Lovabelle South Shields HQ

Lovabelle South Shields HQ Developmental baby class (suitable from birth to pre-walking). Formerly known as Sensory Explorers. Hi I’m Gem, the founder of Lovabelle (2015).

I’m a qualified Infant Massage and Baby Yoga Instructor and have worked in education for many years. I studied child development and have a great insight into babies brain development and the importance of early bonds and attachments with parents and caregivers. I left my job as a Tutor in August 2015 after my maternity leave ended and I made the decision to start up a gorgeous little business called Sensory Explorers. After 8 successful years and thousands of babies through our doors, it was time to expand and share our classes with others. We renamed the business Lovabelle which you now all know and love and now run a s a Franchise. I am so excited to meet all of you and your little ones to pass on my knowledge and share those magical moments with you and your baby. We are a Parent and Baby Group designed to encourage your babies physical and brain development. Babies are born with many sensory pathways in their brains which disappear if they are not reinforced. Lovabelle's carefully selected activities encourage the use of all babies senses (including their vestibular development which will improve balance) reinforcing those sensory pathways and helping little ones to develop and reach key milestones such as sitting, crawling and even talking. Our baby room at Lovabelle HQ is fully equipped with its own sensory area full of developmental equipment and sensory stations for babies to freely explore. The structured activities your baby will be introduced to include music & movement, messy play, action songs, massage / yoga, visual shows and much more fun! I am fully trained in Infant Massage & Baby Yoga, DBS checked, first aid trained and fully insured. Lovabelle is a proud member of The Children’s Activities Association giving you peace of mind that your baby is in the best hands. I hope to hear from you soon

✨ 10 Years of Classes — By the Numbers ✨As I get ready to celebrate my 10th business birthday, I wanted to share a few s...
21/11/2025

✨ 10 Years of Classes — By the Numbers ✨

As I get ready to celebrate my 10th business birthday, I wanted to share a few stats that honestly blow my mind…

📅 10 years of running classes
🍼 Over 7000 babies have visited me during that time
🎉 Over 4,000 classes delivered
⭐️Over 4000 Grand Old Duke Of Yorks!
👶 130 babies in our baby room every single week
💛 Hundreds of friendships made (little ones and grown-ups!)
🎶 Countless songs sung, bubbles blown, props shaken and milestones shared

Thank you to every family who has ever stepped into my class — you’re the reason these numbers mean so much.

Here’s to celebrating it all next week… and to so much more to come. 🎈✨

✨ Lovabelle — where little firsts happen ✨At Lovabelle, it’s all about letting babies lead the way. Crawls, first sounds...
20/11/2025

✨ Lovabelle — where little firsts happen ✨

At Lovabelle, it’s all about letting babies lead the way. Crawls, first sounds, first tastes, first steps… every new discovery is celebrated in a calm, baby-led environment.

It’s a place where little ones can explore at their own pace, using all their senses, and where every tiny achievement is noticed, shared, and treasured.

Families often return with second or even third babies, drawn by the warmth, support, and gentle guidance that makes these moments even more magical.

Lovabelle is about connection, curiosity, and the everyday wonder of being little — a space where babies can be themselves, and parents can enjoy these gorgeous firsts together.

I am so excited to meet our new families for Winter term 🥰🤍

19/11/2025

🎂🎈✨🎉 1️⃣0️⃣ YEARS 🎉✨🎈🎂

Next week marks a whole decade of Lovabelle!! 10 years of babies, classes, music, friendships, milestones, and memories.
What started as a tiny idea on my maternity leave has now grown into something I’m so proud of — and next week I get to celebrate it with 9 fully booked birthday parties.

To every family who has ever walked into my class… thank you.
You’ve trusted me with your little ones, shared your firsts, your laughs, your tired days, your proud moments — and it has meant the world.

I’ve watched babies do their first claps, first steps, first rolls, first waves.
I’ve seen friendships form, confidence grow, and tiny faces light up week after week.

Here’s to 10 years of the most rewarding work I could ever imagine…
and here’s to celebrating it with you all.
Let the birthday week begin! 🎈✨

18/11/2025

Babies learn through repetition — and it’s amazing how quickly it happens.
We start and finish our classes the same each week, and repeat a couple of favourite activities so little ones begin to predict what comes next.
This little one has watched me sing and show the actions to this song for a few weeks… and now she lifts her arms right on cue.
So clever and just amazing to watch 🥹

🎄 Be honest with me… when do you put your Christmas tree up? 👀✨I absolutely love hearing when everyone starts decorating...
17/11/2025

🎄 Be honest with me… when do you put your Christmas tree up? 👀✨

I absolutely love hearing when everyone starts decorating — some of you are super organised and have it up already, while others wait until the very last minute 😅

Comment the emoji that’s so you:
🎄 – It’s already up (couldn’t wait!)
☃️ – 1st December
🎁 – End of November
🎅 – 12 days before Christmas

I can already picture who’s in which group 🤭 Let’s see who’s getting that festive sparkle started early this year!

16/11/2025

✨ The final sneak peek of our Christmas term! ✨

Christmas Jumper Day – the grand finale of 2025 🎅🎄

Pop on your little one’s Christmas jumper and come make memories to treasure forever.

We’ll be taking a sleigh ride with reindeer, building sweet little gingerbread houses, and diving into festive exploratory play filled with sparkle, texture and wonder.

For so many, this is baby’s very first Christmas — and what a magical way to capture it before the year ends. These moments only happen once, and we’d love you to be part of them 💫

🎟️ Spaces are limited — once they’re gone, they’re gone.
👉 Book your space here
https://bit.ly/3NqdZ0J

Gem ###

🐻 Tummy Time Fun Facts! 🐻💛 Builds strength for big milestones like rolling and crawling.🌈 Helps prevent flat spots and s...
15/11/2025

🐻 Tummy Time Fun Facts! 🐻

💛 Builds strength for big milestones like rolling and crawling.
🌈 Helps prevent flat spots and supports healthy head shape.
🎶 Boosts sensory play — new sights, sounds and textures to explore!
🤗 Great for bonding — chat, sing and smile face-to-face.
🧸 Little and often is perfect — every minute counts!

At Lovabelle, we make tummy time fun, relaxed and full of play — helping your baby grow strong and confident through gentle sensory exploration. 💕

14/11/2025

✨ Sneak Peek No. 2 — The Elf Workshop! ✨

All aboard the Polar Express as we journey to the North Pole, where little ones will help Santa in his grotto, making toys and exploring the colours, textures and sparkle of Christmas 🎄

A magical blend of music, rhythm and festive sensory play — designed to capture your baby’s imagination and bring the wonder of Christmas to life.

Christmas moments you’ll treasure forever. Don’t miss the chance to make it part of your Christmas story 💫

🎟️ Spaces are limited — book early to avoid missing out!
👉 Book your space here https://bit.ly/3NqdZ0J

Gem xx

A huge thank you to everyone who joined in with this week’s Teddy Bears Picnic classes! 🧸💛 The effort you all put in — f...
14/11/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who joined in with this week’s Teddy Bears Picnic classes! 🧸💛 The effort you all put in — from the Pudsey ears to the outfits — was absolutely brilliant and has contributed to such a worthy cause, Children in Need.
I’m so grateful for your support and for helping make a difference!

A teddy bears picnic filled with songs, bubbles cuddles, and sensory play, it was a wonderful way to end the term 💜

Stopped in my tracks this week when I seen Mam capturing this adorable moment 🥹Can’t even explain how lucky I feel to ha...
13/11/2025

Stopped in my tracks this week when I seen Mam capturing this adorable moment 🥹
Can’t even explain how lucky I feel to have a job where I get to create magic for the most gorgeous little people.

💛 A gorgeous session with our Tiny Lives Trust group today for Teddy Bears Picnic 💛These classes aren’t just about suppo...
12/11/2025

💛 A gorgeous session with our Tiny Lives Trust group today for Teddy Bears Picnic 💛

These classes aren’t just about supporting baby’s development through sensory play —they’re about supporting you too.

Our Tiny Lives sessions are such a special space where m**s can come together, chat, and share their experiences of NICU or transitional care. No questions, no judgement — just mamas who truly get it. 💬✨

It’s amazing watching the babies explore and grow each week, but just as special seeing the friendships forming and the weight lift a little when someone says, “I know exactly how you feel.”

If your family has spent time in NICU or transitional care, you’d be so welcome here and can come along to our sessions absolutely free of charge by clicking this link ⬇️
https://www.tinylives.org.uk/meet-chat-learn/ and selecting Wednesdays at Lovabelle.

You’re never alone in this journey 💛

Gem ###

11/11/2025

✨ Countdown to Christmas – Theme One: Winter Wonderland ❄️

Here’s your first little sneak peek into one of our three Christmas themes this term…

Winter Wonderland 🤍❄️

Think twinkling lights, gentle snowflakes and that soft winter sparkle that makes everything feel calm and magical. A peaceful snowy scene of whites and blues, snowmen smiles and a touch of sparkle for you and your little one to enjoy together. ✨

We’ll be bringing not one, but three beautiful Christmas themes to life this term — and I can’t wait for you to experience them all. 🎄

Keep your eyes peeled for theme number 2 🫶🥰

You can join us for the festive fun by clicking this link ➡️ https://bit.ly/3NqdZ0J

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My name is Gemma and I am the founder of Sensory Explorers. I am a qualified teacher of 7 years and studied child development for 6 years. I have a great insight into babies brain development and the importance of early bonds and attachments with parents and caregivers. I left my job as a Teacher in August 2015 after my maternity leave ended and made the decision to start Sensory Explorers. I attended several baby groups with my son and not only did they help his development, but it gave me the chance to meet other m**s who I remained good friends with. I am so excited to meet all of you parents and your little explorers to pass on my knowledge and share magical moments with you at Sensory Explorers. Sensory Explorers is a Parent and Baby Group designed to encourage your babies physical and brain development. Babies are born with many sensory pathways in their brains which disappear if they are not reinforced. Sensory Explorers select activities in their sessions which encourage use of all of the five senses reinforcing all of your babies sensory pathways and help your little explorers to develop and reach key milestones such as sitting, crawling or even talking. These activities include messy play, music, exercising, sensory domes and much more fun! I hope to hear from you soon