Our overview of parent & me meet-ups for new moms, dads, grandparents and caregivers in DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights and beyond:
Babies & Books @ Brooklyn Heights Library
Songs, fingerplays, stories and more while meeting other babies and caregivers in the neighborhood! Ages 0-18 months on Tuesday afternoons. The free program requires online registration up to 24 hours in advance.
Bring your baby to the movies @ Alamo Cinema Downtown Brooklyn
Alamo for All is a movie program for young families and guests with special needs at the new City Point Mall in Downtown Brooklyn. All shows starting before 2 pm on Tuesdays follow Alamo for All rules. More info here.
Child’Space & Feldenkrais Method @ GUMBO
Tummy-Time Solutions, Rolling, Reaching and More Child’Space Method class for the youngest pre-crawling babies from 5 weeks to under 4 months on day 1 of the series. In this gentle, joyful class, parents learn to support their baby’s development through touch and movement. Parents learn answers to their questions about their baby’s development and also notice other positive changes in their babies after learning Child’Space Method, such as reduction of “colic”, improved ability to self-soothe, and improvements with feeding. Tuesday 1230pm, Jan 17 – March 7, 8 Week Session, $275 and Friday 1pm, Jan 27 – March 17, 8 Week Session, $275 at Gumbo at 493 Atlantic Avenue. Book here.
MamaBear Yoga @ Area Yoga Brooklyn Heights
MamaBear Yoga is a one hour “mommy-and –me-style” yoga class for moms and their new babies, newborn through pre-crawl. A great way to meet other local new moms and get back in shape. Single class $18. Takes place on Fridays at 2.15 pm at Area Yoga on Montague Street. Schedule here.
Moms Meet-Up @ Families First Brooklyn
Come join other fellow moms to gather and share triumphs, goals, concerns, joy, frustrations, ask for advice and share advice all in a nurturing and supportive environment. Fridays at 11:30 am at Families First Brooklyn at 250 Baltic Street. $10 suggested donation. You do not have to be a Families First Member to participate, [email protected] for more information.
Parents’ Schmooze @ Brooklyn Heights Synagogue
Join parents and babies under 18 months for an informal, drop-in gathering with coffee, soft rug and toys for the older babies. Suggested donation $5, all are welcome. This program takes place on Wednesdays 9 to 11 am at Brooklyn Heights Synagogue on Remsen Street. More information here.
Rumble Tumble class @ Dodge YMCA
Rumble Tumble Jr. Class is for ages 6months and up with caregiver at the Y. This class will engage children and parents with flexibility and strength exercises through songs, ball play and obstacle courses. It’s a great way to start motor and sensory skills. The class is $145.00 for 8 weeks at the Y on Atlantic Avenue. Sign-up here.
Xtend Barre Babies on Board @ Brooklyn Heights
You are loving this new mommy thing but are exhausted. overwhelmed and have cabin fever? No Sitter? Workout with your newborn. Xtend Barre Babies on Board is a challenging and safe mommy-and-me class that will get your body back on track. Class is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays 1.15 to 2.15 pm and Wednesdays 11 am to 12 pm. Babies must be min 6 weeks old and max 18 – 20 lb. Bring your own supportive baby carrier, grippy socks essential, strollers ok. Arrive early. Xtend Barre is located at 147 Remsen Street. More information here.
Photo: Area Yoga
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