How to Make Friends as a New Mom

As much as you love your baby, there comes a time when every new mom craves adult company. If you're wondering how to meet other moms in your area , developing relationships with them will not only help preserve your sanity but also provide easy opportunities for your little ones to socialize and play together.

Here's how to go about expanding your social circle:

Start Early

Strike up conversations with women in your childbirth class or the mom-to-be you often see in the OB waiting room. You'll be raising babies of roughly the same age, and you can experience parenting milestones together.

Hit The Gym

Going to mom-and-baby classes at the gym or exercise studio is a great way to meet other new moms in the area . Get to chatting while your tot crawls around and gets extra tired for their next nap—it's a win-win for you both!

Get Onto The Forums

If you find that it's difficult to meet people, online communities like the Pampers Forum or groups with websites and International MOMS Club can help connect you with other moms in your area . This way, you can start your friendships online and then meet face-to-face once you get to know each other.

Set Up A Playdate

Enlist the help of your child's teacher or caretaker to introduce you to other moms. If your child has made friends in their class, ask the moms about getting together for a playdate. While the kids play, you can work on making new (adult) friends.

Be A Playground Regular

Aim to take your new baby to the park at least once a week. If you go around the same time on the same days, you're likely to run into some other new moms on the same schedule.

It's likely that your new mom friends' schedules are as hectic as yours, so don't worry too much if you don't get together as often. To boost your odds of setting up playdates and park hangouts, consider joining groups like the Pampers Moms Club to connect with more parents and expand your social circle as much as possible.