A weekly class for very young babies and a parent or close caregiver, focusing on the senses and motor skills of the smallest children. Play covers the outer senses such as sight, smell, hearing and touch, as well as the inner senses of balance and body awareness. Games that stimulate cross-patterning and help babies learn to enjoy tummy time are a special focus.
Each week a short first aid topic is covered, such as foreign objects in the airways, febrile convulsions and burns. The instructor is a physiotherapist and first aid instructor, and can suggest gentle variations if you have had difficulties after birth. Sessions are designed to be gentle on the body, so you can take part without waiting for the 8-week check-up. Parents who are sleeping babies can also join with a loan doll at home or a few gentle strength and stretching exercises.
