Big Benefits for Little Movers: AcroSports Toddler Playgroups (10-17 Months)

When your baby is on the move, from crawling to those first wobbly steps, it’s the perfect time to try a Toddler Playgroup at AcroSports. Our play-based meet-up groups for children aged 10-17 months offer a space where little ones can grow, explore, and thrive.

Here are some of the science-backed benefits of joining a playgroup at this age:

Sensory Play Fuels Exploration and Brain Development

Babies learn about the world through their senses. At AcroSports, tactile toys, textured surfaces, and colorful objects invite little ones to reach, touch, and explore. These experiences help strengthen neural connections in the developing brain and promote curiosity and early problem-solving skills. Multisensory play supports healthy cognitive development during this rapid growth stage.

Building Foundational Motor Skills

Our toddler-friendly play spaces encourage crawling, balancing, cruising, and those first exciting steps. Movement-based activities help babies build muscle strength, coordination, and spatial awareness. According to the World Health Organization, active play in infancy is essential to developing healthy motor skills that support lifelong movement and prevent delays.

Strengthening Parent-Child Bonds

Playgroups aren’t just for kids, they’re for caregivers too! Interactive sessions give parents a space to be present, engaged, and playful with their babies. Research shows that shared, responsive play strengthens emotional bonds, builds trust, and promotes secure attachment, all of which support healthy emotional development.

Encouraging Early Social Interaction and Emotional Skills

Even before babies understand “friendship,” they benefit from watching and interacting with peers. Early social play introduces concepts like turn-taking, empathy, and reading social cues. Babies begin to develop emotional regulation skills with gentle guidance and support in a group setting.

Fostering Emotional Resilience and Coping

Being in a new environment with new faces can be a gentle, supported challenge for babies. With caregivers nearby to help them feel safe, these small doses of novelty help little ones build early coping skills and emotional resilience. These are important foundations for navigating change and transitions.

Building Community and Caregiver Support

Parenting can be isolating, especially in the baby and toddler years. Playgroups create a space for caregivers to connect, share tips, and support each other. Building community reduces stress and helps parents feel confident and less alone, benefiting the whole family.

A Foundation for Lifelong Physical Activity

Our playgroups make movement fun! By introducing babies to active play in a positive, social environment, we help them associate physical activity with enjoyment. Research suggests that early active play predicts healthier activity patterns as children grow, setting the stage for a lifelong love of movement and learning through motion.

At AcroSports, we believe it’s never too early to support healthy development and have fun doing it! Our Toddler Playgroups nurture every part of your baby’s growth while building joyful memories together.

Come join us and watch your little one grow with confidence.

Ready to get started? Our Toddler Playgroups meet Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 12-1pm. Drop-ins welcome! Visit our website or call to learn more about joining our community of families.