BABY MASSAGE COURSE
A course for babies 0-6 mths
Learn to massage your baby and gain the benefits of nurturing and respectful touch.
“Massaging your baby simply communicates love, releases tension and helps you better understand your baby’s needs. The fact that it is fun is a wonderful added benefit!”
- Vimala McClure, Founder of IAIM
What will I learn about?
- A whole body massage
- Reading your baby’s cues
- Bonding with your baby
- Interaction, stimulation, relaxation and relief
Week 1 - Legs and feet massage and the history of the massage techniques.
Week 2 - Stomach massage and learn the strokes to relieve gas/colic.
Week 3 - Arms, hands and chest massage and the extra benefits of regular massage.
Week 4 - Face and back massage and how to adapt the massage as your baby gets older.
Week 5 - Whole body massage and summary of the course.
“The IAIM is especially skilled in teaching this technique to parents. Infant massage is very useful in calming infants and enhancing growth.”
— Dr. Marshall Klaus, Pediatrician
What are some benefits?
Massage may give these benefits:
Relief
Gas and colic
Constipation and elimination
Growing pains and muscular tension
Teething discomfort
Cramps
Relaxation
Improved sleep patterns
Increased flexibility and muscle tone
Regulation of behavioural states
Being calm and being able to calm themselves
Reduction in stress hormones
This course is created by the International Association of Infant Massage.
I also offer private courses.
This could be good for you if you’ve got a irregular schedule or if your baby has special needs.
A typical session…
We always start with a treasured ritual of afternoon tea, homemade baking and a cup of tea (that I provide), as a time to connect with each other and as a buffer if you’re running late.
Then we start the session by learning a bit of theory , together we do a brief relaxation before you massage your baby and then I demonstrate the massage strokes and techniques.
Children's schedules are always changing and evolving, so your baby and you are welcome in any state, without judgement! There's enough time during sessions to tend to your baby's needs or move to a quiet space and they do not need to be awake for the sessions, as long as you are comfortable. I have dolls you can practise on if your baby doesn't want to be massaged or is asleep, or you can simply watch my demonstration.
When the massage is over, you’ll get your baby dressed again and there’s some time to chat and have another cup of tea before you head off.
What’s included?
5 sessions / 7.5 hours of content
A bottle of apricot kernel massage oil to take home
Instruction Handout and extra notes
Homemade baking
Weekly email updates
A supportive and safe environment to connect and learn
If your baby has eczema, please bring your fatty cream to massage your baby as even cold-pressed oils can aggravate eczema.
Your partner or support person is welcome and encouraged to attend the course with you, at no extra cost.
If you have older children, please find care for them during the course, this is just for babies.
2022
5 weeks
9:30am - 11am
Wednesdays
Courses run in conjunction with the school terms.
Payment
$125
The 20% deposit is required to be paid upfront to hold your place, and the remainder can be paid in instalments before the last class, or you can pay in full if you wish.