Fun and Free Activities
Play is essential for your baby’s development
Play is more than just fun; it's a powerful tool for building strong bonds with your baby.
As they explore the world around them, you can provide exciting experiences that advance their development. Through simple, everyday interactions, you can help your baby:
- Discover: Encourage your baby to explore their senses by touching different textures, tasting new flavours, and listening to various sounds.
- Learn: Introduce basic concepts like colours, shapes, and animals through interactive play.
- Grow: Support their physical development with tummy time, crawling, and gentle exercises.
- Communicate: Respond to your baby's coos and babbles and use simple words and gestures to help them understand language.
Free Sessions to help with your baby's development
Sandwell offers a wide variety of FREE sessions to support you with your baby's development. These sessions take place in our Family Hubs, Libraries and many community venues across Sandwell. Use our activity finder to find FREE sessions near you.
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Join us for our free sessions designed specifically for families with babies in Sandwell.
Enjoy a variety of activities, including movement, music, and development classes, all tailored to your little one's age and stage. Book your child's spot today (up to three sessions per half term). Limited spaces available, so don't miss out!
Click here to view our sessions
Barnardo's
Baby Club
Baby Club is held run across Sandwell and offers local parents and babies to take part in activities such as: Sensory play, Craft making, Tummy time, and all things fun! The session requires no booking and is run on a first come, first serve basis. All sessions are run by a qualified member of staff apart of the Barnardo’s team.
Baby Massage
Join us for free baby massage sessions, expertly guided by Barnardo's professionals. These sessions offer a wonderful opportunity to bond with your baby, promote their development, and learn relaxation techniques.
Benefits of Baby Massage:
- Promotes bonding and attachment.
- Reduces stress and anxiety.
- Improves sleep quality.
- Helps with digestion.
- Enhances muscle development.
For more information, please contact your local family hub, click here.
To request your place, click here.
Social Media Pages
Facebook - Wednesbury & West Bromwich Family Hubs
Facebook - Oldbury & Smethwick Family Hubs
Facebook - Rowley & Tipton Family Hubs
The Breastfeeding Network
Baby Groups
The Breast Feeding Network, run baby groups in venues Bearwood, Great Barr, Wednesbury, West Bromwich and Cradley Heath. These term-time groups offer parents and babies the opportunity to socialise while offering evidence-based information, tailored breastfeeding support, a friendly face. and listening ear.
These sessions require no booking and are run by a qualified member of staff.
Talk, Walk, Feed!
Enjoy a peaceful walk-in nature and connect with other parents while prioritising your wellbeing. Our breastfeeding network invites you to join us for a relaxing walk in the beautiful Sandwell Valley. This session while free does require for parents to book. To find when the next Talk, Walk, Feed session is on use the session finder.
Social Media Pages
Sandwell Breast Feeding Network Webpage
Facebook - Sandwell Breastfeeding Peer Support BfN
Instagram - Sandwell Breastfeeding Peer Support BfN
Fun at Home
Don’t limit your and your child’s fun to only outside of the house; make the most of what you have at home. Discover simple, budget-friendly activities that will spark their curiosity, encourage development, and strengthen your bond. From sensory play to storytelling and music, these fun-filled experiences will make every day an adventure.
How to play with your baby
BBC Tiny Happy People
Tiny Happy People, is packed with free, fun, and developmentally appropriate activities designed specifically for your little one's age group. From sensory play to music and movement, BBC Tiny Happy People offers a wealth of inspiration to keep your baby engaged and growing.
Instagram - BBC Tiny Happy People
Facebook - BBC Tiny Happy People
