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Is Baby Club on CBeebies a real baby group?

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AintNobodyHereButUsChickens · 17/12/2019 10:42

I've wondered this because sometimes one of the parents has to leave early to see aN older siblings school play or to collect an older sibling. I was wondering if it's a real baby group with cameras or if the parent who has to leave early is staged for some reason Xmas Confused

Does anyone know?

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wendz86 · 17/12/2019 11:40

I was thinking the same , was a bit random !

2020BetterBeBetter · 17/12/2019 11:41

If it’s real, I would really be put off by all the cameras. Surely most people would be?

Whatsnewpussyhat · 17/12/2019 11:45

Nah, it's far too clean.

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welshweasel · 17/12/2019 11:46

No it’s completely staged but done to make you feel like it’s not. It’s also the most PC baby group I’ve ever seen!

PureAlchemy · 17/12/2019 11:48

I’d be astounded if it was an actual baby group.

MissusMaker · 17/12/2019 12:48

I know someone who was on this. It is staged of course but the children are obviously real children with real families and sometimes they do have to leave to collect a sibling or have an appointment during filming - that's family life isn't it. It's a relaxed, 'reality' filming style.

blackcat86 · 17/12/2019 12:51

Toddler DD is obsessed with this (always nigel, less bothered about giovanna). I'd love to get her on but I think they go via nurseries for casting. I wondered if there was a bit of intentional staging to make it seem more real and relaxed. I've also noticed them being more chatty recently (I watch this show far too much!).

BunnyandBee · 17/12/2019 13:07

I think it is a ploy to demystify baby groups for the uninitiated. If people are anxious about going to a real group it may be helpful to see that it's OK to leave if needed/OK if your baby is asleep/cries/etc.,etc.
I think it's a great concept and good for bridging the gap between just having the TV on and actively watching something with your child when you need 15mins downtime...

ChaiNashta · 17/12/2019 13:17

My 2 and 4 year old DS's love this lol (and the baby of course)! I'd love to go on it too...

stupidtabloidheadlines · 17/12/2019 14:44

I find Nigel very watchable :)

Nigelclarketv · 20/04/2020 21:25

Glad you are enjoying the show!

We are constantly thinking of ways to improve it and use it as a tool to encourage more parents to visit baby groups all over the country. So far it's working.
We're excited to make series 3 and look forward to you seeing it

best
Nigel (The Baby Club)

Notwithittoday · 13/04/2022 10:52

Has Giovanna left now? My baby loves this show.
I’m trying to warm to Gemma but it’s not happening yet!

MarianosOnHisWay · 13/04/2022 10:58

@Notwithittoday

Has Giovanna left now? My baby loves this show. I’m trying to warm to Gemma but it’s not happening yet!
I think Gemma’s show is a new one- the Toddler Club, alongside the Baby Club
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