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Why hello there...
A bit about me
My name is Izzy and I am a mother, teacher & the founder of Little Noggins.
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In 2022, I became a proud mummy to our beautiful, happy little daughter.
It's during this stage of life that I've come to realise just how vital supportive environments & networks are for navigating the big wide world of parenting. My goal is to create supportive spaces for local parents where little ones have access to quality experiences that support their Early Years development. Hence, Little Noggins was born!
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I started my career as a primary school teacher (BA Hons with QTS), teaching mainly 5 - 7 year olds in schools across Calderdale. I have since moved away from the profession to spend more quality time with my new little family & take life at a steadier pace.
I am a qualified infant massage instructor (accredited with the Royal College of Midwives) & a qualified baby yoga instructor. I offer baby massage courses and baby yoga-based, 'Nurture' classes in and around Halifax.
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I have also trained as a 'Starting Solid Foods' facilitator and enjoy helping parents across Calderdale to feel confident about weaning their babies. More info about our 'Starting Solids' workshop can be found here.
The Little Noggins Approach
Providing nurturing experiences for you & your little ones
At Little Noggins, all classes are baby-led. We know that our babies and toddlers have their own little agendas and so you'll find the following activities in all of our classes:
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Feeding
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Changing
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Having a little cry
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Having a big cry
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Snoozing
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& sometimes just extra cuddles
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Babies are welcome to do their thing & really, honestly, no-one minds one little bit. Little ones will never be made to play, be massaged or do anything they're just not in the mood to do!
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Little Noggins is a nurturing, safe space for grown-ups as much as it is for the babies and you'll always be met with a lovely warm-welcome (& quite possibly a hot cuppa & tasty treat!). Little Noggins is the gentlest kind of introduction to getting out of the house & meeting others with your new bundles of joy (and that deceptively hefty changing bag)...
Hannah, February 2024
"Izzy is the most amazing woman, she’s so friendly and approachable and very patient. We have loved our baby massage class so much that we are looking at every other class Izzy has to offer. We are already booked on the Mother’s Day special!"
Poppy, December 2023
"I could not be happier with my Little Noggins experience! Izzy was so welcoming and went above and beyond.
I was nervous coming into a new environment, being a first time young mum, but the class, wow, it was pure joy! All nerves went as soon as we arrived!
I would highly recommend baby massage & Little Noggins in general. Thank you so much!"
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Calise, October 2023
"I attended baby massage and honestly can’t recommend it enough. As a first time mum I was super nervous taking baby out on my own but found it so laid back and welcoming compared to other classes.
The hot drink and breakfast was always appreciated and I’ve made some great friends. Thanks Izzy! X"