The Health Visiting Service has collected together current information about play and development.

Playing outside is fun, exciting and important for children’s learning and development. The NCT website looks at how else outdoor play is great for your little one.

The 50 things to do before you're 5 app lists exciting activities for families in Oxfordshire with young children. There are great suggestions for how to have fun and learn at the same time.

The importance of play. Play takes all sorts of forms, from messy play and sensory play to outdoor play and pretend play.

Babies and young children need plenty of chances to explore the world around them in an active way. Everyday activities can meet their needs and be fun for us as well. Get activity ideas on the Henry website.

The Twirlywoos activity finder will give you ideas to match your little one's current interests, hold their attention, and maybe even give you ten minutes' peace!

The idea behind GoNoodle® is simple: be a force of joy, health, and self-discovery for kids and the adults who love them. The GoNoodle website is packed with activities and routines to keep your little one entertained.

You'll find short videos and simple, fun activities that you and your children can do together on the Hungry Little Minds website.

You'll find lots of ideas to keep kids happy - and you sane on the Netmums website. There are arts and crafts inspiration, ideas for places to go with kids, and tips for throwing the ultimate kids' parties.

Oxfordshire Play Association (OPA) promotes high quality play opportunities across the county for all children and young people aged 0 – 16 years.

There are lots of activities for children and families in Oxfordshire. Search the directory or view all the records.

Creative fun for young children from the imagination tree, including homemade play dough, finger painting and leaf printing.

Get your little one interested in the natural world from an early age with the activities on the Wildlife Watch website.

The Activity Village website includes ideas and activities for children, including crafts, puzzles and sudoku. Activities are often aimed at holidays, festivals and seasons.

With music classes, online workshops, catchy new songs, and interactive videos, Boogie Mites offers many fun ways to play and learn with music. 

Cook with your child to develop maths and coordination skills and encourage adventurous eating. The CBeebies website has tips and ideas to help you cook with your toddler. 

Keep your little ones safe and healthy with Which? expert help on baby and child-proofing your home.

Children, particularly those aged from 1 to 5, often put objects in their mouth. This is a normal part of how they explore the world. No matter how careful you are, your child may choke on something. Learn what to do if you see a child choking.

These kitchen safety hacks show how you can give kids 'real' jobs to do when you're cooking together without worrying about accidents.

Screen time is a constant worry for parents, so we bring you content that helps reassure and educate you on the topic – including how to keep your kids safe online and help them make the most of their screen time.