Baby Sensory
Baby Sensory classes for babies aged 0–13 months run every Friday at Beech Village Hall, Wellhouse Road, Beech, Alton (GU34 4AH) — with a session for newborns to six months at 2:00pm and a separate session for babies aged 7–13 months at 12:30pm. Early booking is essential.
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About this class
Every Friday, Beech Village Hall hosts two back-to-back Baby Sensory sessions covering the full 0–13 month age range. The 12:30–1:30pm slot is for ages from birth to 13 months; the 2:00–3:00pm slot is for ages from birth to 13 months to six months.
Claire has led the Beech classes every Friday for over six years. Parents describe her as someone who "cannot be faulted and is always so fun and energetic for the babies and lovely to all the parents." She is part of the Basingstoke, Alton and Farnham franchise run by Michelle, Claire, and Fiona, who have been delivering classes in the area for more than eleven years.
Each session follows a baby's natural play-rest-play cycle, so there is a rhythm to the hour rather than a relentless stream of stimulation. The mix includes music — original songs composed by Dr Lin Day alongside traditional rhymes — sensory play with textures and scents, tummy time, movement, baby massage, and sensory signing. The programme draws on 40 core lesson plans plus 28 seasonal and special-event plans. Instruments are checked to ensure the decibel level is not too loud for babies, and the sensory display is arranged at the distance at which babies see objects clearly. Every session closes by mimicking the sounds of the womb to soothe babies before they head home.
If your baby is under three months, it is worth asking Claire about Hello Baby — an add-on sub-programme covering newborn observation, comfort techniques for colic and crying, and gentle massage. You are welcome to feed or cuddle your baby at any point during the session, and the group gives local parents at a similar stage the chance to meet and compare notes. Beech village is two miles from Alton, which puts this Friday class within easy reach for families across the GU34 area.
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What ages are the Friday classes at Beech Village Hall for?
The 12:30pm session is for ages from birth to 13 months; the 2:00pm session is for ages from birth to 13 months to six months. Both sit within the Baby Sensory 0–13 month programme, and activities are adapted to each developmental stage.
How do I book a place?
Early booking is essential. Contact Claire at basingstoke@toddlersense.co.uk, or search by the GU34 postcode using the find-a-class tool at wowworldgroup.com/find-a-class.
What happens during a session?
A typical hour includes original songs composed by Dr Lin Day alongside traditional rhymes, sensory play with textures and scents, tummy time, movement, baby massage, and sensory signing. Sessions follow a play-rest-play structure and close with womb sounds to soothe babies. There is also a dedicated Exploratory Play Area and time for parents to chat.
My baby is only a few weeks old — is that too young?
Not at all. The 2:00pm session at Beech is specifically for ages from birth to 13 months to six months. The Hello Baby sub-programme — covering newborn observation, comfort techniques for colic and crying, and gentle massage — is designed for ages from birth to 13 months to three months. Ask Claire about it when you get in touch.
Do I need to bring anything special?
Nothing beyond your usual kit for feeds and nappy changes. You are welcome to feed or cuddle your baby at any point during the class.
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