Kin Cuppa - Stay & Play

Kin Cuppa & Chat is a weekly session to talk to other parents while the wee ones play. There are one to two themed sessions at our Wee Cuppa each month supported by our team of perinatal specialists (see below). We also provide refreshments for parents, and toys for the babies to explore.

We have two sessions running each week on Fridays:

09.30 - 11.00 our BIG Cuppa is a group for parents and carers of toddlers age 1-2.5yrs

11.30 - 13.00 our WEE Cuppa is a group for parents and carers of babies under 12 months

We also have one session running fortnightly on Sundays:

14.30 - 16.00 our DADS Cuppa is a group for dads and partners with their wee ones age 0-2.5yrs

NEW monthly session running on Fridays:

13.30 - 14.30 our SOLO Cuppa is a group for solo and single parents with their wee ones age 0-2.5yrs

The Wee Cuppa is our original perinatal Cuppa & Chat group, just at a new time. It's our funded group thanks to the support of The National Lottery, to help parents meet, connect and share experiences. The group offers both professional perinatal and peer support to improve parental wellbeing.
Our Big Cuppa is a continuation of our Wee Cuppa for parents who still value that connection and community with others with space for their little ones to play. The Big Cuppa is a volunteer led group, please support the running of our groups by selecting a pay it forward ticket to make a donation if you are able. Donations are used to provide accessible support to families and help us to continue running our service.
Our Dads Cuppa is for Dads and Partners to meet, connect and share experiences together with space for the little ones to play. It is our third cuppa and chat group combining peer support with stay and play, currently meeting fortnightly on Sunday afternoons.

Our Solo Cuppa is a space for solo and single parents to build community and support each other with space for the little ones to play. It is our fourth cuppa and chat group combining peer support in a stay and play fromat, currently meeting monthly on Friday afternoons.

We have an incredible team of volunteers supporting our groups at Kin Collective and we're so thankful for the kindness and support that our volunteers and group attendees show each other. Kin is a space of kindness, free from judgement, and you will always receive a warm welcome. We are grateful to everyone for supporting and upholding these values.

Siblings are also welcome. Please select the ticket that is right for you - there are free ticket options for all sesions - please help us to continue this service for future families with a pay it forward donation of £4.00 if you are able.

How to find us: Our main Hub is at the Lochend Road Hall of Leith St Andrew's, next to Leith Links (EH6 8HT) which has a mixture of free and paid on street parking (please double check signage). It is also accessible by buses stopping nearby at Duke Street, Easter Road and Leith Walk which is also the nearest tram stop.

Entry is via Lochend Road, where there is step free access and a bell at the blue door at the entrance.

Things to know about your visit to Kin Collective:

Ramp and step free access

Accessible toilet and baby change

Space to store prams and buggies

Advance booking is essential

We also have groups and classes running at Kin @Leith St James, entry via John's place - please double check which venue your group or activity is taking place in.

Please make any additional requirements known to us.If you have any questions, or if there is anything we can do to support you attending please email us at [email protected] and we will be happy to help.

Examples of upcoming perinatal sessions at our Wee Cuppa:

Postpartum Bodies - Find out about physical recovery in the postnatal period including whats normal, common issues, how to move well, carry your baby, support your healing and postpartum body. Conversation and Q&A with Kin's Womens Health Physio Becca.

Parenting Hints & Tips - becoming a parent can feel like such a big learning curve and this session is all about sharing hints and tips with each other to help along the way. Conversation and Q&A with Kin founder Kathryn

Struggling to find time to look after yourself and your own wellbeing since having a baby?Kin's Perinatal Counsellor and Psychotherapist Katalin is on hand to chat, answer your questions and explore tools and techniques for feeling well.

Thinking about cloth nappies and reusable wipes but not sure where to start or worried it might be too much work? Join Hannah and Ellie of Edinburgh Real Nappy Community for a demonstration and hear hints and tips on how to get started.

Interested in finding out about different types of carriers and slings, or have a question about your own? Kin Sling Consultant Jen provides drop in support and can answer your questions. A range of slings to try will be provided, or bring your sling!

If you are thinking about returning to exercise and not sure when or where to start, join postnatal pilates teacher Emma and postnatal fitness specialist Alyssa who will be sharing some of the key things you need to consider.

Returning to work, looking for a new role or support with a flexible working request? Jane from Harbour Housing provides one to one support for parents and drop in employability information sessions at our Cuppa

About to or already started Weaning and worried about choking, or have any first aid questions on your mind? Our first aid trainer Jo will be on hand to help answer questions and discuss some common concerns such as choking and allergies.

Our Easter, Halloween and Christmas sessions will provide themed snacks and activities. Festive dress up for the wee ones definitely optional (but encouraged)!