mainly babies
mainly babies is a gentle, welcoming space for whānau and their pēpi to spend time together during the precious early months of life.
This season is often filled with joy, uncertainty, tiredness, and change. mainly babies offers a calm, supportive environment where pēpi can be nurtured, and adults can connect, rest, and feel supported by others.
Whether this is your first pēpi or not, you are warmly welcomed just as you are.
What happens at mainly babies?
Each session includes a short, guided time with waiata, rhymes, sensory play, and simple activities that support early development and secure attachment.
This is followed by relaxed, unstructured time where pēpi can explore safely and adults can kōrero, share, and build relationships. Kai is shared as part of this time, creating space for connection and belonging.
What to expect where you come
• A warm welcome from the mainly babies team
• Gentle waiata, rhymes, and age-appropriate activities
• Space to engage at your own pace — feeding, settling, and changing pēpi is always welcome
• Time to relax, kōrero, and enjoy kai together
• A calm, inclusive environment with no pressure or expectations
There’s nothing to prepare. If pēpi is very little, bring their favourite blanket to lie on — come and enjoy time together.
For you, as well as your pēpi
mainly babies is designed with both pēpi and adults in mind.
As pēpi experience early sensory play and connection, adults often experience something just as meaningful: encouragement, reassurance, and a sense of belonging with others.
Many whānau describe mainly babies as a gift — a place where relationships grow naturally and everyone feels supported.
Kia ora - you are welcome here
mainly babies sessions are hosted by local teams who care deeply about supporting whānau in their communities.
You do not need to attend church or have any previous connection to take part. mainly babies is open to all whānau who want a safe, caring space to spend time together.
Find a session series HERE