Are you new in town, a new parent or just looking for some new friends for your child or yourself? Playgroup is an informal session where mums, dads, grandparents, caregivers, children and babies meet up in a relaxed and friendly environment. Here’s a list of Newcastle playgroups sorted by suburb as well as some special interest playgroups.
Congratulations you’re pregnant! Here’s a local guide to pregnancy & childbirth resources including Newcastle obstetricians, hospitals, pregnancy massage, yoga, breastfeeding & maternity wear.
Here’s some activities you can enjoy with your mums group in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter including walks, library baby book time, baby-friendly movie sessions and playground visits.
Need childcare? Check out the Newy with Kids child care guide conveniently listed by suburb. Whether it’s long day care for a baby, preschool or early learning centres for toddlers or preschoolers, there’s a centre for your child.
Do your kids love being outdoors in nature, climbing trees and jumping in puddles? Take them to TimberNook Newcastle for adventure play.
Many babies experience an unsettled time from 3pm to 11pm referred to as ‘arsenic hour’ or ‘witching hour’ when baby doesn’t seem to know what they want. Here’s how to cope.
Wallsend Village is offering free toddler activities and workshops every Tuesday in March at Centre Court!
Playgrounds suitable for toddlers? Here’s a list of local playgrounds for toddlers that offer age-appropriate equipment, soft ground coverings, and some even have fencing for those kids who love to run.
Here’s a list of local swim schools in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Maitland offering baby swimming lessons or water familiarisation classes.
Need childcare in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter? Here’s some advice on how to find and choose an early childhood service in the region.
If you’re looking for a great excuse to shop local or just after a fun, free morning out with your baby or toddler, pop along to Minitown’s Play and Learn at Marketown Newcastle.
Here’s educational & entertaining sensory baby & toddler play activities using things you have at home. Fun for parents and kids!
One in five expecting and new mums and one in ten dads will experience postnatal depression or anxiety. Here are the signs. Please reach out for support if you’re struggling with postnatal depression.
Although daylight savings means extra daylight hours after work or on weekends, it is often a difficult time for parents. Here’s tips on how to get your babies and toddlers to sleep with the introduction of Daylights Savings Time.