Baby Massage Classes
Reasons why Baby Massage classes are so important for new mothers:
Gets you out of the house.
Learn a skill that will help your baby.
Meeting other new mothers.
Learn all new mothers are going through - doubts, worries, guilt and sleep deprivation!
"I was delighted to do Angela's baby massage course, to have an opportunity to learn new skills for bonding with and helping my little boy...I've really enjoyed the 5 week course and would recommend it to other new mothers". - A Baby Massage Client
Benefits for Baby
Gentle touch is vital
· Supports the bonding process
· Allows them to feel love, acceptance and security
· You have the ability to calm your baby
· Can improve sleep pattern
· Reduction of colic and constipation symptoms
Benefits for Parents
Develop close bonds
· Bonding and relaxation
· Increased confidence coping with your babies need
· Fun and joy
· Giving a massage can be very relaxing
· Special one on one time with your new baby
· Learn from other mothers
Classes are designed around the baby and is taught at a pace that suits both parent and baby. The techniques used are based on the work of Vimala McClure, author of Infant Massage a Hand book for Loving Parents and the founder of the organization IAIM. As an infant massage instructor I feel that infant massage should be part of the development of the child and not just at the baby stage. Through out the classes there are tips on how to continue the massage through out their young lives and most of all make it fun.
Baby Massage Class starts
Wednesday the 1st of March at 10am for a block of 5 classes
Wednesday the 3rd of May at 10am for a block of 5 classes
€100 for 5 classes receipts given for health insurance
New Classes starting regularly please ring Angela on 086 3019519 for more information or book on the next class below.
I'm so delighted I decided to do the baby massage classes with Angela, it was lovely meeting other mothers and their babies, we had plenty of laughs along the way" - A Baby Massage Client
I attended the baby massage classes in July..I felt completely safe and at ease and thoroughly enjoyed the classes and the chats at the end of the classes with the other new mums. Would highly recommend. - Baby Massage Client.
International Association of Infant Massage
I am registered with the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM). Their mission statement reads: "the purpose of the International Association of Infant Massage is to promote nurturing touch and communication through training, education and research so that parents, caregivers and children are loved, valued and respected throughout the world community"
What You Can Expect
Infant Massage
In the classes you will learn to massage the infants: · feet/legs, tummy, chest, arms/hands, face, back
Colicky Baby
Based on years of research
The colic stroke is adapted to cover other digestive problems including; constipation, wind and bloating. A baby suffering with any of the above will usually tend to cry often and bring there knees up to there chest. The colic routine is done in the morning, afternoon and evening for two weeks. It is important for parents to persevere, years of research from ‘the touch institute’ who have conducted years of research into infant massage.
There are different topics that are covered including:
· Crying
· "Spoiling"
· Colic
· Massage for a developing child
Yoga and Reflexology
Enjoyable and relaxing for infants
Yoga based exercise is also included in the classes and there will be nursery rhymes included also. There will be hand outs given to the parents to give some assistance.
Reflexology, the use of pressure points on the foot that correspond with the body, is performed very gently in the infant massage by putting light pressure on the sole of the feet. Infants can become very relaxed when having their feet massaged.
This is a very enjoyable class and refreshments are available to all parents and carers. It provides them with the opportunity to chat and swap ideas as this can be an isolating time for you and your baby.
The Infant Massage classes can be attended from birth until the child is one year old. For a booking form please click here.
"The fun I had and being able to calm her"
"Learning a skill that brought me closer to my baby & that made her happy & calm"
