Our fun-filled sessions are full of activities specifically designed to: support your babies’ brain development; allow them to explore with all their senses; promote bonding and; give you ideas of activities to enjoy with baby at home.
With over 60 amazing lesson plans written by our founder Dr. Lin Day, whether you’re a brand new customer or a seasoned Baby Sensory Pro, each and every week will have brand new experiences for you and your baby.
General Information & FAQs
Is my baby too young for Baby Sensory classes?
It is never too early to introduce your little ones to a variety of sensory experiences.
Babies have begun learning from inside the womb already and as they come into this world they hit the ground running!
A newborn’s brain contains more than 100 billion brain cells (neurons). Some of these neurons were wired in the prenatal period for specific functions such as breathing and heartbeat. However, the majority of synaptic connections for vision, language, hearing, smell, taste, movement and learning will be formed in the first three months of life.
Stimulation from birth increases neural growth and whilst we certainly do this in our classes, it is also important to mention that touching, talking, singing, reading, smiling, signing and playing with babies from birth, nourishes the brain and develops potential for a lifetime.
Our classes provide a rich environment full of interesting sights, sounds, smells, taste, colours, textures and language, which builds a foundation that will make all subsequent learning easier.
What can I expect from a Baby Sensory Class?
Each session has been specifically designed by Baby Sensory Founder, and Child-Development Specialist, Dr Lin Day to stimulate your baby’s senses and support their brain growth and development during their first year of life.
Our multi-award winning classes will introduce you and your baby to a world of sensory delights, where you can relax, spend quality time with each other and enjoy meeting other new parents.
The classes are packed with an incredible variety of sounds, smells, sights, textures, music, singing and more.
Venue-based classes last 45 minutes, with a 5/10 minute social break to allow babies to rest and recharge between adult-led activities, and give parents/carers a chance to chat and make friends.
How are the sessions structured?
Both our venue-based and online classes follow the same routine: We begin with welcome and an introduction to the session, followed by our signature welcome song, Say Hello to the Sun and 3-4 activities.
In both our venue-based and online classes we then have our play break, as it is an important part of babies' Play-Rest-Play cycle, and helps to ensure they are able to maintain focus and avoid over-stimulation. It is also a great opportunity for parents/carers to chat and socialise – both online and in person! You may like to bring a toy from home to help entertain baby during the break, or they may like to cuddle/feed or have a change.
After the break we'll have further activities, and end with our beautiful Wave Goodbye song.
What will I need to take part?
All props and equipment are provided for the activities. Each baby has their own basket of props, which will have been cleaned prior to the class commencing. For the time-being we are not able to provide fleeces for babies to sit/lie on - so you might like to bring your own baby blanket or muslin for baby to lie on during the session.
Can my older children join in?
Regrettably we are unable to accommodate siblings under 5 years of age due to insurance purposes. If you have older children aged 5 or over out of school for non-illness related purposes only then they can attend alongside you, provided they remain seated with you on your designated mats at ALL times during the session.
Can I bring my partner / family member?
Due to a change in Government guidelines 2 adults can now attend classes with baby.
Gift vouchers
Vouchers are available in various values, and can be exchanged for venue-based classes, online classes. Ideal for baby shower or new baby gifts! Please get in touch for more info: southharrow@babysensory.co.uk
