The Natal Bean

Looking for somewhere welcoming to spend time with your little one this summer? Come and join us between 9:30am–2:30pm at Stubbington Scout Hall this coming Monday for a relaxed day of connection, support, play and community.

As always, there is no charge to attend Natal Bean, no membership required, and you’re welcome to stay for as little or as long as you like.

* Complimentary baby weighing, feeding support and developmental guidance available all day

* Freshly made drinks, cakes, sandwiches and snacks available from our café area.

* Popolo Ceramico Ceramic Keepsakes
Drop-in workshop from 10am–2pm. Create a beautiful personalised keepsake with prices starting from £10.50. (No booking needed)

* Little Guests Event Hire with FREE interactive soft play from 10-2pm (no booking needed)

* Daisy First Aid Workshop
11:30am–12:30pm (£10 per person, booking required)
A practical and confidence-building session covering essential first aid for babies up to 1 year old.

* Jiggy Wrigglers
1:30pm–2:30pm (£5, suitable for non-walking babies)
A fun-filled sensory, music and movement session featuring interactive puppets, props and plenty of smiles (booking required)

We can’t wait to welcome you.

Natal Bean
Supporting families through connection, education, wellbeing and community, empowering parents and carers while helping every child get the best start in life.

Oooh it’s a little warm outside ☀️

With the warm weather set to continue throughout next week, tomorrow’s Natal Bean session will be focused on helping families stay cool, comfortable and supported…and enjoying Hayley’s amazing Little Lights taster! Booking at www.little lights.org.uk

Whether you choose to relax indoors or enjoy the fresh air outside, we’ll have plenty of shaded spaces available. Our outdoor seating area will be covered by a gazebo, while inside you’ll find a cool and welcoming environment, alongside the wonderful sensory play experiences from Little Lights.

As always, there will be complimentary baby weighing, feeding support, hot and cold drinks, play opportunities, and a friendly face to chat with. If you’re worried about the heat, please don’t hesitate to come along—we’re here to support both babies and their grown-ups.

We’ll also have our community donation display available. Families are very welcome to help themselves to any items they may need, and if you have any good-quality baby or children’s items that you no longer use, donations are always gratefully received and help us continue supporting local families.

Come and stay for five minutes or five hours — we’d love to see you.

📍 Natal Bean
🕤 Monday from 9:30am–2:30pm

Hello!

Coming up this Monday at Natal Bean, from 9:30am–2:30pm.

Our welcoming community space is open all day, offering complimentary baby weighing, feeding support, play opportunities, hot drinks, cakes, and friendly conversation.

As always, there is no charge to attend Natal Bean, no membership required, and you’re welcome to stay for as little or as long as you like.

If you’d like to take part in one of our activities, we’ll be joined by:

* 10:30am – Little Lights Sensory Play

Magical, musical sensory play sessions designed to engage and delight babies and young children. Suitable for children aged 0–5 years.

Booking required via https://www.littlelights.org.uk/

* Outdoor Seating Available All Day

With the warm weather set to continue, we’ll have a gazebo set up on the sports field for anyone who would like to enjoy the sunshine while staying shaded. It’s the perfect spot to relax with a drink, meet other families, and let little ones enjoy some fresh air.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Have a lovely weekend! 💛

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Join us at The Natal Bean – Monday 15th June!

Looking for a relaxed, welcoming place to spend your Monday with your little one? We’d love to see you at The Natal Bean at Stubbington Scout Hall between 9:30am–2:30pm.

As always, entry to our Family Lounge is completely FREE, with complimentary baby weigh-ins, feeding support, friendly faces, hot drinks, homemade cakes, and plenty of opportunities to connect with other local families.

What’s happening this week?

* Adventure Babies – 10:00am
An award-winning sensory storytelling experience that brings books to life through music, props, movement and imaginative play. Perfect for encouraging early communication, curiosity and a love of stories. - £9, bookable online at https://www.adventurebabies.co.uk/classes/portsmouth/

* Calm Escapes Wellness – 10:00am–2:00pm
Take a little time for yourself with relaxing treatments including head, neck and shoulder massage, reflexology and holistic wellbeing therapies. A wonderful opportunity to recharge while surrounded by a supportive community. Bookable by emailing [email protected]

* Sweetest Feeling Infant Massage Taster – 12:30pm–1:30pm
Join Lucy for a gentle introduction to infant massage, helping you build confidence, strengthen your bond with your baby and learn calming techniques that can support sleep, digestion and relaxation. - £5 bookable online at https://www.sweetestfeeling.co.uk/

Whether you’re joining an activity, meeting friends, seeking support, or simply fancy a coffee and a chat while the children play, you’ll find a warm community waiting for you.

At Natal Bean, we are passionate about providing families with evidence-informed support and ensuring that everything we offer is rooted in the very best understanding of child development.

We are proud supporters of the work of The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, whose research continues to shine a light on just how important the earliest years of life are. The experiences, relationships and environments children encounter during pregnancy and the first few years of life help shape the foundations for lifelong health, wellbeing, learning and resilience.

We would love to share this fascinating short video explaining the science behind your baby’s developing brain, and we thought many of our families would find it both interesting and reassuring. It explains how everyday interactions – talking, singing, cuddling, responding and playing – help build millions of neural connections that support a child’s future development.

As parents and caregivers, it’s easy to underestimate the power of the small moments, but these everyday experiences really do matter.

We’d love to hear your thoughts after watching.

🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/j2DaerplHgk?si=77diQoMmCZJ6Vpil

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Alongside our free family café, complimentary baby weigh-in service and feeding support, we’re excited to be hosting a fantastic line-up of activities designed to create special memories for both parents and children…

On Monday, a beautiful Spring Photo Sessions will be running throughout the day with , giving you the opportunity to capture precious moments against a gorgeous Spring backdrop. No booking needed.

We’re also delighted to welcome Loopy Lou Music, bringing their much-loved singing and percussion class to The Natal Bean. Expect laughter, music, movement, instruments, bubbles and plenty of opportunities for little ones to build confidence, develop early communication skills and most importantly have lots of fun. It’s a wonderful opportunity to experience the joy of music together and create magical memories through shared play. Bookable at: [email protected]

Whether you’re joining us for an activity, meeting friends, seeking support, or simply fancying a coffee and a slice of cake while the children play, you’ll find a warm community ready to welcome you.

There is no charge to enter, no membership required, and no pressure to arrive at a specific time. Come for half an hour or stay all day.