Physical fun Every day your child is getting stronger and more active. Let her use up her energy by playing outside every day and enjoying other lively activities.

Keep it lively

Swimming - lots of local pools have parent and baby swimming sessions where a qualified instructor will teach your child some pre-swimming skills and you can meet other parents.

Soft play - many leisure centres organise soft play sessions with large squidgy shapes, ball ponds and mini slides.

Park clubs - contact your local council to see if your local park runs a 'one o'clock club'. These are open in the afternoons and usually offer a selection of outdoor equipment and toys. Some may charge a small fee.

Hide and seek - young children love this game, although they're often not very good at hiding! Play in an enclosed area, so you know your child can't go far.

Indoor gym - move the chairs in your living room back against the wall and do indoor exercises, such as touching your toes, riding an imaginary bicycle in the air and running on the spot.

Skittles - make your own indoor skittles by filling plastic bottles with a little sand. Then line them up in a corridor or hallway and roll a ball to knock them over (make sure the lids are secure!).

Visits to the playground will keep your child fit and healthy

Regular visits to the playground will keep your child fit and healthy.

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