Baby Sensory
Baby Sensory classes for babies from birth to 13 months run at St. Polycarp's Parish Church, 104 Upper Lisburn Road, Finaghy, BT10 0BB — on Thursdays 10:00–11:00 and Fridays 11:30–12:30. Classes are led by Heather Trojan of Baby Sensory Finaghy and North West Belfast and must be booked in advance.
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About this class
St. Polycarp's Parish Church on the Upper Lisburn Road is one of three venues used by Baby Sensory Finaghy and North West Belfast, with sessions on Thursdays 10:00–11:00 and Fridays 11:30–12:30. The classes are open to babies from birth to 13 months and are run by Heather Trojan, the owner and class leader for the franchise area. Terms typically run four to six weeks, with pay-as-you-go spaces sometimes opening mid-term.
Every session follows a detailed lesson plan developed by Baby Sensory founder Dr Lin Day — who holds a PhD and has over 40 years of practical experience working with parents and children. Each week moves through a different mix of creative play, tummy time, movement, massage, visual stimulation, textures, scents and music, all chosen to stimulate babies' senses and move development forwards. Activities are designed so parents can repeat them at home without any special equipment.
Sessions include sensory signing to help parents and babies communicate from birth, alongside original and traditional songs and rhymes to encourage early speech and language. Every class opens with a signature song and always closes with womb sounds to settle babies gently. Parents are welcome to feed or cuddle their baby at any point. The sensory area is arranged to match the distance at which young babies can focus clearly, and instruments are kept at measured decibel levels.
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Do I need to book in advance?
Yes — classes at St. Polycarp's do not accept drop-ins. Terms typically run four to six weeks, and pay-as-you-go spaces often open mid-term if you cannot commit to a full block. Book at www.babysensory.com/belfastnw, email belfastnw@babysensory.co.uk, or call 07590 928384.
Which days and times do classes run here?
Thursdays 10:00–11:00 and Fridays 11:30–12:30 at St. Polycarp's Parish Church, 104 Upper Lisburn Road, Finaghy, BT10 0BB.
What age is this class for?
Babies from birth to 13 months attend together in a mixed-age session.
What actually happens in a session?
Each class opens with a signature song, then works through a different combination of activities — tummy time, massage, visual play, textured objects, scents, movement and music. Sensory signing is woven through, and sessions include songs and rhymes to encourage early communication. The class always closes with womb sounds to soothe babies. Parents are welcome to feed or cuddle their baby whenever they need it; the class is designed to be led by the baby's readiness, not a rigid script.
Does Baby Sensory run other sessions nearby?
The same franchise also runs Monday morning sessions at Morton Community Centre on Lorne Street (BT9 7DU) and Thursday morning sessions at St. Peter's Church on the Antrim Road (BT15 4EB).
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