Way back in 2009 I was pregnant with H. I work for a record label and at the time sat next to our radio department. We had a new single by a popular dance act and they’d put on the single “because we want your baby to like dance music” (so kind!). It worked too – every time that bassline kicked in H would start kicking and moving around. Maybe she was born to dance? (the songs were ‘Raindrops’ by Basement Jaxx and ‘Talk to Me’ by Peaches – not the most video-friendly to show your child though)
While I was on maternity leave the first Baby Loves Disco CD compilation came out which I was sent – and oh yes indeed – it has all the disco classics – and seeing H these days and how she’ll pick up on any music and start dancing, I guess music was always going to be a big part of her life. Baby Loves Disco has grown too; starting in the US and now they’re holding monthly events in London, Brighton, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Manchester. We’ve not been yet but fully intend to; last month Little Bird did a tickets deal so keep an eye out!
Actually, I thought the price for tickets was quite high, but looking at what you get for your kids, this is a pretty good deal – facepainting, a chill-out zone with play tents, inflatables, instruments and toys, a full spread of healthy snacks and juiceboxes, bubble machines, baskets of scarves and egg shakers, arts and crafts or other quiet activities, balloons, dancefloor games and competitions with giveaways and prizes and most importantly, everything for the little ones is included in the entry price.
Sway
61 Great Queen Street
Covent Garden
London WC2B 5BZ
The LAST SATURDAY of every month* 1pm-4pm
(*excluding local easter/summer/xmas school holidays)
Four different rooms of toddler-friendly disco delights await at SWAY… experience the ultimate child-pleasing ‘Saturday Night Fever’ style flashing dancefloor in Groovy Wonderland, or head for the sophisticated and elegant Crystal Bar to enjoy a more relaxed soundtrack.
EDINBURGH
Electric Circus
36 Market Street, EH1 1DF
The LAST SUNDAY of every month* 2pm-5pm
(*excluding local easter/summer/xmas school holidays)
In addition to the main club at Electric Circus, the neon corridor opens up a pandoras box and room after room of toddler-friendly disco delights await… head for the Lizard Lounge to enjoy a more relaxed soundtrack from the comfort of the leather sofas while the little ones play, or sing your hearts out in one of the venue’s swanky private karaoke booths.
GLASGOW
Mansion House
20 Glassford Street
Glasgow G1 1UL
The FIRST SUNDAY of every month* 2pm-5pm
(*excluding local easter/summer/xmas school holidays)
2 different rooms of toddler-friendly disco delights await at Mansion House… experience the ultimate child-pleasing ‘Saturday Night Fever’ style flashing dancefloor in Groovy Wonderland, or head for the oriental oasis of the Kanaloa Bar to enjoy a more relaxed soundtrack.
Each month has a different theme in all venues:
2013
Jan – Onesie Party
Feb – Carnival Time
Mar – Onesie Party
Apr – Pyjama Party
May – Tropical Beach Party
Jun – 80s Neon
I know we’ll definitely make it to one of these – keep an eye on their website and Facebook page for more information!