01/09/2026
5 FREE/CHEAP THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR BABY ON MATERNITY LEAVE ๐ผ๐
1. ๐ณ Go for a walk somewhere new
Explore a local park, woodland or just a different route with the pram, fresh air for both of you and completely free!
2. ๐ Visit your local library
Many libraries have free baby/toddler sessions, rhyme time or just a lovely childrenโs section to explore together.
3. โ Meet another mum for a coffee
You donโt need an expensive day out, grab a takeaway coffee, sit in a park and have a chat while the babies play/sleep.
4. ๐จ Have a sensory morning at home
Make your own sensory activity using things you already have at home, water play, pasta in a plastic bottle, bubbles, scarves, containers etc. Cheap and SO much fun!
5. ๐งบ Have a picnic
Pack up some snacks, a blanket and your baby and head to the park. It doesnโt need to be fancy!
6. ๐พ Go on a little animal adventure
Visit a local farm, duck pond or petting zoo or simply go looking for birds, squirrels and dogs on your walk.
7. ๐ฆ Have a water-play day
On a warm day, put a little water in a tray/bowl and let baby splash, explore cups and play with bath toys.
8. ๐ถ Have a music morning at home
Put on your favourite songs, sing together, dance around the living room and make your own little instruments.
9. ๐ Take a cheap public transport adventure
Jump on a bus or train somewhere youโve never been, have a wander, grab a snack and come home. The journey can be the adventure! ๐