The BUMP&CO. bi-weekly newsletter for pregnant and new parents in Hong Kong

🏙️ NEIGHBOURHOOD MEET UPS

More meet up happening in neighbourhoods near you! Thank you mumbassadors for arranging meet ups in your areas - we will continue to encourage meet ups. Our goal is to make sure everyone stays connected.

If you would like to get a meet up happening near you, please do reach out - we are all about connecting parents so we aren't on this crazy ride of parenthood alone and would love your help!

Not in the group yet? Join us below 👇🏼

🥁 BUMP DOES...KINDERMUSIK

You may think that your tiny little baby is too young to bang a drum or shake a shaker but we've experienced first-hand the power of these classes for even the tiniest of babies.

Seeing babies less than 6 months old eyes wide open, alert and jiggling around to the music was incredible - something that we were not prepared for!

Kindermusik classes are carefully designed to support your baby’s growth through music and movement. Research shows that music plays a vital role in cognitive, social, and emotional development. In the classes, infants will experience a variety of sounds, rhythms, and melodies that stimulate their senses and enhance brain development, not only promoting early literacy and language skills but also strengthening the bond between parent and child.

I'm so excited to see some of you next week and witness the magic of music again! There are still some spots available - sign up here before it's too late. Oh and because it's a BUMP&CO. event, we always have time for a coffee and a mingle after class - and what more, there's a coffee included in the ticket price, plus a free gift for baby too!

WHAT'S ON FOR BUMPS?

SOCIAL ANTENATAL PROGRAMME

Book your spot now to:

🟡 learn everything about birth, baby and beyond

🔵 make friends with parents with similar due dates

🟠 meet experts to help you on your journey

🗓️ 6 x sessions

⏰ 7-9pm weekday evenings

📍 HK Island

🏷️ $2800 per couple

If you want a spot on either of the below we strongly advise booking asap - our June Due Date sessions had a 6 couple waitlist!

Find all other due date programmes here

MIDWIFE LIVE TALK - CAR SEAT SAFETY ⛑️

Midwife Live Talk is a regular Zoom call brought to you by Karin Siegler (German and Hong Kong registered midwife) and Anna King (moderator and mother of two)! An international supportive WhatsApp group and interactive (free of charge!) Zoom calls targeted at parents and parents to be, just like you! A place to have real conversations with experts in the field and authentic people.

Join our Midwife Live Talk for an important discussion on car seat safety for children with our special guest: Heidi Heflin MN, RN, CPSTI, an expert in car seat safety. From November 1, Hong Kong requires that children under 8 use safety seats in private cars. Are you aware of the dangers and best practices for keeping your little ones safe?

🗓️ Friday, 4th April 🕘09:00

Zoom Meeting link here

Meeting-ID: 895 4475 6269

Password: 536407

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a leading expert about how to protect your precious ones while traveling. Let’s come together to create change and save lives in our community! Join the “Midwife Live Talk” WhatsApp group here @wellnessandbirth

HONG KONG IS SEX EDUCATED 🤓

This workshop is welcoming all pregnant and postpartum women to re-discover their sexuality, reasoning the intimacy, master the communication with their partner(s) and gain the confidence for their physical and mental health. 📆 Friday, 9th May ⏰ 18:00 📍 AIA Vitality Hub

🎟️ Grab a ticket here

@alexhereandthere

WHAT'S ON FOR BABIES?

Join us for a pilates session in the park with baby in tow! Discover the benefits of postnatal pilates for recovery and reconnecting with your body post-pregnancy and birth. Led by Yashmita from Prohealth Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy Centre - you are in safe hands as you start to move again post-baby.

We will find a shady spot under some trees so baby can enjoy being outside before things heat up in HK, plus they can meet some baby friends in the process!

And at BUMP&CO. we always have time for a mingle afterwards - hang around for refreshments nearby and a chat with other parents and babies.

Spaces are limited so book now to avoid disappointment!!

BAUMHAUS x BIMBO CONCEPT 🥁

Baumhaus hops over to Bimbo Concepts for Easter!

Kindermusik Baumhaus class plus access to Bimbo Concepts Playroom

📆 13th, 16th + 18th April

📍 Bimbo Concept Playroom

🎟️ Sign up for a spot

@baumhaushk

MUMS + BUBS YOGA 🧘‍♀️

For postpartum mums who are looking for a workout class that you can work out and stretch while bonding with your babies, please join my weekly Mums and Bubs Yoga Class.

I am Cicillia, a mother of two, who is passionate about motherhood and yoga. When Cicillia had her firstborn during Covid time, she did lots of yoga with her baby at home. Mums and Bubs Yoga not only help with postpartum recovery but also promote bonding memories that last for a lifetime. 📆 Wednesday, 2nd, 9th, 23rd, 30th April

⏰ 10:00-11:00

📍 JK Wellness Studio at 72 Wellington Street, Central. 🎟️ Sign up for a spot here @csquareyoga

PARENT INFANT PROGRAM CLASSES 🪩

🌟Term 3 sign up is OPEN, classes April - June! 🌟 What is PIP? 🤔 Established in 1997, the International Parent Infant Program (PIP) is more than just play- it's a unique, sensory integration experience designed to help your little one reach their developmental potential. It's not just about hitting those important developmental milestones but building a solid foundation for your baby's future health and wellbeing, bonding and having fun and building a community along the way! 🌈 Classes from 6 week - 1 year Weekday and weekend classes. 🫶🏾 75 minutes classes to allow you flexibility to meet your little one's needs and also get the most out of our the class. 🤸🏽‍♂️ Fully equipped studio, to meet the needs of your increasingly adventurous little one. 💫 Program designed by Lisa and Saffron, experienced health and education professionals (and mums).

Grab a spot on class here @intparentinfantprogram

WHAT'S BEEN BUMPIN'?

BUMP DID...LITTLE

What fun we had...the wonderful Jen led a taster session for us, showcasing the benefits of Little's gross motor development classes for babies 0-6 month olds.

Here are just a handful of the benefits of attending Little's sessions:

- social interaction for both parent and baby

- long lasting mood boost for parents

- relief for your baby from gas, bloating and constipation

- a safe space to bond with your baby in a supportive environment

- boost your baby’s brain and muscle development

- quality time with your baby learning about their body and how you can best support them in their first few months

Interested in joining a Little session near you, reach out here

WELCOME JUNE BUMPS 💗

We kicked off our June due date class last night with session 1: Pregnancy & Preparation where couples learn all about preparing themelves for the arrival of baby including physical preparation, hospital bag packing and what to buy (and what not to waste money on!)

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