Baby Sensory
Baby Sensory classes for babies aged 0 to 13 months run at Abbotswood Community Centre on Abbotswood Common Road in Romsey — on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with sessions split by age group so your baby is alongside others at a similar stage.
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About this class
Baby Sensory classes at Abbotswood Community Centre are run by Sian, the local Class Practitioner for the Baby Sensory Salisbury, Totton and Romsey franchise. Classes run term time only, and the Tuesday sessions are split by stage: 10:00–11:00 is for ages from birth to 13 months, and 11:30–12:30 is for those aged 0 to 6 months. Wednesday's 12:45–13:45 slot takes the full 0 to 13 month range. That structure means a three-week-old and an eight-month-old each attend a session pitched to where they actually are, rather than sharing a mixed-age room.
Behind every Baby Sensory session is a detailed lesson plan that maps out everything a baby touches, sees, hears, smells and feels. In practice that translates to creative play, massage, tummy time, movement, visual development, textures, scents and music — all woven together with original and traditional songs, rhymes, and sensory signing activities to lay the groundwork for early speech and language. The sensory area is arranged to match the distance at which young babies see most clearly, and instrument decibel levels are measured to make sure nothing is too loud. Each session opens with a signature song and closes by gently mimicking the sounds of the womb to settle babies before you leave.
Activities are designed to be repeated at home, so parents leave with practical ideas rather than just a pleasant hour out. Feeding or cuddling during the session is welcome — there is no pressure to keep pace with the group. The programme was created by Dr Lin Day, who has over 40 years of experience working with parents and young children and is a Senior Associate of the Royal Society of Medicine. To get in touch about sessions at this venue, you can reach Sian directly on 07984 051713 or contact the franchise at salisbury@babysensory.co.uk.
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Which age groups do the Romsey sessions cater for?
All Baby Sensory classes cover babies from birth to 13 months. At Abbotswood Community Centre the Tuesday sessions are split by stage: 10:00–11:00 is for ages from birth to 13 months, and 11:30–12:30 is for those aged 0 to 6 months. The Wednesday 12:45–13:45 slot takes the full 0 to 13 month range.
When do classes run, and are they year-round?
Sessions are on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Abbotswood Community Centre, 14 Abbotswood Common Road, Romsey SO51 0BX. Classes run term time only, so there are breaks during school holidays.
How much does a session cost?
Sessions are priced at approximately £8.50 to £9.00. Contact Sian on 07984 051713 or email salisbury@babysensory.co.uk for current availability and booking details.
What actually happens in a session?
Each class follows a detailed lesson plan covering creative play, massage, tummy time, movement, textures, scents and music. Original and traditional songs and rhymes support early speech, and sensory signing activities help parents and babies communicate from birth. Sessions open with a signature song and close with womb sounds to soothe babies before you leave. Everything is designed to be easy to repeat at home.
Do I need to bring anything, and can I feed my baby during the class?
You are welcome to feed or cuddle your baby at any point during the session — no need to step out or wait for a break. Toys and props used in classes can be purchased from the Baby Sensory shop, including the 'Say Hello' range designed by programme founder Dr Lin Day, but there is nothing you need to bring to attend.
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