Smilestones is a physio led exercise program with each activity targeted towards milestone development. Parents will get an opportunity to practice the exercises with their baby in the class and all activities can also be easily replicated at home. Of course, this is all done in a fun and interactive environment. The class is 40 minutes which is the perfect amount time to keep baby engaged and stimulated.

Warm up:

Class starts with a fun warm up designed by Smilestones physiotherapists. Each movement is evidence based to assist in baby’s development. The warm up will remain the same for the duration of the 6 week program so your baby begins to recognise the song and commencement of activity.

Exercises:

We start each activity with explaining “the why” behind the exercise. This is to educate and provide parents with the tools to assist their baby’s through purposeful play. The exercises each week are different so no two classes will be the same! This provides parents with over 25 activities during the term, each with age appropriate milestones in mind.

Recap Song:

We have dedicated time in the class to practice any exercise that you may have particularly enjoyed or missed whilst feeding and/or changing. You can also use the opportunity to ask the physiotherapists any questions during this time including how to progress an activity.

Cool Down:

By this stage your baby has worked very hard and deserves some relaxation time. We play soothing music and guide the parents through massage techniques to allow your baby to cool down appropriately.