Baby Massage Classes

Baby Massage

Massage is a wonderful and special gift which parents can share with their babies. Baby massage is not a new phenomenon. It is an ancient art used in many diverse cultures to help with a variety of physical and emotional needs and to promote relaxation. Babies crave skin contact. Touch is a baby’s most developed sense at birth and parents can use it to communicate with their babies immediately.

Integrating massage into the parent/child relationship offers another way for parents to get to know and understand their baby. It eases a baby's transition from the womb into the world, can help to stimulate development and aids relaxation.

Teaching baby massage in a group also helps to bring parents together to share ideas and experiences and provide a sense of community which can often be lacking in modern society.

Classes are usually informal and fun.

What are the benefits of Baby massage and why is it a must to learn the right technique and strokes?

For Baby

Baby massage can bring relief to a number of conditions suffered by babies such as colic, wind, teething, colds and congestion.
Baby massage aids relaxation and reduces stress for both parent and baby by releasing "feel good" hormones.
Baby massage stimulates and supports the physical, emotional and social development of babies.
Baby massage can enhance the bonding process between baby and parent (as well as older siblings and grandparents).
Nurturing touch helps to build connection which is the foundation of mental health. Baby massage puts love and connection into action.
Baby massage helps in keeping postpartum depression at bay.
Massage can also help babies who are premature and those with disabilities too, improving muscle tone and stimulating growth hormones.
There are indications that baby massage can affect the immune system too helping them resist illness and have a more robust immune system.
A baby who is massaged often seems to change their sleep patterns: to sleep deeper in the first part of the night, and wake up more alert and awake.

For parents

Feeling closer to your baby
Gaining a deeper understanding of your baby's behaviour, crying and body language
Providing an enjoyable opportunity for you to spend one-to-one time with your baby
Feeling the relaxing effects of giving your baby a massage
Increased confidence in your ability to care for and nurture your baby
Learning a life-long parenting skill

The method of giving Baby Massage is very important as the massage strokes directions are most beneficial if done right and enhances the development of the baby and strengthens the babies very delicate tissues and muscles. If this is administered randomly it will only waste the efforts of mums without benefitting baby on multilevels and might even injure/hurt the baby if one applies wrong pressure and pulls. Therefore it is a must to learn baby massage from a certified professional as this will help you in multiple ways.

Our classes are:

Private Sessions

Held in small groups one to one private sessions and ensures the learning done in the comforts of your house for moms and babies. Baby led – it’s okay for babies to cry

Pregnant women can also take private classes, especially if due to medical reasons have been asked to take bed rest. The aim of the sessions will be primally focused on helping you stay positive and learning the skill of baby massage and mothers relaxation techniques will help reduce your stress and enjoy your journey.

Group Classes

Supportive group sessions where parents can share experiences and learn from each other while having fun.
Recommended for expecting mums and for infants from 6weeks to crawling age.

In these hour-long 4 session (1session per week) you’ll learn:

The skill and that massage is as important for parents as it is for the baby, in that it relaxes both of you and strengths your bond.
How massage enhances neurological development and stimulates muscle growth.
Ways that baby massage can relieve digestion ailments such as colic, constipation, and painful gas.