BabyGym with Christi Ermelo

23/10/2025

04/10/2025

Let's develop these highly receptive brains and bodies!

"When we take the perspective that our child is truly doing the best they can with the brain development that they have, we have more patience, empathy and understanding." ~ Wildflower Parenting

https://babygym.co.za/

02/10/2025

"Your baby’s brain grows through connection — not independence.
Each time you respond quickly, you're wiring their brain for safety and showing them the world (and their body) is a safe place." - Dr Greer Kirshenbaum

01/10/2025

WE HAVE A DREAM

The BabyGym Foundation was founded to realise the dreams we have for our country and our babies.

One of the initiatives of the BabyGym Foundation is to gift copies of our children's storybooks to every Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Afrikaans, English, isiXhosa, and isiZulu.

As the attached post mentions: “Reading to children can give parents a sense of purpose during hospital stays, while the sound of a familiar voice can help little ones feel calmer and more secure, even supporting better breathing, feeding, and growth.”

The BabyGym Foundation is a registered Non-Profit Company (NPC) and a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO). As a registered PBO, the BabyGym Foundation can issue Section 18A certificates for qualifying donations, making them tax-deductible.

A donation to the BabyGym Foundation is an investment in the future of our children. Your contribution helps us create a stronger, brighter South Africa.

📱 Contact us on WhatsApp: +27 82 301 5860
📧 Email: institute@babygym.co.za

30/09/2025

Very preterm infants who received more skin-to-skin contact during their hospital stay showed stronger development in brain regions tied to stress and emotional regulation.

29/09/2025

WELCOME TO BABYGYM!

We explore how loving touch, massage, movement, and awakening the senses encourage your baby to become curious, move, learn, and have fun!

When our eyes open to the wondrous world of baby brain and body development, we become present in the moment, enjoy every stage of our baby’s growth and development, and learn to celebrate each and every milestone!

Who is BabyGym for?
Our programmes have been designed to guide parents and caregivers from pregnancy to birth, and through each of the physical developmental milestones, including suckling, head control, rolling, sitting, crawling, and walking.

We also offer HPCSA, SACE and SAPIK-accredited workshops for professionals.

When can you join BabyGym?
For the best BabyGym experience, we encourage couples to join BabyGym 1 – Newborn Brain Essentials during pregnancy.

Once the baby is born, parents and baby can join a BabyGym 2 group class from 6 weeks onwards. The six weeks are calculated from 40 weeks/full term. However, most families find BabyGym 2 Firm Foundations most enjoyable when the baby is close to 10 weeks old.

BabyGym 3 classes are attended as the baby nears relevant milestones, such as sitting, crawling, and walking.

More information & links:

🌐 Website:
https://www.babygym.co.za/

🛒 Shop:
https://babygym.co.za/shop/

🧠 Classes and workshops:
https://babygym.co.za/babygym-classes-6/

📍 Find an Instructor near you:
https://www.babygym.co.za/instructor_list/

💡 BabyGym Instructor training: https://www.babygym.co.za/instructor-training/

For more information, kindly contact us at 📞 082 301 5860 or 📧 institute@babygym.co.za

"Developmental dates are moments of focused contact between mom, dad and baby when you lovingly and gently wake up as many of his senses and muscles as possible and engage as many parts of his brain as you can think of, while introducing him to the world around him." ADRIANO MILANI COMPARETTI

23/09/2025

"This morning, I woke up to my child’s little face. No fancy plans. No grand achievements. Just sleepy eyes, messy hair, and that tiny smile. And in that moment, I realized – I am the richest I’ve ever been. Not in money, but in love, in presence, in purpose." ~ littlegraceph

https://babygym.co.za/

15/09/2025

What an amazing weekend!!!

12/09/2025

BabyGym Conference 2025!!!!
I love to be a part of this A M A Z I N G team of instructors!!!!!