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A parent and toddler group is a welcoming and friendly group of adults, mothers, fathers, childminders or carers that come together with their children who are under the age of 5 in their own community. They offer play opportunities for children from birth to 5 year old, as well as an opportunity to mix with others. They offer support to adults and a break from the normal routines of the day. Booking maybe required at some group.
Rainbow borrowers is a toy loan service which runs alongside a play session for children under 5 yrs. These sessions are dedicated for children with additional needs and their families.
We are run by Newcastle Action for Parent and Toddler Groups Initiative (NAPI) who support and give advice to toddler groups across the city. If you would like to contact us for any reason please ring 0191 2656158.
It’s free but please note that booking is required for sessions.
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Fun family session for children 0-5 years and their parents and carers.
- Healthy cooking activities
- Let's move together / dance / music / story ideas
- Introduction to food hygiene
Plus, information about safe food storage, portion sizes, dental health, tips for reducing sugar and more!
Museum Mice is a play and exploration session for under 5s and their grown ups! It is the perfect place for little ones to socialise and make new friends whilst discovering the wonders of the museum. Each month there will be a series of four sessions which explore a particular theme inspired by the museum collections.
Booking required.
A relaxed session for pre- walking babies who are finding their own unique ways to move around.
This is an opportunity for early movers to explore their curiosity, learn songs, make new friends and explore the senses whilst discovering some of our curious museum objects.
Den spaces and a selection of toys will be provided to explore and move between at their own pace.
A relaxed session for babies who haven't learnt to crawl yet.
This is an opportunity for young babies to engage in tummy time as a group, learn songs, make new friends, and explore the senses whilst discovering some of our curious museum object. Tummy time mat will be provided during the session but you are welcome to bring your own if you would prefer.
Our group is focused on providing sessions for German speaking families.
This group offers play opportunities for children from birth to 5 year old, as well as an opportunity to mix with others. They offer support to adults and a break from the normal routines of the day. A booking may be required at some groups. For more information on this group and others you can visit NAPI website
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Our group is focused on creating a welcoming environment and providing social experiences for children and parents. To create and maintain healthy routines for children to grow and learn. We are welcoming, friendly and an inclusive mainstream session. We are open to every family
with children under 5.
We offer:
- Healthy snack
- Physical activity
- Music / song time
- Baby area
There is a small cost.
Would you like to...
- Help your baby or toddler learn to talk?
- Get ideas for supporting communication?
- Receive free toddler books?
- Spend quality time with your child?
Then join us for First Words Together, sessions for under 2s and their parent/s and carer/s. Five week course exploring rhymes, stories and games with your child! All children receive 5 free toddler books.
Booking is required.
Our regular Family friendly session take place every Friday from 3-4pm. At this event you can take part in free creative tasks and activities designed for all ages in a welcoming, quiet and safe space.
A running group for everyone, meeting in the Northeast.
Meet every Wednesday evening at 7pm at Gosforth
Swimming Pool, Regent Farm Road, Newcastle. NE3 3HD.
Check the website for full details.
Appointments only, please book via your health visitor or phone 0191 282 3319
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Appointments only. Please book via your health visitor or phone 0191 282 3319
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A short play session for under 2's to learn to talk and communicate. All children get 5 free toddler books.
To book a place contact 0191 272 7824 or email: families.admin@children-ne.org.uk
Join us for planting and growing you own plants and vegetables, outdoor crafts and even cooking what we grow!
Under 16s sessions and over 16s session.
Please ring 0191 273 3997 for dates and to book.
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Baby massage can offer a range of benefits to both mother and baby. It helps with bonding and is a relaxing time for both.
Baby massage is for none mobile babies
To book please call 0191 2641959
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Family activity for children aged 0-5
Painting – gloop - pasta play -playdough and more!
For more information please phone 0191 264 1959
Baby massage can offer a range of benefits to both mother and baby. It helps with bonding and is a relaxing time for both.
Baby massage is for none mobile babies
To book please call 0191 2641959
Sensory Baby is focussed on supporting babies 0-12months with their all-round development.
Engage your child’s senses in this fun and interactive session
To book a place please text 07961734298
For more information phone 0191 264 1959
A small charge applies.
Infant feeding and preparing for birth.
Appointment only, please book via your midwife or call: 0191 282 3528
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Appointment only. Please book via your health visitor or phone: 0191 282 3319
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Appointment only.
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