Baby Sensory
Baby Sensory classes for babies aged 0 to 13 months run every Friday at Green Hall, Smithton, Inverness (IV2 7NP), led by Kimberley Cooper. To ask about booking or current availability, contact Kimberley directly on 07969322883 or at inverness@babysensory.co.uk.
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About this class
Every Friday, Green Hall in Smithton becomes a small sensory world for ages from birth to 13 months up to 13 months. Kimberley Cooper runs the Inverness franchise, and she came to the role in a way that is quite common in Baby Sensory circles: she attended classes herself with both her sons, Jacob and Rory, watched what the sessions did for them, and eventually trained to lead them herself. That firsthand perspective shapes the way she runs things.
Each session follows a detailed lesson plan devised by Baby Sensory founder Dr Lin Day — a child-development researcher and educator with more than 40 years of experience working with parents and young children. In practice that means every Friday brings a different mix of creative play, tummy time, movement activities, textured materials, scents and music, all calibrated to what a baby at this age needs. The sensory layout is arranged so that objects sit at the distance babies see most clearly. Instrument volumes are measured rather than guessed. A signature song opens every class; womb sounds close it. In between, there are songs and rhymes chosen to build early speech patterns, and sensory signing that gives babies a way to communicate before words arrive.
Parents are welcome to feed or cuddle their baby at any point — the sessions are set up with that in mind. The activities are designed to be repeated at home too, so what happens on a Friday can carry through the rest of the week. Kimberley also offers Hello Baby sessions (aimed at ages from birth to 13 months to three months) and party bookings alongside the main weekly class. For anything Inverness-specific — availability, current term dates, or to have a conversation before committing — she can be reached on 07969322883 or at inverness@babysensory.co.uk.
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What ages are the Friday classes at Green Hall for?
The Baby Sensory sessions at Smithton are for ages from birth to 13 months. If your baby is between birth and three months, Kimberley also offers Hello Baby — a separate programme built for the very earliest weeks, covering things like reading your baby's cues, understanding different cries, colic management, and gentle massage and reflexology.
How do I book a place?
Contact Kimberley directly: phone 07969322883 or email inverness@babysensory.co.uk. She runs classes across Inverness and Muir of Ord, so she can advise which session suits your location and your baby's age.
What actually happens in a session?
Each class follows a structured lesson plan covering creative play, tummy time, movement, textures, scents and music — all chosen to match what is developmentally useful at this stage. A signature song opens every class and womb sounds bring it to a close. Songs and rhymes are woven through to encourage early speech, and sensory signing gives babies a way to communicate before they have words. Every activity is designed so you can repeat it at home during the week.
Do I need to bring anything particular?
Comfortable clothes for your baby and whatever you normally carry for a morning out. You are welcome to feed or cuddle your baby during the session — that is built into how the classes work. Toys and props from the Baby Sensory range can be bought through the Baby Sensory shop if you want to continue the play at home.
Can I book a Baby Sensory party at Green Hall?
Yes — Kimberley organises Baby Sensory parties for babies up to 13 months, suitable for birthdays, christenings, naming ceremonies and similar occasions. The format is tailored to the venue and the occasion. Get in touch via phone or email to discuss what would work for your group.
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