I NEED TO HELP A FRIEND

[Lhun96]

Hello everyone,
I don't know where to go for help on this.
Basically, I don't have children and I'm not close with many people who do but my best friend has a baby and she's a young mum. Her boyfriend is even younger than us and is planning on going on loads of festivals next year and she's dreading it but can't stop him. I want to do something with her and her baby and maybe some girlfriends while he's away so she doesn't worry so much, but I don't know what's appropriate for a young baby and small budget. He will be just under 2 at the time and she doesn't have much money, I will obviously ask her boyfriend to help us pay for us and I'm happy to save up and help too (but am also a low earner) but I think the cost needs to stay low. I'm basically just looking for some hidden gem suggestions that we can do over a weekend, we live in Surrey/ Sussex if anyone has anything very specific in those areas!

What a lovely friend you are. At that age you can do anything for peanuts, start gathering a list of parks and their facilities eg mini train, sand pits, splash park for your area. Pack picnics as eating out isn't worth the money at that age. Petting zoos, soft play and the beach are all relatively inexpensive options too. Spend the budget on nice food and drink once baby is in bed.

@Lhun96

Your such a lovely thoughtful friend

I agree little ones don't need posh days out just trips to parks etc and feeding ducks is great

As a side note tho your best friends partner sounds very immature he shouldn't be prioritising festivals over time and money for his family. I understand he's young but this really isn't a great start and once he's started doing this your friend will be left in her own more and more which isn't very nice for her especially as a young mum. She needs support

I'd be questioning the relationship if I was her to be honest

@Lhun96
Where about a are you in the UK?