Baby Sensory
Baby Sensory classes for babies aged 0–13 months run every Wednesday at St Mildreds Parish Church, 30 Bingham Road, Addiscombe, Croydon — with three time slots across the morning and lunchtime. Sessions cost between £11 and £13 and must be booked in advance.
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About this class
Baby Sensory at St Mildreds Parish Church, Addiscombe runs on Wednesdays with three slots: 09:30–10:20, 10:50–11:40, and 12:10–13:00. The lunchtime slot is reserved for ages from birth to 13 months; the earlier two are open to the full 0–13 month age range. Classes are led by Tabita Gerber, part of the Baby Sensory Croydon, Purley and Sanderstead franchise, which also runs sessions in Bramley Hill and Sanderstead.
Each session follows a structure built around a baby's natural play-rest-play cycle. Activities move through massage, tummy time, movement, sensory signing, and visual play, alongside original songs composed by Dr Lin Day — including "Say Hello to the Sun" and "Wave Goodbye". The sensory area is set up to match the distance at which young babies see most clearly, and instruments are used at measured volumes to keep sound levels comfortable. Every session closes with womb-sound soothing.
If your baby is under three months, the Hello Baby sub-programme offers a focused introduction: sessions concentrate on reading your newborn's cues, understanding different cries, comfort techniques for colic, and gentle touch including massage and baby yoga. Both Baby Sensory and Hello Baby are grounded in the work of Dr Lin Day, whose 40-plus years of experience spans nursing, special education, nursery management, and early childhood programme development.
The Summer 2026 term runs 19 May to 17 July. To book or enquire, contact Tabita at Eastsurrey@babysensory.co.uk or on 07980 191420.
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What ages are catered for at the Addiscombe Wednesday classes?
The 09:30 and 10:50 slots are open to ages from birth to 13 months, covering both the 0–6 month and 7–13 month developmental stages. The 12:10 lunchtime slot is specifically for ages from birth to 13 months.
Can I drop in, or does it need to be booked?
All sessions must be booked in advance — there is no drop-in option at St Mildreds. To book or enquire about the Summer 2026 term (19 May – 17 July), contact Tabita Gerber at Eastsurrey@babysensory.co.uk or call 07980 191420.
How much does a session cost?
Sessions are priced between £11 and £13.
What happens in a typical session?
Classes follow a play-rest-play structure and move through a range of activities: massage, tummy time, movement, sensory signing, visual play with textures, and music including original Baby Sensory songs. Each session ends with a womb-sound wind-down. There are 40 core lesson plans plus 28 seasonal and special-event plans, so sessions vary week to week. You are welcome to feed or cuddle your baby at any point during the class.
My baby is a newborn — is it still suitable?
Yes. Babies from birth are welcome across the programme. The Hello Baby sub-programme is designed specifically for newborns aged 0–3 months and focuses on observing your baby's cues, comfort techniques for crying and colic, and gentle massage. Speak to Tabita to confirm whether Hello Baby runs as part of the Wednesday timetable at St Mildreds.
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