Baby Massage Course
Summer 2021
$100
5 Weeks
Wednesdays, 9:30am - 11:00am
Starting February 10th
Suitable for: Babies 0-6 months old
Join this small group course where you’ll learn to massage your baby and gain the benefits of nurturing and respectful touch. This course is created by the International Association of Infant Massage.
If your baby was born premature or has any special needs, you can enquire
about private sessions.
What will I learn?
A whole body massage of
‘Feel-good’ hormones released
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.
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
“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’s included?
5 sessions
7.5 hours of content
Bottle of massage oil
Instruction Handout
Homemade baking
Weekly email updates
A supportive and safe environment
to connect and learn
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.