Calmer beginnings group

In pregnancy

With a new baby

With an older baby

A drop in group for all

A space for anyone expecting a baby or with a baby of any age to connect with other families, learn a little and find non-judgmental support.

Our calmer beginnings groups offer expectant parents and parents of babies under 1 a chance to relax with a cuppa, meet other parents, gain support, be heard, and learn a little. They aim to support you informally to build calmer relationships with your baby and in your family and help you relax into life as a parent, whether it is your first baby, or not.

These groups are run by our consultants, who have a deep knowledge of infant development and parenting. Topics may include:

Calming babies
Approaches to parenting
Baby care
Infant feeding of all types
Baby development
Communicating with babies
Carrying, handling and using slings and carriers
Safety: for sleep, carrying, weaning and more
Massage and movement

These groups are a new part of the BabyCalm offering, and each consultant offers them in their own way. Some are relaxed sling or buggy walking groups with a chance to chat as you amble, others have a fixed venue, whether it is a hall, cafe, or a home. You will need to contact your local consultant to enquire whether they offer a group and how it works.