Baby and Toddler Groups
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Mums meet at Mujer
'Yummy Mummy' new mum (and some oldies!) meets in the chill-out area at the back of Born-based shop Mujer. A relaxing place to breastfeed and some great toys and games for the older babies to play with. Mondays 11am-1.30pm (but the space is also open to mums with babies at any other time).
Mujer, Calle Carders 28, el Born 933151531 mujer.carders28@gmail.com
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"I think the space upstairs at Mujer is perfect for mums and babies. It´s a real retreat for everyone. I love that I can leave Diego on the floor playing happily with the toys and babies. It gives me time to relax, have a cuppa tea and a chat with the other mums, be it 10 minutes or 2 hours. Perfect. Thanks Lou!" (AA)Recommended by Annette Aylward
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The Big Crawl - Mujer
New weekly group for Mums and Tots for the more active, older babies. Every wednesday 5.30-6.30pm
Mujer, Calle Carders 28, el Born 933151531 mujer.carders28@gmail.com -
Barcelona Women´s Network Mums & Toddler group
The BWN’s Mother and Toddler group gives young children a chance to play and gives mothers a chance to foster friendships and trade valuable information on life in Barcelona with children. The weekly get-togethers include free play and sing-along time (with songs in English). The group meets every Wednesday morning in Sarria at Casa Orlandai, a municipal space just a short walk from the FGC Sarria train stop. There’s a café serving sandwiches with outdoor seating and room for the little ones to run about. Every Wednesday 10am-1pm.
Casa Orlandai (http://www.casaorlandai.org) c/Jaume Piquet, 2. 932524262. From the FGC Sarria stop, take the c/Mare de Deu de Nuria
exit. Turn left; it's the pale yellow and green building. Nearby buses include 22, 30, 64, 66, 75, N60 and N61.
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For further details about the Mother and Toddler group please contact Alysia Garrity on 658608183 or Lynn Schnaiberg on 676314673 or email them at mumsandtots@bcnwomensnetwork.com
Recommended by Kara Stenhouse
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Poble Nou playgroup
Poble Nou playgroup is held once weekly for both babies and toddlers. As well as the weekly group, they also organize activities such as Hallowe'en, cooking and attending Barcelona events suitable for children. The children are from all nationalities but the aim is to promote the use of English. Held every Friday from 5pm.
Contact Margaret West gwamal_extra@yahoo.com 690391834Comments:
"I have very good memories (Nadim and I were some of the first people to join the group 3 years ago....) Margaret has great ideas and lots of energy which is why the group has grown so much and does a lot of fun activities - Margaret is really good at organizing and finding good activities for kids...she´s really into it!"(CD)Recommended by Chantal Ducoeurjoly
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Bcn Tots Mums and Babies group
This is a great way to meet other english-speaking mums in the city. The meetings are relaxed and informal and normally held in someones home. Wednesday mornings from 10am.
To become a member of BCN Tots you need to contact the group manager on BCNTots-managers@groups.msn.com
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"The Wednesday morning baby group is a lifesaver! It's great to have a gossip with other mums and share tips and experiences. I found it a real comfort in early mummyhood when things can seem a bit overwhelming.......also a good excuse to drink tea and eat biscuits. BCN Tots is a fantastic resource, there's always a database of mummies just an email away to answer any mummy worries!" (LV)Recommended by Louise Vaughan
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Breastfeeding support group - Alba Lactancia
Many new mums complain that advice on breastfeeding both before and after giving birth is difficult to come across in Barcelona. This weekly group is a chance to discuss in English any concerns you may have over this much debated issue. It is run by a trained and experienced group leader along with trainee counsellors who offer help to mums with babies with problems such as poor weight gain, sleep deprivation or painful breastfeeding. The rest of the group functions like a baby and toddler group - there are toys for children to play with whilst mums get to grips with all the usual issues. Ages range from newborn to about 3 years old. Mondays 4.00-6.00pm
Convent de Sant Agusti, Calle Comerc 36, el Born 934512928 www.albalactanciamaterna.infoComments
There are four weekly meetings held in Barcelona. See website for more detailsRecommended by Zoe Koumbouzi