Baby massage will provide positive touch for you and your infant
Why Baby Massage?
Bonding
Babies know their parents before they are born. You may have felt a kick or a nudge when you spoke or sang while you were pregnant. This is thought to be your baby's first forms of communication with YOU. You will be amazed how your baby communicates with you during infant massage. It is an important part of the the fourth trimester. The trimester of bonding.
Positive Touch
Your baby's skin is her largest organ with many touch receptors that either provide a positive or negative feeling. One form of the massage offered in this training is to move from the center of the body outward to assist with releasing tension. Another form of the massage offered helps to increase circulation. We also add reflexology and gentle movements or baby yoga. With consistent massage practice, your baby may be relieved of overall tension, discomfort, colic or gassiness, helping to improve constipation and digestion. She may show an improved ability to enjoy touch with less startle responses helping with overall development.
Testimonials
"The nights we did massage she had improved sleep time." (from mother of 3 month old female)
"We use it as part of our bedtime routine. I can tell he looks forward to it by his excitement and relaxation. (from mother of 3 month old male)
"I feel more connected to my baby after doing infant massage." (from mother of 2 month old female)
"The stomach massage helped with her gas pain and digestion. (from mother of 4 month old female)
"It really helped with the witching hour." (from mother of 3 month old female)
FAQs
1. What if my baby cries during the class?
- No worries. Every baby has their own unique needs. We want you and your baby to feel comfortable. We encourage you to pick up and hold your baby if needed. We will help you adapt your strokes based on your baby's needs.
2. What if the class falls during a feeding time?
- No worries. You can always feed your baby during class. You will have the benefit of being able to watch the strokes and practice them later.
3. What if the class falls during my baby's nap time?
- No worries. The goal is relaxation. What a great way to help your baby fall asleep. We have extra dolls that you can practice the strokes on while your baby sleeps.
4. What else will I get from the class besides learning infant massage strokes?
- The class includes more than just learning massage strokes. It is a place to discuss your other questions and concerns with families just like you. It is an opportunity to dedicate one on one time for you and your baby with no other distractions. It involves really fun discussions about topics such as gas, colic, tummy time, bonding, significant others roll with the baby, developmental skills for your baby, the "witching" hour and so much more.