Infant Massage

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Last Updated on Sunday, 29 April 2012 21:08

The classes generally run for between 3 and 5 weeks depending on the age of the baby but will generally only be 4 weeks. The weekly sessions run for about an hour depending on the babies. Classes are run to accommodate the rate the baby and mother/father learn. They will be run in groups of 6 babies with private classes can be run in your residence upon request at a slightly extra cost.

Class fees are as follows:

• $100 for the duration of the classes (25 per week),
• $130 for private classes.

Please note that all fees are payable in advance and no monies will be refunded if the classes only runs for a period of three weeks and that there will be no additional cost if the need arises for the classes to run for 5 weeks.

Course dates and details can be found here. Should you be interested in registering for a course, registrations can be made online via the course details, or please contact Heather to arrange your booking.

Benefits of Infant Massage

Infant massage can begin from the day the baby is born and can help with a number of things. The benefits of Infant massage are not just for the baby but include the parents and siblings of the newborn. Some of these benefits include:

• Better bonding/attachment with the parent doing the massage
• Learn Trust, respect and compassion
• Learn appropriate touch
• More relaxed and stimulated
• Better sleep and less fussiness
• Improves circulation and immune system
• Decreases colic and reflux
• Increases familiarity of the babies needs
• Understanding of babies cues
• Increases confidence in handling the baby
• Helps to release stress

Most of us have had a massage and know how beneficial it has been to us. Just because a baby is newborn doesn't mean that there is now reason to give them a massage to help them relax. All babies go through some sort of birth trauma and they need to know that there is loving touch and that everything will be alright.