Maura
“Hi, I’m Maura and I’m so excited to bring Bloom Baby Classes to South Tyneside!
I had my baby during lockdown and baby groups weren’t running until she was 4 months old. Until then I felt quite isolated and lonely, as I couldn’t see family or friends and really didn’t have the “normal” support during that time. But then I found Bloom and it was a real lifeline for me. I came to classes and left my worries at the door, surrounded by fellow lockdown mammies.
It’s been amazing seeing my little girl start in Caterpillar Club and move up into Busy Bees which we still attend and love every minute of! Seeing her being able to interact with other babies for the first time was truly special and she’s developed so much since we started.
After having Olivia, my priorities totally changed and I wanted not only a better work life balance but something where I was doing good for people and bringing happiness whilst being happy myself too. The opportunity to bring that positivity and support to parents and babies like we experienced is just so wonderful. So here I am and I can’t wait to meet all of you and your little ones!”
Our amazing baby classes run across South Shields, Jarrow and Felling.
Our sessions are packed full of back to back activities to encourage baby's physical, emotional, cognitive and social development so your little one is constantly learning throughout the session. We explain the research and science behind each activity we do so that you understand exactly why we do it and what the benefits are for you and baby.
🐛 Caterpillar Club (6 weeks to 6 months)
A gentle baby development class with a focus on encouraging bonding with your little one. Our Caterpillar class awakens baby's first senses and stimulates in a fun, yet soothing way, using bubbles, parachutes, lights, songs, pompoms, tummy time and baby development moves, ending the class with a relaxing massage for baby to help them drift into a long nap.
🐝 Busy Bees (6 months to 15 months or until confidently walking)
A fun, lively musical baby development class encouraging fine and gross motor skills, body awareness, early language acquisition, rhythm and tempo. Building on from the gentle activities of Caterpillar Club this session uses instruments, dancing, clicking sticks, Makaton and more to bring on your baby's all round development. Please note classes are NOT suitable for proficient walkers.
With a different theme each session to explore, no week is the same! All set to our unique Bloom soundtrack 🎶