About Bonjour Babies

I’m Rocio, mum of two, bilingual believer, and the heart behind Bonjour Babies.

I was born in Chile and moved to New Zealand at 13, barely speaking English. It was tough. Not being able to communicate, I felt lost and often lonely… but I also discovered the power of language – not just as a tool, but as a connector.

When I first arrived, I naturally gravitated toward a group of Japanese girls and a kind French teacher who also spoke Spanish. I didn’t realise it then, but learning about their cultures and being in their presence made me feel at home.

My love for languages didn’t start with me.
My great-great-grandfather was a French teacher. My dad travelled the world, retrained as a Spanish teacher, and never stopped learning. I remember watching him practise Japanese and Māori – in awe of how he could connect with people from anywhere.

Without realising it, I followed in their footsteps.

But when I became a mum, I had to face something I’d buried for years: the shame I carried around speaking my own language – Spanish. After years of being laughed at for having an accent and speaking another language, I hadn’t passed it on to my kids. The guilt ran deep.

Still, something shifted.
I began to understand that even exposure in the early years is a powerful gift. That bilingualism isn’t all or nothing. That simply making space for language through play, songs, and everyday moments can spark curiosity, connection, and confidence.
And more than anything, I’ve learned: it’s never too late and never too early to plant that seed.

As I searched for something meaningful that aligned with my values and desire to raise culturally curious children, I found Bonjour Babies.

As I searched for something meaningful that aligned with my values and desire to raise culturally curious children, I found Bonjour Babies.

Founded by Sarah Montgomery, a fellow mum and psychologist – Bonjour Babies was built on the belief that language should feel joyful, natural, and woven into everyday life, and expose young minds to new languages early on, unlocking not just linguistic skills but a treasure trove of cognitive benefits.

I’ll always remember the day I thanked a waitress in Japanese, my kids looked at me like I had a superpower. Now, a years later, my daughter told me she wants to travel to France and see the world. It was one of those full-circle moments. That’s when I knew: a seed had been planted. Whether they become fluent or not, I’ve given them something more – curiosity, confidence, and a bigger view of the world.

At Bonjour Babies, we do more than teach French.
We create connection. Culture. Confidence.
Our classes are fun, pressure-free, and full of warmth, made for native speakers, curious learners, and every beautiful family in between.

You’re welcome here.
And we can’t wait to say “bonjour” to your little one soon.