09/10/2026
A rainy morning and some precious one-on-one time with my little boy🥹🤍
On Wednesday morning, I took Levi to the sensory room at our local family centre, and it became a moment I know I’ll cherish from my maternity leave.
As much as I love being sociable, getting out, making plans and seeing people, I’m realising some of my favourite moments of motherhood are the simplest ones. Just me and him. No distractions, no rushing around, nowhere else we needed to be. An entire hour of being present with each other 🤍
At just 9 weeks old, Levi is becoming so much more aware of the world around him, and watching his little face light up at the lights, colours and movements was magical. Seeing the world through his eyes and seeing him discover things for the first time is one of my favourite parts of being his mummy.
Sensory rooms can be wonderful for babies, even this young. Gentle lights, contrasting colours and slow movements can support developing vision, encourage visual tracking and help them explore their senses. In a calm environment, they can also offer a lovely opportunity for relaxation, connection and co-regulation.
What made the day even more special was how calm and content Levi seemed afterwards. He even fell asleep independently for the very first time, without needing to be rocked or fed to sleep! 🥹 I can’t say whether the sensory room had anything to do with it, but I do wonder whether such a peaceful morning, full of connection and gentle stimulation, helped him feel settled.
At this age, babies are still learning to regulate their nervous systems, and so much of that regulation happens through us. Our voices, our touch and simply being close can help them feel safe and secure.
Motherhood can sometimes feel like there’s pressure to constantly be doing something, going somewhere or filling our days with activities. But this morning reminded me that sometimes the most meaningful moments happen when we slow down.
For any locals, this was at the BECC Centre in Borehamwood! It’s completely free and you can book the sensory room just for yourself and your little one. 🥹🤍
I wouldn’t have wanted to spend my rainy morning any other way 🤍