Being a parent is one of the most important jobs on earth, but we all know it can be challenging at times.

With the help of our incredible volunteers, our local NCT communities help you to combat loneliness, make new friends, share stories and information, and most importantly, have fun with your baby.

Two babies at parent and baby group

Our parent and baby meet-ups and groups

Babies at a play group

Bumps & Babies Play

NCT Bumps & Babies play groups are a fun way to meet other local parents. Some of our groups also welcome toddlers and older children.

Walk & Talk Group

Walk & Talk

Walking is great for our wellbeing and health. NCT Walk & Talk groups meet outside and allow you to enjoy some fresh air while meeting other local parents in your area. 

Baby at Cafe Group

Bumps & Babies Chat

Bumps & Babies Chat groups offer a chance to meet other local parents in a public space like a cafe.

Once Mark went back to work, I felt incredibly lonely. I had a crying baby and was very, very tired. I almost lost sight of who I was. My confidence was low. A friend told me about NCT’s Bumps & Babies. It took a bit of courage, and a lot of make-up, but I found myself walking into a café of parents with babes in arms like me. The volunteer was super welcoming and kind. Before too long I was hearing stories that sounded so familiar it made me laugh. I realised, I was not alone.

Amy, Nuneaton

As a new dad on Shared Parental Leave I just felt like I really needed to get out of the house. Being able to drop in to Bumps & Babies was a lifeline as it gave me some time and space to meet other parents and a bit of structure to our day.

Matt, Hitchin

Find parent and baby groups

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15 May
Bumps, Babies and Beyond
9:45am - 11:00am
Coco's Playbarn, Frodsham, WA6 6SU
Free
15 May
St Marks Bumps and Babies NCT
10:00am - 12:00pm
St Mark's Church, Southampton, SO15 2LU
15 May
Bumps, Babies and Beyond - Orpington Methodist Church
10:00am - 12:00pm
Orpington Methodist Church, BR6 9JH
Free
15 May
NCT Mid Beds Bumps and Babies with Baby Cafe 15th May
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Flitwick Village Hall, Flitwick, MK45 1HP
16 May
Stay & Play Walderslade May
9:30am - 11:30am
The 41st Scout Group, Chatham, ME5 9HG
Free
16 May
Retford Bumps & Babies Group at Captain Jacks
10:00am - 11:30am
Captain Jacks Soft Play, Retford, DN22 6DF
16 May
Togglers
10:00am - 11:30am
Avenue methodist Church, Middlesbrough, TS5 6PE
16 May
Plymstock Bumps and Babies
10:00am - 11:30am
Plymstock St Marys, Plymouth, PL9 9BD
16 May
Coffee & Chat - (Coffee Beam) 16th May 11am - 1pm
11:00am - 1:00pm
The Coffee Beam, Maidstone, ME15 6RG
Free
16 May
Woking NCT Baby & Toddler group, Baby Cafe and Sling & Nappy library 16 May
11:30am - 1:00pm
Knaphill Scout Hall, Knaphill, GU21 2HU
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