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The power of touch

When born, babies need to be touched in order to thrive as they are used to constant massage from their mother’s movements when in the uterus. Massage is a wonderful and positive way of doing this. Used as a healing tool in many cultures, massage is recognised as promoting health and well-being for both baby and parent.

As accredited teachers in Baby and Infant massage by the Guild of Infant and Child Massage we can run sessions for groups or one-to one, with the option of coming to your home.

The Benefits of Infant Massage are emotional psychological and physical and therefore help babies achieve all-round well-being.

Babies

Improves the general functioning of the immune system. Regulating and strengthening the digestive system. (may help discomfort of colic, wind and constipation) Promotes relaxation which can improve quality of sleep - soothing and calming your baby and reducing their heart rate. Enhances body awareness. Cleanses and nourishes the skin. Enhances emotional security. Increases bonding and attachment between baby and parent/carer.

Older Children

Many of the same benefits are experienced by older children but massage can also them feel loved and secure as they are growing up. The addition of a new baby can change family dynamics dramatically. Massage can help to reduce the feelings of older siblings feeling alienated, rejected and even jealous of the new arrival.

Parents/Carers

Learning to massage develops confidence in handling your baby and to understand your baby’s non verbal cues. It also empowers you and help you develop a feeling of closeness with your baby.

What can I expect in a session?

A relaxed and supported environment where you can leave the stresses of life at the door and learn at your own pace.  Time and space is given for you to learn your baby’s cues and connect with them.

Some simple songs are introduced to help you remember the massage moves and also to enhance your baby’s enjoyment as they watch and listen to you while receiving a wonderful loving and healing massage.  Above all, our sessions are an opportunity for you to relax and spend some special time together.

Time at the end of the session for a cuppa and a chat with us and other parents (as appropriate)

Click here for a summary case study of a one-to-one session Tiny Touch Case Study

What do parents say?

Gabriel's response to baby massage was amazing.  He was very focused and clearly enjoyed himself tremendously.  The techniques we learnt with Suzanne were easy to use at home too and massaging Gabriel in his own environment was very special and created a strong sense of intimacy.  While we've been using baby massage I've noticed that Gabriel's excema has cleared up and he has managed to loose a persistant cough that he had.  Suzanne as a teacher has a beautiful presence that immediately put Gabriel at ease and he loved the songs that accompanied the moves as well as Suzanne's beautiful voice.  So much of any class is dependent on the teacher and Suzanne's guidance mean that both Gabriel and I have learnt to enjoy eachother in a new, natural and safe way.  Vicky

Click here to read a reference from our group sessions from health professional Julie Wilson, Health Visitor Coordinator