New Baby Network CIC

New Baby Network is a peer support organisation dedicated to providing essential support and resources for parents. Our services include Milk Mates, Antenatal support, Cloth Nappy Library, and Dudley Peer Support. We also host various events to bring parents together in safe and non-judgmental spaces, creating a strong social network. Our team of peer supporters empowers parents with empathetic listening and evidence-based information, supporting them in their parenting choices every step of the way. Through our services, we aim to ensure that every parent thrives in parenthood, fostering a community of care and support.

At New Baby Network, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of parents by providing invaluable peer support and resources. Our services cater to parents, offering them a space to connect with like-minded individuals and receive the support they need. By empowering parents with evidence-based information and creating a strong social network, we aim to improve their postpartum experience and alleviate feelings of loneliness. Through our events and peer support, we strive to foster a sense of community care, ensuring that every parent feels supported and valued on their parenting journey.

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A friendly baby and toddler group with infant feeding support from trained peer supporters (we can support breastfeeding, combination feeding, bottle feeding, starting solids, stopping breastfeeding).You are welcome to bring your baby, toddlers or older children and partners/supporters are welcomed.<h3> </h3>Stourbridge Family Hub has a small car park and on road parking. When you arrive, press the buzzer for entry and you'll be shown to the Maple Room which has loads of lovely toys, comfy chairs and child sized toilets. There is also a sensory room at the hub.You can drop in at any time, but do bear in mind that we need to leave the room by the session end time to ensure it is clean and tidy for the next users. FAQ: Is it free? Yes! Our infant feeding support groups are ALWAYS free. Can I bring my baby? Yes! You can bring your baby, older children, supporter, friend or partner. How are the peer supporters trained? Our fully trained infant feeding peer supporters are trained by an IBCLC for 12 weeks. They learn about breastfeeding, bottle feeding and weaning as well as mental health and counselling skills. They regularly attend update training and supervision. They are also lovely, friendly parents like you! Can I come if I don't breastfeed? Yes! This is an infant feeding support group so we support any person feeding a baby in any way. This might be breastfeeding, combination feeding, formula feeding, expressed feeding or weaning and introducing solids. We are here for you every step of the way! Can I come if I don't need feeding support? Yes! We'll always prioritise having space for those in need of support, but there is plenty of space! Many of our parents and carers come for a chat, a cuppa and general perinatal support too. It's so important to have a strong support system around you and we are part of that. You are not alone! Is there a private space? We have a separate room off from the main room if you need privacy for any reason.

Stourbridge Family Hub

We are looking forward to meeting you at Milk Mates Merry Hill! It's informal and drop in, so arrive whenever you like and stay as long as you need.&nbsp; We will be in the community room, sometimes called the Bold Room. The nearest car park is the upper level P2 (around the side of Next). It's right next to the parent and baby changing room, at the far end of the shopping centre down from Next and HMV. How to find us from the bus station: <a href="https://youtu.be/QyyvgQcCiaE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">https://youtu.be/QyyvgQcCiaE</a> How to find us from car park P2: <a href="https://youtu.be/H2JwNjGwlwU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/H2JwNjGwlwU</a> If you can no longer make it, please don't worry - we completely understand what life with little ones is like.

A free, friendly baby and toddler group with infant feeding support from trained peer supporters (we can support breastfeeding, combination feeding, bottle feeding, starting solids, stopping breastfeeding). The community toom at Merry Hill is by Next. Go into the area with the toilets/parent baby room down the corridor past HMV and Next and you'll see a door - we're in there!You are welcome to bring your baby/toddler/children and partners/supporters are welcomed. How to find us from the bus station: <a href="https://youtu.be/QyyvgQcCiaE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">https://youtu.be/QyyvgQcCiaE</a> How to find us from car park P2: <a href="https://youtu.be/H2JwNjGwlwU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/H2JwNjGwlwU</a> Merry Hill is a fully accessible venue with a car park and soft play on site. There are toilets and baby changing facilities available as well as kitchen access.You can drop in at any time, but do bear in mind that we need to leave the room by the session end time to ensure it is clean and tidy for the next users FAQ: Is it free? Yes! Our infant feeding support groups are ALWAYS free. Can I bring my baby? Yes! You can bring your baby, older children, supporter, friend or partner. How are the peer supporters trained? Our fully trained infant feeding peer supporters are trained by an IBCLC for 12 weeks. They learn about breastfeeding, bottle feeding and weaning as well as mental health and counselling skills. They regularly attend update training and supervision. They are also lovely, friendly parents like you! Can I come if I don't breastfeed? Yes! This is an infant feeding support group so we support any person feeding a baby in any way. This might be breastfeeding, combination feeding, formula feeding, expressed feeding or weaning and introducing solids. We are here for you every step of the way! Can I come if I don't need feeding support? Yes! We'll always prioritise having space for those in need of support, but there is plenty of space! Many of our parents and carers come for a chat, a cuppa and general perinatal support too. It's so important to have a strong support system around you and we are part of that. You are not alone! Is there a private space? We have a separate room off from the main room if you need privacy for any reason.

Merry Hill

We are looking forward to meeting you at Milk Mates Coseley! It's informal and drop in, so arrive whenever you like and stay as long as you need.&nbsp; If you can no longer make it, please don't worry - we completely understand what life with little ones is like. We use the large room, which has plenty of toys, comfy seats and space.There is a car park, but there is also on street parking available. The hub has a bookable, free sensory room if you need an alternative quiet space or a break.

A friendly baby and toddler group with infant feeding support from trained peer supporters (we can support breastfeeding, combination feeding, bottle feeding, starting solids, stopping breastfeeding).You are welcome to bring your baby, toddlers or older children and partners/supporters are welcomed. Coseley Family Hub is a fully accessible venue with a small car park and lots of other baby activities during the week. There are toilets and baby changing facilities available as well as kitchen access. You can drop in at any time, but do bear in mind that we need to leave the room by the session end time to ensure it is clean and tidy for the next users. FAQ: Is it free? Yes! Our infant feeding support groups are ALWAYS free. Can I bring my baby? Yes! You can bring your baby, older children, supporter, friend or partner. How are the peer supporters trained? Our fully trained infant feeding peer supporters are trained by an IBCLC for 12 weeks. They learn about breastfeeding, bottle feeding and weaning as well as mental health and counselling skills. They regularly attend update training and supervision. They are also lovely, friendly parents like you! Can I come if I don't breastfeed? Yes! This is an infant feeding support group so we support any person feeding a baby in any way. This might be breastfeeding, combination feeding, formula feeding, expressed feeding or weaning and introducing solids. We are here for you every step of the way! Can I come if I don't need feeding support? Yes! We'll always prioritise having space for those in need of support, but there is plenty of space! Many of our parents and carers come for a chat, a cuppa and general perinatal support too. It's so important to have a strong support system around you and we are part of that. You are not alone! Is there a private space? There are other rooms available in the hub if you need privacy for any reason.<h3> </h3>

Coseley Family Hub

A friendly baby and toddler group with infant feeding support from trained peer supporters (we can support breastfeeding, combination feeding, bottle feeding, starting solids, stopping breastfeeding).You are welcome to bring your baby, toddlers or older children and partners/supporters are welcomed. On the first Wednesday of each month, we are joined by the Halesowen Health Visiting for additional support and weighing. How to find us within the leisure centre: <a href="https://youtu.be/OYY0qCdG1BU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/OYY0qCdG1BU</a> Halesowen Leisure Centre is a fully accessible venue with a car park and soft play on site. There are toilets and baby changing facilities available as well as kitchen access.You can drop in at any time, but do bear in mind that we need to leave the room by the session end time to ensure it is clean and tidy for the next users. If for some reason you are not able to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so someone else is able to access a space. FAQ: Is it free? Yes! Our infant feeding support groups are ALWAYS free. Can I bring my baby? Yes! You can bring your baby, older children, supporter, friend or partner. How are the peer supporters trained? Our fully trained infant feeding peer supporters are trained by an IBCLC for 12 weeks. They learn about breastfeeding, bottle feeding and weaning as well as mental health and counselling skills. They regularly attend update training and supervision. They are also lovely, friendly parents like you! Can I come if I don't breastfeed? Yes! This is an infant feeding support group so we support any person feeding a baby in any way. This might be breastfeeding, combination feeding, formula feeding, expressed feeding or weaning and introducing solids. We are here for you every step of the way! Can I come if I don't need feeding support? Yes! We'll always prioritise having space for those in need of support, but there is plenty of space! Many of our parents and carers come for a chat, a cuppa and general perinatal support too. It's so important to have a strong support system around you and we are part of that. You are not alone! Is there a private space? We have a screened off area if you need privacy for any reason.<h3> </h3>

Halesowen Leisure Centre

A friendly baby and toddler group with infant feeding support from trained peer supporters (we can support breastfeeding, combination feeding, bottle feeding, starting solids, stopping breastfeeding).You are welcome to bring your baby/child. The support space is women only, partners/supporters are welcome to come along with you and there is a waiting area for male supporters.This is a small group, and so spaces need to be booked in advance.<h3> </h3><h3>House keeping:</h3>Grounded Hall Green is an accessible venue. Parking is available outside on the road, or there is 90 minutes of free parking in the Poundland car park. It is a short walk from Hall Green Station, or is on bus route 6 and near to bus routes 1 and 15. There are toilets and baby changing facilities available as well as kitchen access.You can drop in at any time, but do bear in mind that we need to leave the room by the session end time to ensure it is clean and tidy for the next users. If for some reason you are not able to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so someone else is able to access a space.If you'd like any further information, please email newbabynetwork@gmail.comIf you have any symptoms of covid-19, or are self-isolating, please do not attend. We have virtual groups and webchat available to support you - details on our website www.newbabynetwork.co.uk

grounded. Hall Green

We are looking forward to meeting you at Milk Mates Dudley Central! It's informal and drop in, so arrive whenever you like and stay as long as you need.&nbsp; If you can no longer make it, please don't worry - we completely understand what life with little ones is like. We use the large room upstairs, which has plenty of toys, comfy seats and space.There is a lift available. The car park is tiny, but there is on street parking available. The hub is right by Buffery Park if you or your little ones need a run around and fresh air before/after.

A friendly baby and toddler group with infant feeding support from trained peer supporters (we can support breastfeeding, combination feeding, bottle feeding, starting solids, stopping breastfeeding).You are welcome to bring your baby, toddlers or older children and partners/supporters are welcomed. The Family Hub has a health visitor clinic at the same time as group. If you would like to make an appointment with them, call the number in your red book.<h3> </h3>Dudley Central Family is an accessible venue near to Buffery Park and playground. There are toilets and baby changing facilities available as well as kitchen access. The room we use is upstairs, but there is a lift.You can drop in at any time, but do bear in mind that we need to leave the room by the session end time to ensure it is clean and tidy for the next users. FAQ: Is it free? Yes! Our infant feeding support groups are ALWAYS free. Can I bring my baby? Yes! You can bring your baby, older children, supporter, friend or partner. How are the peer supporters trained? Our fully trained infant feeding peer supporters are trained by an IBCLC for 12 weeks. They learn about breastfeeding, bottle feeding and weaning as well as mental health and counselling skills. They regularly attend update training and supervision. They are also lovely, friendly parents like you! Can I come if I don't breastfeed? Yes! This is an infant feeding support group so we support any person feeding a baby in any way. This might be breastfeeding, combination feeding, formula feeding, expressed feeding or weaning and introducing solids. We are here for you every step of the way! Can I come if I don't need feeding support? Yes! We'll always prioritise having space for those in need of support, but there is plenty of space! Many of our parents and carers come for a chat, a cuppa and general perinatal support too. It's so important to have a strong support system around you and we are part of that. You are not alone! Is there a private space? We have a separate room off from the main room if you need privacy for any reason.

Dudley Central Family Hub

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FREE antenatal information and support. Come along and meet our volunteers, here to support you. ⭐Maternity/nursing clothes bank⭐Information and support⭐Cloth nappy/sling demonstrations⭐Hypnobirthing and relaxation techniques⭐Being a birth partner⭐Milk Mates volunteers⭐Goody bags! All women and birthing people are welcome along with your partner or supporters. If you have toddlers/older children, they are welcome too. The community toom at Merry Hill is by Next. Go into the area with the toilets/parent baby room down the corridor past HMV and Next and you'll see a door - we're in there!You are welcome to bring your baby/toddler/children and partners/supporters are welcomed. How to find us from the bus station: <a href="https://youtu.be/QyyvgQcCiaE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">https://youtu.be/QyyvgQcCiaE</a> How to find us from car park P2: <a href="https://youtu.be/H2JwNjGwlwU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">https://youtu.be/H2JwNjGwlwU</a> Merry Hill is a fully accessible venue with a car park and soft play on site. There are toilets and baby changing facilities available as well as kitchen access.

New Baby Network CIC

New Baby Network CIC

Hall Green Milk Mates

Coseley Milk Mates

Stourbridge Milk Mates

Antenatal Event

Merry Hill Milk Mates

Halesowen Milk Mates

Central Dudley Milk Mates