This fun and friendly group combines music, movement, and baby massage to support babies’ early development while giving parents a chance to connect, chat, and enjoy time with their little ones.
Designed and delivered by a qualified Music Therapist and Paediatric Physiotherapist, the sessions combine live music, baby massage & movement to support childhood development, enhance parent-child bonds, and improve maternal mental health.
This evidence-based program uses music as a clinical tool to promote communication, emotional regulation, creativity, and self-confidence. These benefits are especially impactful for mothers experiencing postnatal depression (PND) or isolation, as research demonstrates that structured baby classes improve maternal mood, enhance early interactions, and foster secure attachments. Babies gain from the developmental benefits of live music and tactile activities.
The sessions will be led by Amelia – our CEO & HCPC Registered Music Therapist and Natalie – Paediatric Physiotherapist from Happy Little Feet. The sessions are gentle, engaging, and accessible for babies of all abilities, including those with special needs, from 12 weeks to pre-crawling.
The group will run for 8 weeks, with resources given to parents for practising some of the skills learnt in the group at home. The group can accommodate up to 8 babies and their mum’s (one parent should attend the entire block where possible.)
Please note – our aim with this group is to reach the people who need it most – so if you could please pass on the details to mums you or your network support and feel would benefit the most from this group, we would really appreciate it. Please do not share the group details on social media at this time.
The sign up form is here: https://forms.gle/ejMEFTb2RroYXApT9
Group Details:
- Mondays, 8 Sessions
- From Monday 13th April – Monday 15th June (Excluding Monday 4th May & Monday 25th May)
- 30am – 12.15pm
- Chelmsford Community Church – Community Cabin, Trent Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2LQ
We’re really grateful to The National Lottery Community Fund for making it possible to offer this group completely FREE of charge.
