If you’re a new or expecting mom in Toms River, NJ, you’re likely looking for ways to connect with your baby, meet other local moms, and soak up the sweet, fleeting moments of early motherhood. Mommy & Me classes are one of the best ways to do just that. Whether it’s music, movement, or sensory play, these classes provide incredible bonding opportunities that support your baby’s development—and your own well-being.

As a maternity and newborn photographer serving families throughout Ocean and Monmouth County, I’m often chatting with local moms about the activities they love. These are some of the most highly recommended Mommy & Me classes in Toms River and surrounding areas.

1. Gymboree Play & Music (Route 9)

This popular studio welcomes babies from 0–5 years with sensory-rich activities, music, art, and school‑readiness foundations. Local parents describe it as “welcoming, clean, and amazingly engaging”

2. Ocean County YMCA – Parent & Child Programs

From early swimming to mini-gym circuits, the Y offers parent-child classes that foster motor development, social skills, and bonding. Their supportive, community-based programs are ideal for parents looking to build lifelong habits in a family-focused setting .

3. Legacy Gymnastics – Mommy & Me Gymnastics

Designed for toddlers 18 months–3 years, these gymnastics classes introduce basic movement, coordination, and confidence. Guided by nurturing instructors, little ones practice balance and flexibility while mom or dad cheers them on .

4. The Little Gym – Parent/Child Classes

From 4 months to 3 years, The Little Gym offers imaginative, movement-based programming that enhances physical development and parent-child connection at locations like Fischer Blvd in Toms River. 

5. Pure Yoga – Mommy & Me Music with Ms. Justine

Though it’s been offered off and on, this 45‑minute session of gentle movement, live music, and instrument play is a real hit with babies and toddlers up to age 5. It’s offered through Macaroni KID Toms River. 

Why These Classes Matter

These early days are so important—not just for your baby’s development, but for you, too. Mommy & Me classes are an incredible reminder that you’re not doing this alone. They help you connect, breathe, laugh, and celebrate the small milestones together. And honestly? These everyday moments—the way your baby smiles up at you, reaches for your hand, or nuzzles into your shoulder—are the ones you’ll want to remember forever.

That’s why I love what I do.

Photographing maternity and newborn sessions gives me the chance to freeze some of those early, quiet moments in time. Whether it’s the bond you’re building now in a Mommy & Me class or the anticipation of your baby’s arrival, these chapters deserve to be honored through beautiful, natural images.

Kristin Baker is a photographer serving Colonia, East Brunswick, Plainsboro, and Metutchen, NJ. Kristin specializes in fine-art newborn, maternity, and family portraiture. Kristin's style is a mix of organic and contemporary, she focuses on muted and neutral tones to create timeless photos that you'll cherish for years to come.

To check out Kristin's newborn portfolio and collections, click here. Booking for newborns is currently open through December 2025 with limited spots available. For more information or to book a session, contact Kristin today!