With the help of celebrity mum Nell McAndrew and choreographer Maggie Paterson, Pampers Active Fit has created the "Dancing Darlings" guide – encouraging mums and dads to get their little ones moving in a fun and creative way.

The guide is illustrated with demonstrations from Nell McAndrew, her son Devon (20 months) and nephew Cole (six months), plus a group of baby models from six months upwards.

"It is a great way to introduce movement into your baby's life," says Leeds model Nell. "Devon was in his element dancing around the room showing us how good he was at the routines. It's great being able to spend quality time with him doing something we both enjoy."

Getting up and dancing is great exercise for mums, too – the guide highlights how mums can make the most of each movement to help tone their muscles. Key movements for mums include; the see-saw, push-up push down, the high lift, the shuffle and the swim.

As well as being great fun for mum and baby, dancing can help to reach some of the key developmental milestones, too. "Moving to music encourages a child's sense of rhythm and begins to teach them how to coordinate their auditory and motor systems," explains baby development expert Annette Karmiloff-Smith.

"Dancing's also helpful for improving spatial awareness, stimulating imagination and promoting creativity, and will encourage children to grow up with a love of both music and exercise."

Nell says: "There is no better feeling then seeing your baby smiling and having fun."

To download the Pampers Active Fit Dancing Darlings guide for free, log on to pampers.com.