Pikanini has created a unique concept that does not isolate developmental activities but rather combines an entire portfolio that addresses all early childhood development challenges.

At Pikanini Baby Academy we:

• Encourage you to let your hair down in our baby-and-parent-friendly environment.
• Urge you to share your triumphs, milestones and frustrations with us!
• Promise to share our knowledge and experiences to empower you.

Our Academy offers the following range of courses:

Not sure which course is right for you? Have a look at our handy Pikanini Course Map.

Birth, Baby and Beyond Childbirth Education Classes

The birth of your baby is an exciting time. Being well prepared for what lies ahead ensures that you and your partner will enter this time knowing that you have the knowledge to cope with all eventualities that surround the birth of your baby. Read more here.

Age Appropriate Stimulation Workshops (Pikanini Play and Learn Workshops)

Join one of our Play and Learn workshops to make sure that you enjoy every minute with your child to the fullest. All babies learn through play and by using our researched playing techniques you will give your child the best possible learning foundation! Excellent opportunity to get Nannies and Grandparents involved! Read more here.

Dunstan Baby Language Workshop

The Dunstan Baby Language Workshop teaches you to hear exactly what your baby is communicating. As a parent, you are able to interpret your infant’s sounds and cries – and respond to their needs. Read more here.

Baby Hands Sign Language for Parents / Caregivers Workshop

Giving your baby a hand until they find the words. Baby Hands SA is an innovative Sign Language Programme for hearing babies, bridging the communication gap between baby and parent, minimising frustration until they find they words. Read more here.

Baby Hands Sign and Rhyme 5 Week Course

Unique in SA! – Sign & Rhyme Course for babies & toddlers. The Sign & Rhyme Course has been tried and tested around the world for over 3 years and has now been adapted for the SA market using South African Sign Language). Read more here.

BabyGym 5 Week Course

The Five Week BabyGym programme shows parents and caregivers how to make every precious moment spent with baby really count. Babies and children learn and grow by movement through play. By encouraging your baby to move and play using the entire body, you are giving the gift of spontaneous whole-brain learning. Read more about our BabyGym course here.

Baby Massage & Newborn Crash Course 3 Week Course

Giving your child the touching gift of love. Baby massage is a wonderful experience for both you and your baby. It is so simple in terms of technique, yet so powerful in what it conveys – your love, your understanding and your attention. Read more here.

Love Languages for Children Workshop

Our children often speak a language we may not always understand. "Chill out", "way cool man." But when it comes to our children understanding what we say, we may not fully communicate our ideas either. Can you speak - and do you speak - your child's Love Language? Read more here.

Monthly Mommy Mornings

Pikanini Mommy Mornings are excellent forums for gathering information, sharing your stories & challenges, getting advice and networking with other like-minded parents. Read more here.

Madam and Eve Course

Healthcare professionals worldwide agree that it is in the interest of your child’s health to have him cared for in his own home environment for the first year. The Pikanini Madam & Eve course will equip your domestic worker to care for your Pikanini at home, leaving you with peace of mind to focus on returning back to work. Read more here.

Private consultations that address sleeping, routine, discipline and more

After the birth of a baby, one of the biggest adaptations you have to make is to adjust your life according to the sleep patterns of your newborn. Most parents expect to have interrupted sleep for a short while, but when this occurs regularly for an extended period, sleep deprivation can take its toll on relationships with partners, family and friends. Read more on our Sleep Consultations here.

Battling to get your baby into a flexible routine? Still pregnant and wanting to do things right from the start? Read more on our Routine Consultations here.

Do you dream about a family where no one shouts, bites, hits, back chats or through tantrums? Where mom & dad can have the occasional night out…… Pikanini Baby Academy can make your dreams come true… Read more on our Discipline and Behaviour Workshops & Consultations here.

"Do it right the second time round" Workshop

Refresher Course for second time parents. It’s exciting to discover you are expecting a child, but you may also have some mixed feelings and some questions on how to do things better this time round. Whether it is the second, third or fourth pregnancy, each time your feelings will be different depending on the current circumstances and what has gone before. Read more here.