Baby courses

The baby relaxes through the gentle touches that parents learn in the course. At the same time, the attention is beneficial for the relationship between parents and child. The massages can be performed from birth.

In addition to getting used to the water, the main focus of baby swimming is on fun and playful movement. Baby swimming is possible from the age of around 3 months, when the child can hold its head up independently.

DELFI stands for thinking, developing, loving, feeling and individuality. The aim is to promote the child's movement and sensory development through special stimulation and to strengthen the relationship between parent and child.

Elternstart NRW is a family education program for mothers and fathers in North Rhine-Westphalia with a child in the 1st year of life. The course focuses on topics such as early childhood development, the parent-child relationship and dealing with new and stressful family situations. Participation is free of charge. The offer comprises 5 dates in a group of up to 10 participants with children. Click here to search on site.

In the toddler group, children experience their first social contacts, can play together or simply explore the surroundings. Parents of children of the same age get to know each other here and find a space to exchange ideas. Toddler courses often start shortly after birth

The Musikgarten is designed for early musical development. It involves working with rattles, tonewoods and drums. The aim is to promote creative, musical and communicative development from an early age. This support is usually possible from infancy onwards.

PEKiP is short for Prague Parent-Child Program. The PEKiP course focuses on encouraging play and movement in the 1st year of a baby's life. Babies are allowed to move around naked in a warm room and try out their exploratory spirit. During the course, parents find space for discussions and receive answers, suggestions and support. PEKiP courses are aimed at babies from the 4th week of life and end when the child can walk independently.

In these courses, babies are supported in making independent experiences in their environment at their own pace and on their own initiative and gaining self-confidence. The courses are named after the pediatrician Emmi Pikler, who developed the underlying educational concept.