Baby Sensory
Baby Sensory classes for babies aged 0 to 13 months run every Wednesday at Excel Dance Company on Crawfordsburn Road Industrial Estate, Newtownards — a birth-to-7-months session at 10:00 and a 4-to-13-months session at 11:15, each lasting one hour. Classes run term time only at £45.00 per term. To book or check availability, contact the East Down franchise directly.
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About this class
Baby Sensory East Down holds its Newtownards classes at Excel Dance Company, 22B Crawfordsburn Road Industrial Estate, BT23 4EA, every Wednesday throughout the school term. Two sessions run back to back: 10:00–11:00 for ages from birth to 13 months to seven months, then 11:15–12:15 for babies aged four to thirteen months.
The franchise is run by Kirsty, who qualified as an NHS nurse in 2009 and then retrained as a midwife in 2014 before purchasing the East Down franchise from its previous owner, Sophie. Behind each class sits a detailed lesson plan developed by Baby Sensory founder Dr Lin Day — covering everything a baby touches, sees, hears, smells and feels. Sessions move through creative play, tummy time, movement, visual development, textures, scents, music, sensory signing, and a mix of original and traditional songs chosen to build early speech and language. Instrument decibel levels are measured to ensure they are not too loud, and the sensory area is arranged to match the distance at which a young baby sees objects clearly.
Every session opens with the Baby Sensory signature song and closes with womb-sound relaxation to help babies settle. The activities — massage techniques, signing gestures, songs, tummy-time ideas — are all designed to be easily repeated at home. Parents are welcome to feed or cuddle their baby at any point during the session.
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What age is the class for?
The Wednesday sessions at Excel Dance Company are split by age: the 10:00 class is for ages from birth to 13 months to seven months, and the 11:15 class is for babies aged four to thirteen months. The full Baby Sensory programme covers 0 to 13 months.
How much does it cost and how do I book?
Classes run term time only and are priced at £45.00 per term. To book a place or check availability, contact the East Down franchise: email eastdown@babysensory.co.uk or call 07739846293. You can also find them on Facebook and Instagram as Babysensoryeastdown.
What happens in a session?
Each hour-long class follows a detailed lesson plan and moves through creative play, tummy time, movement, visual stimulation, textures, scents, music, sensory signing, and massage. Sessions open with the Baby Sensory signature song and close with womb-sound relaxation. Everything is designed to be easy to repeat at home.
Do I need to bring anything?
There are no equipment requirements. Parents are welcome to feed or cuddle their baby during the session, so bring whatever you and your baby normally need for a morning out.
Can I buy any of the props or toys used in class?
Yes — toys and props from Baby Sensory sessions, including the 'Say Hello' range designed by Dr Lin Day, are available through the Baby Sensory shop.
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