Baby Group Classes
Our Baby Milestone Group Class is run by a registered physiotherapist and centres around parent education on motor milestone development and progression, as well as common pediatric concerns.
What are Baby Groups?
Baby group classes are an accessible way to access physio services while also working on other issues that may present themselves! Motor Milestone classes are a weekly or bi-weekly opportunity for parents to connect, learn, and feel empowered to support their baby’s development. These classes take place over four to six sessions for babies and their caregivers to receive a little bit of 1:1 treatment and lots of education and general support to promote milestone development!
These classes are best for clients nearing the end of their treatment plans, families who came in for motor milestone assessments but didn’t require follow-ups, and families who are interested in physio but don’t have a specific concern! These classes are not offered at all of our KPG clinics, so we recommend contacting the clinic closest to you to see if it is offered!
Which Group Meets the Needs of Your Child?
Pre-Rollers
The purpose of this class is preventative intervention, to educate parents on activities they can do with their child to avoid common pediatric conditions such as torticollis and plagiocephaly, delayed gross motor development, poor sitting positions and posture, and alignment issues. Topics covered will include back and side play, tummy time, rolling and sitting.
Pre-Crawlers
The purpose of this class is preventative intervention, to educate parents on activities they can do with their child to avoid common pediatric conditions such as torticollis and plagiocephaly, delayed gross motor development, poor sitting positions and posture, and alignment issues. Topics covered will include tummy time, rolling, sitting, transitions, and crawling.
Pre-Walkers
The purpose of this class is preventative intervention, to educate parents on activities they can do with their child to avoid common pediatric conditions such as delayed gross motor development, poor sitting positions and posture, and alignment issues. Topics covered will include crawling, standing, cruising, transitions, and walking.
New Walkers
The class focuses on developing gross motor skills through activities that encourage balance, coordination, strength, and flexibility. The purpose of this class is preventative intervention, to educate parents on activities they can do with their child to avoid common pediatric conditions such as delayed gross motor development, poor sitting positions and posture, and alignment issues. Kids will explore exciting movement challenges like navigating obstacles, stairs, ball skills, and more.
Not sure which baby group is right for your child? Please reach out! One of our physiotherapists will be able to guide you to the right one, based on the skill level of your child
How Do I Register for a Class?
The best thing to do is to contact the clinic closest to you by visiting kidsphysio.ca/locations. Your clinic will be able to help you register, give you details on their classes, and provide you with the cost, billing, and insurance information.
What Are Classes Like?
Each class generally begins with a 10-minute welcome period to allow caregivers to settle in, share updates, ask questions or review content. Sessions take place on a large mat, but feel free to bring a blanket for your baby to lie on! Sessions will involve education, hands-on exercises, and purposeful play with your child.
We provide a variety of toys and ensure the floors are kept clean for babies by having a no-shoe policy in the clinic. Following each session, you receive a digital copy of the exercise sheet we covered in class, along with additional instructions to guide you at home. If you miss a class, you'll still receive that week's sheet!
Have More Questions?
We believe in a policy of being truely transparent with our families. Don't hesitate to reach out!
Each of our locations have knowledgable staff who are ready to answer your questions.
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FAQ
Find out the answers to some of the questions you may have before booking with our team.
What is the cost of a baby group?
This changes slightly across clinics! The best thing for you to do is to contact the clinic you are interested in registering with for more information. You can find a list of our locations right here.
Do I need to book an appointment before attending a class?
Yes, all clients will need an assessment before the first class. This could either be a full-length, regular assessment (highly recommended if you have a specific concern) or a 30-minute assessment where we review the intake form, birth history, and take a brief visual & subjective assessment.
When do classes take place?
It varies! Your clinic will have the best answer to these questions – but generally, you wil find them to be weekly or bi-weekly, 4-6 sessions long, and are usually the same day and time of the week every session.
Are baby groups covered by insurance?
These classes are physiotherapy classes and so may be covered by your insurance, but we cannot guarantee that! So, we recommend checking in with your insurance provider directly. We also do not offer direct billing for these classes.
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