Malvern, PA Tips
Tips
- Parks and Playgrounds
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- See full list of 14 playgrounds here: Playgrounds For Malvern, PA Residents (Google Maps link) and video walkthrough
- Best for little kids: Wilson Farm Park
- Most interesting for older (~9 years old) kids: Valley Creek Park, East Goshen Township Park, and the new Exton Park Northwest Parking Lot park.
- You can rent out the soccer field at the Battle of the Clouds park for $50.
- Ashbridge Preserve (9 mins south) is a great nature walk with a creek. Lots of native plants and wildlife.
- Toys and Clothes
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- Facebook marketplace, Buy Nothing Malvern, PA (facebook group) are great for both toys and clothes.
- Exton Goodwill and Good Sam Thrift shop both have used toys sections.
- Car Seat Safety
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- Watch this short clip to see why you should not strap in your child into a car seat with a puffy jacket.
- Willistown Township police offers car seat checks from time to time.
- Baby Gear Tips
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- If you use formula, I suggest a babybrezza formula prep with a smart plug. You can set it to turn on at 5:55 AM to warm up on its own, which will allow you to press the dispense button at 6 AM when you wake up.
- Gymnastics and Dancing
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- Synergy Gymnastics PA and Showtime Gymnastics Academy are two gymnastics options on route 30 in Malvern.
- Rock School West in West Chester is an option for ballet. UMLY YMCA also has dance classes
- Nearby activities for kids
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- Moms Club of Malvern has a long list of local attractions and activities.
- Things to do in the winter or rainy days
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- Indoor trampoline park options are Urban Air Downingtown and Skyzone Oaks. Both locations allow for adults to jump as well. Both locations require you buy socks (reusable). Your socks must match the respective park you are at.
- Kids and technology
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- Wait until 8th is a great resource of tips for managing kids relationship with technology.