We bring the FUN to Tummy Time!
Little Tummy Tigers is a 6-week block of fun sessions, available for babies 2-6 months.
Discover a variety of ways to help your baby enjoy Tummy Time and understand more on the importance of Tummy Time as a position for supervised play, whilst enjoying different themed play each week with songs and sensory activities to have fun with your little one knowing you're also helping promote both their physical and brain development.
Sessions take place on a Monday, once-a-week for 6 weeks at
Mickleover Methodist Church
Station Road, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 9GH
Pricing & Participants
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6-Week Course: £43.00
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Trial Session: £4.00
Sessions are for one adult and one child but depending on venue limitations we can usually accommodate an extra adult.
If you have twins/multiples who would like to be Tummy Tigers, please contact us at info@senseofcalm.org in advance, as we are happy to accommodate at no extra cost.
If your baby was born premature, please consider your child's adjusted developmental stage/age. If you are unsure, please consult your Health Visitor or GP and add a comment on the booking form so we are aware. Please contact us at info@senseofcalm.org with any additional queries.
What To Expect
So, is it ALL about Tummy Time?
The short answer is no, though Tummy Time is a focus in some of the activities we do, it's equally important to mix it up when it comes to play positions so we incorporate lots of other great play time activities too, which gives babies a little break from time on their tum!
Tummy time is a position for play - Back to SLEEP, Tummy to PLAY. It can be introduced from birth, but is recommended for 2-6 month olds to get maximum benefit. The important thing is for it to start as short supervised periods of time. The best tummy time positions for 2-3 month olds are on their parent/caregiver.
Our sessions will focus on gentle, nurturing tummy time holds. This can be on the chest, lap, arms and legs, as a way to safely and slowly challenge baby's core strength and fine motor coordination through a gradual introduction.
The short supervised periods of tummy time can be gradually built up in length and frequency from around 3 months. Each child is different and the important thing is to listen to baby's cues to gauge what they are comfortable with and to aim for tummy time to ideally be when they are in a calm and alert state. We will discuss this in more detail at the sessions.
Tummy time should always be SUPERVISED play. For 3 to 6 month olds we focus on tummy time positions that encourage brain development, fine motor skills and sensory play.
All our Little Tummy Tigers receive a certificate at the end of the course
Testimonials
"Thank you sooo much for todays session! We really enjoyed it! Looking forward to next week."
"Little man loved his first Little Tummy Tigers session, and we both learned a lot! Can’t wait to come back next week."
"We are a lot more confident now and happy that [my child] has safe and fun tummy time."
"Lovely friendly group, plenty of bubbles and fun for babies and mums!"
"Jen is lovely and takes times to get to know everyone individually! Very relaxed session and definitely want to go again."
"Little Tummy Tigers was such a fun yet informative class. Jen was so friendly and welcoming. I learnt lots of practical tips during class that I used at home. I made lots of new mum friends too which is always a bonus. Myself and my little boy enjoyed the 0-3 months class so much we signed up to the 3-6 month class too, which we just completed."
"It was really good! I was always looking forward each sessions! Such a well organised class and Jen put in so much effort!! I have recommended this to some other mums :)"
"We've had the most amazing time at our Newborn - 3 months Tummy Tigers class. Not only did I learn useful information to help with my baby's development but also gave me more confidence each week. The class was great with the layout of singing/play/social time and I would definitely recommend to other mums!"
"I couldn't believe how much my little one enjoyed the sessions from the very first session, I look forward to it each week and the cheeky smile on his face. I've learned so much that we've taken to do at home. He loves it and amazes everyone with his development over these past few weeks"
"We both really enjoyed the chance to play and have fun together."
"Really enjoyed each week! Wishing you only the best Jen, you are putting so much effort into each session."
"Informative session with some great tips. I need to get a cow blanket!!"
"Each class had a theme which made it more interesting and we even received a certificate!"
"Had a great term workshop at Little Tummy Tigers in Hilton! Loved all the theme weeks with great songs and sensory toys, we've bought a load ourselves to have at home! Thanks :) "
"[My child] and I enjoyed the time together as daddy and daughter; meeting other new parents and babies; learning and developing confidence in vital life skills and having huge amounts of fun."
"When my son came to the first session he cried after a few mins but the following week you could see the improvement in him!"
"I have learned a lot… and since it was mostly dad and kids attending the classes, I managed to convince my husband and he joined the last session and enjoyed it too!"
Getting to Mickleover Methodist Church
By Car: Based in Mickleover, turn off Uttoxeter New Road onto Station Road. The Methodist Church is opposite the Memorial Hall, before the Sainsbury's Local and pedestrian crossing. The church has a small car park for free parking.
From the car park or steps from the pavement, walk into the main building through the outer double doors. The Little Tummy Tigers sessions are in the Wesley Room which is through the double doors inside the church and is the room to the right, a welcoming comfortable space.
The church is a family-friendly building, which is accessible for buggies and wheelchair users. Customer toilets and baby change facilities are also available.
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