B.A.B.Y. Group
Connections Bright Active Baby & You (B.A.B.Y.) program supports you as you learn to care for your baby 0-18 months.
A new journey begins.
The first year with your baby is life-changing, whether it’s your first child or not. As your world changes and you adjust to a new reality and a new person in your life, our B.A.B.Y. program offers you a place where you can connect with others going through the same things.
We provide a new and engaging environment where you can bring your baby for quality bonding time together, and access guest speakers and expertise that can help answer your questions.
What we offer:
Drop Ins
Once a week we have dedicated programming for babies ages 0-18 months and their parents or caregivers in our EarlyON Centre. Our drop ins feature age-appropriate toys and materials designed to help stimulate and engage your baby. Our staff take extra care with helping you to get in and out of our building and are on hand to help you carry anything you need. Childcare is available for older siblings.
This time is for you - to be able to bond with your baby and discover new ways to engage through singing and playing. Parents can also let their child interact with others their age, to observe many stages of development, to take a rest and to engage in adult conversation – whatever you feel you need.
Infant Massage
Our infant massage classes are once a week for 5 weeks, with each week focusing on a different part of an infant's body. The class will help you to learn techniques which may help soothe and calm your baby, relieve gas, and help sleep. It also gives you dedicated time with your baby to get to know each other, as well as the other parents and caregivers in attendance.
Guest Speakers
We often invite speakers to our B.A.B.Y. drop-ins so they can answer your questions about your baby’s development and happiness. Speakers are from other community agencies and can help you with anything from sleep to feeding to ‘is this age appropriate?’.
Social Support
Our parents and caregivers come from across the city and county and are generous with their ideas, knowledge, and words of encouragement. Our staff will always be around to offer you a moment of rest, some adult conversation, reassurance, or resources.
What's happening now?
Our B.A.B.Y drop ins are on Wednesdays from 1PM to 3PM. Please come by anytime!
