Little Baby Tummy Time
EXCITING ANNOUNCMENT!
Little Baby Tummy Time has added a new location to give parents in Kent County, DE access to all the Tummy Time Tips & support this unique Class provides. In collaboration with Milk + Honey Lactation Services, Little Baby Tummy Time will take place monthly at their office in Camden (250 E Camden Wyoming Ave). Space at Milk + Honey will be limited to 5 parent-baby dyads.
Future Dates:
Monday, February 3rd - 1pm
Monday, March 10th - 1pm
*Class is intended for babies 3 weeks - 6 months*
You can still find Sarah in Newark on Saturdays!
Future Class Dates at The Center for Airway & Facial Development (above The Birth Center) - 620 Churchman’s Rd, Suite 203, Newark, DE
Saturday, March 22nd -10am
Come sip your Saturday morning coffee with Sarah while exploring all things Tummy Time. During this 1 hour class, you & your baby will learn new ways to make Tummy Time productive & fun. We’ll chat about why Tummy Time even matters & how it should progress before practicing & playing our way through the rest of the morning. There will be an opportunity for troubleshooting with a Q&A at the end. This class meets one Saturday morning each month. Up to two caregivers are welcome to attend with each baby. Space is limited to 8 families.
*Class is intended for babies 3 weeks - 6 months*
Location: The Center for Airway & Facial Development (above The Birth Center) at 620 Churchman’s Rd, Suite 203, Newark, DE
Take a peek below inside Little Baby Tummy Time.
Little Baby Playgroup
*Intended for babies 3 weeks - 6 months & their grown-up(s)*
Current Session: January 21st - February 25th
Next Session: March 4th - April 8th
Meets weekly on Tuesdays at 11:30am. Please remember to wear or bring socks. We do not allow shoes or bare feet in the baby play-space.
Sarah teamed up with Natural Nest Play Cafe (Middletown location) in September 2023 & hosted Little Baby Playgroup with great success through July 2024! After a brief pause to allow Sarah to rest & bond with her third baby, Little Baby Playgroup is coming back to Natural Nest Play Cafe in January 2025 for a new 6 week session.
Simplify Tummy Time & Purposeful Play while bonding with your new baby & connecting with other parents in the same season of life. Get all of your questions answered by an expert in baby development. Take back the joy in watching your new baby play & learn. A developmental topic will be discussed at each Playgroup while you practice new ways to play & nurture your baby's natural development. The series goes through
Week 1: Tummy Time & Playing with my Newborn (discuss why Tummy Time exists, developmental benefits, how tummy time progresses & all of my favorite tips)
Week 2: Babywearing Troubleshooting & Tips (discuss developmental benefits of babywearing, try on carriers & troubleshoot comfort/ergonomic/safety issues since carrier companies are notorious for posting unsafe babywearing photos/videos)
Week 3: Baby Massage (discuss the benefits of baby massage for both parent & baby and practice baby massage strokes)
Week 4: Baby Gear/Toy Recs for the Early Stages (discussion from the perspective of a mom & Pediatric PT about developmentally appropriate toys, bouncers, swings, loungers, baby seats, creating "yes spaces" etc. Not all gear is created equal & the truth is you probably need a lot less of it than you think you do.)
Week 5: Purposeful Play for Rolling (a breakdown of all the “inch-stones” leading up to this major movement milestone, play set-ups & ideas to encourage your little one to roll)
Week 6: Movement Milestone Myths (in a parenting age where social media is rampant with misinformation, this evidence informed discussion will bust all of the most frequent untruths currently being heard around the world)
Siblings play at a discounted rate ($8) during group time & a Natural Nest Play Attendant will be present to assist the big kids so you can focus on baby.
Open Play Reservations are closed during group time so the space is reserved for this group of parents/babies/siblings only. This limits overstimulation for our tiniest “Nesters” & helps protect their growing immune systems.
This is a ~90 minute Playgroup with 45 minutes of guided play & instruction from Sarah - a Pediatric PT & Mama of three littles. Guided play/instruction is followed by an additional 45 minutes of conversation & connection with other parents. Purchase a Full Session (includes a free class) or a 4 Class Pass (save over $20!) to ensure you have a spot each week. Drop-ins will only be offered on a limited basis as this Playgroup frequently sells out. Space is limited to 8 parent-baby dyads in order to keep the Playgroup more intimate & so Sarah can provide individual support as needed.
*For babies 3 weeks - 6 months*
Location: Natural Nest Play Cafe at Cricklewood Grove, 5350 Summit Bridge Rd Suite 11, Middletown, DE 19709
Meets weekly on Tuesdays at 11:30am. Please remember to wear or bring socks. We do not allow shoes or bare feet in the baby play-space.
Take a peek below inside Little Baby Playgroup.
Little Baby Massage Class - NEW!
Class Dates:
Class Dates: TBD, hoping to return Summer/Fall 2025
In the meantime, you can schedule a private in-home or virtual Baby Massage Lesson here.
In collaboration with Balanced Mind Journey & Milk + Honey Lactation Services, Sarah is bringing Baby Massage to parents in our local community. Research indicates that Baby Massage supports improved feeding & weight gain, sleep, circulation, brain maturation, immune function, decreased stress & pain, parent-baby bonding & attachment, along with improved digestion & neuromotor development. Baby Massage is an essential tool any parent should feel confident in using to support their baby & Sarah is here to make it simple for you. This class meets one Monday afternoon each month. Space is currently limited to 6 parent-baby dyads. Only one grown up is permitted with each baby at this time. Please reach out to Sarah at thebabymovementcoach.info@gmail.com with any questions or special circumstances around the one grown up policy.
*Class is intended for babies 2+ weeks old & not yet crawling (rolling is fine)*
Location: Balanced Mind Journey at 115 N Broad St Ste 1, Middletown, DE 19709
Take a peek below inside Little Baby Massage Class.
Little Baby Movement Class
*Returning Spring 2025*
This is an educational class that meets weekly for an eight week session. Additional classes may be added (weather dependent).
Check back here in April 2025 for details.
Feeling frustrated with Tummy Time? Not sure how to best support your little one as they learn to roll, sit & crawl? You’re not alone.
This intimate 60-90 minute class will explore Tummy Time & purposeful play to nurture your baby's early motor skills. A developmental topic will be discussed briefly each week. There will be an opportunity for questions, discussion & one-on-one troubleshooting. Simply relax, sit & listen if that’s more your vibe. Connect with other parents in the same season of life. Spots are limited but a second caregiver is ALWAYS welcome. Please bring your own blanket. You are welcome to bring a couple of your baby's favorite toys but this is not necessary. Strollers are encouraged in case an impromptu walk around the park occurs after class. This is as much about supporting your baby as it is about supporting YOU!
Nothing Milestones or Motherhood is off limits.
*Class is intended for babies not yet crawling on hands & knees, generally 2+ weeks old.*
Topics Include:
Tummy Time Basics & Playing with my Newborn
Baby Gear for Little Babies & Avoiding “Container Baby Syndrome”
“Help! - My baby has a Flat Head & a crooked neck.”
Babywearing 101
Purposeful Play for Rolling
Purposeful Play for Sitting
Crawling Camp
Movement Milestone Myths
Expert special guest speakers may also be present for some Classes. In the past, we have had Nicole Dougherty (@trainermommy, Postpartum Fitness & Nutrition Coach), Dr. Corrine Seeley (@sleepbydrseeley, Infant & Toddler Sleep Expert, Ph.D. Sleep Neuroscience), Dr. Janelle Antonio, PT, DPT (@lotusrehabilitation, Women's Health Physical Therapist) & Stephanie Trost, MS, CCC-SLP, IBCLC, (@mindfulmotherhoodlactation, Speech Language Pathologist & Infant Feeding Specialist, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant).
If you work closely with women, mothers &/or babies & you would like the opportunity to speak at a future class, please email Sarah at thebabymovementcoach.info@gmail.com.
Take a peek below inside Little Baby Movement Class.
Baby Cubs Class
In collaboration with More Than Words Pediatric Therapy & Evolution Karate Academy, Sarah hosts a Class for babies that are newly on the move. This Class meets weekly for 7 week sessions from September - May. Join the Evolution Cubs Community to register for the next session. Weekly drop-in spots are available on a first come, first serve basis.
*If your baby is sitting well but hasn’t quite figured out crawling, they are still appropriate for this Class if 7+ months old.*
Please reach out to Kama Porcelli on the Facebook Group if you are interested in a drop-in trial class. Thank you!
“We loved the Little Baby Movement Class! In those first few weeks postpartum, the social interaction with other moms was paramount. It gave me something to look forward to each week! I learned a lot about how to support my child’s development without feeling any sort of pressure. I highly recommend taking this class! Sarah and the class are wonderful.”
- Little Baby Movement Class Mama
“I had concerns for my daughter's development at 5 months old. (Our) pediatrician wasn't worried but that didn't take away my intuition. Sarah validated all my concerns and assisted me in getting my daughter the services she needed! My daughter is now 1.5 years old and Sarah remains a phone call/text away! I can never thank Sarah enough for all she has done for my family and all the education she provided me with in her classes!”
-Zoey’s Mama
