Postnatal meetups, baby massage and courses in Oslo

Edvard Munchs plass 1, 0194 Oslo

Sensory Play is a workshop activity for the museum's youngest visitors, offered in two versions: 6-12 months and 1-2 years. Children explore tactile installations and paint with natural, edible ingredients together with an art educator. Other museums, including the Oslo City Museum, also offer baby tours.

Stockholmsgata 8, 0566 Oslo

Baby massage course with a certified instructor (Anethe Toth). A loving and effective way to build closeness and security between parent and baby, which can ease colic/gas/constipation and promote relaxation and better sleep. For both mothers and fathers, massage oil included.

Karoline Kristiansens vei 4, Oslo

Baby massage course with a certified instructor (Anethe Toth). A loving and effective way to build closeness and security between parent and baby, which can ease colic/gas/constipation and promote relaxation and better sleep. For both mothers and fathers, massage oil included.

Nordre gate 15, 0551 Oslo

A postpartum meetup run by SmåSpor in Grünerløkka - a social gathering for parents on parental leave with a baby, where you can share experiences, interests and make new acquaintances over a cup of coffee. The venue has a dedicated play area for the youngest, a changing table, a nursing corner and stroller parking. Some meetups are held exclusively for fathers on paternity leave. Contact Ida at oslo@smaspor.no for sign-up and current dates.

Hagegata 32, 0653 Oslo

A weekly postpartum meetup run by Oslo Sanitetsforening and Sanitetskvinnene, for mothers with a baby who don't have a postpartum group of their own. Simple lunch, stroller space, a changing table and comfortable nursing chairs. Drop in between noon and 2pm on Fridays, no registration needed, and "nobody arrives too late here". Free.

Glimmerveien 9, 1157 Oslo

Oslo municipality's open meeting place for parents with babies and toddlers in Nordstrand. Parents stay with their children throughout the visit, with flexible drop-in attendance. The venue has a permanent kindergarten teacher and psychiatric nurse on staff, plus a public health nurse and physiotherapist with set hours. Different age groups on different days: Mondays (0-4 months), Tuesdays and Thursdays (0-12 months), Wednesdays (0-3 years). Coffee, tea and waffles available for purchase. Completely free.

Smeltedigelen 4, 0196 Oslo

"New-Parent Tuesday" at Åpent Bakeri Kværnerbyen - a calm, inclusive weekly meetup every Tuesday for parents on parental leave and their babies, with great bread, pastries and freshly pressed juice from the artisan bakery. Several tables inside with room for strollers, and its own play corner for the youngest.

Tore Hals Mejdells vei 1, 0751 Oslo

Every Wednesday, the Vestre Aker health clinic runs a first aid course for parents with children aged 0 to 1, often held at the Deichman Røa library. The course is only for residents of the Vestre Aker district, and you sign up with the clinic by email or phone 23 47 62 20.

Øvre Slottsgate 3, 0157 Oslo

A practical first aid course for parents and others who spend a lot of time with children, at Sentralen in Kvadraturen. The course covers examining a child, airway obstructions, febrile seizures, poisoning, child CPR, head injuries, fractures and burns. Costs around 1090 kroner and can also be joined online.

Vækerøveien 205, 0751 Oslo

A two-hour first aid course for children and infants at Røa, vital knowledge for parents and grandparents. The course covers CPR, choking, allergic reactions and poisoning, and runs regularly in the evenings. Costs 650 kroner per person or 1290 for a couple.

Munkerudåsen 12A, 1165 Oslo

A baby massage course at Nordstrand over five sessions, in small groups of four to six parents with babies. Through the massage you learn each other's non-verbal language and strengthen the bond, with theory on touch and interaction alongside the massage strokes. Costs 1750 kroner.

Martin Skatvedts vei 1, 0950 Oslo

A low threshold meeting place for babies and parents run by the volunteer centre at Grorudhuset, with no sign-up. They put out mats for the baby to play on and have high chairs. Coffee and lunch can be bought at the Granitten café in the same building. The description on their website says every Friday from 10am to 1pm, while the event list shows other days, so check their calendar before you go. One of the few regular postpartum meetups in Groruddalen.