Baby Sensory
Baby Sensory classes for babies aged 0–13 months run every Tuesday at St Mary's Church Hall, Riverhead (TN13 3DU), with four time slots across the day — from a dedicated older-babies session at 10:00 through to a mixed-age class at 14:30 — all term time only, led by Marisa, who runs the Baby Sensory Sevenoaks area.
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About this class
Baby Sensory at St Mary's Church Hall in Riverhead runs every Tuesday, term time only. Four slots are available: 10:00–11:00 for older babies (6–13 months), 11:30–12:30 for younger babies (0–6 months), and mixed-age sessions at 13:00 and 14:30 that welcome the full 0–13 month range. All sessions are led by Marisa, who runs the Baby Sensory Sevenoaks franchise area.
Each session follows a baby's natural play-rest-play cycle. Activities draw on creative play, massage, tummy time, movement, textures, scents, and music — with original songs composed by Dr Lin Day sitting alongside traditional rhymes, all selected to support early speech and language development. There are 40 core lesson plans, plus a further 28 seasonal and special event plans, which means the content varies meaningfully week to week. Two details worth knowing for new parents: the instruments used are tested against decibel limits so they are not too loud for young babies, and the sensory area is arranged at the distance a young baby can actually focus on. Every session closes by mimicking womb sounds to help babies settle.
For newborns aged 0–3 months, the Hello Baby sub-programme is designed as a specific starting point. It includes observation workshops to help parents read their baby's cues, a session covering the main causes of colic and five distinct cry types, and hands-on massage covering techniques including reflexology, yoga, and sensory integration. Parents are welcome to feed or cuddle their baby at any point during the session — the structure is built around babies' needs rather than a rigid timetable.
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What ages are the Tuesday classes at Riverhead suitable for?
The classes at St Mary's Church Hall cover ages from birth to 13 months. Dedicated slots exist for older babies (6–13 months) and younger babies (0–6 months), with two further mixed-age sessions that welcome the full range. Newborns from birth are included across the programme; the Hello Baby sub-programme is specifically designed for ages from birth to 13 months.
When do the Tuesday sessions run, and are they year-round?
Four slots run each Tuesday: 10:00–11:00 (older babies, 6–13 months), 11:30–12:30 (younger babies, 0–6 months), 13:00–14:00 (mixed ages, 0–13 months), and 14:30–15:30 (mixed ages, 0–13 months). All sessions at this venue are term time only.
How do I find and book a place at St Mary's Church Hall?
Classes are run by Marisa under the Baby Sensory Sevenoaks area. You can search for available sessions using the WOW World Group's find-a-class tool at wowworldgroup.com — enter postcode TN13 3DU or the town Sevenoaks to see what's available. Baby Sensory Sevenoaks is also on Facebook (@7oaksbabysensory) and Instagram (@babysensorysevenoaks).
What happens during a session?
Each class is structured around a baby's natural play-rest-play rhythm. Activities include tummy time, baby massage, sensory signing, visual stimulation, textures, scents, and a mix of original and traditional songs and rhymes. The session also includes dedicated Bonding Time, Expert Tips, and an Exploratory Play Area. Every class ends with womb sounds to gently settle babies. Behind each session is a detailed lesson plan — the programme was developed by Dr Lin Day, whose career spans nursing, special education, nursery management, and early childhood programme development, with over 40 years of experience working with parents and children.
Can I feed or cuddle my baby during the class?
Yes — parents are welcome to feed or cuddle their baby at any point. The session structure follows babies' natural rhythms, so there is no expectation to stay engaged throughout.
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