Real Talk – Making Mum (or Dad) Friends Without the Awkward Bits

Let’s be honest—making friends as a grown-up is weird enough. But throw in a baby, some serious sleep deprivation, and the odd leaky boob, and it can feel almost impossible.

That’s where baby classes come in. Yes, they’re great for your little one’s development, but here’s the part people don’t talk about enough: they’re also a lifeline for parents.

Because sometimes, what you really need is someone to say, “Oh good, your baby also screamed in the car for 40 minutes.”

So let’s talk about how to make mum friends (or dad friends!)—and why Adventure Babies might just be the easiest, least awkward place to start.

🤝 We See You, Awkward Wave Parents

You know the moment. You arrive at a class. You’re juggling a changing bag, a baby, and the creeping dread of having to make small talk with someone called Chloe (or is it Zoe?) about sleep regressions.

Here’s the good news: baby classes remove all the pressure.

In an Adventure Babies class, you’re not staring blankly across a table in a coffee shop. You’re in it together—shaking sensory shakers, squishing jelly (sorry, squashing), and singing “Row Row Row Your Boat” like it’s an X Factor audition.

It’s naturally bonding. Silly. Unfiltered. And weirdly wonderful.

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💬 “It was the first time I felt like myself again…”

We hear this kind of thing all the time. Here’s what some of our real-life parents had to say:

“I hadn’t spoken to another adult all week. The class gave me a reason to get out of the house—and someone to laugh with when my baby ate a feather.”

“I thought everyone else would know what they were doing. They didn’t. We all just admitted it. And that’s when I felt better.”

“I made a friend in my first Adventure Babies class. We now do coffee, walks, and joint soft play survival missions.”

Baby classes open the door to honest, no-judgement conversations. The kind where you can ask, “Is it normal that my baby only naps on me?” and be met with a sigh of relief and a “yes, mine too.”

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🧡 A Safe Space For You and Baby

Making friends isn’t just about having people to chat to. It’s about feeling seen. And let’s face it—early parenthood can be lonely.

Baby classes give you structure in the week. A reason to brush your teeth. A space where nobody cares if you’re wearing yesterday’s leggings and forgot to pack a muslin.

And more than that, they give you connection. With your baby. With other parents. And with yourself.

In fact, research backs it up—connecting with others during early parenthood can improve wellbeing, reduce feelings of isolation, and boost confidence. This article from BabyCentre has some brilliant tips for finding your people (and yes, baby classes are top of the list!).

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🚼 So, How Do You Make Mum Friends?

It doesn’t start with, “Will you be my friend?” (although no judgement if that’s your vibe).

Here’s how it usually goes:

  • Smile across the bubble machine.

  • Make eye contact during “The Wheels on the Bus.”

  • Exchange a laugh when your babies crawl into each other’s laps.

  • Stay a few minutes after class and bond over the snack you forgot to pack.

One comment turns into a conversation. One class turns into a regular meet-up. Before you know it, you’re WhatsApping during nap traps and tagging each other in memes about mum life.

That’s the real magic.

💫 Come For the Stories, Stay For the Friendships

If you’ve been wondering how to make mum friends, here’s your gentle nudge: join us. Adventure Babies is about baby development, yes—but it’s also about you.

A space to breathe. Laugh. Connect. And find your people—without any of the awkward bits.

Bookings are now open for our next term. Come along. You never know who you’ll meet. 💛