baby massage

Baby Massage

Being a parent is a special job and one of the most important jobs in the world, and it’s not always easy. Baby Massage can help support you through this time of change in your life by offering uninterrupted time with your baby to get to know them and share some special moments. Baby Massage is designed for you with your baby from 6/8 weeks up to Crawling (Around 8/9 months) learn to massage your baby with confidence and ease, and gain a tool box of tricks for times get tough.

What to Expect

My classes are baby led, so whatever your little one needs comes first always. I have a Facebook group that you can join to access videos and support to catch up and watch again to feel confident to massage at home.

Each mat is set up exactly the same and I have my demonstration dolly “Jamie” to show all of the massage moves one (I do not touch your baby)

My Classes begin with a welcome and a check in with everyone, we then go on to a relaxation practise for the parents to be ready to massage, comfortable and safe. Each week we massage a different part of the body, recapping the previous weeks area and by week 5 if we are lucky, we get to massage the whole body. However as this is baby led, your little ones come first; so, if they need a feed or changing or they are just not feeling being massaged maybe just want to be held or to simply sleep that is fine (I have a spare doll you can use to practise if you would like) We finish each session with a drink, some home baked goods and a chat, sometimes a topic, a gratitude circle, or an affirmation card; go on feeling good.

Sessions are an hour long and include:

A Mat, A Cushion, A Welcomer pack with Massage oil and some goodies for mum, emailed handouts, Facebook support and information group, Certificate of completion and a mini photoshoot.

What if it’s not for you?

Sometimes my course might not be at the best time for you and your baby, so I offer evening and weekend one to one and group baby massage sessions, for which I am happy to teach in your home.

Least of all let’s not forget the dads, as Massage is not just for the mums. We can arrange one to one or there will be opportunities during the year for Dad’s only Classes.

Benefits of Baby Massage

Evidence has shown that loving touching and nurturing contact between parent and baby has a positive impact on their subsequent development and can play a vital role in digestion and growth;

• Relaxation – Baby Massage stimulates the production of oxytocin and prolactin, hormones that help you and your baby to relax
• Promotes baby & parent bonding by developing communication of baby cues and responses
• Can calm the nervous system which promotes regular sleep patterns
• Can improves skin condition, blood circulation and digestion
• Helps aid infant ailments such as colic, constipation and teething
• Boosts the immune system
• Facilitates body awareness
• Helps with awareness of post-natal depression
• Massage can also help babies who are premature and those with disabilities too, improving muscle tone and stimulating growth hormones
• My classes are open and inclusive of all