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GymbaROO and You – Creating Rising Stars (4)

April 26, 2016Babies, Pregnancy, ToddlersABSK, Active Babies Smart Kids, Baby, baby development, baby milestones, BabyROO, GymbaROO, KindyROO, milestonesGymbaROO KindyROO

It is very exciting times for GymbaROO and KindyROO and also for parents of BabyROO babies and GymbaROO / KindyROO kids! More and more evidence is being documented confirming the long-term benefits of our programs. GymbaROO / KindyROO kids are excelling academically, emotionally and on the sporting field. Enjoy more remarkable accounts of GymbaROO kids and their achievements. Read more...

Learning to ‘keep the beat’ helps your child socially

October 28, 2015Babies, Parent Resources, ToddlersGymbaROO KindyROO

If you test a group of children who are challenged by sport you will find that many of them cannot keep the beat. There are many benefits to your child developing a good sense of rhythm. This article focuses on some of the social benefits your child will gain by learning to ‘keep the beat’. Read more...

10% of babies develop potentially life-threatening food allergies: Symptoms and prevention

April 29, 2015Babies, Health, Parent Resources, Pregnancy, ToddlersGymbaROO KindyROO

One in ten babies born in Australia today will develop a potentially life-threatening food allergy. Anaphylactic reactions now account for one in every five hundred hospital admissions for children aged five to fourteen years old. Learn all about food allergies and intolerances, symptoms to look out for and prevention. Read more...

Prevent Drowning and ‘Dry Drowning’ – What Every Parent Needs to Know

November 24, 2014Babies, Parent Resources, ToddlersGymbaROO KindyROO

Accidental childhood drowning claims more young lives than any other trauma in the under fives. This includes 'dry drowning' where a near drowning experience can be fatal, even though the child seems to have recovered and is seemingly OK. Drowning can occur in waterways, pools, bathtubs, nappy buckets, water tanks, water features, fish ponds and even pets’ water bowls. Read more...

Choosing Toys for Christmas for Birth – 5yrs.

November 13, 2014Babies, Parent Resources, ToddlersGymbaROO KindyROO

In the next few months hundreds of millions of dollars will be spent on Christmas presents for children. Parents need to spend some time thinking about the type of toy with which they want their children to play and the purpose for which it will be used. Aside from price, parents need to carefully consider a number of issues: Read more...

Positioning baby to prevent a flattened head shape – Plagiocephaly

August 25, 2014Babies, Health, Parent ResourcesGymbaROO KindyROO

Research has shown that there is an increased the numbers of babies presenting with heads that 'look out of shape' due to a flat spot developing on the back or the side. There are several important positioning strategies that can be adopted to prevent flat spots from developing in young babies. Read more...

BabyROO. Try a Class for Free. GymbaROO and KindyROO for Babies

August 18, 2014Babies, Parent Resources, PregnancyGymbaROO KindyROO

GymbaROO would love to invite you to come and join our highly recommended and internationally acclaimed BabyROO classes for a free trial! Learn about your baby's development and join in the wonderful activities as you give your baby the most important experiences needed to get the best start in life. Both non-crawler (from birth) and crawler classes. Read more...

Sensory Tubs with Rice

July 21, 2014DIY Ideas for Development, Parent ResourcesGymbaROO KindyROO

Sensory bins are such a great way for little ones to learn about their senses, develop fine and gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination and thinking skills, all through the simple fun of exploring and play. Today, our sensory tub is filled with loads of goodies; rice, pom poms, plastic shells, plastic crystals and buttons! Read more...