Baby Week Buckinghamshire 2026
Baby Week returns in November 2026 with the theme "Chat, Play, Read with Me: Together We Build the Best Start".
Families across Buckinghamshire are invited to join a range of free events and activities during Baby Week.
Baby Week celebrates the importance of early relationships, communication, play and learning for babies. Whether you are expecting a baby, are a parent of a young child, or support a family with a baby, there is something for everyone.
Simple everyday activities help babies learn and develop. Talking, playing, reading stories, singing songs and spending time together can support a child's language, learning and wellbeing. These moments help give babies the best start in life.
Events
Events will be held in and around
- Aylesbury
- Chesham
- High Wycombe
- Buckingham
There will be opportunities to explore local support services, enjoy fun family activities, and connect with other parents and carers.
Activities include:
- baby massage
- stay and play sessions
- bounce and rhyme
- phonics and sensory play
- mum and baby yoga
- breastfeeding workshops
- first aid training
- wellbeing sessions for parents
- free consultations for new families
Whether you're expecting a baby, navigating the early years of parenthood, or looking for activities to enjoy with your little one, Baby Week offers something for every family. Some events require advance booking.
Browse the events by date below to find activities near you and discover the support available for families across Buckinghamshire.
Relaxing Baby Massage session (Aylesbury)
- 1pm to 2pm
- Best Start Family Hub Elmhurst, Dunsham Lane, Aylesbury, HP20 2DB
Join us for a gentle baby massage session designed to help you bond with your little one in a calm and welcoming environment. You'll learn simple massage techniques to help your baby relax, support digestion, ease wind, and encourage better sleep, while also connecting with other local parents and carers.
For more information and to book your place: Relaxing Baby Massage Session | Lemonade
Babies 1st Free Consultations for New Parents (Aylesbury)
- 10am to 12 midday
- Best Start Family Hub Elmhurst, Dunsham Lane, Aylesbury, HP20 2DB
Join Babies 1st for a free, friendly 30-minute consultation to talk about your mood, your relationship with your baby, your new role and how Babies1st can support you.
For more information, visit: Babies1st offers free consultations for new parents - Baby Week
Mini First Aid - Free Baby and Child First Aid Session (Aylesbury)
Join Mini First Aid for a free two-hour Baby and Child First Aid session during Baby Week. Designed for expectant parents, parents, carers and grandparents of children aged 0-5 years, these practical sessions will cover choking, CPR, burns and other common childhood emergencies, helping you feel confident and prepared when it matters most. Spaces are limited, and advance booking is required.
- 2:30pm to 4:30pm
- Best Start Family Hub Elmhurst, Dunsham Lane, Aylesbury, HP20 2DB
- Book via Eventbrite
Mini First Aid - Free Baby and Child First Aid Session (Chesham)
Join Mini First Aid for a free two-hour Baby and Child First Aid session during Baby Week. Designed for expectant parents, parents, carers and grandparents of children aged 0-5 years, these practical sessions will cover choking, CPR, burns and other common childhood emergencies, helping you feel confident and prepared when it matters most. Spaces are limited, and advance booking is required.
- 1:30pm to 3:30pm
- White Hill Centre, White Hill, Chesham, HP5 1AG
- Book via Eventbrite
Beginning Breastfeeding Antenatal Workshop with La Leche League Chilterns (High Wycombe)
This course is for all breastfeeding parents-to-be, and you are welcome to come with a partner or another family member/friend who will be supporting you with breastfeeding. It’s suitable for those who are at 30 weeks' gestation or more.
- 5pm to 8pm
- Hampden Way Family Hub, Hampden Way, High Wycombe, HP13 7TY
Book your place here: Beginning Breastfeeding Antenatal Workshop with La Leche League Chilterns (High Wycombe) - Baby Week
Chesham Library Baby Week Event
- 10am to 2pm
- Chesham Library, Elgiva Lane, Chesham, HP5 2JD
Celebrate Baby Week at Chesham Library with a range of free activities for babies, young children and their families. Meet local services and community organisations, discover the support available across Buckinghamshire, and enjoy fun, family-friendly activities throughout the event. Some activities require pre-booking.
For more information, visit: Chesham Library event - Baby Week
Bounce and Tuesdays at Chesham Library
- 10:30am to 11am
- Chesham Library, Elgiva Lane, Chesham HP5 2JD
Bounce and Rhyme sessions are for babies and toddlers and their parents and carers. It’s a fun way of sharing nursery rhymes, action songs and simple percussion music.
Spaces are limited, so please book your tickets. Registration will open 1 week prior to the start of the session. You will need to book enough tickets for all members of your group (including adults, babies and toddlers).
For more information and to book your place: Bounce and Rhyme Tuesdays at Chesham Library - Baby Week
Babies 1st Free Consultations for New Parents (Chesham)
- 10am to 12pm
- Chesham Library, Elgiva Lane, Chesham HP5 2JD
Join Babies 1st for a free, friendly 30-minute consultation to talk about your mood, your relationship with your baby, your new role and how Babies1st can support you.
For more information, visit: Babies1st offers free consultations for new parents - Baby Week
Mini First Aid - Free Baby and Child First Aid Session (High Wycombe)
Join Mini First Aid for a free two-hour Baby and Child First Aid session during Baby Week. Designed for expectant parents, parents, carers and grandparents of children aged 0-5 years, these practical sessions will cover choking, CPR, burns and other common childhood emergencies, helping you feel confident and prepared when it matters most. Spaces are limited, and advance booking is required.
- 5:30pm to 7:30pm
- Castlefield Family Hub, Rutland Avenue, High Wycombe, HP12 3LL
- Book via Eventbrite
Stay and at Discover Bucks Museum (Aylesbury)
- 10am to 2pm
- Discover Bucks Museum, 9 Church Street, Aylesbury, HP20 2QP
Pop into our Stay and Play session for a safe play space for under-5s, free tea and coffee and a chance to meet other parents and carers.
Spaces for this session are free, but tickets should be booked online in advance.
For more information and to book your place: Stay and Play - Baby Week
Buckingham Library Baby Week Event
- 10am to 2pm
- Buckingham Library, Verney Close, Buckingham, MK18 1JP
Celebrate Baby Week at Buckingham Library with a range of free activities for babies, young children and their families. Meet local services and community organisations, discover the support available across Buckinghamshire, and enjoy fun, family-friendly activities throughout the event. Some activities require pre-booking.
For more information, visit: Buckingham Library Event - Baby Week
Bounce and Rhyme at Buckingham Library
- 10:30am to 11am
- Verney Close, Buckingham MK18 1JP
Join us at Buckingham Library for a fun and friendly Bounce and Rhyme session for children aged 0 to 5 years and their parents and carers.
Free to join and no booking required.
High Wycombe Library Baby Week Event
- 10am to 2pm
- High Wycombe Library, 5 Eden Place, High Wycombe, HP11 2DH
Celebrate Baby Week at High Wycombe Library with a range of free activities for babies, young children and their families. Meet local services and community organisations, discover the support available across Buckinghamshire, and enjoy fun, family-friendly activities throughout the event. To mark International Men's Day, there will also be free activities for dads, father figures and male caregivers, while remaining open and welcoming to all parents and guardians. Please note that some activities require pre-booking.
For more information, visit: High Wycombe Library Event - Baby Week
Baby Bounce and Rhyme at High Wycombe Library
- 10:15am to 10:45am
- High Wycombe Library, 5 Eden Place, High Wycombe, HP11 2DH
Join us for Bounce and Rhyme, a fun and friendly session for babies under 2 and their parents and carers. Enjoy nursery rhymes and action songs together.
Limited spaces available. Please book online or in the library.
For more information, visit: Baby Bounce and Rhyme at High Wycombe Library - Baby Week
Keeping your cool: Mindfulness for new Dads (High Wycombe)
- 11am to 11:30am
- High Wycombe Library, 5 Eden Pl, High Wycombe HP11 2DH
A practical mindfulness session focusing on managing stress, building resilience, relaxing and taking a few moments to recharge.
To book, please visit: Keeping your cool; Mindfulness for new Dads - Baby Week
Buckinghamshire Family Learning Story Time and Activity Session (High Wycombe)
- From 1pm to 1:45pm
- High Wycombe Library, 5 Eden Place, High Wycombe, HP11 2DH
Join Family Learning for a story and activity session. Discover the joy of stories and enjoy a simple activity together.
Sport in Mind Mum and Baby Yoga Taster Session (High Wycombe)
- 11:30am to 12pm
- High Wycombe Library, Green Room, 5 Eden Place, High Wycombe, HP11 2DH
To celebrate Baby Week, Sport in Mind are offering free taster sessions of their Mum and Baby classes. Enjoy gentle yoga, support your wellbeing, and connect with other local mums in a warm, welcoming space with your baby (under 1 year and after a post-natal check-up).
For more information and to book your place: Sport In Mind Mum and Baby Yoga Taster - Wycombe - Baby Week
Babies 1st Free Consultations for New Parents (High Wycombe)
- 10am to 12pm
- High Wycombe Library, 5 Eden Place, High Wycombe, HP11 2DH
Join Babies 1st for a free, friendly 30-minute consultation to talk about your mood, your relationship with your baby, your new role and how Babies1st can support you.
For more information, visit: Babies1st offers free consultations for new parents - Baby Week
Mini First Aid - Free Baby and Child First Aid Session (Winslow)
Join Mini First Aid for a free two-hour Baby and Child First Aid session during Baby Week. Designed for expectant parents, parents, carers and grandparents of children aged 0-5 years, these practical sessions will cover choking, CPR, burns and other common childhood emergencies, helping you feel confident and prepared when it matters most. Spaces are limited, and advance booking is required.
- 5:30pm to 7:30pm
- St Laurence Room, Market Square, Winslow
- Book via Eventbrite
Aylesbury Library Baby Week Event
- 10am to 2pm
- Aylesbury Library, Walton Street, Aylesbury, HP20 1UU
Celebrate Baby Week at Aylesbury Library with a range of free activities for babies, young children and their families. Meet local services and community organisations, discover the support available across Buckinghamshire, and enjoy fun, family-friendly activities throughout the event. Some activities require pre-booking.
For more information, visit: Aylesbury Library Event - Baby Week
Sport in Mind Mum and Baby Yoga Taster Session (Aylesbury)
- 12 midday to 12:30pm and 12:30pm to 1pm
- Aylesbury Library, Main Meeting Room, Walton Street, Aylesbury, HP20 1UU
To celebrate Baby Week, Sport in Mind are offering free taster sessions of their Mum and Baby classes. Enjoy gentle yoga, support your wellbeing, and connect with other local mums in a warm, welcoming space with your baby (under 1 year and after a post-natal check-up).
For more information and to book your place: Sport In Mind Mum and Baby Yoga Taster Session - Aylesbury - Baby Week
Bounce and Rhyme at Aylesbury Library
- 10:30am to 11am
- Aylesbury Library, Walton Street, Aylesbury, HP20 1UU
Join us for Bounce and Rhyme, a fun and friendly session for children aged 2–4 years and their parents and carers. Enjoy nursery rhymes, action songs and a short story together.
No booking required.
For more information, visit: Bounce and Rhyme at Aylesbury Library - Baby Week
Phonics with Robot Reg at Aylesbury Library
- 11:30am to 12 midday
- Aylesbury Library, Walton Street, Aylesbury HP20 1UU
Join Karen and Robot Reg for a fun phonics session packed with songs, games and sensory play. Perfect for under-5s and their parents and carers, helping children develop early language, listening and reading skills through play. You will need to book enough tickets for all members of your group (including adults, babies and toddlers).
For more information and to book your place: Phonics with Robot Reg at Aylesbury - Baby Week
Phonics with Robot Reg at Buckingham Library
- 10:30am to 11:15am
- Buckingham Library, Verney Close, Buckingham, MK18 1JP
Join Karen and Robot Reg for a fun phonics session packed with songs, games and sensory play. Perfect for under-5s and their parents and carers, helping children develop early language, listening and reading skills through play. You will need to book enough tickets for all members of your group (including adults, babies and toddlers).
For more information and to book your place: Phonics with Robot Reg at Buckingham Library - Baby Week
Mini First Aid - Free Baby and Child First Aid Session (Burnham)
Join Mini First Aid for a free two-hour Baby and Child First Aid session during Baby Week. Designed for expectant parents, parents, carers and grandparents of children aged 0-5 years, these practical sessions will cover choking, CPR, burns and other common childhood emergencies, helping you feel confident and prepared when it matters most. Spaces are limited, and advance booking is required.
- 12:30pm to 2:30pm
- Burnham Family Hub, 6 Minniecroft Road, Burnham, SL1 7DE
- Book via Eventbrite
Beginning Breastfeeding Antenatal Workshop with La Leche League Chilterns (Aylesbury)
This course is for all breastfeeding parents-to-be, and you are welcome to come with a partner or another family member/friend who will be supporting you with breastfeeding. It’s suitable for those who are at 30 weeks gestation or more.
- 5:30pm to 8:30pm
- Aylesbury Multicultural Centre, Friarscroft Way, Aylesbury, HP20 2TE
Book your place here: Beginning Breastfeeding Antenatal Workshop with La Leche League Chilterns (Aylesbury) - Baby Week
Useful resources
Lemonade Life: Join a local community of mums and get exclusive access to weekly live events, expert-led classes, and inspiring, evidence-based content.
Words for Life provides parents, children, and young people with activities and support to improve their language, literacy, and communication skills from home.
Buckinghamshire’s Family Hubs run a variety of parenting programmes and courses for a range of ages. From toddlers to teens, they can give you advice, support and confidence to meet your child’s needs and reduce anxiety, stress and arguments at home.
Buckinghamshire | Health for Under5s for healthy, happy early years. Support from trusted NHS professionals.
Best Start in Life parent hub. From pregnancy to childcare right through to starting school, get advice and support for your child’s development.