Families invited to baby play sessions across Harborough over next fortnight

Families with young children are invited to a series of play sessions across Harborough this month.

The activities and workshops are specifically for children up to two years old and are aimed at giving parents and carers the support they need to help their child’s development.

An 8-month-old baby plays on a playmat with toys. (Photo by Riccardo Milani / Hans Lucas / AFP via Getty Images)placeholder image
An 8-month-old baby plays on a playmat with toys. (Photo by Riccardo Milani / Hans Lucas / AFP via Getty Images)

The events, at family hubs in the area, can be booked now and include messy play, language support workshops and sensory fun.

The Market Harborough Family Hub will host ‘best start play and learn’ on Wednesday, September 9, and ‘shake, sing and shout’ on Tuesday, September 15.

Families can have a go at baby massage at the Fleckney Family Hub on Thursday, September 10.

Lutterworth’s family hub will hold a physical play session on Tuesday, September 15 while the Broughton Astley venue will be open for sensory play on Thursday, September 17.

Tim Browne, assistant director for education, inclusion and additional needs at Leicestershire County Council, said: “These sessions are a great way to interact with your children in a fun, but inspiring environment too.

“Each year Baby Fortnight is a huge success. We hope this year to inspire more families to get involved and take advantage of these brilliant free sessions.”

People are told to call their local hub to book a place.

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