Baby Sensory
Baby Sensory classes for babies aged 0–13 months run on Tuesday mornings at Greyfriars Community Centre, 44 Christchurch Road, Ringwood (BH24 1DW), with sessions scheduled across an 8:30 am–12:00 pm window. Classes are led by Amber Bond, who runs the Bournemouth East franchise across Ringwood and the wider New Forest area.
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About this class
Greyfriars Community Centre in Ringwood hosts Baby Sensory every Tuesday, with Amber Bond leading sessions across the 8:30 am to 12:00 pm block. Amber runs the Bournemouth East franchise, which covers Ringwood, Fawley, Mudeford and East Boldre. One parent put it plainly: "Amber is absolutely lovely and the sessions cater for the babies' ages and development stages."
The programme is open to babies from birth through to 13 months, split into two developmental stages: birth to six months, and seven to thirteen months. No two sessions are the same — each one works to its own theme, with different props and songs. Lights, bubbles, puppet shows and music are among the regular features. Underneath that variety sits a consistent shape: sessions follow a baby's natural play-rest-play cycle, with a Bonding Time, an Expert Tips section, and an Exploratory Play Area in each class. The music draws on original songs composed by Dr Lin Day — Baby Sensory's founder and a Senior Associate of the Royal Society of Medicine — alongside traditional rhymes chosen to develop early speech and language. Sensory signing, tummy time, massage, textures and scent all feature across the programme too.
A few details are worth knowing. Instruments are checked against decibel thresholds to ensure they are not too loud for babies, and the sensory display is arranged to match the distance at which babies actually focus. Sessions close by mimicking the sounds of the womb to help babies settle. You are welcome to feed or cuddle your baby at any point — there is no requirement to keep them engaged for the full session.
If you have a newborn under three months, the Hello Baby strand runs alongside the main programme. It splits into three: observation sessions to help you read your baby's cues, a crying and colic comfort workshop, and a massage strand covering reflexology, yoga and containment holds.
To book or ask about times, contact Amber Bond directly: call 07712 685532 or email bournemoutheast@babysensory.co.uk. The local Facebook page is Baby Sensory New Forest.
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What age is this class for?
Baby Sensory at Greyfriars is open to babies from birth to 13 months. The programme has two developmental stages — birth to six months, and seven to thirteen months — so activities shift to match where your baby is right now. Newborns from birth to around three months can also join through the Hello Baby strand, which runs alongside the main programme.
When do classes run?
Classes are on Tuesdays, with a session window of 8:30 am to 12:00 pm at Greyfriars Community Centre, 44 Christchurch Road, Ringwood, BH24 1DW. Multiple sessions run within that block. Contact Amber Bond on 07712 685532 or at bournemoutheast@babysensory.co.uk to find out which specific slot suits your baby's age and stage.
What actually happens in a session?
No two sessions are the same — each one has its own theme, props and songs. You can expect a mix of lights, bubbles, puppet shows and music alongside massage, tummy time, sensory signing and textured objects. Sessions follow a play-rest-play rhythm, and every activity is designed to gently stimulate your baby's senses and support development. The class closes with sounds that mimic the womb to help babies settle.
Can I feed my baby during the session?
Yes. You are welcome to feed or cuddle your baby at any point. Sessions are built around babies' natural rhythms — the play-rest-play structure means there is room for both.
How do I book?
Get in touch with Amber Bond directly: call 07712 685532, email bournemoutheast@babysensory.co.uk, or follow Baby Sensory New Forest on Facebook. You can also use the find-a-class tool at wowworldgroup.com and search by postcode.
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