Little Pips, Caldicot (2025)

26/10/2025

My newborn session is one of my absolute favourites to teach, not only because I get to coo over newborn babies - although that IS one of my favourite things to do! - but because I know first hand just what a difference it can make to your early months together.

One parent described this session as "the missing piece" to their journey, when everything fell into place as they gained a whole new understanding of the 4th Trimester... 💛

🌙 Monday 3rd November, 11.30am - 1pm, £25, at Portskewett and Sudbrook Recreation Hall. You can attend this workshop once baby has arrived, or during your pregnancy, and it is best suited to babies from birth to 12 weeks of age. Both parents are welcome to attend.

🌙 This workshop will give you a deeper level of understanding about newborn behaviour, and you will leave with a tool kit of techniques to use at home, from calming holds, winding techniques, and massage strokes. This workshop is especially helpful for babies struggling with colic, constipation, and wind too!

🌙 The transition from womb to world is unsettling to your baby, and you are their safe space. In the womb, your little one was warm, held, rocked, soothed by the sound of your heartbeat, and buoyant in amniotic fluid with food supplied through the umbilical cord. Now that they are here, they are in a new world of bright lights, smells, sounds, and temperature changes. They are now having to wear nappies, clothes, and communicate their need for food... and without the ability to speak, crying is a way of communicating, with many parents feeling like they're doing something "wrong", when that's not the case at all. You're simply getting to know each other and adjust to this new world you've found yourself in 💛

🌙 We will look at how to introduce soothing sequences to support newborn sleep patterns.

🌙 And if you're feeling sleep deprived, fear not, because I also give you access to a prerecorded video of the workshop to revisit at home, and a printable e handbook too!

Just come as you are, relax, and tend to your little one as I share lots of lovely tips ♡ book online if you would like to join me - there are just a few spots left xx

25/10/2025

As many of you know, a few years ago, I bought an old caravan and lovingly transformed her into a cosy, inclusive space where families could feed, change, and rest in comfort at outdoor events. Heti also offers free nappies, wipes, and period products, along with breastfeeding peer support and signposting to local services - all wrapped up in a warm, welcoming hygge hug!

Since then, Heti has travelled to schools, festivals, village events, football clubs, and leisure centres, helping countless families find a moment of calm. As a family, we have taken her on a few mini adventures too! I’ve never taken a wage for this work - any donations have gone straight into her running costs, fuel, maintenance, and keeping her cupboards stocked for families who need them. Long term, I would like to provide more of a balance of free and payable work to be financially sustainable for me - but she will always remain free for families to access.

Thanks to a generous donation from a Little Pips family, support from Monmouthshire Housing Association, and Motortorque, I’ve been able to keep Heti going - until now.

Why Heti Needs Your Help 💔

At our last event, Heti suffered damage that revealed deeper structural issues, including extensive underbody damage and deterioration, internal damp damage, and a gas system that needs full replacement. Sadly, the cost of repairs just isn’t viable now given her age.

I’m heartbroken, but I’m also hopeful.

This moment presents a unique opportunity to grow Heti. Over the years, we’ve often had queues outside her door. I’d love to create a slightly larger, more accessible caravan, so even more families can benefit from this free community resource.

The Goal 🌿

I’m hoping to raise £3800 to purchase and refurbish a caravan - one that I can once again transform into a safe, welcoming space for families across Monmouthshire, Newport, and beyond, with enough left over to cover any immediate ongoing maintenance costs.

Your donation, no matter the size, will help secure the future of Heti - giving families a warm, inclusive space to rest, feed, and connect while out in their communities.

Together, we can make sure Heti’s story continues, and that no parent ever feels they have to stay home because the world isn’t set up for them, and we can keep bringing the community together!

Thank you so much for your kindness, your support, and for believing in Heti 💙

With love and hygge,

Claire & Little Pips x

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25/10/2025

You guys... that was fast!

Just 1️⃣ space left for the Tots Christmas Party (Age 1 - 3 years) and that's baby and tots parties SOLD OUT!

Thank you so much 🎄

I've had a few messages asking what classes are coming up in November, so I will pop an updated availability post up this evening 💛

Thank you, as always, for your support and for making Little Pips as magic as it is ###

24/10/2025

If you're coming along to Cuppa Club for the first time today, I'm Claire 👋 I will be in the kitchen filling your cups, and I'm wearing a blue embroidered dress and a lanyard so you can tell who I am 💛

I will be here from 10am - 11.30am, so pop along and say hi! Xx

23/10/2025

The lovely Little Pips Cuppa Club is on tomorrow from 10am - 11.30am at Portskewett and Sudbrook Recreation Hall - there is no group next week due to half term, so please feel free to dress your little ones up for Halloween! I will bring my photo backdrop, which you're so welcome to use to take some of your own photos if you didn't manage to get along to any pumpkin parties this week 🎃

Come and grab a cuppa from me in the kitchen, and once I've filled everyone's cup, I'm on hand for any support or signposting you might need 🥰

Voluntary £2 donations are so appreciated in the little caravan box, or I have a card reader available for those who prefer to donate by card. Remember, though, your presence is more important to me than your pennies, and this group has had funding from Monmouthshire Housing Association to keep the group accessible to all 💛

Please remember that this is primarily a group for connection and support rather than a typical baby and toddler group, and you are responsible for your own little one/s for the duration of the session.

All welcome, whether you attend classes with me or not 🥰

Claire ###

22/10/2025

🌟 CHRISTMAS IS LIVE! 🌟

🎄 Baby Christmas Parties

🎄 Toddler Christmas Parties

🎄 Mama's Festive Night In (think an evening cuppa club in pjs and loungewear, candlelight, hot chocs, festive tunes, and a chance to simply rest before the business of the festivities!)

🎄 Outdoor Little Tree Hugger parties will be announced nearer the time!

All sessions are held at Portskewett and Sudbrook Recreation Hall, book online at www.littlepips.org/book-online 🎅 - I am so excited! xx

22/10/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who joined me for this year's Pumpkin Parties - a total of 72 wonderful families joined me across baby, toddler, and outdoor sessions, and it's just been lovely and wholesome and so much fun! I also took a total of 1237 photos, which have all been sent out now - I hope you love them 🧡

Thank you again xx

21/10/2025

⏰️ 2️⃣4️⃣ HOUR COUNTDOWN! ⏰️

You've been asking, and here they are...

🌟 CHRISTMAS PARTIES GO LIVE TOMORROW!

🎄 Baby Parties - suitable from 6 weeks to 12 months

🎄 Tots Parties - suitable from 1 - 3 years of age

🎄 Pips Mamas Night In - babes in arms welcome (sorry, no active little ones due to the nature of the evening 💛)

🎄 Little Tree Huggers Parties will be announced nearer the time as the date will be dependent on the weather 🍁 (suitable from birth to 4 years)

Set those alarms.... and yes, Keith the carousel horse will be making his annual appearance for some VERY special photos! 🎄

I can't wait! xx

21/10/2025

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The sweetest little Ratatouille!

Looking forward to seeing today's families for the final day of pumpkin parties! 🎃

20/10/2025

24 lovely families joined me for day one of Baby Pumpkin Parties, and all photos have been cropped and sent! 🎃 So lovely to see so many mums, dads, and grandparents joining in the fun today!

Tuesday party, you're up next! x

20/10/2025

Baby Pumpkin Parties are underway! 🎃

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