Sharon O'Neill
At Baby Sensory, we believe mums are the heart and soul of families. This first year is exciting, beautiful, and sometimes overwhelming — and we’re here to be your wing-woman through it all. Our team brings not just professional experience, but also personal journeys as mums and grandmothers who know the challenges and joys you’re living every day.
Hi, I’m Sharon — married, mum of three, and now a proud grandma to three beautiful grandchildren who have all experienced Baby Sensory.
The very first time I saw a Baby Sensory class, I felt a mix of pure joy and a little ache — “I wish my own kids had experienced this.” Back when I was raising my little ones, life was full of obstacles:
Financial pressure (high interest rates, one income, business loans)
The tug between career and family
Exhaustion and sleepless nights
The ups and downs of relationships and parenting
Feeling time-poor, lonely, or house-bound with routines always changing
Looking back, I’d tell my younger self: “Take the risk, just book in. You’ll be better for it.” That’s why I’m so passionate about Baby Sensory now — because I know how much support and encouragement makes a difference for mums in this season.
Alana Barker
Hi, I’m Alana — married and mum to three adult children. I’ve been running playgroups since I was 18, and my heart has always been drawn to babies, toddlers, and their parents.
If there’s one thing life has taught me, it’s that families need a village. We all need people to walk alongside us:
On the hard days, someone to say, “This will pass. You’re going to be okay.”
On the good days, someone to celebrate and remind you, “You’re doing a great job.”
That’s what I love about Baby Sensory. It’s not just the incredible program (though it really is!) — it’s the space we create together: a place where you can laugh, share, sometimes cry, and always feel encouraged.
Time with our littlest ones goes so quickly. My hope is that every mum gets to enjoy the fun, curiosity, and milestones of this season without missing out. Like Sharon, I often think, “If only I’d had a program like this when my babies were little.”
✨ Our promise: We’re here to make your life easier, to remind you that you’re doing an amazing job, and to help you enjoy this precious first year with your baby.
