Baby Sensory
Baby Sensory classes for babies aged 0 to 13 months run every Wednesday at Rainhill Guide Hall, Stoney Lane, Rainhill, L35 9JY — with a Younger Babies session (0–6 months) at 11:45 and a Mixed Ages session (0–13 months) at 13:15, both term time only. Classes are led by Loraine MacArthur, who has run Baby Sensory in the St Helens area for six years.
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About this class
Every Wednesday during term time, Rainhill Guide Hall on Stoney Lane hosts two Baby Sensory sessions back to back: a Younger Babies class from 11:45 to 12:45 for ages from birth to 13 months, followed by a Mixed Ages class from 13:15 to 14:15 for ages from birth to 13 months, priced at £8.00. The venue sits in Rainhill, part of the Baby Sensory West Lancs, St Helens, Wigan and Southport franchise area.
Loraine MacArthur has led these St Helens classes for six years and describes her work plainly: "It's a crazy job but so much fun and I throw my heart and soul into each and every class." She runs sessions at both Rainhill and Rainford, so she brings continuity and local knowledge to families across the area.
Each session follows a detailed lesson plan covering everything a baby touches, sees, hears, smells and feels. Alongside creative play, tummy time, movement and texture exploration, there is sensory signing to encourage early communication, a mix of original and traditional songs to build early speech and language, and visual activities arranged to match the distance at which young babies see objects clearly. Every session closes with womb sounds to settle babies before you head off. Parents are welcome to feed or cuddle their baby at any point — the class is built around babies' needs, not a rigid timetable.
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Which ages can attend at Rainhill Guide Hall?
There are two separate Wednesday sessions: the Younger Babies class is for 0 to 6 months and runs from 11:45 to 12:45; the Mixed Ages class is for 0 to 13 months and runs from 13:15 to 14:15. Both run term time only.
How much does a session cost?
The Mixed Ages session (13:15–14:15) is £8.00 per session. To confirm the price for the Younger Babies class, contact Loraine directly on 07786 530 570.
How do I book?
Contact the local class leader, Loraine MacArthur, on 07786 530 570. She covers the St Helens classes at Rainhill and Rainford and can confirm availability and which session suits your baby's age.
What actually happens in a session?
Each class follows a structured lesson plan that works through the senses systematically. You can expect creative play, tummy time, gentle movement, textured objects, scents, music and songs — including a signature song played at the start of every session. There are also sensory signing activities to help you and your baby start communicating early, and the session closes with womb sounds to soothe babies before you leave. Activities are designed to be easy to repeat at home, so there is something practical to take away each week.
Can I feed or settle my baby during the class?
Yes. Parents are welcome to feed or cuddle their baby at any point during the session.
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