The Loving Art of Baby Massage
The first few months after having a baby can be a challenging time for parents, therefore learning baby massage can help to enrich the lives of both the baby and its parents by bringing a sense of fulfilment and contentment.
The ideal age to begin massage with your baby is birth to pre-crawling. You massage your baby whilst being guided through a step-by-step massage routine, which is a carefully balanced combination of body massage, Indian massage, hand and foot massage techniques, as well as soft gymnastics.
Classes include relaxation techniques and topical talks to promote peer support amongst fellow group members, as well as delightful songs to use whilst you are massaging your baby.
Benefits to Babies
Stimulates babies circulation.
Stimulates and strengthens a baby's immune system.
Enhances development and sensory awareness.
Soothes and comforts, helping to relieve trauma.
Promotes relaxation.
Aids digestion - can relieve colic and constipation.
Encourages muscular co-ordination and joint mobility.
Helps baby's breathing.
Can improve skin texture.
Benefits to Parent
Deepens and strengthens the relationship between parent and baby by encouraging bonding
Develops confidence for parents in handling their baby.
Fosters feelings of comfort, trust, enjoyment and security.
Can help to relieve stress in a baby and its Parents, helping them to cope more easily.
Provides a period of mutual pleasure for both baby and its parents to enjoy.
What does a Baby massage instruction session involve?
Jo will demonstrate a series of movements with you, and help you to do these with your baby so that you can carry out the massage in the comfort of your home. After the initial session, Jo will arrange to meet with you and your baby again to review your progress. Jo will instruct sessions on either a one to one basis, or if you choose you may attend one of her small friendly classes. Baby Massage can be provided in Worcester, Malvern, Droitwich, Pershore and just about anywhere in Worcestershire.
