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Mommy-and-Me Classes For Long Island Families

No more mama guilt! Stroller Strides is all about self-care in a supportive and encouraging environment. Photo courtesy of FIT4MOM/Stroller Strides.
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2/8/21 - By Jaime Sumersille

When it comes to mommy-and-me classes, Long Island families have plenty of choices. Whether you want to stay fit, learn a new craft, take a splash in the pool, or do something else entirely, we've rounded up the best parent-and-me classes we could find. These classes let you and your baby get out, have fun, meet other moms and tots, and spend precious time together. Of course, these cool classes are open to dads, grandparents, and other caregivers, too.

For more class suggestions to keep you busy as your baby grows, be sure to bookmark our Guide to Classes and Activities on Long Island.

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Top Mommy-and-Me Baby Classes on Long Island

Stroller Strides/Fit4Mom

Central Nassau County and Western Suffolk County
Stroller Strides offers several mommy-and-me workout programs and even prenatal classes. Mothers of all fitness levels and stages of motherhood are welcome to work out with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Classes are held in parks, malls, and even online. READ MORE

The Little Gym of Long Island - Classes

Huntington, Levittown, Rockville Centre, Roslyn, and Smithtown
From ages 4 months to 3 years, babies and toddlers can enjoy a variety of parent-and-me classes focusing on foundational skills like muscle control, color recognition, and language development. As they age, little ones develop social skills such as independence, sharing, and cooperation.  READ MORE

My Gym Children's Fitness - Long Island

Stony Brook, Huntington Station, and West Babylon
The gym-based play, exercises, and stretches in these mommy-and-me classes get wee ones ready for the big kid gymnastics, karate, and ninja courses that await at My Gym. Some locations offer live Zoom classes, and all locations offer a FREE first class. READ MORE

Saf-T-Swim Suffolk County

Multiple Locations
Baby-and-me classes are geared to parents of children ages 2 months to 3 years and help develop muscle strength and coordination plus basic survival swim skills including buoyancy, breathing, arm and leg motion, and survival floats. Small-group and private lessons are offered.  READ MORE

Mommy Moves

East Meadow, Mineola, and West Islip
What could be more fun than grooving to your favorite tunes while cuddling a baby on your belly? Mommy Moves and Baby Weights classes give you a great workout with your little one's participation. Classes are being offered virtually for the time being. READ MORE
Spend special time with mom, dad or caregiver, at Once upon a Treetop. Photo courtesy of the venue
Spend special time with mom, dad or caregiver, at Once upon a Treetop. Photo courtesy of the venue

Top Mommy-and-Me Baby Classes in Nassau County

Goldfish Swim School - Garden City and Farmingdale

Garden City and Farmingdale
Goldfish Swim School provides swim programs for children 4 months to 12 years. A 90-degree water temperature and state-of-the-art water purification system assure an inviting, safe, and clean environment. Adults participate with children under 3 years. READ MORE

Moms & Tots

Merrick
Established more than 30 years ago, classes here combine music and movement, art, storytime, and free play. Classes are offered to ages 6 months to 3 years, with a gentle separation class introduced around age 2. READ MORE

Once Upon a Treetop

Plainview
This bright play space offers a variety of parent-and-me classes for little Long Islanders. Choose from yoga, baby ballet, the academic-minded Little Learners, and more. Enjoy open playtime in the space following your class sessions, too.  READ MORE

Rockin' Tots

Plainview
Musician Darlene Graham hosts mommy-and-me music and dance classes at Carolyn's Dancenter. Swing and sway to folksy sounds. Classes are currently offered both in-person and via Zoom. READ MORE

Top Mommy-and-Me Baby Classes in Suffolk County

Art & Soul Studio

Nesconset
Bring out the inner artist in you and your child at this studio. Programs are geared toward 2- and 3-year-olds, and each class explores new art materials, textures, and skills. Registrations are taken on a rolling basis for each eight-class session. READ MORE

The Original Mommy and Me

Patchogue
Ease your child into separation classes by attending these "pre-preschool" sessions at The Original Mommy and Me, offered for new walkers up to age 3 1/2. Together you enjoy playtime, circle time, snack time, and more.  READ MORE

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