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BABY MASSAGE
 
Baby massage has many benefits to both the care giver and the child, and can be started from birth onwards.  Even premature babies benefit from still touch, and massage.
 
Each instructor is certified by the International Association of Infant Massage.  They have completed the process for certification, having attended the four days training with a certified IAIM trainer, did their practice teachings with families and completed with success their exam and evaluations.
Are allowed to teach massage to parents or direct caregivers in the presence of the babies or the children. Are allowed to do inservices or talks about infant massage with the goal of bringing parents in classes. Must respect IAIM policies to stay a CIMI (certified infant massage instructor) member of the IAIM.*

 

*Taken from the IAIM website www.iaim.org.uk

 

Our Classes

 

Our classes are designed to enhance the bonding between care giver and child and not only promote Baby Masssage, but look at reading babies cues, understanding your child, relaxation and stimulation.

 

Our classes are inclusive - all parents are welcome.  We encourage an open and relaxing environment for both baby and mum, with plenty of opportunity for socialisation with each other.

 

We offer a 5 week course to learn the basics of Baby Massage and Bonding, after which you will be invited to our ongoing classes to keep your bond with your group, to enhance your bonding and massage skills and to socialise on a regular basis. 

 

The Benefits of Massage

 

Infant-Parent attachment or "bonding"*
Relaxation
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.)