Infant/Baby Massage Course

Babies and children simply love to be touched. In fact, they thrive on it and it is a crucial part of their development. Children need physical contact for healthy growth and development.  Normal affectionate touching is important, however, a regular routine of infant massage can offer additional benefits to both the caregiver and child. Nurturing touch through massage has been proven to promote physiological and cognitive development.

In a session the tutor will train the parents/guardians on how to massage the infant/baby. You may bring the infant/baby or you can practice on our training dolls. The course consists of six weekly classes that run for one and a half hours. Groups are welcome with a maximum of 4 per group.

Benefits for infant/baby:

• Improves Immune System
• Helps Baby to relax
• Promotes sounder and longer sleep
• Promotes bonding and communication
• Helps to regulate digestive, respiratory and circulatory systems
• Helps relieve discomfort from gas colic, congestion and teething
• Improves cognitive and physical development
• Decreases production of stress hormones

Benefits for parents/guardians:

• Helps parents understand and respond to babies non-verbal communication
• Improves parent/guardian –infant communication and bonding
• Increases parents/guardians ability to help child relax
• Eases stress of parent/guardian who is not with child all day
• Fun and relaxing for the parents