Introduction: There is limited evidence about knowledge, perceptions and practice on tools used for sensori-motor stimulation at the newborn care unit. Objective: To provide parents and helth workers with tools aimed to sensorimotor development in patients admited to the newborn care unit. Methods: Qualitative research describing experiences in focal groups made by health workers and parents about knowledges and practices on sensorimotor development. Results: Parents and health workers had limited knowledges about sensorimotor development. They empowered the strategies about sensorimotor stimulation changing work scheemes at the unit. Conclusions: Patients at risk in the newborn care unit get benefit from sensorimotor programs pointed to healths workers and parents.