As you learn and adapt to the next chapter of your life with your precious new arrival, here are some fun things to do with babies in Hong Kong.
After those first few weeks of recovery, you may find yourself a little lost as to what you should do with yourself – and with bubba in tow. Looking to get out of the house and experience the city together? Faye Caddy, the founder of social antenatal programme Bump & Co, has curated a list of top things to do with babies in Hong Kong, so that new mums can escape the solitude in the fourth trimester while cherishing the time with their little ones before they reach the age for playrooms and kindergarten. Put on your explorer’s hat and let’s get going!
Cool and cute things to do with babies in Hong Kong
1. Baby-friendly fitness
After months of feeling restricted by that ever-growing bump, it sure can feel great to get moving again! Once the six-week postpartum period has passed (and that you’ve got the “all-clear” from your doctor), find a fitness programme that allows you to bring your baby along, such as Mummas Who Move or Mommy & Me dance classes. Not only will you be able to be active, you’ll also find a great support network of other parents in these groups. But, before undertaking exercise, it’s recommended that you have a women’s health physiotherapy check to assess your pelvic floor and core. Evolve by Joint Dynamics can help with this.
Love tapping your feet and grooving along to music? These dance classes in Hong Kong are perfect for you.
2. Baby massage
A baby massage class is another way for you to meet fellow parents. Enrol yourself and your little person in one to help alleviate discomfort, improve sleep patterns, and stimulate your baby’s senses, while reducing your risk of post-natal depression. Little combines gross motor development, baby yoga, and massage, whereas The Baby Gang creates a welcoming post-natal community via its baby massage classes.
Parents, pamper yourself without breaking the bank with affordable massages in Hong Kong.
3. Parent and baby coffee club
Joining a coffee morning for parents and babies is a fantastic way to socialise with other new mums and dads. The Baby Hub runs regular informal meetings in Peng Chau. With the journey to the island creating a little adventure in itself, this helps to build up your confidence in getting out and about with your baby. The gatherings also provide a supportive environment where you can share experiences, seek advice, and form lasting friendships with fellow parents who understand the ups and downs of raising a newborn. A tad closer to town is the baby-friendly Baumhaus family centre. It’s an awesome space to meet friends for a catch-up and a cup of tea.
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4. Go for a stroll
Fresh air and gentle exercise are beneficial for both you and your little one, and being outside provides a stimulating sensory experience for your baby’s developing mind. Stroller-friendly routes include Morning Trail and Bowen Road (bus 15 can take you to the start of both, as the hill is definitely not stroller-friendly!). The waterfront promenade from Central Pier and around Happy Valley racecourse are good options for a walk, too.
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5. Take in some art
Introduce your baby to the world of art by taking them to the fully immersive Naked Flowers exhibition, or pick up something for the nursery at the Affordable Art Fair. While your newborn may not fully appreciate the artworks yet, they’ll enjoy the visual stimulation and the opportunity to explore new surroundings – either that or they’ll sleep through it all and you can enjoy the art with a bit of peace and quiet!
Bring your older kids to the museums and art galleries in Hong Kong for a culture fix.
6. It’s (developmental) playtime!
Designed to stimulate baby’s senses and encourage early learning, developmental play incorporates sensory activities, tummy time exercises, and age-appropriate toys to support your baby’s physical, cognitive, and emotional development. While you can do this at home regularly, International Parent Infant Programme offers a change of scenery and guidance with its classes for newborns.
Your toddler will have a ton of fun while learning at these pre-schools in Hong Kong!
7. Music for minis
Kindermusik’s music classes for infants provide a sensory-rich yet caring and gentle environment to enhance your baby’s auditory skills, rhythmic awareness, and social development. What’s more, it’s a fantastic way to introduce your little one to the joy of music from an early age.
Got a mini Beethoven at home? Cultivate their potential at music classes for kids in Hong Kong.
8. Storytime
In search of educational things to do with babies in Hong Kong? Public libraries offer a wide range of children’s books, including some for very young “readers”. They give you lots of choice, in addition to a lovely change of scenery to quietly read a book together. Simply take your HKID and proof of address to register a library card for free!
Check out the myriad of free things to do with kids in Hong Kong for an entertaining day out together.
Bonus: Escape (for just a little while)
We’ve listed eight things to do with babies in Hong Kong, but to finish off, we want to add one thing to do alone. While treasured time with your little ones will be your top priority, it’s just as important to have some “me time”. Take an hour for yourself to immerse into pure bliss at Float. Its floatation tanks provide a sensory deprivation experience where you can relax, disconnect from the sound of a crying baby, and focus on your inner self.
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Bump & Co is a social antenatal programme in Hong Kong. Courses are created to help parents-to-be “find their village”, make friends at a similar stage in life, and support one another through pregnancy, the fourth trimester, and into parenthood. Designed for couples to attend together, the sessions take place in social venues that encourage interaction and maximise mingling opportunities.
