Niverville Recreation has added a new program to its spring line-up, introducing Lullaland to their programming for the first time.

The Winnipeg-based program offers sensory classes for newborns and toddlers and their caregivers in a relaxed yet multisensory environment. The program, according to the Lullaland website, offers instructor-led classes that are tailored to children’s development stage with activities and interactions that stimulate their senses through colours, lights, and sounds.

The program offers two streams, Lullanewborns and Lullababies. Both programs will be run from the south end of the arena from April 27–May 25 and will cost $90 for the five-class session.

Lullanewborn classes recognize that a lot is happening in a baby’s first year of life—from their own developments to their caregiver’s navigation through all the changes. Through music, smoothly movement, and fluffy textures, the Lullanewborn program will help pre-mobile babies explore their senses and embrace tummy time. Infant massage is also incorporated into each session to further the bonding time between parent and child.

Lullababies, on the other hand, is geared towards babies who are already sitting and moving, and even taking their first steps. The program encourages language acquisition and interactive play. As the children experience more mobility during this stage, the class allows time for socialization with other babies. Repetition is key in this class, as children explore language and baby sign language through upbeat music, gentle movement, props, and exploratory play.

Similar to Lullanewborn, each Lullababies class ends with dim lighting and calming music, allowing parent and child to strengthen their bond and leave the class ready for a midday nap.