Frequently Asked Questions - Toddler and Baby Classes

Based in Swindon, we offer toddler and baby classes in Baby Massage & Sensory (0-9m), Baby Yoga & Sensory (0-9m), Movement & Music (9-18m), Move & Explore (3-12m & 12-36m+) and Toddler Yoga (18-36m+). 

Our Baby Massage course is taught through four sessions taking place over four weeks, while all other courses are bookable in six week blocks. We also offer one-off workshops throughout the year too.

Baby Massage can be performed on babies from birth, however, we recommend our courses for babies aged 6 weeks - 9 months (or pre-crawling). For babies younger than 6 weeks, we find that private 1:1 sessions taught in the comfort of their home can be more beneficial and less intimidating than a group setting. If your baby is younger than 6 weeks and you would like to attend a group class, please get in touch with us and we can chat more about the course to make sure you are entirely comfortable to attend. 

For Baby Yoga, it is important that both mum and baby have attended their 6-week postnatal check and have been given the all clear from their GP that it is safe to begin exercising again. For our group courses, we recommend that babies are aged 6 weeks - 9 months (or pre-crawling). 

Our Movement, Music & Sensory Course is suitable from 9-18 months (crawling and toddling). This is an active,  yoga-inspired class incorporating fun movement sequences, developmental play activities, music and simple stretches (for you and your little one!).

The NEW Move & Explore Course is a free-flow session incorporating innovative sensory and edible messy play stations. We have classes suitable for two different age groups (3-12m or 12-36m+).

We also offer Toddler Yoga classes suitable children aged 18-36 months plus (up until a little one's 5th birthday).

We are a Swindon-based business so our classes will be taking place in and around the local area. Our current venues are in West Swindon and Old Town.

Should face-to-face classes be unable to go ahead, our classes will instead take place virtually via Zoom. 

Private 1:1 Infant Massage sessions in the comfort of your own home are also available. Please contact stretchesandstrokes@hotmail.com to enquire about booking.

Everything that you will need during class will be provided for you, so all you need to bring along is yourself, your little one and any essentials you might need while you are with us (changing bag, change of clothes, water bottle). 

If you are attending one of our Baby Massage courses or workshops, you will be provided with massage oil should you wish to use this during class. 

You might also like to bring along a small cushion which can help you to get comfy during relaxation and it can also be handy to prop smaller babies up while they enjoy tummy time or a back massage. 

An adult-sized yoga mat, small blanket and wash cloth with be provided for you. 

Head to the 'Book' page on our website to secure your spot now! If the class you would like to attend is full, you will be able to Join the Waitlist which will give you priority access to bookings when the next classes become available.

For enquiries about 1:1 sessions or private group sessions (for groups of mama friends!), please contact stretchesandstrokes@hotmail.com and we will get back to you with more information. 

Our face-to-face 4-week Baby Massage & Sensory course will be £45 which includes a beautiful goody bag (worth at least £20!) full of treats for you and baby to enjoy. Please note, this price is for 4 x 40-minute sessions and is not open to drop-ins. We will also be running regular workshops for those that would prefer a one-off option!

Our face-to-face 6-week 'Baby Yoga & Sensory', 'Movement, Music & Sensory', 'Move & Explore' and 'Toddler Yoga' courses are £45.  Across the year, the yoga courses will be adapted (with different movements, themes, songs and rhymes) so you don't have to worry about things becoming too repetitive! We will also be running both Baby and Toddler Yoga workshops which can be booked for a one-off class price.

Limited drop-in spaces are also bookable via the website.