Baby Sensory
Baby Sensory at the 52nd EFS Scout Hut in South Woodford runs every Wednesday for babies from birth to 13 months, with four 40-minute sessions spread across the morning and early afternoon at £10.50 per session.
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About this class
Every Wednesday, the 52nd EFS Scout Hut — off the High Road, behind the library and gym in South Woodford — hosts four Baby Sensory sessions. The 10:10 and 12:10 slots are for older babies (6 to 13 months), while the 11:10 and 13:10 sessions welcome younger babies from birth to 6 months. Sessions last 40 minutes each, with a maximum of 20 babies per class. The hall is buggy-accessible with buggy parking, a baby change, and parking nearby, plus public transport links if you're arriving by tube or bus.
All four sessions are led by Sara Marchesi, who has been running Baby Sensory classes for over 14 years. Sara first came as a parent herself, bringing her son Noah — born September 2010 — and watched him gain confidence, start exploring, and begin recognising the familiar songs. That experience prompted her to train as an instructor. She now runs the Baby Sensory Wanstead, South Woodford and Leytonstone franchise, covering Wanstead, Gants Hill, and Leytonstone as well. Many Baby Sensory practitioners took the same path: they attended as parents first, then went on to train.
The programme was developed by Dr Lin Day (PhD, M.Phil, FETC, PGCE, BSc, Dip Ed), who has over 40 years of experience across nursing, special education, and early childhood development. Sessions follow a baby's natural play-rest-play rhythm and move through creative play, massage, tummy time, movement, visual activities, textures, scents, and music — including original songs composed by Dr Day, among them 'Say Hello to the Sun'. There's a sensory signing element throughout, helping babies and parents start communicating from birth. Each session also includes an exploratory play area and dedicated bonding time, and closes by softly mimicking the sounds of the womb to help babies settle. The programme draws on 40 core lesson plans plus 28 seasonal and special event plans, so the content changes week on week. Parents are welcome to feed or cuddle their baby at any point during the class.
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What ages are the Wednesday sessions for?
The programme runs from birth to 13 months. Sessions are split into two groups: the 10:10 and 12:10 slots are for older babies (6 months and above), while the 11:10 and 13:10 sessions are for younger babies from birth to 6 months.
How much does each session cost?
Sessions are £10.50 each. Contact Sara directly by phone (07506 020039) or email (wanstead@babysensory.co.uk) to check availability and booking arrangements.
Where is the Scout Hut, and how do I get there?
The 52nd EFS Scout Hut is at 118–126 High Road, South Woodford, E18 2QS — off the High Road, behind the library and gym. Parking is available on site, along with buggy parking and a buggy-accessible entrance. The venue is also accessible by public transport.
What happens during a 40-minute session?
Sessions are structured around a baby's natural play-rest-play cycle. Each class moves through creative play, massage, tummy time, movement, visual activities, textures, scents, and music — including original songs written by Dr Lin Day, Baby Sensory's founder. There is also a sensory signing element to help babies and parents start communicating from birth, an exploratory play area, and dedicated bonding time. Every session ends by mimicking the sounds of the womb to help babies settle. Instruments are checked against decibel limits to ensure they are not too loud for young ears, and the sensory layout is arranged to match the distance at which babies see objects clearly.
Can my baby attend if they have physical or sensory differences?
Activities across the Baby Sensory programme are adapted to ensure all babies — including those with physical or sensory impairments — can fully participate. For any questions before attending, contact Sara at wanstead@babysensory.co.uk or on 07506 020039, or find the local page on Instagram (@babysensorywanstead) or Facebook (BSWanstead).
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