Our story

A simple idea for making parenting feel less lonely.

Little Loop started with a familiar problem: wanting to meet other local parents and carers, but not already having those people nearby.

Why I made Little Loop

Somewhere for little ones to play, and adults to talk.

I am a busy parent, and I did not have a group of friends or parent friends to spend time with. I wanted an easier way to find another mum, dad or carer who might feel the same: somewhere public and relaxed where the children can play while the adults have a chat and get out of the house.

It is not about forcing friendships or filling every spare minute. It is just a way to make one simple plan with people nearby, and see where it goes.

Tom Macfarlane, creator of Little Loop

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