Monday June 9th - Friday June 13th 2025
In celebration of Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, The Mayo Infant Mental Health Forum and the Early Years Sub Group of Mayo CYPSC are producing 'Mayo Baby Week'.
Events
All Week - Infant Mental Health Promotional Stand - Mayo Infant Mental Health Forum will be hosting an Information Stand in the foyer of Mayo University Hospital from Monday 9th – Friday 13th June. The Stand will be open to hospital visitors and staff. It aims to raise awareness of what we mean by Infant Mental Health.
Monday June 9th
Le Cheile Family Resource Centre, Castlebar - Parent & Toddler Group, at Castlebar Tennis Club - 10:30am - 12:00pm
Ballina Arts Centre - 'Trad Babies' - Music for babies & their parents. Developed by Hawk's Well Theatre Sligo as part of their Music for Babies series, come along and experience an interactive live music event for babies and their parent. Featuring experienced Folk Musicians. For babies under 18 months.
11:00am - book here
12:30pm - book here
Tuesday June 10th
Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar - 'Trad Babies' - Music for babies & their parents. Developed by Hawk's Well Theatre Sligo as part of their Music for Babies series, come along and experience an interactive live music event for babies and their parent. Featuring experienced Folk Musicians. For babies under 18 months.
11:00am - book here
12:30pm - book here
Wednesday June 11th
'Building a Baby from Head to Toe' - an introduction to Infant Mental Health workshop. Aras Inis Gluaire, Belmullet. 10:30am - 1pm. Facilitated by Leah Owens and Michelle McLoughlin. Contact Leah Owens for booking details - 087 705 9705
Supervalu Castlebar, Information Stand 11am - 3pm.
Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar - 'Hourly Comics with Binnie MacNanamon', form of journalling to remember your time with your baby.
11:00am - 1pm - book here
2:30pm - 4:30pm - book here
Kilkelly - Trimoige Community Centre F35 EP60 - Parent and Baby / Toddler Group - 11: 00am - 12:15pm
Thursday June 12th
'Little moments, Lasting Impacts’, Family Event - ATU, Castlebar. 11am - 2pm. Connect with your baby
through playful moments - songs, rhymes, and open-ended experiences to spark curiousity and joy! Booking essential
Light lunch provided.
Book here
Friday June 13th