Jen Dowding
/ Meet our franchisees , Parenting / 2 Minute Read
Working with families and young children, you quickly learn parents aren’t just customers. They are people navigating one of the most emotional, vulnerable and transformative periods of their lives, sometimes beginning even before pregnancy. Carla Da ...
From the very beginning: how customer loyalty means everything at ...
/ Meet our franchisees , Parenting / 2 Minute Read
Back in May 2018, I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, age 36. Up until then I’d been healthy. I got married a few months before and my husband and I were trying for our first baby, but once diagnosed we had to stop until it was safe. Getting pregna ...
Life, love, and blood sugar levels: An honest take as a mum livin ...
/ Meet our franchisees , Parenting / 2 Minute Read
As we reflect on another busy and rewarding year at Basking Babies, one thing feels clearer than ever: it truly takes a village. On Saturday 22nd November, our incredible family of franchisees came together for our annual conference, a day dedicated ...
It takes a village
/ Meet our franchisees , Parenting / 2 Minute Read
At Basking Babies, we’re continuing to grow our nurturing network of franchisees – bringing parent-and-baby classes to families across the UK. We’re thrilled to announce the arrival of three new franchisees: Natalie Williams, launching Basking Babies ...
Triple the joy: welcoming three new franchisees to the Basking Ba ...
/ Meet our franchisees , Parenting / 3 Minute Read
Becoming a parent is one of life’s biggest milestones - exciting, emotional, and often a little overwhelming. As your body, routines, and priorities start to shift, your wellbeing becomes more important than ever. From emotional and physical health t ...
Financial wellbeing for new parents
/ Meet our franchisees , Parenting / 2 Minute Read
There’s something truly magical about your baby’s first Christmas. The fairy lights, the cosy jumpers, the smell of mince pies in the air, it’s a season full of wonder. And while your little one may not remember the day, you certainly will! Whether y ...
Baby's first Christmas
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At Basking Babies, we’re celebrating a season of success, marked by award wins, exciting nominations, community fundraising and a growing team. We’ve seen momentum building across our network, with achievements that highlight not only our commitment ...
Autumn wins
/ Meet our franchisees , Basking Babies / 2 Minute Read
In June 2025, mum of two Charlotte Pinnuck swapped the high-pressure world of corporate project management for a brand-new chapter with us at Basking Babies. Now running classes in Bishop’s Stortford, Charlotte is building a business that blends flex ...
Turning motherhood into motivation: Basking Babies launches in Bi ...
/ Meet our franchisees , Parenting / 2 Minute Read
You’ve survived sleepless nights, cracked nipples, endless nappy changes, and possibly a few identity crises along the way. And just when you start to find your rhythm with your little one, it’s time to return to work. But here’s the thing, no one re ...
Returning to work after having a baby: What nobody tells you
/ Meet our franchisees , Parenting / 2 Minute Read
Last month, our Braintree, Coggeshall & Halstead franchisee, Carla May, hosted her much-loved summer celebration, Mama Fest, on 15th August. This year’s event embraced a Flower Festival theme, giving families the chance to relax, enjoy gentle act ...
Mama Fest 2025
