Best toys for babies1. A Baby GymWhen: From birthWhat it does: Encourages and improves hand-eye coordination; tactile stimulation; and visual development. Babies quickly learn that if they “act”, certain toys “react” and the mirrors, soft toys

Pretty printed fabric in juicy bright shades provides an eye-catching area for baby to practice tummy time and other developmental play. The mat surface is quilted for extra softness and the multiple fabric textures and interactive activities make

Angsana Laguna, PhuketLocated in scenic Bang Tao Bay, the Angsana offers unrivalled access to the emerald waters of the Andaman Sea. The resort’s resident baby elephant, Lucky, is sure to be a hit with your child as he makes his twice daily visits

,” says Françoise Barbira-Freedman, a medical anthropologist at the University of Cambridge and founder of Birthlight. “It’s not gym for babies – it’s about building the mother’s confidence and her baby’s sense of trust.” The classes focus on building the bond

Rocks sleeps six and week in June costs from £999. Alternatively, stay in the heart of Bamburgh at the Victoria Hotel. It has spacious family rooms and the nearby Seafield Ocean Club in Seahouses allows residents to use their pool, gym and sauna for a

-of-the-century chandeliers and extension by star architect Tadao Ando. (best for ages 3-12; allow 2 hours. Visit www.kodomo.go.jp Let off some steam. At the Children’s Castle in Tokyo’s upscale Aoyama district there are eight floors of fun, including a pool, gym, roof garden

, and has a black slate-tiled pool surrounded by sumptuous double sun-loungers, a fantastic Japanese restaurant, Notios, and really romantic dining right on the beach. Splash out on a Kyma Suite (sleeping two adults, one child and a baby in a cot

gym for adults, and a children’s gym/playroomwith a trampoline, toys and books. Children can eat at six and beentertained by a babysitter while parents eat later, or can eat withthe adults. There’s no TV and the rooms have no telephones, and guestsare

trail, a mini-slide for toddlers and a log cabin playhouse full of toys. Adults can enjoy the gym and sauna while the cottages have cots and high chairs for babies. The beautiful city of Bath, with its famous Roman spa, is nearby. Prices start from £650

: Petit Club Med for two to three years; Mini Club Med, four to 10 years; and Juniors’ Club Med from 11 to 17 years. Baby Club Med facilities are available for babies up to 23 months, if you reserve when booking. The design of the children’s club takes