Our Baby Club Sanctuary

A relaxed Essential Early Days course for all primary caregivers (Dads really welcome!). Come and join our super cosy and comfortable little sanctuary for hot tea and cakes, shared stories, and essential tips and advice for those early days. Come and laugh a little, cry a little and be sleep deprived a little ( ok maybe a lot!) - we're all in it together! It's all very friendly and informal - just come along when you feel ready - 6 weeks onwards is a good guide. A warm welcome and cuppa guaranteed!

4 x 2 hr sessions each week -  £65 for the course

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Session 1:  Your Body & Mind/ Parent & Baby relaxation / Q&A

• Whats happening with my body?

• When and how can i start to feel 'like me' again?

• When is it safe to exercise again & how?

• Early days support network & handy coping strategies

• Soothing relaxation techniques for Parent & Baby inc.massage

Session 2: Sleep & Routines

• Baby Sleep Cycles

• How much sleep should baby be getting

• Routines for babies 0-12 months

• Establishing day and night

• Creating good sleep habits

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Session 3: Baby Play & Development / Baby weaning 

• Communicating with your baby: The Importance of Baby play - ideas for sensory, play & song to use at home

• Overview of weekly activities happening locally

• Weaning: When to start & what to do PLUS healthy weaning recipes demo with resident expert Camilla aka ThermiMummy!

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Session 4:  Establishing a long term support network/ Back to work – Partners welcome! Working lunch session               

• Creating a local support network

• Striking the balance - ( Flexi working/part time ) whats right for you and your family 

• Employee rights on return to work- Know your rights returning to the workplace including tax free child care

• Sharing the load-  shared maternity/paternity leave & Childcare plans

• Local childcare options available includes overview of local caregivers & nurseries

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Pub reunion for all plus any key members in your support network to mark the end of Sanctuary