To take baby to classes at 4 weeks old?

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I've signed up for a 6 week course.

Each week is different from baby massage to baby first aid to tummy time and sensory.

It says anyone is welcome to bring their babies from birth but they recommend 4 weeks and upwards.

It says on the welcome pack that they are laid back and if baby is crying, needs feeding, changing etc it's all part of the group and we can do what we need to do.

I thought this would be a great opportunity to mix with other Mum's and get my baby involved in some developmental bits and bobs.

Told some friends who told me it's ridiculous I've paid £65 to take a 1 month old to classes that she won't gain anything from.

I'm a first time mum, DH thinks it's great especially as I would have never done this before as I don't like to go somewhere unfamiliar without somebody I know.

Should I cancel? I can get my money back if I cancel tomorrow latest. I'm questioning now whether it seems too much.

💯 go to the classes. They are as much for you to meet local mums as they are for the baby..

My daughter started classes 2x a week from 6 weeks and for the majority of my maternity leave did 4 classes a week. She enjoyed them and I could definitely see her progress plus added bonus it gave us a schedule and bigger bonuses i too had a great time.

@Catspyjamas17 lol, I think you are thinking of puppies not being able to go out until they have jabs. 😀

Oh please give it a go!!! Going to baby groups was the best thing I did as a 1st time mum. When I had my second Covid hit and the difference between my 2 was so noticeable. My 1st went to everything from about 2 months, my second to nothing until she was about 2!!

Plus.... there is a tonne of research and studies that show the positive impact on the development of babies' brains when they get this sort of input. Maybe have a look at some and share amongst those who tell you otherwise.....

Enjoy your baby! X

I took my little boy from 6 weeks and we had a lovely time. It was such a special time for just the 2 of us to bond, as well as meet other parents and babas, I would definitely recommend it, take no notice of the negative nellies!

Dont cancel. It will get you out of the house, socialising with a network of mums in a similar position who can all support each other and you will learn new skills eg the first aid. All of this is actually worth a lot more than the price of the classes!

Absolutely go! Who cares if it's for you more than the baby. If it makes you happy from getting out and meeting people your baby will benefit from that anyway. And their brain is developing at a massive speed so as much as you don't 'need' to go to baby classes, I don't agree that they won't pick anything up at a young age. See how it goes, the worst that can happen is it's a bit stressful and you just think oh I'll try that again in a couple of months.

Classes aren't usually that long tbf, still plenty of time for cuddles on the sofa for the other 22hrs of the day x 7 days of the week 🙃