Baby Sensory
Baby Sensory classes for babies aged 0–13 months run every Friday 12:10–13:10 at 18th Purley Scout Group, 1 Farm Fields, South Croydon CR2 0HQ, delivered by the Baby Sensory Croydon, Purley and Sanderstead franchise. Sessions cost £13.50 and must be booked in advance — there are no drop-in spaces.
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About this class
Every Friday lunchtime, the hall at 18th Purley Scout Group on Farm Fields becomes a shoe-free space for ages from birth to 13 months through to 13 months. The 12:10–13:10 slot sits in the portion of the Friday timetable that Baby Sensory Croydon, Purley and Sanderstead describes as calmer and particularly suited to newborns and first-time parents — a gentler entry point for younger babies and the adults still finding their feet.
The programme was developed by Dr Lin Day (PhD, M.Phil, FETC, PGCE, BSc, Dip Ed), whose 40-plus years working across nursing, special education, and early childhood development shaped every element. Sessions follow a baby's natural play-rest-play cycle, moving through creative play, tummy time, movement, massage, visual stimulation, textures, scents, and music. The instruments are measured for decibel level to make sure nothing is too loud for young ears, and the sensory area is laid out to match the distance at which babies see objects most clearly. Each session closes by gently mimicking the sounds of the womb to help babies wind down. The music is original — composed by Dr Lin Day — woven together with familiar songs and rhymes, and signing activities run throughout the class to give babies a way to communicate before words arrive.
Practitioners across the Baby Sensory network are highly trained and continue to develop their skills — many originally attended Baby Sensory with their own children before becoming class leaders themselves. The spring term runs from 24 February to 15 May 2026 (Easter break 31 March to 12 April), with summer term following from 19 May to 17 July 2026. The venue is shoe-free; bring a comfy blanket for your baby and a nappy bag, and everything else is provided. You are welcome to feed or cuddle your baby at any point — the class is built to accommodate that from the start.
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How much does each session cost, and do I need to book?
Sessions at this venue are £13.50 each. Booking in advance is essential — there are no drop-in spaces. Contact Baby Sensory Croydon, Purley and Sanderstead by phone on 07980 191420 or by email at Eastsurrey@babysensory.co.uk to secure a place.
When does the Friday class run, and are there breaks during the year?
The class runs every Friday 12:10–13:10 at 18th Purley Scout Group, 1 Farm Fields, South Croydon, CR2 0HQ. The spring term runs 24 February to 15 May 2026, with an Easter break from 31 March to 12 April. Summer term follows from 19 May to 17 July 2026.
What age is the class suitable for?
Baby Sensory is designed for ages from birth to 13 months, split into two developmental stages: birth to 6 months and 7 to 13 months. The Friday 12:10 slot is noted as particularly suited to newborns and younger babies in the first stage.
What should I bring?
The venue is shoe-free, so remove footwear on arrival. Bring a comfy blanket for your baby and a nappy bag. All other equipment — sensory props, instruments, materials — is provided by the class leader.
What actually happens in a session?
The 60-minute session (inferred from the 12:10–13:10 slot) moves through tummy time, baby massage, movement, creative play, textures, scents, and music — including signing activities to help babies communicate from birth. The structure follows a baby's natural play-rest-play rhythm, so calmer moments are built in. Every session closes with gentle womb sounds to help babies settle. Parents are welcome to feed or cuddle their baby at any point during the class.
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