Baby Massage

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As a Baby Massage Instructor for many years and then a mummy herself, Founder of Baby Steps Katherine was overwhelmed by the benefits of Baby Massage and is sure you will be too.

“I couldn’t recommend it enough; it is such a special experience to share with your baby, at a time when relaxation or help with sleep or colic is so welcome!”

See the benefits of Baby Massage & Prices below.

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Baby-Steps offer baby massage courses at home with the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM). Classes are suitable from birth, although your baby is likely to be more receptive at a few weeks old when more used to being touched, and the Massage you will learn can then be enjoyed throughout childhood, hopefully when they are older they will give you a massage back! Our classes are recommended until crawling starts.

The benefits of Baby Massage

The many benefits of Baby Massage for both the baby and parent or carer are well known. These include aiding colic, wind, teething pains, constipation, relaxation and sleep as well as important bonding with your baby.

• Strengthens the bond between parent and baby
• Relaxation for parent and baby
• Promotes better sleep
• Helps digestion
• Relief for teething pains
• Help relieve constipation
• Helps build parents' and baby's self-esteem
• Helps you learn about your baby and their needs
• Boosts immune system
• Sensory stimulation
• Improves skin condition
• Improves blood circulation
• Balances respiration
• Stimulates production of Oxytocin (Oxytocin is a hormone which is useful as a pain reliever and has a calming effect)

International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM)

The International Association of Infant massage (IAIM) was founded in the 1970s by Vimila McClure, who had seen the many benefits of Infant Massage in India. The programme is used in forty six countries and fourteen languages. It is a combination of Swedish and Indian Massage, Yoga and Reflexology. For more information please visit www.iaim.org.uk .

Prices:

1 to 1 course: £105

3 week course: £330 for up to 6 people and £55 for each additional person.