Little Baby Playgroup

**Important Summer Update** Due to the busy summer months & Sarah getting closer to her anticipated maternity leave in August, Little Baby Playgroup will meet every other week on the following dates - June 18th, July 2nd, July 16th & July 30th. At these Playgroups, any developmental topic is up for discussion. Sarah will answer questions & provide support wherever you need it most during our hour & a half together. Sarah is looking forward to getting back to the entire monthly series later this fall.

Sarah is thrilled to team up with Ashley at Delaware’s first Play Café (Middletown location) to offer this new Playgroup!

Come learn ways to simplify Tummy Time & Newborn Play while bonding with your new baby & connecting with other parents in the same season of life. A brief topic will be discussed at each Playgroup while practicing 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 was invented, 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)

• Week 3: Baby Massage (discuss the benefits of baby massage for both parent & baby and practice baby massage strokes)

• Week 4: Baby Gear Recommendations for the Early Stages (discussion from the perspective of a mom & Pediatric PT about bouncers, swings, loungers, baby seats, creating "yes spaces" etc.)

Siblings play at a discounted rate ($8) during the Playgroup & a Nest Play Attendant will be present to assist the big kids so you can focus on baby.

This is a ~90 minute Playgroup with 45 minutes of guided play & instruction from Sarah - a Pediatric PT & Mama of two littles. Guided play/instruction is followed by an additional 45 minutes of conversation & connection with other parents. There is no need to attend the Playgroups in any specific order & they will repeat monthly. Drop-in to try one or purchase a 4 Class Pass (save over $20!) to ensure you have a spot each week. Space is limited to 8 parent-baby dyads in order to keep the Playgroup more intimate & so Sarah can provide individual support as needed. This Playgroup does frequently sell out so please book early.

*For babies 4 weeks - 5 months*

Location: The 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.