Baby Sessions
Story-centred child-development sessions across North Devon
We run our baby classes in Barnstaple, Braunton and Instow.
In our sessions, we use story massage to bring stories and songs to life- an amazing way to connect with your little one and build their language skills as the same time!
Story massage is a clothed massage where each stroked represents part of the story. It can be used with any age group (we end our mixed-age sessions with a story massage too!) meaning the stories and songs you learn in our sessions can be used throughout your baby’s childhood!
As well as story massage expect lap rhymes, parachutes, bubbles and scarf play- all designed to help your little ones development. Each session builds on the last giving you and your baby time to fully embed the songs from each theme and absorb all the wonderful language! And we finish each session with some play time and a chance for you to have a cuppa!
Babies under 8 weeks are free. To book in, please send us a message with your baby’s name and date of birth, and we will send you a unique code to book in.
Babies are welcome until they are fully on the move! Then it’s time to switch to our mixed-age sessions!
Timetable
Monday
Barnstaple, Sticklepath Methodist Church @ 10:45 AM
Tuesday
Braunton, Sea Scout Hut @ 11:45 AM
Wednesday
Instow, All Saints Chapel @ 11:45 AM
What age does my baby need to be to attend Story Bears baby sessions?
Our baby classes are designed for babies to stay by you to benefit from all the communication and bonding moments we plan into our sessions. Babies can come from new born (we offer free codes to babies under 8 weeks old) until they are crawling.
Can I join a Story Bears' class if my baby cries?
Yes! We know what it is like to be the parent with a baby that won’t stop crying- we’ve been there! We encourage you to follow your baby’s lead and dip in and out of the session as much as they need. We find with consistency babies will relax as they become familiar with the space and routine of our sessions.
What if I can’t make a Story Bears session that I’ve booked?
Sometimes a child is sick or things come up unexpectedly. You’re able to reschedule a PAYG booking to a different day up to 12 hours before the start time. Simply go to your booking confirmation email and hit the Reschedule Session button. Or if you feel you need to cancel, let us know up until 24 hours before the session start time and you will be issued credit to use in the future. For term bookings, you can get in touch to see if you can come to an alternative venue that week or gift your session to a friend.
FAQ
Do I need to bring anything to a Story Bears baby session?
You might like to bring a blanket to lie your baby on, other than that your usual changing bag.
Can I bring twins to a Story Bears baby session?
Yes! We do not charge extra for twins.
How long are Story Bears baby sessions?
Our sessions are one hour long, allowing plenty of time for our songs, story massage and bubbles plus time to chat with a cuppa.
Can more than one adult attend a Story Bears session?
Sure! Both parents are welcome to attend or you can bring along a grandparent too!
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