The original, biggest and most respected Baby Calming organisation in the UK.

We offer a range of classes, starting from only £30, to help you in your journey as a new parent. Our classes are held in over 100 locations - UK wide:

 

1) The BabyCalm® baby calming parenting course.

A unique 4 week (8 hour) course, designed for new mothers and babies, incorporating baby calming and communication skills, interactive class discussion of many topics that new mums commonly face (such as birth debriefing, baby feeding worries, bonding with your baby, baby colic, baby reflux, constipation and wind in babies, lack of sleep and concerns about the health and wellbeing of their new baby) and baby touch therapy - a unique light baby massage routine developed by BabyCalm®. The classes will help you to bond with your new baby, help him or her to be a calm and happy baby, free of colic, and help you to experience a stress free relationship of trust, confidence and calm. Led by experienced BabyCalmers, our classes also provide an invaluable opportunity for you to make new friends with other local mums. If you would like to learn to trust your own maternal instinct rather than follow rules and routines set out by experts such as Gina Ford, Tizzie Hall and Supernanny this is the course for you!

Please note this a mum's only class - the only one of our classes that is women only, as we understand the need for a female only environment to discuss birth and motherhood.

"Just a little note to say thank you, Samuel and I have really enjoyed the BabyCalm® classes over the last few weeks and I feel it has made a real difference to us both - we're much more calm and happier and colic free - thank you!" - Kerry and baby Samuel (12 wks)

This course is most suited to newborn babies from birth to 20 weeks of age

 

 

2) The BabyCalm® colic and crying workshop

This workshop is intended as an emergency "one off" class to help new parents whose babies are suffering from prolonged crying and/or baby colic and fretful sleep. Your teacher will firstly help you to understand why your baby is so unsettled and then demonstrate many techniques and tools to help your baby settle, calm colic and sleep better! BabyCalm® are experts at helping parents to understand why their baby is unhappy and giving them the tools to have a calm and happy baby as well as confidence in their own instincts and abilities. This baby class is often a lightbulb moment for new parents with many commenting that they wish they had known about us before their baby was born or they had read a stream of baby books all giving different advice! For our BabyCalmers this is perhaps the most rewarding class to teach as the results are so astoundingly quick, parents literally walk out with a different calm baby and a smile on their face!

 This is a great class for both mums and dads.

This workshop can also be taught privately in your own home as we understand how difficult it can be to get out with a new baby - we are very used to seeing new mums in their pyjamas!

Please contact your nearest teacher for more details. 

"Thank you so much for your help yesterday, it was absolutely invaluable - I'm pleased to report she stayed calm all afternoon, no more colic! and we got 6 hours straight sleep for the first time ever, I couldn't believe it!" - Ellie and baby Jessica (4 wks)

This workshop is most suited to newborn babies from birth to 10 weeks of age  

 

 

3) The BabyCalm® antenatal workshop

This workshop is designed to introduce new parents to reasons that babies are commonly unsettled, including an explanation of baby colic and common reasons babies cry, helping them to understand their baby before they are even born! You will learn how to be a confident mum or dad able to welcome your baby into a world where they are calmer and more settled and be armed with many techniques to make your baby's transition from womb to world as smooth and comfortable as possible, avoid colic and aid sleep for the whole family. You will learn how to calm a crying baby and soothe colic as well as the secrets of how to get more sleep at night and how to get your baby to nap easily during the day. Dads are actively encouraged to attend this workshop, we focus heavily on the importance of fathers and roles that dads may play to support the mother and bond with their baby.

This is a great class for both mums and dads.

"Just a quick note to say thanks so much for the BabyCalm workshop, we feel so much more prepared now. We even managed to calm my niece's crying when she visited on Sunday, my family couldn't believe it - they wanted to know where we had learnt all of the techniques! we can't wait for our baby to arrive now, we feel sure she will be a happy and calm baby!" -  Becky and James (38wks pregnant). 

This workshop is most suited to couples between 30weeks and 38weeks of pregnancy.

 

 

4) The BabyCalm® Babywearing workshop - Coming soon to selected locations!

This workshop is designed to introduce new parents to the joys of babywearing. Carrying a baby in a sling is one of the most effective ways of calming a baby from birth, aiding their physical and psychological development, encouraging bonding and giving parents back two hands again! Your BabyCalm® teacher will explain all of these benefits in great detail and help you to understand the myriad of different baby slings on the market and select one most suited to your needs. They will then demonstrate different carrying positions and slings including a wrap sling, a pouch sling, a mei tai and a soft structured carrier giving you the opportunity to have a play too! Dads are actively encouraged to attend this workshop, we spend a lot of time helping dads to realise how wonderful babywearing can be for them and why the popular "masculine" buckle baby carriers on the market in popular highstreet stores, may not be the best choice for them.

This is a great class for both mums and dads.

This workshop is most suited to couples at anytime during pregnancy and after birth. Please note this workshop is not offered by all BabyCalm® teachers, please contact us for details of your nearest babywearing workshop.

 

 

5) The BabyCalm® Baby Led Weaning workshop - Coming soon to selected locations!

This workshop is designed to introduce parents to the concept of baby led weaning, a method of introducing food to your baby following their lead and cues. Your BabyCalm® teacher will help you to understand current weaning guidelines and how the idea of babies feeding themselves and having control over their diet can lead to less fussy, healthier eaters which can impact long into adulthood. We will cover the science behind baby led weaning and give many ideas of food options for both home and away.

 This is a great class for both mums and dads.

This workshop is most suited to babies aged 4 months plus. Please note this workshop is not offered by all BabyCalm® teachers, please contact us for details of your nearest babywearing workshop.

 

  

 

FAQ

1. How much does a BabyCalm® class cost?

- The complete 8 hour BabyCalm® baby calming class course is only £65 when taken in a group setting

- The 3 hour colic and crying baby calming workshop is only £30 when taken in a group setting

- The 3 hour antenatal preparation baby calming workshop is only £30 when taken in a group setting

-The 3 hour babywearing workshop is only £30 when taken in a group setting

-The 3 hour baby led weaning workshop is only £30 when taken in a group setting

Course fees include comprehensive course notes. The 8 hour course also includes a free bottle of organic baby massage oil and a BabyCalm® calming CD. Individual teachers will accept different payment methods usually by either cash, cheque or bank transfer.

 

2. Where are BabyCalm® courses held?

BabyCalm® teachers hold courses and workshops across the UK; see our locations page for classes local to you. Some of our baby calmers are happy to teach baby classes in your own home or preferred choice of venue. We are frequently asked to teach NCT antenatal groups; perhaps you could set up a group with your new mum friends?

 

3. How do I book a course?

Please contact your nearest teacher directly to book your baby calming classes or workshop, details can be found here.

 

4. Can I bring older children to a BabyCalmTM course or workshop?

No. As much as we adore all children, BabyCalm® aims to provide a calm and peaceful environment and this is not always possible with toddlers and older children present as I'm sure you will understand!

 

5. I really do not like the idea of baby training methods that involve routines and lots of crying, is BabyCalm® the course for me?

Rest assured we dislike these methods too! We promise to never teach you to let your baby "cry it out" or control their crying in any way. Our ethos is completely different to most other baby experts such as Gina Ford, Tizzie Hall and Supernanny, we do not set routines and we do not position ourselves as the expert - instead we raise confidence in parents to trust their own instincts and be their own guru!

 

6. Is it possible to hold a private BabyCalm® Course or workshop?

Yes, many teachers are happy to do this. This option will however include an extra charge; but many of our parents believe this option is extremely worthwhile particularly in the early days if they are struggling with a crying baby with colic and sleep deprivation! Please do contact your local teacher for their individual private class and workshop fees.

 

7. How do I know it will work?

All BabyCalm® methods are based on sound scientific evidence and psychological research and tested on over 1000 babies.

 

8. Do you offer refunds if I miss a class?

No. As we are unable to offer your missed class to anyone else; although we will be pleased to offer you the chance to attend the session you have missed on a subsequent group course for free of charge.

 

9. How do I become a BabyCalm® teacher?

Please see the teacher training page here. 

 

10. Do you Have a Book I can Read to Learn More About Your Methods?

We certainly do! The first BabyCalm book "BabyCalm: A Guide for Calmer Babies and Happier Parents" is being released lated this year. You can preorder a copy HERE.

 

11. How is BabyCalm® different from other baby care & calming courses?

The BabyCalm® Difference: BabyCalm® is an entirely unique concept, born in the UK, out of years of research and learning from new parents and babies with the aim of supporting new families from newborn to toddlerdom and beyond. We are an organisation run by mothers - for mothers, we are not aware of any other organisation in the world offering what we do. What do we do? we support, we listen, we build confidence, we provide information and suggestions - we absolutely do not position ourselves as experts or suggest prescriptive ways for calming all newborn babies. We are non-judgemental and non-biased. We present scientific fact which allows the parent to make their own choices. All of our female teachers are highly trained and mothers themselves. We focus on supporting the mothers to become confident in their new role, to trust their instincts and be their own expert - or as we call it "The Maternal Revolution."