Baby Massage
Suitable for babies from birth to pre-crawling
Our courses are taught by our Play Leader who is an IAIM (International Association of Infant Massage) qualified instructor, over a number of weeks to give both the parent and baby time to learn and become accustomed to the massage. Each week a new part of the body is taught, followed by a repeat demonstration of previous classes thereby giving continued reinforcement of what has already been learned and new information. We teach a little at a time to ensure that you are confident with every aspect. Pressure, rate, rhythm, the length of the massage, respect, bonding, why baby cries, baby’s body language, positioning of the baby, relaxation and parent empowerment are some of the skills and topics that will be discussed. The classes are baby lead - its OK for babies to cry.
Some of the benefits of infant massage include:
Infant-Parent attachment or "bonding" * Makes baby feel loved * Promotes better sleep * Facilitates body awareness * Boosts immune system * Sensory stimulation * Improves skin condition * Improves blood circulation * Helps digestion * Balances respiration * Relief for teething pains * Help waste elimination * Helps build parents' and baby's self-esteem * Helps you learn about your baby (their needs and desires) * Relaxes parents * Pleasurable experience * Stimulates production of oxytocin (Oxytocin is a hormone which can be produced by both male and female persons during massage. It is useful as a pain reliever and has a calming effect on the person.)
£15 per 5 week course. Mats and oil are provided. Booking essential
Please bring a towel and everything your baby needs.
