Are you a new parent looking for places to take your baby in Hackney? Perhaps meet some other parents, share some poonami trauma, breastfeeding woes, and hopefully find other things to talk about too?
If you’re new to the baby scene it can be difficult to find all of the best places to go especially if you’re not that into social media. To make it easier for you, we’ve roundup some of the places we’ve discovered along the way or that we’ve heard great things about from other parents. From cool playgroups and cinema, to music and soft play there are so many great places to take your baby in Hackney. Always check the venue website for more up-to-date information before going especially if it’s during a school holiday.
1 Hey Baby
Beat the Monday blues with this super relaxed session held at Saint (previously St John at Hackney Church) on Monday mornings. Lashings of coffee for mums n dads, toys, music activities, and snacks for the kids. This one can get a bit busy so arrive early to ensure you can get in.
Free
Mondays 10am to 11.45am
Saint HQ, Prodigal Square, London, E8 1FX
2 Rio Cinema Parent & Baby
Tuesday is Parent and Baby Club at Rio Cinema where you can enjoy those early days before they understand anything that’s happening on the screen. Make the most of it! New parents can view the latest cinema releases in a relaxed environment. The Rio staff will welcome you in the cafe, with our P&B special deals on food and drinks. Suitable for babies are under 12 months of age.
£8.50 Per Adult
Tuesdays 11:30am
Rio Cinema, 107 Kingsland High Street, London, E8 2PB
3 Eazy Rollerz
Head to Easy Rollerz in Clapton-Disco Locos Easy Rollerz is a weekly hang out for children under 5 and their adults. Featuring soft play for the little ones and rejuvenating rhythms from Disco Loco DJ Emilia Harmony for the adults.
£3 donation
Wednesdays 10am & 11am
Hackney Showroom, Kings Crescent Estate, London, N4 2XD
4 Victoria Park Parents Meet Up
Make new mum friends at Victoria Park Parents meet up at The Hub and let the little ones explore the playground afterward.
Free
5 Baby Massage
Massaging your baby from birth is great for parent and baby bonding. As well as helping little ones to sleep massage can relieve wind and colic and generally assist with healthy development. Karen James teaches a massage routine made up of Indian-style massage, Swedish massage, and some reflexology type movements. She also includes some Yoga-like moves to help your baby with the next stages of development necessary for movement.
£80 for 5 sessions
Wednesdays 2-3:30 pm
The Well Garden, Hackney Downs Studios, 17 Amhurst Terrace, London, E8 2BT
6 Postnatal Yoga with Sarah Burgess
On Thursday, take some time for yourself and head to London Fields to stretch your limbs and reconnect with your body. Sarah Burgess Yoga’s Postnatal Yoga is perfect for mums with pre crawlers
£13 per session or £63 for a bundle of 5
10:15am – 11:15am Advance booking required
Fieldworks Dance, 274 Richmond Road, London, E8 3QW
7 Baby Swing
Friday fun! Find your rhythm and bond with your baby at this fun session from Adrenalin Dance
Baby swing is a movement session for mums and their babies led by Mafe Toledo. A space for mums to dance with their babies in a sling, unlock tension and find their flow.
£8
11am-12:15am Book in advance
The Old School Rooms, Powerscroft Rd, Lower Clapton, London, E5 0PU
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And it’s also worth checking the calendar to see if anything new pops up like a one off event.
If you don’t mind going a bit further, here are 7 excellent events for babies not too far away in Tower Hamlets
