BabyGym with Christi Ermelo

16/04/2026

"It's not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving."

When you do something you love it does not feel like work, and when you have the privilege of serving others it gives life new meaning and purpose.

It is an honor to be part of the BabyGym Foundation.

THE BABYGYM FOUNDATION

We would like to acknowledge and thank BabyGym Instructor, Christi Damon, for her outstanding efforts in bringing BabyGym to more parents and caregivers in Ermelo, Mpumalanga.

Thanks to the funds raised, Christi was able to invite:

• 18 educators and caregivers to Friends of BabyGym Training
• 10 parents and their babies to BabyGym 2: Firm Foundations, and
• assist a little one with crawling support.

Thank you, and very well done, Christi!

BabyGym with Christi Ermelo

08/04/2026

MEET OUR TEAM OF BABYGYM INSTRUCTORS

At the heart of BabyGym is our dedicated team of 37 BabyGym Instructors across South Africa and Namibia.

These highly trained professionals bring BabyGym to life every day, translating research and principles into meaningful experiences for babies and their parents.

Since BabyGym was established in 2003, more than 35,000 babies and their parents have experienced BabyGym through the care, expertise, and commitment of our Instructors.

We are deeply grateful that parent testimonials often describe BabyGym as “an overall impactful experience” and “highly recommended.”

All BabyGym Instructors are trained at the BabyGym Training Studio in leafy Linden, Johannesburg, where we invest in developing the knowledge, skill, and heart that make our Instructors such a special and essential part of the BabyGym family.

BabyGym is currently available in:

📍Eastern Cape: East London, Gqeberha

📍Free State: Bethlehem, Bloemfontein, Bothaville, Harrismith, Welkom

📍Gauteng: Blairgowrie, Carletonville, Centurion, Craighall Park, Krugersdorp, Lenasia, Silver Lakes

📍KwaZulu-Natal: Hilton, Ladysmith, Umhlanga

📍Limpopo: Polokwane, Tzaneen

📍Mpumalanga: Ermelo

📍North West: Lichtenburg, Potchefstroom

📍Northern Cape: Douglas, Kimberley, Upington

📍Namibia: Swakopmund, Windhoek, Walvis Bay

📍Western Cape: Bellville, Eversdal, George, Mossel Bay,

And soon in these NEW areas:
• Fairland (Johannesburg)
• Orania, Petrusville, Vanderkloof (Northern Cape)
• Ludwigsdorf (Windhoek).

🌱Find your nearest BabyGym Instructor, here:

https://babygym.co.za/instructor_list/

08/04/2026

30/03/2026

"Successful parents are not the ones who have never struggled. They are the ones who never give up, despite the struggles." ~ Sharon Jaynes

https://babygym.co.za/

18/03/2026

Is jou baba 6 weke en ouer?

*Registreer dan vir jou BabaGim 2 Ferm Grondslag kurses*

DAGBOEK DIE DATUM!!!
Woensdag - 15 April @ 10uur -

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12/03/2026

06/03/2026

3 MANIERE OM BY BABAGIM ERMELO AAN TE SLUIT 🌟

• BabaGim 2: Ferm Grondslag
• BabaGim 3: Mylpaalklasse
• Vriende van BabaGim Opleiding

💡Lees meer hier:
https://babygym.co.za/babygym-classes/

📍Vir beskikbare klasse in Ermelo lees hier:
https://babygym.co.za/instructor-profile?id=542

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03/03/2026

Dankie Ermelo

25/02/2026

"Die spiere is die brein se kneg."

Die wonderkrag van woorde.

It is completely natural to feel that sudden jolt of fear when you see a child climbing a little too high or balancing on an uneven edge. As parents and educators, our first instinct is to protect them from every possible bump and bruise because we care so deeply for their safety. However, when we say be careful, we might accidentally be stepping in the way of their most vital development - cerebellum development.

The cerebellum is the part of the brain responsible for coordination, balance, and motor control, and it thrives on the data it receives during these moments of physical challenge.

When a child navigates a risk, their cerebellum is working hard to map their body in space and refine their movements so it makes less errors each time. If we always intervene or remove the challenge, we are actually denying that part of the brain the practice it needs to keep them safe in the long run.

Instead of letting fear take over, try to offer support through questions that prompt them to think. Asking a child where they plan to put their foot next or how their body feels in that position helps them build a lifelong skill for risk assessment.

You are not just preventing a fall today, you are giving their brain the tools to prevent falls tomorrow and into their adult future.

Real safety is about building a child who is capable and aware of their own body.

If you would like to explore more ways to use language to build resilience, you can find further guidance in my online risk management resources.

06/02/2026

INVEST IN THE FIRST 1 000 DAYS!

The BabyGym Foundation envisions thriving babies and empowered communities who prioritise and optimise the first 1 000 days of life. We empower parents and caregivers with simple, highly effective massage and movement strategies to support optimal brain and body development during this sensitive stage.

We offer:
• Parent-and-baby classes.
• Workshops and training for caregivers, educators, and all adults working with young children.
• Children’s storybooks and educational resources.

As a registered Public Benefit Organisation (PBO), we can issue Section 18A certificates for qualifying donations, making your contribution tax-deductible.

💛 Your donation is an investment in the future of our children, helping create a stronger, brighter South Africa.

📩 Support early childhood development today!

WhatsApp 082 301 5860
Email institute@babygym.co.za

06/02/2026

THANK YOU,
PARENTS & BABYGYM INSTRUCTORS,

For prioritising the baby years.

They matter profoundly 🧠♥️🌱

https://babygym.co.za/

23/01/2026