Tameside Baby Showers to help families prepare for parenthood
Expectant parents and growing families are invited to a new series of Baby Showers taking place across Tameside from September.
Tameside’s Family Hubs are hosting Baby Showers to bring families and professionals together and celebrate pregnancies, build connections and access expert advice for the exciting journey into parenthood.
Mums and dads can learn more about early bonding, breastfeeding, skin-to-skin contact and perinatal mental wellbeing. Families can also meet local services and community organisations, including midwives, health visitors, Dad Matters and Be Well.
There will be four Baby Showers taking place from September until next spring, with the first on 9 September at the West Family Hub at Greenside Lane, Droylsden, M43 7RA. Parents can drop-in between 4.30pm to 7pm and meet professionals from support services including healthcare, parenting, early years, and breastfeeding.
Families will be able to build confidence and learn practical skills through interactive activities and baby care demonstrations, including bathing, changing and settling a baby doll. There will also be giveaways and all attendees will be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 Boots voucher.
Tameside Council’s family hubs are located around the borough, with four main centres in Ashton, Droylsden, Stalybridge and Hyde, and spokes providing services in other towns.
Tameside Council Executive Member for Children and Families, Cllr Teresa Smith said: “The Baby Showers are a great opportunity for expectant parents and new families to access advice, support and information from local services. These free events will help families build confidence, make connections and prepare for their baby's arrival.
“Tameside Family Hubs provide a wide range of free support for families throughout the week, alongside activities for babies and young children. We're here to support parents every step of the way.”
The dates and locations of the Baby Showers are:
9 September - West Family Hub in Droylsden
19 November - North Family Hub, Ashton
21 January - East Family Hub in Stalybridge
17 March - South Family Hub in Hyde
To find out more about your local family hub, visit www.tameside.gov.uk/family-hubs