We have put together some useful parenting information in the area of PORTSMOUTH in Hampshire. We will continue to build this area with local information and if you are registered we will keep you posted regarding new baby events or facilities in your area.

Baby gym

Fareham Leisure Centre

Park Lane, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7JU
Please ask for: Sharon Lobban
Active ants fun activity sessions for under 5's. soft play equipment, bouncy castle, parachute games and lots more. Weds 1.15- 2.15pm; Thurs 2.00- 3.00pm, 3.10- 4.10pm; Sun 9.00-10.00am, 10.10 - 11.10am. All welcome. Parties for under 5's available.

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Baby music classes

Jiggy Wrigglers

The Meadowside Centre, Whiteley, Fareham, Hants, PO15 7FF
Please ask for: Sally Thompson
Jiggy Wrigglers is a fun filled musical activity group for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Come and join one of our groups in Whiteley, Hamble, Titchfield, Fareham and West End. There is no need to book or sign up. Pay weekly, free refreshments.

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Baby Sensory
Early Learning

Baby Sensory classes provide hundreds of simple activities designed to stimulate the senses and help with your baby's development. Our baby classes include activities ranging from signing to fibre optic light shows, amazing light balls, bubbles and bells our unique themed session plans provide new exciting experiences every week. Designer baby parties are also available to find out more or to see a video clip from one of our sessions, please take a look at our website www.babysensory.com.

Contact: Lynsey Morgan. Tel: 01489 574279..    Email    Website

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Address: 1st Lee-on-the-Solent Scout Hall, Hollybank, Lee-on-the-Solent, PO13 9D

Distance: 4 miles.

Mini break destinations

Aylesbury Spa
Bed and Breakfast

Rose Cottage, 31 Bishopstone, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP17 8SF (by appt only)
    Telephone : 01296 748640
Email:     bookings@bandbaylesbury.co.uk
Website:     www.bandbaylesbury.co.uk

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Please ask for: Jem or Sara

Do you need a little quality time with your partner, leaving the little one behind for a few days? Or would you like to leave your husband watching football and take a break? If you have someone to look after little one, read on...

Come to Aylesbury Spa for a mini-break that will not break the bank.

Sauna facilities

Male and Female ITEC qualified, insured therapists

Aylesbury Bed and Breakfast in quiet, village location for the perfect mini-spa break.

Opened 2010 and awarded Four Stars by Visit Britain.

Maternity and baby shops

Rare Designer Must-Haves

75 Gains Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0PJ
Please ask for: Abigail Mansell
Ethical items for ladies, children and babies. Alternative rompers and stripy t-shirts, fabulous dresses and jewelry, cheap baby wrap carriers and baby dribble bibs. Shop online or call for a demonstration and advice!

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Jiggly Bubs

Dryden Avenue, Portsmouth, Hants, PO6 4PP
Please ask for: Jo
We are the complete store for all your baby and maternity needs. We supply baby and nursery products including cots, travel systems, prams, pushchairs, baby activity centres, play gyms, developmental toys,baby clothes, accessories and equipment.

This advert ref 3126 has Expired, but you can still contact them by post.

Baby and pregnancy massage services

Bambino

57 Hornbeam Road, Denvilles, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 2UR
Please ask for: Patricia Cornwell
Infant massage promotes a nurturing relationship and helps your baby experience positive touch. It is stimulating yet calming and creates a bond that lasts a lifetime.

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PAMPERING PALMS HOLISTIC THERAPIES

59 Devonshire Gardens, Bursledon, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 8HE
Please ask for: Georgina Prentice
Massage therapist specialising in Pre and Post Natal Pregnancy Massage and Baby Massage Instructor. Baby Massage classes and one to one sessions offered. Tailored to suit the needs of parents / carers..

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Private midwives and doulas

Joyful Family Doula

53 Rowan Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 2UU
Please ask for: Sarah Dauncey
Providing practical and emotional .(not medical) support to families .as they are increasing in number. .Including support through labour .and birth and/or support in the .postnatal period.

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Lactation consultants

Breastfeeding Matters

1B Trevis Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hants, PO4 8LY
Please ask for: Lynn Timms
Lynn offers a personalised home visiting service to support BF before your baby is born or in the postnatal period

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Childcare services and childminders

Helen Houldens Childminding Service

21 Osprey Drive, Mengham, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 9BX
Please ask for: Helen Houlden
Fully insured, registered & OFSTED Inspected. 1 vacancy for 6months - 12yrs within a safe & secure environment. Lots of messy, noisy or quiet activities daily!! Various trips planned. please ring for an informal chat on your requirements..

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Little Sprouts Childminding

Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7TA
Please ask for: Elizabeth Ashford
Ofsted Registered childminder NVQ4 13 yrs experience Monday to Friday 7.30am to 6.30pm Caring for 0-14 yrs Some of the activities we will do... painting, playdough, sand & water, growing, cooking, trips out, stories, songs, dressing up, etc

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Baby and pregnancy photographers

Templetons Photography

Deanswood Drive, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7RB
Please ask for: Karen Templeton
For Templetons, photography is our passion...To be asked to capture images of your baby bump, newborn or baby pictures would be regarded as a privilege...We also do family and pet portraits in the comfort of your own home...Contact us now.

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Pregnancy and new mum keep-fit classes

Bumps and Beyond postnatal exercise

Parish Centre, Chapel Road, West End, Southampton, Hants, SO30 3FE
    Telephone : 07814580139
Email:     ann.saunders@hotmail.com
Website:     www.bumps-and-beyond.co.uk

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Please ask for: Ann Saunders
Fun exercise to music for all postnatal abilities.Abdominal and pelvic floor exercises.Can bring baby too! Refreshments and time to meet other mums after class.
Distance: 12 miles.
SO30 is at latitude 50.919 and Longitude -1.306.    (Ref 2518 ENHANCE ADVERT)

Everyday Pilates

Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 2RB
Please ask for: Amy Kellow
Everyday Pilates is certified by the Center of Womens Fitness in Pre and Post Natal Pilates. 1 to 1 sessions and small groups available at your own home or as organised classes

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YOGA - Pregnancy and Post Natal with Bab

13 Chitty road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 9nX
Please ask for: Claire Messenger
An experienced and qualified yoga teacher who choose to specialise in teaching small groups Yoga during pregnancy. She offers classes to women which whilst providing yoga, also provide the chance to learn relaxation techniques and make new friends.

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FREE Weekly Buggy Walk - Netley Abbey

Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley Abbey, Southampton, SO31 5GA
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Dates: From Thursday 26th Aug 2010 until Thursday 23rd Dec 2010 (STARTED!).
Please ask for: Bev Whatley
FREE WEEKLY BUGGY WALK Join other local Mum’s at our FREE weekly buggy walk. Royal Victoria Country Park Netley Abbey, Southampton, SO31 5GA Thursdays at 2pm (unless it’s raining heavily) Meet at the road entrance by little house.
Distance: 10 miles.
SO31 is at latitude 50.869 and Longitude -1.296.    (Ref 3213 - expires 23/09/2010 - EXTEND)

Baby signing classes

TinyTalk - Isle of Wight

2 Coniaton Drive, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3A
Please ask for: Emily Pritchard
Baby Signing allows your baby to express .themselves long before they can talk! We .learn signs through nursery rhymes with lots .of movement and instruments and then have .social time with toys for Babies and drink and .biscuits for Mum!

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Little Bear Baby Signing

23 Hanoverian Way, Whiteley, Hampshire, PO15 7JT
Please ask for: Jane Milnes
Weekly Baby Sign Language classes running in Whiteley, Locks Heath and Stubbington for 0-2 year olds. Fun and relaxed group, all welcome. Phone Jane to find out more details.

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Sing and Sign

12 Lancaster Close, Bursledon, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 8GT
Please ask for: Carrie Dunion
Fareham, Portsmouth and Surrounding areas..Specially designed 10 week programme for babies aged 6-24 months.

This advert ref 1060 has Expired, but you can still contact them by post.

Pregnancy classes

Birth Joy Limited

2, Manners road, Southsea,, portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 0BB
Please ask for: Joy Horner
I am a registered midwife and nurse. Independent since 2005. I provide one to one care throughout pregnancy, birth and 28 days postnatal. All visits in the safety and comfort of your own home. I specialise in homebirth waterbirth, VBAC and breech.

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Just Popping Out

35 Kingcup avenue, Locksheath, 35 Kingcup avenue, Locksheath, Southampton, Hants, SO316XG
Please ask for: Nancy Wheatland
Hi I am currently living in Southampton but we are hoping to move to Bleddfa Powys in the near future and I would love to run my classes in this area My classes are fun interactice, relaxed informative and practical. I would love to hear your comment

This advert ref 2269 has Expired, but you can still contact them by post.

Maternity Hospital

St Mary's Hospital

Milton Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6AD
Telephone: 02392 286 000
PO3 is at latitude 50.816 and Longitude -1.059.
Size: 82 births per week (Large)
Trust: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
Distance: 1 miles
This hospital is equipped with Baby-TV

Sainsburys Store

Portsmouth

315 Commercial Road, PORTSMOUTH, Hampshire, PO1 4BS
Distance: 0 miles. PO1 is at latitude 50.799 and Longitude -1.088.

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We will also cover child friendly restaurants, financial services, soft play centres, baby sitting, baby naming ceremonies, childrens entertainers (clowns, magicians etc), pre-school dancing, private midwives and doulas, au-pairs, toddler arts and crafts classes, baby music classes, pre-schools, lactation consultants, pregnancy classes, baby gym, maternity and baby shops, hands and feet casting services, women's health services and book services and more.

We plan to cover the whole of Hampshire including Portsmouth.