i was just wondering at what age to you start doing the whole play group thing? my son is 7 months old is that to young to look for a play group?
I started when my son was almost 2 months old with all my friends' kids.
Not at all. I have been taking my daughter to playgroups since she was around 6-8 months old, she's now 15 months old (even though play group to them is who can get the toy first). LOL
It is never too soon! My son was born 5 days after yours - we have had several playgroups. It is good for everyone baby, and mom included!
I am organizing a group for little ones - let me know if you are interested. What area of town are you in? We were thinking about taking them to the Aquarium this wk end they love the colors and the movement!
S.
I started taking my ds to playgroups around your son's age. I needed out of the house and it allowed me some adult conversation with other moms. My ds also got to play with new toys so that was a good deal for him. I found a local MOMs club and joined and have been going to playgroups for almost 2 yrs now.
No, he's not too young. We joined a playgroup when my son was 4 months old and we're still going strong at 22 months! It's great way for you to get to know some moms in your area.
A.,
I would research online under 'early childhood pta's'- The Ft Worth area probably has many in the different suburbs as does dallas. i put my daughter in a playgroup when she was 6 mths old. it's a great way to meet other moms and find playmates for your son. the ecpta's usually have playgroup, outings, coffees, mom's night outs, do volunteer work, etc, etc. You can do as little or as much as you want to with the ecpta. The North Dallas ECPTA that I am a member of also is a fantastic resource for recommendations in your area for just about anything you want or need. Hope this helps! -JM
I actually started my son at about 1 month! Obviously it was more for me than him. I had just quit my job and was sorely in need of adult companionship. I LOVE the group I joined. All the other moms were so supportive and friendly. I do also believe that my son benefitted. He does very well with strangers now a year later, perhaps because he is used to seeing new people and going new places with out group. He loves being out in public and his face lights up when he sees other babies. Now when they come over to play, he does great sharing his toys and allowing his little "friends" in his space. You can find a good group on www.meetup.com I like that format because you can get to know some people online before venturing out to actually meet them.
