Baby Sensory
Baby Sensory classes for babies aged 0–13 months run on Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Coleraine WOW Centre, 36 Society Street, BT52 1AA, led by franchise owner Tracy Anderson. Wednesday sessions cover mixed ages at 10:30 and 13:45, plus a younger-babies slot at 12:00; Thursday offers a younger-babies class at 10:30.
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About this class
Baby Sensory at the Coleraine WOW Centre is part of the Baby Sensory NW & Coleraine franchise, run by Tracy Anderson — who spent seven years as a class leader for Baby Sensory North NI before taking on the franchise herself. Classes welcome babies from birth to 13 months, with Wednesday and Thursday slots that cater separately to younger babies (0–6 months) and a mixed-age group (0–13 months), so the pace of a session is roughly matched to where your baby actually is developmentally.
Each hour draws on a programme designed by Dr Lin Day (PhD, M.Phil), whose background spans nursing, special education, and post-graduate research in biomedical science. Sessions move through creative play, tummy time, textured objects, gentle movement, and visual and sensory exploration using textures and scents. Activities are structured around a baby's natural play-rest-play cycle, so there is built-in breathing room rather than continuous stimulation. Instruments are checked for decibel level so they stay comfortable for small ears, and the sensory display is set up at the distance babies actually focus on. Every session closes with womb-sound soothing.
The summer term at this venue runs from the week of 6th July to the week of 24th August, with a break during the weeks of 27th July and 3rd August. A Father's Day special event is also scheduled for 13–14 June, with sessions at 10:30 and 12:00 on both days — tickets are £15 per booking, covering two adults and baby. To check current availability or ask about joining mid-term, contact Tracy directly on 07881 541216 or at nw.coleraine@babysensory.co.uk.
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Which ages can attend at the Coleraine WOW Centre?
Classes are open to babies from birth up to 13 months. Wednesday has a dedicated younger-babies session (0–6 months) at 12:00, alongside two mixed-age sessions at 10:30 and 13:45. Thursday's 10:30 session is also for younger babies (0–6 months). If your baby is in those early weeks, the Hello Baby add-on — covering observation, comfort techniques, and gentle touch — is available through the same franchise.
What happens in a typical session?
The hour moves through several distinct sections: creative play, massage, tummy time, movement, and visual and sensory exploration using textures and scents. Signing activities give babies and parents a way to communicate from early on. There is also dedicated Bonding Time and an Exploratory Play Area, and every session ends with womb sounds to bring things down gently. The programme covers 40 core lesson plans plus seasonal additions, so sessions change from week to week.
Do I need to book in advance?
To check availability or enquire about the current term, contact Tracy Anderson on 07881 541216 or email nw.coleraine@babysensory.co.uk. Classes also run at Limavady Recreation Club and Eglinton Community Hall under the same franchise if Coleraine dates do not suit.
What should I bring?
Baby Sensory classes are designed to be relaxed — you are welcome to feed or cuddle your baby at any point during the session, so bring whatever you normally carry for a feed.
Are there any special events coming up?
A Father's Day special event is scheduled on 13 and 14 June at the Coleraine location, with sessions at 10:30 and 12:00 on both days. Tickets are £15 per booking, which covers two adults and baby.
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