What happens at Babigloo?
Babigloo sessions are unique as they are music led and are non-verbal. There is no speech and no talking between parents until the session is over. There are no mobile phones. Our sessions are led by two music leaders with guest musicians on different live instruments. Each session lasts for 45 minutes and babies attention is held with live and recorded music, vocal sounds, beautiful props and interactive elements.
Babigloo sessions are fully funded so they are FREE to attend.
Our parents describe how Babigloo sessions have helped them with our key outcomes, Connection, Wellbeing and Music for Life.
You will receive more detailed information about our sessions when your place on a programme is confirmed.
Connection
"A space for calm, joy and such incredible learning – you can almost see their brains making new connections."
"They could entertain these children for 45 minutes... the babies would not take their eyes off them."
"The babies were so engaged, smiling, laughing, listening, touching and responding intuitively with no pressure or expectation."
"Loved watching his expressions and enjoyment."
"Precious time one-to-one with my baby."
"Be held by other adults – I'm a solo parent, so this is a rarity."
Well-Being
"Other groups can be very sensory overloading... Babigloo is calmer and more understanding of children's development."
"It's the right length of time for a child to actually start playing."
"You don't talk in the group sessions... parents don't feel under pressure."
"Families feel they belong."
"Less isolated."
"Protected and precious time to connect with my child in a peaceful environment."
"Time out of the day to be present with my baby."
"Calm, welcoming space."
"I find it very wholesome and it has made me calm and happy."
"Happy the day of the session."
"Sit and engages for longer periods."
"Happiness – so many smiles and laughs."
Music for Life
"Encourages me every day to sing with my baby and family."
"Singing a lot more."
"Inspired me to do similar activities at home."
"We have learned so much about musical things we can try at home."
"Made me feel more confident."
"The musicians responded to the sounds the babies made by echoing and developing them into patterns."
"For babies under one to have access to live music... is very special."
"Helps development of rolling and sitting to navigate towards sound."
"He loves [the music leader]... as soon as we go in, he knows what it means."
"Was impressed that he seemed to show an interest in music and singing at such an early age."
"Listens carefully now."
"Chatty and practising speech and vocalising."
