BabyGym with Christi Ermelo

15/07/2026

"Thinking and learning are not all in our head. On the contrary, the body plays an integral part in all our intellectual processes from our earliest moments in utero right through to old age." ~ Carla Hannaford

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14/07/2026

Registreer nou om jou en baba se plek te verseker.

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09/07/2026

OUR SENSES MATTER

“In all of living, have much fun and laughter. Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured.”
— Gordon B. Hinckley

This inspiring pocket-sized read encourages you to slow down, become more present, and discover a deeper sense of joy and contentment in the simple moments of everyday life.

Click on the link below to view, download, or print your copy of SENSES, and begin your journey towards greater sensory awareness and emotional well-being.

https://babygym.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/SENSES-2022.pdf

08/07/2026

BABYGYM IS FOR YOUNG BABIES

Did you know that BabyGym 2: Firm Foundations is designed for young babies, starting as early as 6 weeks old?

Why? Because we believe in prevention rather than cure. By mimicking nature's flawless design and supporting a baby to relax, bond, feed well, and move in age-appropriate ways, we nurture a curious baby who loves to explore!

Our goal is to help little ones feel capable and strong, encouraging them to reach out, move, and explore independently.

This means BabyGym optimises the first few "passive" months so that the baby conquers the "active" months.

BabyGym is not a stimulation class, it is a lifestyle!

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Note: 6 weeks refers to full-term babies (40 weeks gestation) + 6 weeks.

01/07/2026

A CHILD AT PLAY = A CHILD AT WORK

Play is a joyful way of learning without the pressure to perform. Through different stages of play, children imitate, explore, and absorb the social skills, behaviours, and experiences they see in their culture and everyday environment.

When a child plays, they are often mirroring what they have experienced. This is why one of the favourite games for many young children is caring for a doll, pretending to cook, clean, or look after others. Through these pretend experiences, children make sense of the world around them.

A child at play is literally “trying on” life — practising what they see others do and learning:

• How to process and express their feelings
• How to interact and get along with others
• The names of things (nouns) and the words that describe actions (verbs)
• How to use their bodies and fingers with increasing skill and control.

Play is not “just play” — it is the child’s work. It is how they learn, grow, and develop.

Continue reading the full article here:

https://www.mindmoves.co.za/2026/06/03/play-serious-learning/

01/07/2026

Growth versus Development: Your Baby’s Brain and Body Working Together

Dr Melodie de Jager and Cozette Laubser explore the connection between babies’ physical growth and their ability to reach developmental milestones.

Neuroscience indicates that babies are born with more brain cells than they will ever use. Depending on the range of a baby’s movements during the first year of life, unused brain cells die off at a rate of 10,000 brain cells per day. The greater the variety of movement, the greater the brain development that takes place. The number of brain cells is not what is most important, what is important is the number of connections between the brain cells.

Continue reading the full article here:

https://babygym.co.za/2021/03/10/growth-vs-development-your-babys-body-brain-working-together/

29/06/2026

26/06/2026

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24/06/2026

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