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7-week-old and Gymboree class?

jenna1008jenna1008
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My baby is extremely active and needs constant stimulation.  He actually looks more like a 3-month-old...  Anyhow, I was thinking about taking him to Gymboree classes for 0-6 month-olds.  How old were your babies when you first took them to Gymboree?  What do you think about taking him this young?  Also, any idea how much Gymboree classes cost?
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Re: 7-week-old and Gymboree class?

  • PrincessBonniePrincessBonnie

    I go to the willowbrook location. ?It's about $58 a month for 1 class a week, although we do go to open gym 2-3 times a week. ?

    ?DD is 21 months now, and we started when she was 6 months. ? I'm thinking of taking her out of Gymboree now and trying something different. ?

    I'm not sure what they do in the baby classes. ?You can try a class for free though.

    We did not use open gym until she was able to walk.

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  • houstonkdwhoustonkdw
    I am not sure what you would do with a 7 week old other than some tummy time but that is just me.  I would wait until she can sit up so she can actually do more.  However, try the free class.  You never know.
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  • TexasSmithTexasSmith

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    I am not sure what you would do with a 7 week old other than some tummy time but that is just me.  I would wait until she can sit up so she can actually do more.  However, try the free class.  You never know.

    Ditto. I wouldn't pay for Gymboree for a 7-week old. Heck, I'm too cheap even to do it now. I know DD would love it, but it's just not in our budget right now.

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  • LisaK2bLisaK2b member
    I would definitely wait until he is able to sit.  Or at least hold his head up (around 3 months or so) - sit assisted.  Also, has he gotten his first round of vaccination yet?  It's cold/flu season and lots of kids = germs!
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  • rayskit10rayskit10 member

    imagehoustonkdw:
    I am not sure what you would do with a 7 week old other than some tummy time but that is just me.  I would wait until she can sit up so she can actually do more.  However, try the free class.  You never know.

    agreed. try the free class. no loss if you decide it's not for you. however, i do think 7 weeks is a little young. you'll basically do all the work- sing songs, put him on his tummy on the different aparatus. you can do that at home for free. go to the free class and get some ideas and implement them at home on your own!

    i will say, at your baby's age, what they are really doing is learning about their new world. your baby will be intrigued, stimulated and constantly learning just by accompanying you on your daily activities. do you have a sling/bjorn/wrap? if you do, carry him with you while you do housework and talk to him about what you're doing, that's great developmentally. take him to the mall and walk around. all the sights, sounds and smells are sensory heaven for a baby. get some friends together and hit the tot spot. take him out and have some lunch. the world is way more interesting to babies than it is to us moms. :)

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  • horn_jm@hotmail.comhorn_jm@hotmail.com
    I think they are plenty stimulated by going to the store, going for walks, etc... but you could try out a free trial Gymboree and Kindermusik class.  There is always free story time at the library (check out your local library's website).  Also, if you want to get out and meet people for you - definitely check into any new mom support groups, etc.
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  • jenna1008jenna1008
    Good point about the vaccinations and the flu season.  Maybe we'll wait a couple of months.  He does, however, hold his head up.  We'll just keep running errands together.  Thanks for the good feedback!
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  • rayskit10rayskit10 member

    imagejeneric04:
    I think they are plenty stimulated by going to the store, going for walks, etc... but you could try out a free trial Gymboree and Kindermusik class.  There is always free story time at the library (check out your local library's website).  Also, if you want to get out and meet people for you - definitely check into any new mom support groups, etc.

    agreed. when Turtle was that age, i was going to 2-3 playgroups a week. good for baby, better for mommy.

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  • CallMeKelCallMeKel member

    I agree with everyone else....it's a bit young (especially for the $). But go to the free class and try it out...you'll find that you probably will defintely want to come back and join when he's about 3 months old!

    Don't forget about the Tot Spot at the C museum!

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