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Best Toddler-Friendly Activities In Orange County

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Orange County is a very kid-friendly location, with attractions like Knott's Berry Farm, Disneyland, and plenty of sports and recreational fun. So when it comes to finding the right activity that is both safe and fun for your toddler, there are a wide range of experiences available in the area. From mommy and me classes and soccer games to dance and swimming lessons, here are the top activities to introduce to your toddlers in Orange County.

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OC Mommy And Me
200 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 679-4872
www.ocmommyandme.com

When you have a baby, being a part of a supportive and warm group is essential for both mom and child. Certified parent educators and specialists have recently created groups and classes that are not only educational, covering topics that are requested by mothers, but also loads of fun! The support system you'll find at OC Mommy and Me is the best and it is a great place for both mommy and toddler to enjoy activities together and strengthen bonds. OC Mommy and Me offers classes that include Toddler Parenting in order to help parents conquer the challenges that come with raising children by minimizing tantrums and raising children that are well-rounded, happy and socially strong.

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Pumper Jumpers
160 E. Imperial Highway
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 265-7121
www.pumperjumpers.com

Enjoy a day filled with activities that bring a smile on any child's face at Pumper Jumpers. The venue has everything for children to keep busy and have fun, including a craft center, train depot for role playing, giggle theater and builders zone for children that enjoy playing with blocks. Most importantly for those much younger, there is an infant play area for those children still in the crawling stage so that they can have a safe space to interact. This place is a great location that will accommodate toddlers and families with children of all ages, so that all are entertained and having a great time.

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Super Soccer Stars
18100 Goldenwest St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(310) 998-0010
www.supersoccerstars.com

Getting children active in a sport is a great way to instill the importance of physical activity in the child from a young age. The Kick & Play initiative is a parent-child pre-soccer program for toddlers that is specifically designed for those ages 12 to 24 months. They use puppets Mimi and Pepe to help distract the young ones if they are having a tough time with the physical activity. What sets this program apart is its attention to each individual toddler, positive reinforcement and engaging original music that helps toddlers to learn how to balance, run and kick while having fun at the same time.

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Premier Aquatic Services
36 Argonaut, Suite 130
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 716-3333
www.swimoc.com

The aquatic services provided at Premier Aquatics are geared toward providing the best experience for Orange County clients. Constant education and training are the keys to the success of those that take part in the lessons, and swim lessons help clients from all ages to become comfortable in the water, especially younger children. There are different types of lessons available including perpetual, private, fast track and semi-private, depending on how much time and dedication you would like to put into swimming. They also hold special events for families like family movie night.

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Seascape Kids Fun
4771 E. Hunter Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 970-7100
seascapekidsfun.com

There is nothing more worthwhile than some "play time" with slides and foam ball shooting air guns. Seascape Kids Fun is a wonderful venue for all types of parties for kids, especially toddlers. Amenities offered at this venue include birthday party celebrations, open play, pajama parties, school field trips and special occasion parties. Open seven days a week, kids of all ages can have a great time and it is a fun, positive and nurturing place where children can enjoy their time with friends.

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Elle Toussi is a freelance journalist covering all things Southern California. She has traveled to the Middle East in 2013 and 2014 covering the Syrian refugee situation in Jordan. That experience inspired her to become the founder of InOneMinute.org which uses the power of mobile technology and philanthropy to meet specific needs of women around the world. Her previous work can also be found on Examiner.com and AXS.com.
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