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20/01/2025

🌟 Exciting News Coming Soon!🌟

We’ve got something AMAZING to share with you this week, and we can’t wait to let you in on it! 🎉

Any guesses on what it might be? 🤔

Here’s a hint: it’s going to make your Fatowl experience even better! 🦉💛

Stay tuned—more details dropping soon! 👀

17/01/2025

What better way to end the week then these gorgeous photos from our baby massage class at .spot.play.cafe each Thursday!

We hope you have the best weekend.

15/01/2025

✨ Just some of the magic in class this week!✨

There are **no January blues** in our classes—just smiles, laughter, and precious moments with your little ones! 💖

From bonding time and baby giggles to dancing, singing, and making new friends, every class is filled with joy and connection. 🌟

Ready to join the fun?

📅 Book your spot now: fatowl.uk

Let’s make this January unforgettable together! 🎶☕👶

12/01/2025

✨ Families with little ones aged birth to 5 years✨

🎉 Our January Term is now in full swing, and we’d love to have you join us!

🌐 Visit fatowl.uk to reserve your spot today.

💖 Parents LOVE our classes for so many reasons:

🍼 Building confidence in their parenting skills as they learn how to respond to their little one’s cues and embrace quality time together.

🤝 Joining a community of parents at the same stage of parenting—share real-time joys and challenges of raising little ones.

🎶 Having fun choosing from our range of classes, perfect for birth to 5 years.

☕ Enjoying a cuppa and chat after each class—because parents deserve connection too!

Our Classes Include:

👶🏽👶 Baby Massage
💞 Bond With Baby
💃 Fatowl Grooves
🎵 Fatowl Beats
🏋️ Fatowl Fitness

📍 Class Locations Include:

- South Queensferry Community Centre
- Cramond Kirk Hall
- Lifecare Centre, Stockbridge
- Bellfield, Portobello
- Tots Spot Play Cafe
- Joy Tots Play Cafe
- The Hub @531 Lanark Road
- Liberton Kirk Halls
- Glencorse Centre
- Fairmilehead Parish Church Hall

📅 Book now to join a class this week: fatowl.uk

We can’t wait to welcome you and your little one! 🦉💕

09/01/2025

🌟 FATOWL FAMILY GROOVES: FRIDAY CLASS FOR MULTIPLE CHILDREN!

Parents - If you have more than one under 5 you would like to attend a class with on a Friday morning, come along to our brand new Friday class with our lovely teacher Monica at LifeCare Edinburgh and try out our newest class!

🥁 Monica will be leading our FATOWL FAMILY GROOVES class on a Friday morning from 10am - 11am and she would love to welcome you to class!

🎶 As a trained Opera and singing teacher Monica brings a fantastic range of musical skills to these classes.

💃 You are welcome to bring one, two or even three under fives to class. We know how hard it can be to find a class you can bring all your children to so we have made this class just for you ❤️

☕️ We are a sociable bunch and love to give you a cup of tea, coffee and a biscuit 🍪 at the end too while your little ones play and you can chat!

🌟 Book your spot at this class here: https://from-acorn-to-oak-with-love.classforkids.io/info/1180

09/01/2025

We think it’s time to reintroduce ourselves for our new followers!

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We’re Lesley and Susan, founders of FATOWL.

We run a range of classes across Edinburgh, West Lothian, Edinburgh South, and Midlothian that focus on bonding, fun, and creating a community of support for parents and carers.

As former primary teachers, gentle parenting advocates, and, most importantly, mums ourselves, we understand the challenges (and joys!) that come with raising little ones.

That’s why we’re passionate about equipping parents, grandparents, and carers with essential skills, including **first aid training**, to help navigate the unexpected with confidence.

Mini First Aid Workshop

We’ve partnered with Mini First Aid Edinburgh & the Lothians to bring you a 2-hour Baby & Child First Aid Workshop at Bellfield in Portobello.

📅 Monday, 20th January
🕙 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
💷 £30 per person

This workshop will give you the knowledge to handle:
✔️ Choking
✔️ CPR
✔️ Burns
✔️ Breaks & Bleeding
✔️ Head Bumps & Falls
✔️ Febrile Seizures
Plus, **Meningitis and Sepsis awareness training** so you can spot vital early warning signs.

Babies (non-mobile) are welcome, and tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided.

Knowledge is power, and we believe every parent and carer deserves the confidence to act in an emergency.

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💚 Book your spot today at fatowl.uk or here: https://from-acorn-to-oak-with-love.classforkids.io/info/1176

We’re so excited to bring this vital workshop to our community. Hope to see you there!

With love,
Lesley & Susan
FATOWL 🦉

08/01/2025

🌟 Mini First Aid Workshop 🌟

FATOWL are thrilled to team up with the fantastic Mini First Aid Edinburgh & the Lothians to bring you a Baby & Child First Aid Workshop on Monday, 20th January at Bellfield, Portobello. Choose from two convenient times:

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
💷 Cost: £30 per person

This award-winning, two-hour workshop is designed for parents, carers, grandparents, and anyone caring for little ones. It covers essential first aid knowledge from birth through early childhood, giving you the confidence to handle emergencies like:

✅ Choking
✅ CPR
✅ Burns
✅ Breaks
✅ Bleeding
✅ Trips & Falls
✅ Head Bumps
✅ Febrile Seizures

You’ll also learn Meningitis and Sepsis awareness, helping you spot critical signs early for potentially life-saving interventions.

💡 Why attend?
Knowledge is power, and this workshop equips you with the tools and confidence to protect and care for your little ones. You have it in you to save a life! 💚

👶 Babies welcome! If your little one is non-mobile, feel free to bring them along. Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided to make your experience even more enjoyable.

📲 Spaces are limited, so book now to secure your spot: fatowl.uk

Let’s learn together and keep our little ones safe! 🩹💖

07/01/2025

🌟✨ Ever had a hard day as a parent because your little one is out of sorts/ low on sleep/ or just as part of parent life ❤️

✨ I've lost count of the number of times we had a meltdown at the shops / on the bus or out and about because they're out of sorts. I knew it was a totally normal thing to happen for a baby still learning about the world - but it was exhausting all the same.

👶🌈 At FATOWL, we believe in creating a nurturing and welcoming environment for both babies and exhausted parents alike! 😴💤 We know that parenting isn't always a walk in the park, especially when those sleepless nights kick in and the little ones get a tad cranky.

But fear not! We're here to support you every step of the way! 🤗🙌

🎈🎉 Our classes are all about following your child's lead, letting their curiosity and imagination soar! 🚀🌙 We embrace the uniqueness of each child, celebrating their milestones and fostering their development in a child-led approach. 🌟✨

💫✨ Whether you come to class with a tired yawn or feeling like a Queen after a sold 4 hours of sleep, we welcome you with open arms! If your little one needs to cry/feed/discover/ or cuddle - we welcome them and how they are feeling today.

👋💛 Because we understand that parenthood is a beautiful mess and we're here to create a safe space where you can unwind, connect with other parents, and share in the joys and challenges of raising your little ones. 🤝👪

🎵🤸‍♀️ From soothing lullabies to interactive messy playtime, our classes are packed with giggles, cuddles, and unforgettable moments! 🎶🥳

Together, we'll explore the world through songs, dances, massage, yoga and sensory activities, all designed to inspire and engage your little ones. 🌎🌈

✨🦉 So, whether you need a boost of energy or simply crave a supportive community, join us at FATOWL Baby Classes! We're here to create lasting memories and provide you and your little one with an environment filled with warmth, love, and endless possibilities! 🥰❤️
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06/01/2025

🌟 New Term Starts Today! 🌟

A huge welcome to everyone joining us today and throughout the week for the start of our exciting new term of FATOWL classes! We can’t wait to see you and your little ones for a fun-filled day of bonding, learning, and play.

Here’s what’s happening today (Monday):

📍 Lifecare Centre, Stockbridge
FATOWL FAMILY GROOVES (0 mths - 5 yrs)
Level 1 - FATOWL Beats (Music, Movement & Play) (3 - 9 mths)
Level 1 Bond With Baby (12 weeks - pre-mobile babies)
Level 2 - FATOWL Beats (Music, Movement & Play) (9 - 18 mths)
Baby Massage (birth - 1 year)

📍 Cramond Kirk Hall
Level 2 - FATOWL Beats (Music, Movement & Play) (9 - 18 mths)
Level 1 Bond With Baby (12 weeks - pre-mobile babies)

📍 South Queensferry Community Centre
FATOWL FAMILY GROOVES (0 mths - 5 yrs)
Level 1 Bond With Baby (12 weeks - pre-mobile babies)
Level 1 - FATOWL Beats (Music, Movement & Play) (3 - 9 mths)
Baby Massage (birth - 1 year)

✨ It’s not too late to join us today! ✨

Whether you’re looking for movement, music, massage, or bonding time, we’ve got the perfect class for you and your little one. Come and be part of our incredible community!

📲 Book your spot now at fatowl.uk or message us for more info.

Lesley, Susan, and Team FATOWL x

05/01/2025

👉What to expect at Your First FATOWL Baby Massage Class

⭐️ Baby Massage is the perfect class to start with as it is suitable from birth and we know you might have lots of questions about what to expect. Here’s a little glimpse of what happens when you join our laid-back, super cosy classes:

👉What to Expect at Your First FATOWL Baby Massage Class

*Arrival:
We know the hard work and effort that goes into getting a baby up and out of the house to attend a class on time (we also don’t mind if you’re running late). You’re welcomed onto a comfy mat, surrounded by a small group of fellow new parents -who get what it is like to have a small baby - RIGHT NOW.

*Take It Slow:
No rush here! Take it easy, introduce yourself, create your cosy space and let your little one get to know the other mums & little ones.

*Warm & Supportive Venues:
Our venues are more than just places; they’re warm hugs waiting to embrace you and your baby. Get ready for a beautiful bonding experience in the most nurturing environment.

Class 1 - Legs and Wind:
We start with the cutest legs and feet massages before moving on to the tummy, helping create the most beautiful bonding experience. We know you want to help those little bodies find relief from wind and gas so we give you tips on how to do this showing you simple tummy massage.

Over the 5 weeks, we share different strokes for the entire body, each with its unique benefits.

You will start to notice which strokes your little one loves most and can practice these at home.

Most babies sleep so well after massage class.

Share your experiences, challenges, and tips with the group. Feeding, weaning, mastering the art of getting on and off a bus - we cover it all in our safe cocoon.

Visit fatowl.uk to join our new term.

05/01/2025

👉What to expect at a FATOWL Baby Massage Class

🌟Baby Massage is the perfect class to start with your little one as it is suitable from birth.

We know you might have lots of questions about what to expect. Here’s a little glimpse of what happens when you join our laid-back, super cosy classes:

✅ Arrival:
We know the hard work and effort that goes into getting a baby up and out of the house to attend a class on time (we also don’t mind if you’re running late). You’re welcomed onto a comfy mat, surrounded by a small group of fellow new parents -who get what it is like to have a small baby - RIGHT NOW.

✅ Take It Slow:
No rush here! Take it easy, introduce yourself, create your cosy space and let your little one get to know the other mums & little ones.

✅ Warm & Supportive Venues:
Our venues are more than just places; they’re warm hugs waiting to embrace you and your baby. Get ready for a beautiful bonding experience in the most nurturing environment.

Class 1 - Legs and Wind:
We start with the cutest legs and feet massages before moving on to the tummy, helping create the most beautiful bonding experience. We know you want to help those little bodies find relief from wind and gas so we give you tips on how to do this showing you simple tummy massage.

Over the 5 weeks, we share different strokes for the entire body, each with its unique benefits. You will start to notice which strokes your little one loves most and can practice these at home.

Most babies sleep so well after massage class.

*Tea, Coffee, and Biscuits:*
After the massage magic, it’s tea, coffee, and biscuit time! This is when the real bonding happens. Share your experiences, challenges, and tips with the group. Feeding, weaning, mastering the art of getting on and off a bus - we cover it all in our safe cocoon.

Visit fatowl.uk to join our new term.

04/01/2025

💖 Bond With Baby: The Perfect Class to Deepen Your Connection With Your Baby 💖

There's a reason it's called Bond With Baby — because I created it with a vision!

After witnessing the enthusiasm from mums and babies in our baby massage classes, I knew there was a desire to delve deeper into the journey of bonding as little ones grow. Your child needs you so much in that first year and with so much pressure on how you feed and how your child sleeps (🙈)- I wanted to create a class that helps you bond with your baby and in a way that works for you!

Out of this vision, Bond With Baby was born, a unique blend of massage, baby yoga, and baby sign — a class that the whole family can benefit from! As it offers benefits for parents, carers, and the entire family!

🌈 What Makes Bond With Baby Special?

It's more than just a class; it's a journey to understand and strengthen your bond with your baby. This class is designed to enhance communication and deepen the connection between you and your little one.

Level 1 Bond With Baby is perfect for babies who are 👶🏽12 Weeks to Pre-Mobile. It lays the foundation for a strong bond as you navigate the early months of parenthood.

🎉 Why Join Bond With Baby?
It's an opportunity not just to learn but to celebrate the beautiful journey of parenthood.

📆 When and Where:

👉Monday:
South Queensferry Community Centre
Cramond Kirk Hall
LifeCare Centre Stockbridge

👉Tuesday:
Bellfied, Portobello

👉Wednesday:
The Hub@531, Lanark Road

👉Thursday:
Tots Spot Play Cafe, East Calder

Book here: fatowl.uk

Join us for a class today and embark on this wonderful bonding adventure with your baby. 💕
Bellfield, Portobello

04/01/2025

🌟 NEW CLASS ADDED! 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce a brand-new addition to our lineup: FATOWL Family Fitness for children aged 3–6, starting Friday afternoons!

📅 When: Fridays, starting 10th January
⏰ Time: 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
📍 Where: Cramond Kirk Hall

The feedback for our FATOWL Family Fitness classes has been amazing, and we kept hearing the same request: Can you offer something for older children so they can exercise alongside their parents?

Well, we’ve got you covered!

This is a class where you can train with your pre-schoolers and P1/P2 child(ren and where you will both get stronger, more confident and meet other parents and children at the same time.

You will work out safely with your little one(s), you'll go at your own pace and listen to your body.

Our experienced Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor Pavla will be there to help you on your journey. Pavla is also an experienced Early Years Primary School Teacher so she is ideal to teach this class.

✨ Perfect for those long Friday afternoons when schools finish early!

📍 Spaces are limited, so don’t wait! Check out our website Fatowl.uk to book your spot today.

💪 Let’s get moving!

Lesley, Susan, and Team FATOWL 💛

02/01/2025

🎉 Our New Term Starts Monday!🎉

We’re so excited to kick off our January term with a **range of classes** across Edinburgh, West Lothian, and Edinburgh South & Mid Lothian.

From baby massage to music, movement, and bonding classes, we’ve got something for every stage of your little one’s journey—and we’d love for you to join us!

📍 Check out our class schedule and book now: Fatowl.uk

Let’s start 2025 with fun, connection, and a wonderful community. We can’t wait to see you there!

💛 Lesley, Susan, and Team FATOWL

02/01/2025

✨ New Year, New Term, New Adventures! Starting January 6th 2025 🌟

Start 2025 with a journey of fun, bonding, dancing & fitness with our exciting classes! With classes from Birth to 6 years, we offer:

Baby Massage
Bond with baby
Fatowl Beats
Fatowl Grooves
Toddler Yoga
Fatowl Fitness

and with classes throughout Edinburgh and the surrounding areas, there is a class near you.

🌟 Book here: www.fatowl.uk

❤️ A very warm welcome awaits! X

01/01/2025

🎉 New Year, New Term! 🎉

Happy New Year! 🌟 If you’re looking for more fun, connection, and bonding with your little one in 2025 (and the chance to join an amazing community of like-minded parents and carers), then our new term is just what you need!

Classes start next week, and we’d love for you to join us.

📅 Check out our website: fatowl.uk

You’ll find a full list of classes and can book your spot today!

Our January term is always popular, so don’t wait too long—we can’t wait to see you there!

💛 Lesley, Susan, and Team FATOWL

31/12/2024

🥳 HAPPY NEW YEARS EVE everyone!

2024! You’ve been such a blast 💥

All of the pictures show so much JOY 🤩 & love and encapsulate what our little FATOWL community is all about! Fun 🤩 bonding ❤️ friendship 👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏼 support ❤️‍🩹 & of course LOVE ❤️

🙏 Thank you to all of you who have been part of TEAM FATOWL this year. You and your little ones mean the world 🌍 to us! 🌟

🍾 🥳 🎈 See you on the other side! 🙌

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I am a Certified Infant Massage Instructor with the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM) and a qualified Birthlight Baby Yoga Instructor. I provide small group (maximum 10 parents/carers and babies) and one-to-one infant massage, infant yoga and infant sign classes for parents and babies aged between 0-18 months. I also provide small group (maximum 6 parents/carers) and one-to-one massage classes for parents and children aged between 0-7 years who have additional support needs. Infant massage has many benefits and can help: • reduce stress levels and help you and your baby to relax • improve sleep patterns • relieve colic, wind and constipation • develop baby’s language and communication • stimulate muscle tone and growth Baby Yoga perfectly compliments baby massage and expands the benefits of touch with those of movement and relaxation.

I have recently started running ‘Pop Up and Play’ events in Edinburgh and the surrounding area for babies and children aged 0-5 years. I can provide a huge range of toys, equipment and activities at these events and I am available for parties, weddings and any other event.

About me: I launched my business 'From Acorn to Oak With Love’ in 2018 to provide infant massage classes. I then added Baby Yoga and Baby Sign classes. I am also a qualified and experienced Primary School Teacher with over 15 years teaching experience. Most importantly, I am Mum to two beautiful little girls!

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