At Bonding With Baby, every class is a safe, supportive space for you and your little one to grow together - one cuddle, one smile, one gentle movement at a time. Each course is completely baby-led, allowing you to respond naturally to your baby’s needs just as you would at home. There’s no pressure, no “perfect parent” expectations, just warmth, understanding and encouragement every step of the way.
Each course runs over six weekly sessions, lasting around 1.5 hours. Classes are carefully designed to go at your baby’s own pace, gradually building up new skills and confidence each week.
Each session begins with 15 minutes of “settle-in time”, giving everyone a chance to relax, feed or cuddle before we start. We finish each class with a friendly chat over refreshments. It’s a lovely chance to share experiences, ask questions and build new friendships that often last well beyond the six weeks.
Around week four, I facilitate parents sharing contact details. Many families continue meeting for walks, coffees or playdates long after their course ends.
For babies from birth to pre-crawling
The Infant Massage Course is a beautiful, soothing way to strengthen the bond between you and your baby. Based on techniques designed by the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM), this course draws on Indian and Swedish massage, baby yoga, and reflexology principles to promote relaxation, comfort and connection.
Each week, you’ll learn new strokes and routines, lovingly building a rhythm of touch and communication that makes your baby feel safe, valued and loved. Massage can also help to ease common baby ailments such as teething, congestion and colds.
As Vimala McClure, founder of IAIM, said:
“Massaging your baby simply communicates love, releases tension, and helps you understand your baby’s needs. The fact that it’s fun is a wonderful added benefit.”
For babies from around 3 months to pre-walking
My Rhythm Kids Course is a gentle, playful class designed to celebrate your baby’s love of movement and music. Developed by TouchLearn International Ltd, this programme helps your baby explore different types of movement while developing pre-verbal language, balance, posture, and coordination, all essential foundations for rolling, sitting, crawling and walking.
Through gentle exercises, nursery rhymes and interactive play, you’ll discover how movement supports every part of your baby’s development. Singing together enhances your baby’s memory and early language skills, while sensory play using scarves, puppets and instruments helps to stimulate curiosity and connection.
This course is a wonderful follow-on from Infant Massage as your baby grows, though you can also join it independently. Every week, you’ll leave with a smile, a few new exercises and songs to sing at home and a deeper understanding of how your baby learns through connection, movement and rhythm.
Classes are held in welcoming, accessible venues across Aberdeen City and Shire:
Whether you’re a brand-new parent or growing in confidence, these courses are designed to help you feel calm, supported and connected, both to your baby and to a community of parents who understand.
“The course is easy to follow and taught at a good pace – I love that it’s baby-led and there’s no pressure. Laura is so friendly and knowledgeable and holds space to listen, in every class, for us Mums’ to speak about anything we’re comfortable with. It is a great way to bond with your baby & learn a skill that you can use for years.”
Infant Massage attendees – Mum with Baby (2 months old)
“The classes run by Laura are first class! From the course handouts to the classes themselves, everything is explained so clearly. The environment is welcoming & relaxed and the techniques are so fun to use with my baby. The massages have been enjoyed so much by my baby and they are now part of our daily routine. I cannot recommend the classes enough!”
Infant Massage attendees – Mum with Baby (3 months old)
“Laura is an exceptional instructor. Her classes are relaxed, fun, inclusive and very informative. Her personable approach is what sets her classes apart from any other I have attended. She takes time to get to know you and your baby. The additional information & contacts she provides have been invaluable. I would highly recommend Laura’s Infant Massage course as one of the first classes you do.”
Infant Massage attendees – Mum with Baby (3 months old)
“It is a great opportunity to spend quality time bonding with your baby in a calm and supportive environment. Also great for developing friendships with other parents to keep in touch with after the course has finished. I highly recommend this course.”
Infant Massage attendees – Mum with Baby (4 months old)
“This is such a lovely class. Laura is so welcoming and makes you feel at ease. It is very informative – not just on baby massage and I now know how to relax my baby and myself. We have loved learning baby massage.”
Infant Massage attendees – Mum with Baby (5 months old)
“I highly recommend! It is a great class for both babies and mums. A perfect option if you are looking for a class and are a bit anxious or you prefer a relaxed vibe. It is something we look forward to each week and will continue to use daily at home, now the course is over. Thank you Laura!”
Rhythm Kids attendees - Mum with Baby (6 months old)
“Laura is an exceptional instructor and Rhythm Kids is such a fun and informative course. It has provided my baby and I with lots of early play ideas which we have incorporated into daily life. Laura goes above and beyond, providing useful information on development milestones and other parenting information. The course is also great for meeting other new mums, I highly recommend!”
Rhythm Kids attendees – Mum with baby (5 months old)
“I highly recommend! It is a great class for both babies and mums. A perfect option if you are looking for a class and are a bit anxious or you prefer a relaxed vibe. It is something we look forward to each week and will continue to use daily at home, now the course is over. Thank you Laura!”
Rhythm Kids attendees - Mum with Baby (6 months old)
“Laura is a kind, compassionate teacher and her classes are so fun and beneficial for mum and baby. Rhythm Kids is an excellent class – welcoming; the right amount of stimulation for baby and great ideas for play. We loved our Bonding With Baby courses!”
Rhythm Kids attendees – Mum with Baby (9 months old)
“We enjoyed doing the course together – it was time to bond and my baby loved doing the songs and movements. It gives us something to entertain her at home with too.”
Rhythm Kids attendees – Mum with baby (5 months old)
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