Baby Classes at Leitrim Wellness Centre
Winter Term Now Open
Mondays: 12pm - Mum Yoga & Baby Reflexology - 0-9 months
Thursdays 10am - Baby Music Group - 0-18 months
Thursdays 3pm - Waddler Music Group - 18-30 months

What we offer YOU and Your Little One.....
- Carefully planned music and sensory classes, ran by Kristina
- Tea/Coffee refreshments
- Ample parking at the rear of building
- Warm friendly venue.

Classes are run by Kristina BK, a primary school teacher and musician. During a career break, Kristina travelled around the world and fell in love with holistic education, she trained in reflexology, sound therapy and yoga. When she returned to Ireland she decided to set up the centre in Carrick to create a caring community for mums, babies, dads, and music classes for every age group!
Send me a quick question on 083-8394858 or hello@rhythmroom.ie

Focus: Sensory Awakening, Bonding, and Early Language
Bonding through Sound: We Use music as a "bridge" for non-verbal communication, strengthening the emotional connection between you and your baby.
Language Foundations: Early exposure to varied rhythms and phonemes (the building blocks of speech) to kickstart your baby's language acquisition.
Cognitive Memory: We use repetitive melodic patterns and nursery rhymes to build early memory, anticipation, and pattern recognition.
Physical Awareness: Gentle movement with scarves and instruments provides "proprioceptive input," helping babies understand where their body is in space.
Visual Tracking: Watching instruments, sensory lighting, and peer movement to help develop focus and early visual skills.
Tummy Time Motivation: We use engaging sounds and tactile instruments to make Tummy Time a fun, musical adventure

FAQs
1. My baby is very active/crying/sleeping. Can I still attend? Absolutely! Our sessions are entirely child-led and designed to be a "no-pressure" zone. If your baby needs a nap, a feed, or a diaper change during the class, please do whatever makes you both comfortable. We embrace the "beautiful chaos" of early childhood—there is no such thing as a "disruptive" baby here.
2. What should I bring to the class? You don’t need any special equipment! We provide all sanitized instruments and sensory props. We recommend wearing comfortable clothes (for both you and baby) as we usually sit on mats on the floor.
3. Is the venue buggy-friendly and accessible? Rhythm Room is up a flight of stairs, so it's best to leave your buggy in the car.
4. Can dads, grandparents, or childminders come instead of the mother? Of course! We welcome all primary caregivers. Whether it’s Mum, Dad, Nana, or a childminder, the goal is to foster a bond between the child and the adult present. It’s also a great way for different family members to learn the songs we use so they can be repeated at home!
5. Do I need to be "musical" to join in? Not at all! You don’t need to be a professional singer or musician. Your baby doesn't care if you're "in tune"—they just love the sound of your voice. The classes are about participation and play, not performance.
Location
Rhythm Room, Leitrim Wellness & Arts Centre, 28 Park Lane Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim, N41DY97