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Early Days from 0 to 12 months

This page groups together all of the listings on this website which are particularly suitable for babies from newborn to 12 months.  In those early weeks and months, especially for first time mums, it can be difficult to know where to go to meet other mums and which groups and classes are suitable for very young babies.  These groups and classes are tried and tested by other local mums who enjoyed them when their babies were younger.

Groups;

Bumps & Babes
A group for pregnant mums and for mums with young babies.  This group is unique in the area and is a lovely place to meet other mums.  Babies can also play safely in this environment without older toddlers or children present.
Thursdays 1-3pm
Sawyers Hall Church, Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood.
http://www.sawyerschurch.org/6days/pop_in/

Billericay Baby Café
Drop in group for pregnant and breastfeeding mums
The Christian Link Church, Queens Park Avenue, Billericay
Thursday 12.30pm – 2pm
Contact: 07939 810 340
http://www.thebabycafe.co.uk/What%20is.htm

New Beginnings for babies under 6 months
Support and advice for parents and carers with babies under 6 months of age.  An opportunity to meet other parents.  Sessions led by Health Visitors and Community Nursery Nurses.
Mondays 11:00 – 12:00pm (Baby weighing 10:00 – 11:00am)
St Stephens Church, St Stephens Cresent, Ingrave

Parent and Baby (postnatal group) at Clinic.
Your local baby weighing clinic holds four week courses covering health, play & weaning.  But most importantly these sessions introduce you to mums who are on your doorstep which can be invaluable.  These courses are free and well worth taking advantage of.
Contact your nearest clinic: http://mums-the-word.weebly.com/clinic-timetable.html

TIME 
a special afternoon for you and your baby
Come and meet others and make friends
1:00 - 2:30pm  2nd & last Wednesday of every month
Emmanuel Church Rooms, Laindon Road, Billericay
http://www.billericayparents.com/time_info.html
http://www.swessexpct.nhs.uk/news/newsitem.asp?news_id=21

Mums & Babies - newborn to 18 months
Come and meet other mums with babies from newborn to 18 months at these friendly sessions.
Tuesdays 9.30 - 11am  & 11.15 - 12.45
Billericay Baptist Church, 140 Perry Street, Billericay CM12 0NS
http://billericaybaptist.net/events_regular.php

Classes;

Baby & Toddler Time (Bookstart)
Local Libraries hold nursery rhyme sessions for babies and young children.  These 30 minute sessions are free to attend and very suitable for babies.  Arrive early as they are popular.
Shenfield    –  Tue & Wed 10:00am
Brentwood  -   Wed 2:15pm & Fri 10:30am
Billericay     -  Wed 1:30pm & Fri 11:15am
Ingatestone -   Thur 10:30am

Sing & Sign
Shenfield Library - Tue 11:00am
Booking form on Latest News page
* Singing classes are also coming to your local Children's centres in Sept 09
 
Gymboree Baby Play
Sensory stimulation, suitable from birth: Stimulating age-appropriate activities such as tummy time, flashlight play and infant massage help to build trust and security and emotional connections with others.
Poplars Lodge, Hutton, Brentwood
http://www.gymboree-uk.com/l1-babies.php  // 
http://www.gymboree-uk.com/franchisee.php?id=72

Baby Massage
These classes are free to attend via your local clinic.  Particularly suitable before babies begin to crawl.
To book, please contact your nearest clinic or children's centre:
Hutton Clinic contact Ann Norris
http://mums-the-word.weebly.com/clinic-timetable.html

 
NCT Early Days Course
Issues covered include:
• Expectations and the reality of parenthood
• Ideas for settling a crying baby
• Getting the most out of the day
• Returning to work (or not)
http://www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com/in-your-area/course-finder/view/3758

Support;

Homestart Brentwood
A charity supporting parents with a child under 5 years.
http://www.homestart-brentwood.co.uk/


Colic Babies Support Group
This group is being fun by local mums with the support of the Billericay Parents Forum and Health Visitors.

Is your baby struggling to feed? has colic? reflux? wont settle? Doctors not listening? Allergies?

Then come along and meet other mums in the same situation, we meet on Thursday at
St Andrews Centre, Billericay 2.15pm

I can't promise you answers but can promise, you will meet a bunch of lovely mums who are used to babies that cry all the time!!!

See www.billericayparents.com/gastro.html for more details.

Feel free to contact Leigh on 01277 623330 for further details


Exercise;

Getting out in the fresh air or getting a work-out can do wonders for banishing the baby blues and making you feel (and look) like your old self again.

On our exercise page we have yoga, aerobics and buggy classes; 

Yoga for mums & babies at the Brentwood Centre – for getting back into shape and enjoying meaningful interaction with your newborn. For babies 6 weeks +

Mums on the Move – a gentle exercise class for new mums.  Bring along baby from 6 weeks to nine months.  Very friendly relaxed environment.
*Unfortunately this class ended in July 09 due to low attendance.  To register your interest and request the class being relaunched, please click here: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/mumfit/

Buggy classes -  All Buggyfit classes have been developed by experts to suit the various stages we go through after having a baby. Buggyfit trainers are experts in assessing how hard to work each Mum, and will always ensure safe technique is used to gain maximum results. http://www.buggyfit.co.uk/buggyfit_classes.htm

For details of all classes please refer to our Mum & Baby Exercise page:
http://mums-the-word.weebly.com/mother-amp-baby-exercise.html

Health:

Preventing Plagicephaly (Flat Head Syndrome)
Baby Heart Pillow