Upper West Side (80s - 100s) /  New Moms Group (0 - 6 months)

• Meet other New York City moms in your neighborhood
• Have a playdate with your little one each week
• Find out about classes, excursions, and things to do as a new mom!

Each week, you will come together with a small, supportive group of women to share experiences, ask questions and humorously and compassionately approach motherhood!  Your group is led fellow UWS mom and social worker.

• When: Six Fridays in March / April  (see below for dates)
• Where: Hands On! - 529 Columbus Avenue (85th and 86th St.)
  
• Program Fee: $175. Includes six weeks of support, resources, and a complimentary class provided by Hands On!

GROUP #1 MEETS 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

• Friday, Mar 2
  
• Friday, Mar 9
  
• Friday, Mar 16
  
• Friday, Mar 23
  
• Friday, Mar 30
• Last session will be a music class for your little ones!
  

Note: Our moms groups fill quickly, and typically close out about 2 - 3 weeks before the first gathering. Priority is given to moms currently on the waitlist.

FAQs

Do I bring my baby to the group? 

Certainly.  That being said, if you decide you'd rather leave your baby at home so you can take a break, that's okay too.  Do what works best for you each week. 

How accesible for strollers is the space? Are there any stairs?

Our location is very mom friendly, no stairs or tight spaces to navigate. Feel free to bring your stroller, or if you are more comfortable with a baby carrier, that's okay too. Whatever works best for you and your baby.

What if I have to miss a session?
Life happens (especially as a new mom)!  Do what you can to make it each week, but know that the program is valuable even if you have to miss some sessions.  It's more about you getting 6 weeks of support (vs. 6 sessions).  Much of the support is what happens between the sessions.  One of the best parts?  Developing friendships with so many supportive moms.

Do you prorate for missed sessions?
We don't prorate our support groups for missed sessions as it's really about getting 6 weeks of support, resources, and friendships (vs 6 sessions). The group's facilitator often does email follow-up between sessions so you can get clued in to what you missed.

About Babybites Moms Groups:

Becoming a new mom was the most exhilarating, exhausting, and intense journey I'd ever experienced. What I found I needed most was a sense of community, which is what this group offers. Meeting up, learning from, and laughing with other new mothers helps turn an uncertain and potentially scary time into a shared adventure. Renee makes everyone comfortable, and is a reassuring and knowledgeable guide for new moms. - Ellie, mom to Ben

The New Mom's Support Group for babies is a fun and easy way to bond with other moms. The focus is really on the mom, which is so unique in the vast universe of mommy and me classes in NYC. Renee is an excellent facilitator, creating a comfortable, supportive atmosphere in which we were able to gain each other's perspectives and share in the wonderful world of new motherhood. New moms in NYC shouldn't miss the opportunity to be a part of one of these groups! - Hallie, mom to Ana

I enjoyed taking part in the support group. It is great to be with moms and their little ones born around the same time as my daughter Jools. We shared and learned a lot from each other, but the best thing is that we made friends! - Denise, mom to Jools