got to get out!!!

[mum2zak]

hi everyone, im a SAHM to 2 boys ages 2 1/2 and 6 months and i have to say im going loopy at home!! for all our sakes i really need to start taking kids out places but a bit apprehensive about going as im a bit shy with people i dont know. im looking for things that are suitable to take both kids too, i know there are a few classes around but they tend to be catered towards either babies or toddlers. any advice is appreciated!!

Which area are you in?

splott/roath area

I used to live in the east of the city before moving in March so don't know of anything specific in those areas (sorry!), but have you tried one of the local leisure centres for soft-play? I think most of the council ones do sessions at least a couple of times a week and it is quite reasonable to get in. I used to go to a lovely mother and baby/toddlers group on a Friday run by the local church - I wasn't a member of the church (nor religious) but that wasn't a problem. Might there be something similar nearby?

Hopefully someone more local can give you better information soon.

There's the STAR centre in Splott, or the Penylan Community Centre and Library on the edge of Roath park. Both a run by the council and both have regular toddler groups that you could take your baby along to as well.

Click on teh venue names here for times/days:

apps.cardiff.gov.uk/leisureactivities/browse.php?mode=VEN&lang=ENG

I live in tthat area too and have heard good things about the plasnewydd toddler group. I'd gladly arrange to go along with you if you want the company.

There is a good toddler group which welcomes parents and babies from birth which meets at the Highfields Centre on Monthermer road in Cathays. There are 2 sessions - 10am til 11.30 or 1.30 pm til 3pm