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Infant Massage

What is Infant Massage

Infant massage is a long standing tradition across many cultures and has been practiced in the UK since the late 1990’s.

 

Massaging your baby provides a wonderful opportunity to express your love whilst meeting the need for touch and affection that is essential for the healthy development of babies.

 

During classes we draw from both the Indian and Swedish massage traditions as well as incorporating principles from yoga and reflexology.

 

The primary principles of Infant Massage are to promote nurturing touch and communication. This is why massage is always carried out by the parents/primary caregivers.

Benefits of Infant Massage

Some benefits for baby from massage include:

 

  • Relief from colic

  • Relief from wind and constipation

  • Relief from cold symptoms

  • Feeling loved, respected and safe

  • Bonding

  • 1:1 Quality time

  • Relief from growing pains

  • Mind/body awareness

  • Pre language and verbal/non-verbal communication

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Infant Massage

What to expect from an Infant Massage Class

A warm friendly welcome and a safe space. You and your baby are welcome just as you are. Crying is expected and is welcome – after all it is a means of communication and that is what we are encouraging our babies to do. You are your babies expert.

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Each week we will go over a new massage routine and after week one we will review previous strokes. We will learn about colic routines, gentle movements and massage for the growing child. Theory around the benefits of massage will be shared during each class.

 

At the end of each class there will be time for a hot drink, some homemade cake provided by Breathe and a chance to chat with other parents and make friends.

What do you need to bring

  • Yourself and your baby

  • A towel/blanket for baby

 

Breathe will provide a mat, oils and handouts.

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