A group for pre-walking babies and their carers. Join us for a group where babies learn through sensory exploration and connection.

Drop in, no need to book.

For parents and carers of babies 0-2 years old. 

Therapeutic advice and support with baby led play to support bonding and attachment. 

Family activity for ages 0-5 year olds. 

Come and join in with healthy cooking activities and explore a range of play opportunities. 

Watch our clip to see what is involved! Cook Play and Learn

A fun filled session with music, singing, dancing, and sensory exploration. Come along and make new friends.

Suitable for under 4 years. Families with home educated and SEND children are welcome.

Sessions include physical activity and music/song time.

No appointment needed. 

If you would like to weigh your own baby please follow the guidance poster at the venue using the QR code. This will tell you how to weigh your own baby.  

Please note this is self-service – no members of the Health Visiting team will be present.

No appointment needed. 

If you would like to weigh your own baby please follow the guidance poster at the venue using the QR code. This will tell you how to weigh your own baby.  

Please note this is self-service – no members of the Health Visiting team will be present.

Come along and get Messy. Activities can include gloop, paint, playdough and more! For children 0-5

We love story times at Newcastle Libraries. These sessions encourage language development, help foster a love of books, are really, really fun! Enjoy stories in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. 

Explore what the library has to offer and make friends. Listen to stories that will encourage young children to develop a life-long love of books from an early age. 

These sessions do not need to be pre-booked, please feel free to drop in. 

Under 5's.

Baby Massage is a lovely way to enjoy time with your baby. It can help with bonding, colic, teething and circulation. Come to our friendly 5 week course. 

Booking is essential 0796 173 4298

A fun filled music and movement session with songs and rhymes. 

For children under 2.

A parent and toddler group is a welcoming and friendly group of adults. This includes mothers, fathers, childminders or carers.

They all come together in their own community with their children who are under the age of 5.

Parent and toddler groups offer play opportunities for children from birth to 5 year old, as well as an opportunity to mix with others. They also offer support to adults and a break from the normal routines of the day. 

Booking maybe required at some groups.

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. There will be a member of the Health Visiting team present at the clinic. Please bring your child’s red book. 

No appointment needed.

A parent and toddler group i

Wednesday 13th Aug 10-12 

And/or 27th August 10-12

@ Byker Sands Family Centre

These are great sessions if you are worried about what a child is eating and would like to get some support to encourage them to try a wider range of foods.

No appointment needed. 

If you would like to weigh your own baby please follow the guidance poster at the venue using the QR code. This will tell you how to weigh your own baby.  

Please note this is self-service – no members of the Health Visiting team will be present.

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a… MOUSE! 

Join Mouse on a daring Christmas Eve mission to deliver a present in a captivating festive tail told with original music, puppets and lots of opportunity to squeak along and join in!