Baby Sensory is a multi‑award‑winning program designed to enhance the learning and development of babies from birth to 13 months. Created by early childhood experts and backed by research, each class is carefully structured to stimulate your baby’s senses, support early milestones and give you meaningful, joyful ways to connect.
When you arrive at a Baby Sensory class, you’ll be warmly welcomed by your class leader, who greets every parent and baby by name. Before stepping onto the soft mat area, you’ll take off your shoes and pop your belongings into the pigeonholes provided, keeping the space clean and safe for little explorers.
Each week brings a brand‑new theme, from jungle animals to outer space, but the routine remains consistent. This predictable structure helps your baby feel secure and ready to learn. Classes begin with the “Say Hello to the Sun” welcome song, which uses simple baby signing. Your class leader holds up large picture cards to match the words, and you’ll be encouraged to show your baby the gentle hand movements. Younger babies might simply watch in fascination while older ones start attempting the actions themselves.
Straight after the welcome song, you’ll move through a series of research‑based activities that stimulate all the senses. Your baby might shake maracas, explore new textures, listen to rhythmic music or watch colourful props designed to capture their attention.
Story time is often included, with the class leader demonstrating expressive tones and gestures that help support your baby’s early language development. After each activity, you’ll be encouraged to clap for your baby—a simple gesture that promotes confidence, bonding and emerging motor skills.
Halfway through the session, there’s a dedicated rest break. This mirrors your baby’s natural play‑rest‑play cycle, ensuring they get the most from each activity. During this time, your baby can explore a gated play area filled with toys that match the weekly theme, or you can use the break to feed, cuddle or chat with other parents. It’s a relaxed moment to connect with others going through the same stage of parenthood.
After the break, you’ll return to the mats for more hands‑on sensory play. Babies might watch frogs bounce on a colourful parachute, tap on empty buckets like drums or follow puppets popping out of holes in a silk cloth—an activity that really builds visual tracking skills.
One favourite experience is the “imaginative cloth”, which reveals a magical little scene underneath when lifted. Babies love crawling through the colours and textures, discovering something new with every movement.
As the session winds down, the lights dim and a disco ball appears for a gentle dance with your baby—a lovely, playful way to finish. The class ends with the goodbye song, using simple hand movements to signal the close of the session.
All equipment is clean, safe and thoughtfully chosen, and every activity has a developmental purpose behind it. Whether it’s supporting communication, building fine and gross motor skills, encouraging emotional bonding or stimulating cognitive growth, you’ll know that everything in the room is there to help your baby learn in the most joyful way.
Baby Sensory classes typically run during school terms, and bookings are often made in term blocks. Because each location can offer different times, pricing and discount options, it’s best to check your nearest venue for details. With multiple locations across Perth—plus the follow‑on program Toddler Sense for little ones aged 13 months to 3.5 years—you’re likely to find a class that fits your routine.
If you’re looking for a special weekly activity that blends research‑backed development with magical, memorable moments, Baby Sensory is a wonderful experience to share with your baby. You’ll leave each session feeling more connected, more informed and full of new ideas to try at home.
Baby Sensory
Address: Various Perth metro and Rockingham/Mandurah locations – use the “Find a Class” tool on the website.
Opening hours: Class times vary by location; sessions run during school terms for babies aged 0–13 months.
Website: Baby Sensory Australia
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