A friendly, fun and informal ‘Drop-In’ session which incorporates a range of sensory experiences for mum and baby including:
Baby Massage; a wonderful way to bond with your baby, practicing the soothing baby massage techniques
Musical play; favourite nursery rhymes & songs to sing along together
Sensory Play; shared experience with bubbles, musical instruments, messy play, ball pool, lights, parachute…and more
Social Time; chat, make new friends – refreshments included
... special me-time for mummy and baby….for that closer connection...
Stimulates the ‘love’ hormone, oxytocin
Reduces the stress hormone, cortisol
Stimulates natural opiates, endorphins
Develops language, motor skills and social interaction
Stimulates all the senses, helping baby make sense of the world around them
Encourages closeness, contentment and trust between mum and baby
Nurtures baby’s feelings of security so they feel protected and loved
Gives parents confidence in touching, handing and soothing baby
Increases overall wellbeing of mum and baby
Promotes better sleep
Encourages relaxation
Stimulates and strengthens immune system
Develops and enhances memory function
Promotes healthy growth and development
Babies breath deeper absorbing more oxygen for less effort
Relieves many minor ailments such as coughs, colds, glue ear, teething and irritability
Relieves wind, colic and constipation
Enables muscles to relax, develops muscle tone and improves joint flexibility
A warm welcome to the session
Choose to use the areas you wish
Baby Massage area set up for you to practice massage techniques guided by our Instructor & by massage cards
Sensory play area with toys to stimulate your baby such as ball pool, sensory toys, musical instruments area
Group session including singing and sensory play together such as bubbles
Refreshments area available with cushioned area for you to relax and chat
Time to say ‘Goodbye’ at the end of each class
Completely baby-led so you are welcome to feed at anytime
Bring along essentials such as nappies, wipes and bottles if needed etc.
Wear suitable loose comfortable clothing for sitting on the floor
Help yourself to refreshments at any time (please keep hot drinks in baby-free zone)
Bring along a small towel to lay your baby on for the baby massage area
Feel free to watch and learn and practice at home if your baby falls asleep