Making friends!

Hi everyone! I’m a mum to a 4 month old girl and 2.5y old boy! I made mum friends by going to baby class with my first but finding it very hard with my second as seems everyone already knows each other.

Is there anyone with similar age babies interested in meeting for coffee/walks/classes? I’m happy to travel! I’d love to meet new people and have some new mum and baby friends 😊

It’s all seems so different the second time around 🙈 not as overwhelming but twice as lonely.

(Oh and I can’t see waves!)

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Hi Stephanie! I go to a baby signing class every Tuesday morning and everyone there is really nice. There's a few of us but none of us knew each other before the class and it's really welcoming. There are 3 of us with toddlers but 3 people also with babies a similar age, around 4-6 months.

Oh that’s really nice to hear! I’ve been wanting to try a baby signing class for a while. I go to baby sensory already but would be happy to try something different!

Hey! I live not far from Leeds so happy to meet in the city centre! I'm still pregnant however, due in July so your youngest will be a far bit older than mine by that time (but less than a year I think) so it's up to you 😊

Hi Stephanie, I have the same problem. My oldest will be 3 in April and my youngest is 6month, happy to chat and possibly meet :)

a baby signing class sounds amazing! Could you tell me where this is and how to book ? X

https://www.tinytalk.co.uk/hollysummer

There's one class on Tues morning near Roundhay we go to and one in Alwoodly on a Friday morning. We live in Beeston too, takes about 20 mins to drive there. It's well worth the trip! (it's the same theme both locations per week so you'd only need to go to one)

The next half term starts week after next so it's a good time to join as you'll get the full 6 weeks.

TinyTalk is based on BSL too x

Hey I have a 2.5 year old little girl! Always happy to meet up for a coffee or soft play ect, feel free to drop me a message 😁x

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I hope you enjoying the 5month babies 🫠 the cuteness outweighs everything over here.
We live in the area of Croydon & need to start going to baby groups ( I NEED it more than him though) but I am a little bit clueless. Any recommendations?
We are happy to travel a bit too.
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