Baby-Friendly Classes and Events for New Mums Ready to Get Out and Connect
Becoming a new mum is an incredible journey, but it can also be overwhelming, especially when you're adjusting to life with a newborn. I’ll be the first to encourage you to cocoon at home, nurture yourself as much as possible and lean on help in whatever ways possible. Then when you start feeling ready to venture out with your baby, it’s important to know there are plenty of welcoming, baby-friendly, mum-friendly activities and classes right here in Newquay.
I’ve compiled a list of local postpartum classes and events that can help you get out of the house, meet others, and feel supported during this new chapter of life. Take your time, explore what feels right, and enjoy these wonderful opportunities for connection and self-care. If you’re looking for something less social, and more supportive (like feeding support or pelvic floor physio) - click here for a post on postpartum services in North Cornwall.
I am not affiliated with any of the below (apart from my own offerings of mum & baby yoga) — but hope this list will serve as a one-stop shop for your postpartum outings in North Cornwall.
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Mum’s Meet at 📍Saltd Cafe
Time: 11am
Frequency: Weekly (check their Instagram for updates)
More info hereHome-Start Kernow Stay & Play at 📍Newquay
Frequency: Weekly
More info hereMum's the Word (creative journalling for new mums) at 📍Tallo, SeaSpace
Time: 10:30am-12pm
Teacher: Caitlin (Buds Birthing)
More info hereBarre Bébé at 📍The Loft Studio, Nansledan
Time: 11am
Teacher: Issey (House of Issey)
More info hereKernow Baby Spa Baby Massage at 📍Wadebridge Family Hub
Frequency: Weekly
More info here
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Mums Yoga at 📍Lime House Yoga
Frequency: Weekly
Teacher: Louise McCutcheon
More info hereStory-Time at 📍Newquay Library
Time: 10-10:30am
Frequency: Weekly
More info hereSing & Sign at 📍The Oasis, Newquay Methodist Church
Frequency: Weekly (sessions for different ages)
More info hereBarre Bébé at 📍SeaSpace
Time: 11am
Teacher: Issey (House of Issey)
More info hereMini Moves (pre & postnatal Pilates with baby) at 📍Her.Space Pilates, Newquay
Frequency: Weekly, max 4 mums (check site for times)
More info hereMusic & Movement at 📍The Family Space, Threemilestone
Frequency: Weekly
More info hereKernow Baby Spa Baby Massage at 📍St Erme Village Hall
Frequency: Weekly
More info here
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Baby Massage at 📍SeaSpace
Frequency: 4 week courses (Wednesdays 11am or Mondays 1:30pm)
Teacher: Caitlin (Buds Birthing)
More info hereMum & Baby Yoga at 📍Shiva Nansledan
Time: 12:30pm
Frequency: 6 week courses (check their site for the next one)
Teacher: Roxi
More info hereBaby Massage at 📍Lime House Yoga
Frequency: 4 week courses
Teacher: Lizzie Johnson (paediatric physio)
More info hereThe Village – babywearing & sling library meet-up at 📍The Family Space, Threemilestone
Frequency: Monthly
Hosted by: Harriett
More info here
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Baby Sensory at 📍Crantock Village Hall
Time: A few sessions through the day
Frequency: Weekly
More info hereThe Nest at 📍The Family Space, Threemilestone
Time: 1pm
Frequency: Weekly
Hosted by: Gemma (Born to Birth)
More info here
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Rhyme Time at 📍Newquay Library
Time: 10:30-11am
Frequency: Weekly
More info hereThe Tiny Baby Retreat & Baby Explore at 📍The Family Space, Threemilestone
Frequency: Weekly
More info hereKernow Baby Spa Baby Massage at 📍Hidden Yurt, St Erth
Frequency: Weekly
More info here
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Dad’s Stroller Meet-up at 📍Saltd Cafe
Time: 11am
Frequency: Most Sundays (check their Instagram for updates)
More info hereChildren’s Yoga (ages 2-4) at 📍Heron Tennis Centre
Time: Sundays 9:15-10am
Frequency: Monthly
Teacher: Francesca Lily Yoga
More info here
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These course offerings don't have one set weekly date, it just depends on when you book for.
Kernow Baby Spa at 📍various venues
More info hereFree Baby Massage (Cornwall Council)
6 free sessions for babies 0-6 months
More info hereMum & Baby Mini Retreat at 📍Melancoose (Buds Birthing)
More info hereParent & Baby Swim Lessons:
Diddy Dolphins at 📍Atlantic Reach & Piran Meadows
More info hereBusy Bodies at 📍Trevarrian Holiday Park
More info hereWater Babies at 📍Atlantic Reach
More info hereTurtle Tots at 📍Piran Meadows & Trevarrian
More info here
The Mum Club Cornwall
More info hereBlaze Trails Parent & Baby Walking Groups 📍all over Cornwall
More info here
If you know of additional classes or events that aren’t on here, please click here to email me the info and I will be sure to add!