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Some of South Wales most recommended activities for pregnancy, babies, toddlers and you

Bring your little chickens to

join Rocky and his gang for a
haircut, buy a new baby gift
or party gift, or just hang out at the coop...
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www.funkylittlechickens.co.uk
Address
Phone

A1 Lakeview Business Park, Lamby Way, Rumney, Cardiff, CF3 2EQ

029 2002 4007

Welcome to the
Summer 2015 edition
of Babi Cymru

ntering parenthood is a life-changing and exciting

event. A new chapter in your life, but it can be
overwhelming with so much information and choice.
How to prepare for the birth? What are the essential
things I need for my baby? What activities are out
there? Where shall we go? Where can we meet other
new parents? Who can help my body recover from the
miracle Ive just put it through?!
This is the reason we (Aletia, Laura and Zoe-Lisa) created
Babi Cymru - to help you find companies to make life
a little easier, more fun and helping you to make and
capture your lovely memories. As parents ourselves
and owners of pregnancy, baby and child-focused
businesses, we know only too well the pressures of
juggling work, home and play. We have been working with
parents and their little ones for many years and have also
worked with many of the advertisers that are featured
in Babi Cymru, so were pleased to pass on our personal
recommendations to you.

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Inside youll find information on pregnancy and birthing

services; shops to buy those essential baby purchases;
great classes and activities to take your baby to awaken
their senses and stimulate their little minds; as well as
some amazing specialist baby photographers ready to
capture those special memories.
We hope you like our publication! Please visit our
website www.babicymru.com and join our mailing list
to receive regular updates and details of competitions,
events and offers. Wed love to hear from you if you have
any comments, suggestions or general feedback
- please email us at info@babicymru.com

Aletia Laura Zoe-Lisa

Water Babies

Daisy Birthing

Caf Junior

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Bookings /Finance: Laura Fergusson

Technical / Production: Aletia Griffiths
Content: Zoe-Lisa Blackler
Design: coastlinecreative.co.uk
Copy-editor / Writer: Julie ODonnell
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It teaches water safety
Tragically, drowning is still the third-highest cause of accidental
death among children under five in the UK. Learning to get to
the side, hold on, get out and/or swim could save a childs life
one day. Introducing children to water at a very young age also
helps prevent a fear of water developing later.

Its great for their physical

and mental health
With childhood obesity levels still worryingly high, swimming
is a great way of getting little ones exercising from a young
age. Each session provides a complete physical work-out,
strengthening their heart and lungs, while also stimulating the
vestibular system. Swimming also stimulates all 5 senses taste,
smell, touch, sight and sound.

It promotes bonding
Skin-to-skin contact strengthens the bond between parent and
child and with mums still generally having the most bonding
opportunities, swimming is a fantastic way for dads and their
babies to get to know one another.

It develops their co-ordination

Being in the water helps improve co-ordination and balance,
and learning to swim with toys helps with hand-eye coordination and motor skills. A 2009 study by the Norwegian
University of Science & Technology found that babies who
swim have better balance and can grasp objects more easily.

It builds their strength

Buoyancy and water-resistance mean that babies exercise
more muscles, more effectively, in water than on land. Finnish
research showed that swimming babies crawled later but walked
earlier, thanks to their excellent muscle control.

It boosts confidence
Exercises that involve moving independently in water and
holding on to the side are wonderful for improving early years
confidence, and classes help build babies and toddlers social
skills. Many parents also find that handling their baby in water is
great for them, too especially if theyre anxious about water
or cant swim and this new-found confidence also
often transfers onto land.

Special and
additional needs
As well as helping with muscle
development and co-ordination,
water is a great leveller and can help
children have fun within a
non-competitive environment.

Premature babies

It develops their learning skills

Responding to repetitive voice commands can sharpen a babys
mental skills and increase their levels of understanding.
A German study found that swimming babies had advanced
motor development, social skills and intelligence.

It enhances their wellbeing

Warm water relaxes babies, and swimming stimulates their
appetite - for mum and dad, the good news is improved
sleeping and eating patterns!

It provides structure
Weekly swimming classes contribute to structuring a parents
week and their day, providing a regular fun and social activity.
Socialising (and empathising) with other new parents is also
great for helping combat post-natal depression.
References
1 H Sigmundsson1 & B. Hopkins, Baby swimming: exploring
the effects of early intervention on subsequent motor abilities
in Child: Care, Health and Development Volume 36, Issue 3,
pages 428430, May 2010.
2 - Professor Liselott Diem, German Sports Centre,
Cologne, 1974-1976.

Swimming can help pre

mature
babies catch up on any
stages
of motor development
they may
have missed, while incr
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resistance in water will
help build
their strength and mus
cle tone.
And because it stimulat
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the senses, it can help
if a babys
prematurity has resulted
in any
sensory deficits.

To find out more call

01633 278 504

or visit
www.waterbabies.co.uk

FANNY STREET'S FAMILY-FRIENDLY FITNESS AND FOOD VENUE

In the rst of a series of interviews with Babi Cymru contributors,
Zo-Lisa Blackler, who runs multiple-award winning Caf Junior and
Gym and Junior in Fanny Street, Cathays, tells us about the success
of, and philosophy behind, the Cardi-based businesses.

What exactly is Caf Junior?

af Junior has for several years now been a
sophisticated play cafe exclusively for families
with children from 0-5 years old. It diers from soft
play venues as, wherever mum or dad is sitting,
they can see the children who, importantly, are
playing at eye level. Alongside the play and food
oerings, there are regular classes and activities
held, and you can hold a children's party here,
taking the strain
o ut o f t he
organising. And
let's face it - not
having to clean
up your house
afterwards is
always a bonus.

What has been developed at the caf?

Over the last couple of years we have been growing
the business, providing additional services and
features. Our overriding ethos is to expand into
areas which make the life of mums (and dads, of
course) easier, which inuenced the launch of
Family Bistro.
Parents can have a date night out without having to
incur the cost of babysitting. And there aren't
many places where you don't have to restrict the
children to sitting at the table, so they can race
around whilst parents get a bit of their social life
back with a restaurant-quality meal. In fact we
have a dedicated member of sta to read the little
ones a bedtime story and give them a milky bedtime drink. You don't get that at other restaurants!
And we have exciting developments for our
evening trade, due to be rolled out soon.

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Upstairs, we sublet to Funky Little

Chickens children's
hairdresser, and
we're currently
looking to provide
t w o
m o r e
companies with a
space on-site in the caf, where we can help
them develop their services to our customer
base, without incurring the usual overheads
associated with businesses.
Oh and the gym of course. Gym and Junior,
for truly family-friendly tness, was launched
last year. It's been a great success.
There's a real buzz about Caf Junior and
Gym and Junior at the moment tell us
more.
As part of our holistic approach to supporting
families we opened Gym and Junior after
talking to parents and grandparents in our
caf about what services they needed, and
then when the idea of the gym was gaining
interest, what they liked and disliked about

existing gyms. It chimed with my experience

believe me, I don't need an excuse not to go
to the gym! I hate the mirrors and what I call
lycra-contests. And with 3 young children in
tow it was virtually impossible to nd and pay
for child-care for me to get to the gym.
It's proved so popular that within 3 months of
its launch Gym and Junior has already won
awards.
We've been delighted with the recognition of
our concept, with a triple whammy of awards

recognition nalists in the health category of

Cardi Life Awards, chosen by Theo Paphitis (of
Dragon's Den fame) as one of his favourite ideas
for his SBS awards, and most recently honoured to
be winners of Best New Business in the 2015
national Networking Mummies Awards. Jacqueline
Gold, CEO of Ann Summers, was one of the judges,
and part of their feedback was that it is a brilliant
idea and they wished it had been around years ago.
This validation makes me really proud of the team
and the hard work which has gone into it.

Where did the actual idea originate?

To be honest, it was as a result of a couple of painful
personal episodes. A pelvic condition put me on
crutches during my 3rd pregnancy and I put on 4
stones in weight. And then some random woman,
totally unknown to me, put a comment on a social
networking site: 'As far as I can see, the woman
who runs it (Caf Junior) is a mummy who thinks
she's yummy, and as far as I can see she has zero
vision beyond that.' That hurt. I'd be lying if I said I
didn't cry. But she did me a favour, because I wrote
those words in my diary, put them into my phone,
used them as a screen saver everywhere. And I
thought you don't know me, and I WILL succeed.
So it drove me to think of the novel idea of Gym and
Junior. And luckily,
when I presented
the business plan to
Sport Wales, they
were extremely
supportive from the
very rst phone call
and we were
delighted that they
chose to back us.
If we walked in to Gym and Junior now, what
would be dierent from other gyms?
As well as mirrors concept and totally relaxed and
supportive environment, the play area is right in
front of parents exercising, and children have their
own equipment so they can mimic the adults
exercising.
Breastfeeding facilities,
emergency baby supplies,
being able to keep the little
one with you at all times we
are focused on families as well
as tness. Our instructors
could not be more familyfocused, and in fact we
partnered with Emily LinternSchewitz, who is an expert in the eld of healing

Diastasis Recti (the separation of tummy

muscles often associated with pregnancy), to
bring in additional skills and expertise, as part
of our ethos to partner with like-minded
parent-preneurs.
Yesterday I walked into the gym and someone
had written on the white board:

This is an awesome gym and the play area is

great.

And a quote from a couple who use our gym

regularly, Carlton and Natasha, reinforces it
for me:

At the end of the day we are just regular

people trying to do something for our bodies
without the stress of competing with other
people and that sums up how comfortable it
feels at Gym and Junior.

Things like that knowing the positive impact

we are having on the lives of parents - make
the stresses and strains of running businesses
worthwhile.
So what next?
We are now franchising
both Caf Junior and
Gym and Junior. The
phenomenal external
recognition we have had
has helped us reach
l i ke m i n d e d b u s i n e s s
people and we are
receiving lots of enquiries. We predict 2015
will be a year of rapid growth and it's exciting
to think that soon we could be in every city.
Next stop Caf Junior and Gym and Junior,
Manhattan!
GET IN TOUCH: email mail@cafejunior.com,
visit www.cafejunior.com, or download our
new app available on the App Store. Scan
the QR code to nd out not just information
about Caf Junior and Gym
and Junior, but also about
local meet-ups, support
groups, clinics, playgroups,
child-friendly businesses,
local events and classes.

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ITS ALL ABOUT THE BABIES

AT FUNKY LITTLE CHICKENS!

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Does your little chicken need a first haircut? We offer a 1st

Haircut Package including a certificate and keepsake box for
that 1st lock of hair.
Would you like to meet other mums? Come along to our next Baby Massage
Workshop, perfect bonding time for you & your baby.
Are you & your fellow mums looking for the perfect place for a catch up?
You can have your own mum & babies club, the babies play, you get a taster
Indian Head Massage or Reflexology treatment including tea & biscuits!
We also offer Pregnancy Massage, Pre & Post Natal Fitness Classes, Parent
First Aid Courses & our Play Room to hire for parties age 3 & under.
Not forgetting our retail section for the perfect baby gift!

www.funkylittlechickens.co.uk
Address
Also at:
Phone
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A1 Lakeview Business Park, Lamby Way, Rumney, Cardiff, CF3 2EQ

Cafe Junior, Fanny St, Cardiff CF24 4EH
029 2002 4007
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Babi Cymru asked Jeni Addicott from Funky Little Chickens

for her top tips for little ones' first haircuts:
3 Choose the best time of day for them: its
really important to choose the right time of
day: you dont want your child to be tired or to
have just woken up, to be hungry, or not well.
Its all about them having a couple of great
experiences that should help in the future.

3 Snacks/treats:bribery often helps!

3 Start when theyre young: if they visit regularly
(ideally before they turn two) then they get
used to coming to the salon and its not so
strange to them. Sometimes the older they
get and the more aware that they become, the
harder it can be.

3 Keeping them feeling comfortable: you

may want to pack a spare T-shirt. Some
children really dont want to wear a gown and
sometimes even if they do, they wriggle - then
the hair can get on their clothes and make
them feel a little itchy.

3 Prepare them: talk to them about it in the days

running up to the haircut. That way its not a
total shock when they come in, and they have
an idea of what to expect. Its great to tell them
that they get to sit in a car and watch
Peppa Pig!

3 Bring something they already enjoy:If your

child has a DVD that really holds their interest
then feel free to bring it, as it may not be in our
collection. Or bring a little teddy friend along.

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FEATURE >
Vitality in Motionis a
professional, friendly,
understanding clinic
situated within Cardiff
City Centre, and offers
a free consultation with
a clinical specialist who
has a wide range of skills
and experience within
the field of plagiocephaly
(Flat Head Syndrome).
What is plagiocephaly
and how can it occur?
Plagiocephaly is a blanket word
covering three different types
of flattening on a childs head
due to an external force exerted
on it for a prolonged period of

time. Due to the soft, malleable

characteristics of a childs
skull, the external force, when
left in contact for a length of
time, can cause a flattening in
the corresponding area.

What can be done

about it? Early detection and
diagnosis plays a vital role in
the management and treatment
of plagiocephaly. Vitality in
Motionrecommends a free
assessment with our specialists
in order to measure and record
the head shape at present.
Our highly-trained clinicians
will discuss and advise you on
all re-positioning techniques.
For those under 4 months
old, monthly re-assessments
record the growth and degree
of plagiocephaly, so that if
further treatment is needed it
can commence at the earliest
and most effective time. (If

an improvement hasnt been

observed by the time the child is
5 months old, Vitality in Motion
recommends that parents
consider STARband treatment.)
For parents seeking advice
for children 4 months+, again
a free consultation can be
carried out to advise on the best
course of action, which may
include seeking an appointment
with your physiotherapist. We
pride ourselves on, and our
customers frequently praise, our
professionalism, caring bedside
manner, and warm, welcoming
and positive approach.
For more information
regarding Flat Head Syndrome,
plagiocephaly, brachycephaly,
re-positioning techniques and
STARband treatment and to
read our customer feedback,
visit vitalityinmotion.co.uk or
tel 029 2022 5689.

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any of our contributors and familyfriendly businesses have kindly

donated competition prizes for you to win.
Best of all you get the chance to win every
month, as our prizes will change in the first
week of each month.

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Head to
for your chance to win, and check out our
guest bloggers posts whilst youre there!

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Prizes include:
Daisy Birthing - Win a 6 week course of
Daisy Birthing classes

Gym & Junior Win a years gym

membership

Water Babies Win a 10 week course

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Because
babies
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so much
to say...!

Have you ever wondered what your baby wants to

say? Or felt frustrated that you just dont know
what they want? Well, learning baby sign language
could help, and more andmore families and carers
areenjoying the benefits of understanding their little
ones through signing. Babi Cymru gets the low-down
from TinyTalksCatherine Woodmore.

So, Catherine - what are the benefits

of signing? Being able to make themselves
understood can boost a babys self-esteem and
confidence - so happy baby and therefore happy
parents! By understanding and attending to
your little ones needs and wants, there may be
fewer tears, which can be helpful when the more
challenging toddler years are upon you.

How easy is it to start and where can

an adult learn? Its easy to start signing with

your baby just using a few key signs such as

milk, food, more, all gone, sleep and nappy
will get you through a lot of your daily routine with
your little one, helping them to understand whats
coming next, and giving them the ability to sign
to you what they want, need or can see giving
you a lovely window into your babys mind, and
helping you understand and bond with your baby
more. Look out for classes in your area to find out
more and give it a try!
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Feature
Mantis events is an event management company
based in Cardiff, specialising in organising,
managing and marketing family-focused events
across South Wales.
My name is Tamsin Davies and I set up the
company when my daughter was 2 years old, as
I wanted a way to work around looking after her.
With a background in events management, and
my love of a good bargain, Kidsmarkets was born!
Kidsmarkets are local events where you can buy
or sell a wide selection of quality, gently used
and new babies and childrens toys, clothes
and equipment. Were really proud to say that
Kidsmarkets have now helped thousands of
parents make money while recycling unwanted
items, and to find out more from local businesses
and baby activity providers.

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Mantis Events
At Kidsmarkets, sellers pay a one-off fee for their
stall, then keep every penny they make on the day.
Buyers can find a great range of items at bargain
prices, and all our markets are indoors in buggyfriendly venues with free parking. Children always
have free entry and are welcome to come along on
the stalls or to shop.
Our customers are at the heart of everything
we do and we pride ourselves on our friendly
approach, excellent customer service and clear
communication. If youd like to join us at any of
our events to promote your business, to sell your
unwanted baby items, or to simply come along for
an entertaining day with your family, wed love to
hear from you.
Find out more on our website at www.
mantisevents.co.uk and www.kidsmarkets.co.uk

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Baby and Toddler Classes

Baby Sensory

cardiffeast@babysensory.co.uk www.babysensory.co.uk

Daisy Baby (Baby Massage and Yoga) laura-fergusson@thedaisyfoundation.com www.thedaisyfoundation.com

Frenchtastic annie@frenchtastic.co.uk www.frenchtastic.co.uk/cardiff
Little Notes

judithlittlenotes@gmail.com www.littlenotes.org

Monkey Music

cardiff@monkeymusic.co.uk www.monkeymusic.co.uk

Sing and Sign

louisegray@singandsign.co.uk www.singandsign.co.uk

The Wonderful Wardrobe

joanne@thewonderfulwardrobe.co.uk www.thewonderfulwardrobe.co.uk

TinyTalk Baby Signing

Cowbridge and Bridgend
Mid Glamorgan

jop@tinytalk.co.uk www.tinytalk.co.uk/jop
catherinew@tinytalk.co.uk www.tinytalk.co.uk/catherinew

Tots Play Cardiff

kate@totsplay.co.uk www.totsplay.com

Water Babies

aletia.griffiths@waterbabies.co.uk www.waterbabies.co.uk

Services, Shops and Venues

Caf Junior / Gym and Junior

zoe@cafejunior.com www.cafejunior.com

Carry me Close

julia.carrymeclose@gmail.com www.carrymeclose.co.uk

Cary Smart Photography

cary.smart@carysmart.com www.carysmart.com

Funky Little Chickens

jeni@funkylittlechickens.co.uk www.funkylittlechickens.co.uk

JojoMamanBebe

www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk

Liquorice Laces

info@liquoricelaces.co.uk www.liquoricelaces.co.uk

Little Angels Nursery

littleangels1@btconnect.com www.littleangelscardiff.co.uk

Lollipops and Ladybirds

ceri@lollipopsandladybirds.co.uk www.lollipopsandladybirds.co.uk

Mantis Events and Kidsmarkets

mantiseventswales@gmail.com www.kidsmarkets.co.uk

Party Fizz

liz@partyfizz.co.uk www.partyfizz.co.uk

Sarah Stone Photography

sarah@sarahstonephotography.co.uk www.sarahstonephotography.co.uk

The Pumpkin Patch Photographer

hello@thepumpkinpathphotography.co.uk www.pumpkinpatchphotography.co.uk

Tiny Little Prints

pamela_cotter@yahoo.co.uk www.tinylittleprints.co.uk

Vitality in Motion

lisa@vitalityinmotion.com www.vitalityinmotion.co.uk

If youd like to be featured in the Autumn edition of Babi Cymru please contact us at info@babicymru.com to request a media pack.

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What's on
MORNING

AFTERNOON

BREAST
FEEDING
SUPPORT
GROUPS
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MONDAY

TUESDAY

Teeny Tots
Radyr Methodist Church

Cardiff Steiner Parent

& Toddler Group
Cardiff Steiner School,
Whitchurch

Rhyme & Sign

Barry Library

Parent & Toddler Group

STAR Centre, Splott

Busy Bees Baby &

Toddler Group
The Old School, Lisvane

Tiny Tots Playtime U3

Insole Court, Llandaff

Bambinos Baby Group

St Johns Church Hall,
Danescourt

Prams & Pushchairs,

Albany Rd Baptist
Church, Roath

Soft Play & Inflatables

U5 - Western Leisure
Centre, Ely

Morganstown Mother
& Toddler Group
Morganstown Village Hall

Llantrisant Breast
Feeding Support
Group 10am-12pm,
Bethel Baptist Church,
Pontyclun

Breast Feeding Clinic

9.30am-3pm, Woodville
Rd Christian Centre,
Cathays

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CYMRU
WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Baby Latte Breast

Feeding Support Group
Albert Rd Methodist
Church, Penarth

Cardiff Steiner Parent

& Toddler Group
Cardiff Steiner School,
Whitchurch

Jelly Tots Ti a Fi
Taffs Well Village Hall

Pre-school Gym & Play

Llanishen Leisure Centre,

Tons Tots, Ainon Baptist

Church, Tongwynlais

Soft Play & Inflatable U5

Channel View Leisure
Centre, Grangetown

Jelly Babies Breast

Feeding Support Group
Taffs Well Village Hall

Draethen, Waterloo &

Rudry Baby & Toddler
Group, Rudry Parish Hall

Tiny Tots Playtime U3

Insole Court, Llandaff

Baby Beans Baby Group

All Nations Church,
Heath

New Mums Meet Up

Caf Junior, Cathays

Bambinos Baby Group

The Twyn, Caerphilly

Rhymetime
Llanrumney Library

First Time Mums Group

Thornhill Church Centre

Rhymetime
St Mellons Library

Newport Breast Feeding

Support Group
10.30am-12pm, Eveswell
Community Centre,
Newport

Latch On Breast Feeding

Support Group
1pm-3pm, Ararat Centre
for the Community,
Whitchurch

Breast Feeding Clinic

1.30pm-3.30pm,
St Davids Hospital,
Canton

Would you like to see your not-for-profit baby and toddler group featured here? Just email info@babicymru.com with your details and well add you to
our list! All information is correct at time of going to print, but we strongly recommend contacting groups to confirm details before visiting.

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Ways to keep in touch:

Call us on 0871 423 5656 or visit our website at

www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk
Visit our Cardiff store:
St Davids Dewi Sant, CF10 2EL. Tel: 02920 232 081
Visit our Monmouth store:
32 Monnow Street, NP25 3EE. Tel: 01600 712 728
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