<![CDATA[Enrichment class for 8mths old baby]]>Hi All,

Looking for suggestion enrichment class that suit for baby 8mths & above, also allow both parents to involve instead of just mummy. Thank you :rahrah:

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postpet:
Hi, I have a baby coming to 8 months. Am wondering if our babies would benefit from the enrichment classes at this age? I am tempted to go for trial classes at Gymboree, kindermusik,etc but my baby don't seem quite ready to listen to classes? Am worried I will be wasting the trial classes and money....

Hi, postpet,

Erm, I really think that anything the centres can teach your baby at this age, you can replicate at home. All you need for gym is a mattress and some balls. I'm a little wary of the dirt in all these gym centres for babies...

Actually, music can be 'taught' to babies by just singing the same songs with actions repeatedly to them. Yes, I do agree that babies can absorb a lot at this age and we should not underestimate them. I also believe that they can't concentrate for 45 min and it is not worth it to enrol them in classes too early. Save the money for when they are 3 or 4, when they are ready to concentrate for longer stretches! And, trust me, when they actually start serious classes, the money adds up, so every penny counts. My greatest regret was buying into all the child-education hype and starting my oldest too early on piano, etc.

Make your own Glenn Doman style flash-cards, if you wish. Or simply speak to your child in multiple languages (dialects are good for their brains!)

Then again, I am the resident kiam ku (stingy poker) in my family, so here are all my cheapo takes on child-rearing. But they are effective! Nothing beats parental involvement! And all the money you save can buy you a nice handbag! 😂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/730701https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/730701Sun, 18 Mar 2012 09:46:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment class for 8mths old baby on Sun, 18 Mar 2012 09:25:10 GMT]]>I tried out a couple of gym classes when my kid was 8 mths - JWT gym and MY gym. They allow one parent only mostly. My kid liked the classes on some days and on others he didn’t so I discontinued both.

I put him in Wee Care @ Polliwogs in the east coast beach whrn he was 12. He really loves it there. Very spacious classroom and engaging teachers. They are not so strict and allow both parents in class at same time.
My friend tried Julia Gabriel - said it was good too. I think their classes start from 6 months. But accompanied by 1 parent.
I also tried GUG - not a positive experience for my kid is all I will say. Plus At 8 months he did not learn much - I could teach him more at home by myself.
Not sure about music enrichment - don’t plan to start till he’s at least 2.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/730696https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/730696Sun, 18 Mar 2012 09:25:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment class for 8mths old baby on Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:24:09 GMT]]>Any reviews for Growing up gifted 8 month old baby programme? Do you know whether they teach Zoophonics for 8 month olds? Also, is there a new GUG branch in Suntec? I dun see it mentioned on their website but I heard that there is one there. TIA!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/730120https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/730120Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:24:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment class for 8mths old baby on Tue, 28 Feb 2012 05:34:52 GMT]]>Some classes to consider :


1) http://www.gymnademics.com/

2) http://www.rightbrilliance.com/contact.htm

3) http://www.juliagabriel.com/eduplay.htm

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/719417https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/719417Tue, 28 Feb 2012 05:34:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment class for 8mths old baby on Sun, 18 Sep 2011 01:53:30 GMT]]>

postpet:
Hi, I have a baby coming to 8 months. Am wondering if our babies would benefit from the enrichment classes at this age? I am tempted to go for trial classes at Gymboree, kindermusik,etc but my baby don't seem quite ready to listen to classes? Am worried I will be wasting the trial classes and money....

i brought my son to Gymboree for a trial class when he was about 6-7 mths old... he could not follow the class at all coz the rest of the kids are much older.. and somehow I feel that the teachers are not helping at all coz they are just focusing on the other older kids and parents who are more familiar with the routine.. I guess it defers from kids to kids... in the end we signed up for the membership, brought him for the free play time instead and he enjoyed himself much more.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/587850https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/587850Sun, 18 Sep 2011 01:53:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment class for 8mths old baby on Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:51:29 GMT]]>Hi Pospet,

I bring my 9mths old bb to enrichment class. She seem enjoyed herself especially when there is a sing song session & gym session. They can meet others babies too. This will help them to build up their social skill & confident ^^
I agree with Mamamiya, you should try to bring them enrichment class, you will be surprise & don’t underestimate them.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/556241https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/556241Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:51:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment class for 8mths old baby on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 05:03:04 GMT]]>

postpet:
Hi, I have a baby coming to 8 months. Am wondering if our babies would benefit from the enrichment classes at this age? I am tempted to go for trial classes at Gymboree, kindermusik,etc but my baby don't seem quite ready to listen to classes? Am worried I will be wasting the trial classes and money....

Hi Postpet,

I think you should try. Me too, was laughing inside my heart when the teacher showing my DS flash card.. but its really surprise me when my DS could gv a very possitive respond. Just don underestimate them. Go for trial class and see what ur kid like before enrol them to the prog..
Good luck and do share if you found anything good..

Cheers,
mamamiya..

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/554921https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/554921Thu, 18 Aug 2011 05:03:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment class for 8mths old baby on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:55:27 GMT]]>Hi, I have a baby coming to 8 months. Am wondering if our babies would benefit from the enrichment classes at this age? I am tempted to go for trial classes at Gymboree, kindermusik,etc but my baby don’t seem quite ready to listen to classes? Am worried I will be wasting the trial classes and money…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/553840https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/553840Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:55:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment class for 8mths old baby on Fri, 12 Aug 2011 06:51:04 GMT]]>Sorry is Leap school house

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/541923https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/541923Fri, 12 Aug 2011 06:51:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment class for 8mths old baby on Fri, 12 Aug 2011 06:25:16 GMT]]>Anyone sent your kid to Leaphouse? Good?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/541858https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/541858Fri, 12 Aug 2011 06:25:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment class for 8mths old baby on Fri, 12 Aug 2011 06:22:49 GMT]]>Hi Ausbee,

I stay at Telok Blangah area. I’m waiting for the trial class at Leaphouse but they only allow one parent for each session & I find that their class not that spacious too. So was thinking whether there is another options I can consider. Anyway thank you for your reply ")

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/541855https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/541855Fri, 12 Aug 2011 06:22:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment class for 8mths old baby on Fri, 12 Aug 2011 03:48:33 GMT]]>where do you stay? i know that under Kindermusik, Music with Shauna, she conducts the lessons at home. so both parents can take turns with the baby to engage in the activities.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/541437https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/541437Fri, 12 Aug 2011 03:48:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment class for 8mths old baby on Fri, 12 Aug 2011 03:16:43 GMT]]>Anymore suggest pls?!!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/541320https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/541320Fri, 12 Aug 2011 03:16:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment class for 8mths old baby on Thu, 11 Aug 2011 04:10:06 GMT]]>Thanks Mamamiya ")

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/538943https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/538943Thu, 11 Aug 2011 04:10:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment class for 8mths old baby on Mon, 08 Aug 2011 08:23:48 GMT]]>Hi Saguamama,


maybe you would like to chk out baby jumper gym. I went for their trial class and it allow both parents to join in the class.

Cheers!!

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