, then you’re just at the beginning of a beautiful journey. 💫

The first few months of your baby’s life fly by 🕰️, but they’re full of incredible opportunities to bond 🤱, play 🎉, and support your baby’s growth 🌱. The foundations you set now will last a lifetime. 💖

At Tots Play we’re here to help you make the most of this special time! Our Baby Development course has everything you need to feel confident and supported through these early weeks and months with your baby. 💪

You’ll finish the course with a whole toolkit of simple ideas and techniques for fun playtimes that will help you:

✨ Connect more deeply with your little one
✨ Calm them during fussy moments
✨ Support their all-round development
✨ Have fun together (yes, even with a newborn!) 🎈

Plus, you’ll have gained a brand new community of parent and baby friends 👪, and precious memories you’ll treasure forever 💝 – what’s not to love?

But the journey doesn’t end there! 🚀 As your baby grows, Tots Play grows with you – with the opportunity to progress through the different stages of our award-winning programme, right up until your tiny baby is ready to head off to school (but we won’t think about that just yet!). 🎓

Give your baby the best start by beginning your Tots Play journey today. You’ll be glad you did! 🥰

🚨 Spaces are limited for my next course starting soon.
📅 Book your place here: www.totsplay.co.uk/basingstoke
📩 Pop me a message with any questions! I can’t wait to welcome you.

p.s. 💌 Get a head start on enjoying this special time with your baby by downloading our FREE Baby Calming Toolkit.
➡️ Get yours here: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1314016/145399359300700042/share

04/10/2026

Music activates the same part of the brain where language develops.
The patterns that we find in musical melodies can be found in language itself and teach young children the basics of auditory discrimination (discerning different sounds), and the repetition found in many songs helps them to remember the words and phrases before they can even form them.
Most children's songs and nursery rhymes purposely include a strong rhythm and sections that rhyme, both of which help children learn the patterns and structures of language, even before they understand the individual words, so are a good choice to play or sing to or with your child, but a variety of different musical styles (or just your favourites from the radio) will all help with language development.
At Tots Play we always include music and movement in our classes, and we love it when we start to see little ones getting excited knowing that their favourite Tots Play song is coming on!
What’s your little one’s favourite? xx

04/10/2026

Got an active toddler or pre-schooler you need to keep busy?

How about bringing them to an action-packed class where they can not only have fun but also develop skills that will help them towards the exciting milestone of learning to ride a bike?

Action Tots is our physical play and pre-riding skills class especially for children between 2 and 4 years where we use balance bikes, combined with fun games and activities to boost balance, strength, co-ordination and much more.

These classes will not only keep your little one busy but also get them confident riding on two wheels in no time! Why not come and join in the fun? www.totsplay.co.uk/actiontots

www.totsplay.co.uk/basingstoke

03/10/2026

𝐍𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬?

Let’s be honest—signing up for a baby class can feel intimidating. It’s natural for a whole range of worries to go through your mind, like:

❓ What if my baby cries?

❓ What if I don’t know anyone?

❓ What if it’s not worth the money?

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲:

✨ Crying, feeding, and napping are all welcome in our classes—it’s part of baby life!

✨ Our small class sizes mean you’ll always feel seen, heard, and supported, with the opportunity to connect with others and make new friends.

✨ Every activity is designed to give you practical tools you can use at home, making the course invaluable for you and your baby, and Tots Play has been supporting families since 2009, so you know you’re in safe hands.

Our classes are never just about activities; they’re about connection. You’ll not only find a warm welcome when you join us, but also the tools to:

🎶 Boost your baby’s development through play.

🤝 Strengthen the bond between you.

✨ Feel empowered in your parenting journey.

Plus, you’ll meet other parents with babies of a similar age to share the joys and challenges with.

The lovely thing with the Baby Development course is that you all start and go through the course together — so I guarantee that most are feeling the same nerves as you are that first week, but by the end, you may just have found friends for life!

So don’t just join a class; come and find a community you’ll love to be part of.

Don’t miss out on this special time. Places are limited so get yours booked today, and I’ll see you there.

Visit www.totsplay.co.uk/basingstoke for more info!

03/10/2026

Go on, give your baby a cuddle!!

A newborn baby needs very little; it will be some years before they start demanding bikes and computer games. Apart from feeding and cleaning one of the most important things you can do for your baby is to hold them.A newborn has a lot of adjusting to do; they have previously spent their entire exis...

03/10/2026

Lots of fun to be had at our Baby Development Course. Look at these cuties with their certificates when they finished the course!

www.totsplay.co.uk/baby-development-course