Tumble Tots

**MissL2**

I've registered via the Tumble Tot website for DD to start at our local gymbabes next week. I've since seen a few bad reviews where people have said it's a waste of money.

Has anyone had experience they would share? Is it worth it?

Also, DD is 1, walking and is quite boistrous.OH saidto register her for Gymbabes but I can't help thinking she'd be better of at Tumble Tots. What do you think?

Lx

hayleyc_2

Can't comment on tumbletots exactly but I take my son to a group called 'slow worms' at our local gymnastics centre. He abolutely loves it. Like your Daughter, he is very active and really enjoys the chance to run round and climb on everything. Not sure how tumbletots is organised, but at our gym the baby gym class is at the same time in an area next to the slow worms, so when the babies start getting more mobile they can gradually start moving over to the gymnastics bit and do more on their own.

Why not see if you can attend for a taster session and see whether you like it? You should be able to get more of an idea of the level of mobility in each class and whether you think it's worth the money.

Hayley

Rachie_B

I found it too rigid for my son ( then aged 2)
also with the yearly fee etc on top of the actual weekly class cost,it was very expensive!

There are various other (cheaper!) alternatives
try looking / asking on your local www.netmums.com and contact local leisure centres etc to see if they run any " toddler gym" type groups

there are some local to us that you just turn up (so dont lose out on any class fees if child ill etc ) priced from £1.70 up to £3.50

nickynoo08

Hiya i took my son a few times (he's 2), like the previous post said the equiptment is fairy ridgid. I was expecting soft play type toys. He did enjoy it but i found it very expensive for the lenght of time we were there (and it didn't wear him out he was more hyper after:rolleyes: ). TBH my little un prefers meeting his buddies at the park and having a run round - it's free and you can spend as little or as much time there as you like.
Do you have a sure start centre near you? We have found them brill, they do so many more activities.

Katyag

We go to a Kindergym at the local sports centre, £2.35 a session and its a huge hall where the kids can run around, loads of balls, slides, soft play things to climb on.

I think at a younger age they dont need structured play, just freedom to run and climb as they dont really get that at home.

daveyjp

As nicky says there are Chldren's Centres, Community Centres and other initiatives all round the Country getting millions of pounds of our money to run courses to keep children entertained. They all offer activities for NOTHING!

Our local clinic and doctors have posters showing daily activities at such centres.

Why pay?

peachyprice

I took DD to tumble tots as few times when she was little, but we really didn't like it.

IMO it's far too regimented for toddlers, they're not free to play on whatever equipment they choose for however long they want, they all have to go around in procession having a few mins on each piece, then move onto the next. I'm sure it teaches older children good queing/waiting/patience/sharing skills, but it's not necessary for toddlers.

There should be other sessions in your area that will allow your DD freedom to explore in her own time without the restrictions and cost of TT, ask your health visitor or library if they have any info.

Emmenelle

Its definately overpriced for what it is - I went on a taster session for my son when he was 13 months old and although it was only 45 minutes long, I struggled to keep him entertained for the whole time.

For the price of one 45 minute Tumble Tots session, I attend a toddler group, a small baby gym (mini equipment, bouncy castle, ball pit) and a big boisterous soft play place for both my son and daughter every week.

Definately have a look at 'places to go' on NetMums - I came across so many local places that I never even knew of!