Baby Massage

Baby massage is a series of movements which build on the natural stroking and cuddling movements you already use in caring for your baby. The first few months after having a baby can be a challenging time and learning some baby massage techniques can help to enrich your new life as a family by helping you to learn how to communicate with each other, bond well and help stimulate your child’s emotional and physical development.

Benefits of Baby Massage – for babies

• Stimulates baby’s circulation and immune system
• Soothes and comforts, helping to relieve anxiety and trauma
• Promotes relaxation and helps induce sleep
• Aides digestion and elimination (therefore helping to relieve colic and constipation)
• Encourages muscular co-ordination and joint mobility
• Can help to improve texture of skin and skin ailments
• Enhances development and sensory awareness

Benefits of Baby Massage – for parents

• Deepens and strengthens the relationship between you and your baby by encouraging bonding
• Helps you develop confidence in handling your baby
• Fosters feelings of comfort, trust, enjoyment and security
• Can help to relieve stress in the baby therefore making it easier for you to cope
• Provides a period of mutual pleasure for all of you to enjoy

During a session I will demonstrate massage techniques you can use to help soothe, comfort and alleviate common problems such as teething, colic and sleeplessness. A session is relaxing and fun for both you and your baby. Handouts and oil are provided.

1-2-1 or small group sessions usually carried out in your own home. Oil and handouts are provided. Ideal for babies from 6 weeks old. (2 sessions per booking. Additional sessions can be arranged.)

1-2-1 session £30.00

Group of 2 £25.00 each

Group of 3 £20.00 each

Group of 4 £15.00 each