Expectant and new parents invited to celebrate their newborn

Expectant parents and families with babies and young children are invited to Tameside’s Baby Shower event in Ashton, bringing together a range of local services and support all in one place.

The Tameside Council event will welcome new parents and growing families to the North Family Hub in Ashton on 19 November.

The second of four planned Baby Showers, the events bring together healthcare professionals, community organisations and local support services, offering families practical advice, information and opportunities to build connections.

Parents can learn more about breastfeeding, skin-to-skin contact, early bonding and perinatal mental wellbeing, as well as speak directly with services including health visitors.

Families will have the opportunity 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, with all attendees entered into a prize draw to win a £50 Boots voucher.

One new mum said of the previous Baby Shower: “It was wonderful – we had so much information.”

Tameside Council Executive Member for Children and Families, Cllr Teresa Smith said: "Welcoming a new baby is an exciting time, but it can also feel overwhelming, which is why it's so important that families know where they can turn for support. Our Baby Showers bring together a range of local services in one place, helping parents-to-be access trusted advice, build confidence and make connections with other families. Through our family hubs, we're committed to giving every child the best start in life and ensuring parents feel supported every step of the way."

Families are welcome to drop in between 4.30pm and 7.30pm on 19 November at North Family Hub, Trafalgar Square, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 0LL.

Future dates and locations of Tameside’s Baby Showers are:

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