Some parents make a regular date to be with other parents and babies. Once a week, several parents and babies get together for an hour or more. Babies enjoy these play groups. Parents may enjoy them even more! You may be able to use each other for emergency babysitting, too. All parents have days when their babies wear them out. It helps to have a friend you can call on for an hour or so if you need to run an errand, or when you just need time alone. To raise a baby, you need help. Is there someone in your neighborhood who loves babies? Are there new parents nearby who might like to join a little play group?

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