Throughout the year, and especially as the weather gets colder and we tend to be indoors more often, you may be looking for an activity to do with your baby. Mom and Baby classes and playgroups are a great way to connect with other parents, learn a new skill, and enjoy interactive activities with your baby.

A lot of the mamas that come to our classes love the community aspect, and we understand why. We’ve been there too! This is why we wanted to create a list with mom and baby classes in Ottawa that we think you and your baby will love.

Whether you are looking for online or in person classes for your baby, we have something on the list just for you!

FITmama strong Ottawa

Of course we’re including our own very popular Mom and Baby Babywearing fitness class on this list! Our classes teach you how to safely and effectively exercise in your early postpartum days and beyond. You’ll also learn strategies to incorporate exercise into your life after baby and get support on topics related to early parenting. Most importantly, it’s a great opportunity to meet other moms in your community, who are at the same stage in life as you are. Your baby will love snuggling with you while you wear them in your baby carrier too!

We know that our schedule and timings don’t always line up for a mama’s schedule, so check out Inspiring Olivia’s very extensive list of Mama and Baby fitness options across Ottawa.

Starr Gymnastics

Enjoy a casual baby drop in session at one of Starr Gymnastics three locations in Ottawa with your baby. This is the perfect way to meet other parents, while letting your little one, no matter their age, explore the space at Starr. Drop in dates, times and fees are listed on their website. Registration in advance is required.

Monkey Rock

It’s never too early to introduce our babies to music! We know Monkey Rock always brings their best rhythm and loads of energy to their classes, and this includes their newborn-1 year old baby class. Sign up for a full session, or look for a drop in class at one of their many locations around Ottawa. Great news for mamas elsewhere… Monkey Rock is working on expanding to other cities in the country. Parents in Ottawa have raved about Monkey Rock programs for years!

Parent and Infant French Class

123 Petits Pas offers virtual (live, online) and on-demand classes to help introduce French at home through games, rhymes, songs and more! Resources are provided to use at home too. Ottawa mamas and their babies adore Mme Amy and her team!

Mommy Connections

Mom and Baby classes with Mommy Connections provide the opportunity to hear from local Ottawa experts, connect with others, and enjoy interactive playtime with your baby. Every week is a new activity (and sometimes you might just catch a Fitmama Strong Ottawa class during one of your programs!)

FREE Programs

Inspiring Olivia has also put together a list of Free Mama and Baby offerings in Ottawa. This is a great resource for parents who are looking for things to do with their babies that aren’t able to register for a full session of a program.

Our partner, the Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group (GNAG) , also offers a free Baby Cafe! You’ll need to pre-register for this program, but it’s free to all parents, not just those in the Glebe area.

A Final Thought

Signing up for a class with your baby, virtually or in-person, is a wonderful way to not only try something new and be with your little one but to meet other parents and build a community. We know how lonely parenting can sometimes feel, and baby classes are a great way to connect with others.

Interested in joining us? Our classes are a great way to meet other new parents. Fitmama Strong Ottawa has been operating classes in the National Capital Region since 2005. Our community is a thriving and welcoming space for you and your littles.

We offer Prenatal Fitness classes, live from our virtual studio. Our 30 minute live, online Express classes our our On-Demand library of pre-recorded workouts are a favourite for busy mamas who enjoy consistency in their workout regime. Finally, we offer in-person Stroller Fitness and Babywearing Fitness in a central location. We can’t wait to have you join us!

We can’t wait for you to #startwithus and #growwithus