A franchise, which aims to aid a baby's development, is set to expand  across Suffolk when a new centre opens next month.

Chloe Egelton, of Trimley St Martin, will be taking over the franchise of Baby Sensory in Suffolk from August 1, opening a new venue in Felixstowe.

The mother of two is taking over from the previous franchisee, who had been running the classes since 2014, in locations around Suffolk such as Ipswich, Bucklesham and Kesgrave.

She said: "I can't wait.

East Anglian Daily Times: Chloe Egelton. Credit: Chloe EgeltonChloe Egelton. Credit: Chloe Egelton (Image: Chloe Egelton)

"I just want to get started now.

"It all started when I took my son along to the Bucklesham sessions in 2020, and the main Baby Sensory song quickly became a favourite and would be the first song my son would like to hear and sing along with.

"He absolutely loved the classes, because they're all different.

East Anglian Daily Times: Classes are intended to aid in a babies development. Credit: Chloe EgeltonClasses are intended to aid in a babies development. Credit: Chloe Egelton (Image: Chloe Egelton)

"They are structured to aid in a baby's development."

Classes can involve anything from glove puppets, to a parachute and a bubble machine, and is for babies aged from 0 to 13 months.

More information can be found here.