The Parent and Baby Centre

The Parent & Baby Centre was established in 2006 and moved to Delta Sports Dome in 2014. We are based in Studio 1 on the ground floor with specialised padded flooring so everyone is warm, comfortable and safe. For more information see below or get in touch by phone or email.

This is a class which is based around the concept of introducing your baby to positive touch to improve your understanding of and connection to them. We learn about what can help in times of difficulty and how to keep your baby as healthy and comfortable as possible. We learn how to help with digestive issues, congestion, teething, relaxation and sleep and lots more. The group can help, advise and support each other as we will all have had different experiences.

• Suitable for babies from 4 weeks to pre-crawling
• 5 week course on 1 day a week (either Monday or Wednesday)
• Room open 10.15 , class starts at 10.30am with approx. 1 hour of massage instruction
• Tea/coffee, snacks and chat after the class
• The course costs €130 (most parents can claim <€100 back through health insurance as I am a registered CIMI)
• I provide mats, blankets, cushions, oils, weekly handouts etc so you just need to come in comfy clothes.
• Places are limited and must be booked in advance.

This is a sociable, interactive class which gets babies moving and stretching in ways that will help their physical and cognitive development as well as being lots of fun through using rhymes and songs. There are stretches and exercises for parents too so everyone benefits!

• Suitable for babies from approx. 12 weeks to active crawler
• 5 week course on Thursdays
• Room open 10.15 , class stars at 10.30am with approx. 1 hour of instruction including relaxation to finish
• Tea/coffee, snacks and chat after the class
• The course costs €75
• I provide mats, blankets, cushions, oils, weekly handouts etc so you just need to come in stretchy, comfy clothes.
• Places are limited and must be booked in advance.

My name is Wendy Condell and my ‘previous life’ was managing leisure centres, lecturing part-time in CIT, working part-time as a leisure consultant and being a fitness and outdoor pursuits fanatic. Life was very busy.

Then I had my son and everything changed. I trained as a Certified Infant Massage Instructor while on maternity leave and then took the leap of faith to move into a whole new chapter in life. I set up The Parent & Baby Centre in 2006 and started teaching classes. What was meant to be a short-term plan still continues 10 years, 2 more training courses and another baby later. I am very grateful to work in the area that I do and am as passionate today about giving parents and their babies/children as warm, friendly and sociable an experience as possible, as I was 10 years ago. Time with your baby goes so fast, enjoy every moment!