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Now that your baby is here, what activities can you get involved in?

First and foremost, don’t forget to join the Stavanger International Moms group. Here you can meet other moms (every Thursday 1pm at Food Story in Comfort Square Hotel (Løkkeveien 41), buy and sell items, ask for or offer advice, etc etc!

Baby Massage Courses
Wendy Pagler runs baby massage courses in English. In addition, she offers individual courses where she goes to your home. More information here.

MamaStork, Hinna Fysioterapi and Time Out Spa also offer baby massage classes.

Baby Music
Also run by Wendy, this is an informal music class for mums or dads with babies from birth up to about 18 months. More information here.

Other baby music classes in Rogaland and the rest of Norway can be found here.

Baby Swimming
Delfinen offers baby swimming classes: basic and gentle adaptation to water, confidence building and enjoyment. Training of basic skills of both parents and child and promoting social interaction between parents and child, as well as other course participants. Bottom line: lots of fun and fine moments in the water!

Hinna Fysioterapi offers baby swimming as well.

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Tippy Toes
Organised under the PWC group, Tippy Toes is a club for mums with children whose age ranges from babies to preschoolers. Participants meet at the PWC clubhouse for games, snacks, crafts, parties, and fun trips around town. More information here.

Hundvåg Playgroup
The Hundvag International Playgroup meets every Friday from 10am to 12 noon at the Bydelshus, Ulsnesveien 9, 4085 Hundvag.

Little Stars Playgroup
Little Stars meets every Friday from 10-12 at Gjesdalveien 10, Sandnes. Little Stars is for every age from birth upwards.

The Ark
The Ark is a meeting place for mothers with their children ages 0-6yrs old on a drop in basis. They now meet 2 Fridays a month at Markensringen 27A between 10a.m. – 12:30p.m. They have a prayer group as well for mothers right afterward at 12:30-1:30p.m.

At 10:30, it’s circle time with the children: singing and playing together and a bite to eat afterwards. Their goal is to build friendships between mothers and the children amongst themselves as well.

If you have any questions or comments please emailfor more info.

Mother and Toddler Group at BISS
Mums and Toddlers is a social group for both mothers (or fathers!) and young children. It is open to anyone with a baby or toddler.

You do not have to be connected with the school, and there is no charge to attend!

They meet once a week in the Pre-School department. Parents have an opportunity to enjoy indoor and outdoor play activities with their children using the well-equipped facilities.

They also have a very popular music session with songs, instruments and
musical activities!

You are encouraged to drop in at any time during the morning where you will be welcomed with coffee, tea and biscuits and have a chance to chat with other parents.

Daddies’ Baby Group
There is a group for dads that are on paternity leave – they meet at Midjord Bydelshus on Wednesdays 10-12. More information here.

BabyKino (Baby Cinema)
SF Kino Stavanger has BabyCinema every Wednesday 1230 in Sal 2. The movie is shown with a lower volume and some lights on in the theatre. It is a great place for baby and mummy/daddy to chill out and relax. Ticket price: 80 NOK

Mother and Baby Training
Itching to exercise and get rid of the pounds you put on during pregnancy?
Hinna Fysioterapi, Yoga with Christel Gibbs and Atha Yoga offer exercise classes for mother and baby.

You can also train on your own at SATS and Elixia while baby is in the childcare in the gym.

Åpen Barnehage
Åpen Barnehager are childcare centers where you go with your child for activities such as free play and baby music. You can find a list of them here.

More Activities and Information
If you know of more activities, kindly share them in the comments below.

In addition, you can check out the notice boards at your health station (helsestasjon) or supermarkets for activities in your area.

Please contact the respective organisations/people for specific information.

Stavanger Expats ‘Having a Baby in Norway’ Series
Part 1 – Finding Out and The First Appointment
Part 2 – Private Ultrasound and the 2nd Doctor’s Appointment
Part 3 – Routine Ultrasound and Meeting the Midwife
Part 4 – Prenatal Courses, Exercise Classes and Massages
Part 5 – What You May Need and Where to Buy Them
Part 6 – Freebies Galore and Memories of Your Journey
Part 7 – Innskrivning Dag and What to Pack for the Hospital
Part 8 – Labour and Delivery
Part 9 – After Your Delivery
Part 10 – Activities for You and Your Baby in Stavanger
Part 11: Budgeting for a New Baby
Part 12 – Parental Leave and Your Job

Having a Baby in Norway Part 10 – Activities for You and Your Baby in Stavanger

About Cynthia Myrnes

Cynthia is a Singaporean who has been living in Stavanger since Feb 2008 with her Norwegian husband. She works as a physiotherapist here and also owns her own petsitting service, Stavanger Petsitter, for the residents of Stavanger. In addition, she manages the Stavanger International Moms group. She loves hanging out with friends, spending time with animals, travelling and watersports such as scuba diving and wake boarding. Most of all, she is enjoying the experience of being a first time mom!