Baby Child Massage, Addlestone, Surrey

I run weekly baby massage classes in and around the Surrey and West London area, for babies from birth to one year of age or for parents with babies/children with special or extra needs from birth to seven years.

During the 90 min, baby focussed, massage class, you will learn how to massage your baby’s whole body, plus learn some ways to adapt the strokes as they grow. You will also learn some relaxation techniques, gentle movements and a routine to help colic or aid digestion. There is also time for a chat and refreshments. Each session is baby led, relaxing and fun! You will receive a bottle of organic massage oil and an illustrated booklet recapping each stroke and giving you some further information about baby massage. I also set up a WhatsApp group to support you both before, during and after the course has finished. The five week baby massage course is based from the comfort of my home in Addlestone. I offer small group, five week courses, bespoke group courses (at a time and location to suit) Dad’s courses and family one to one courses (which can be in your home). I tend to run my classes on a Monday or Thursday at 11.00 or 2.00 but if you prefer a bespoke course for your friends or NCT group we can look at other days and times to suit.

Benefits for the baby

Baby Massage may:

• Help your baby to feel securely attached
• Help your baby to feel more loved, valued and respected
• Reduce crying and emotional distress
• Increase levels of relaxation and longer sleep
• Provider relief from wind, colic, constipation and teething discomfort
• Improve bonding between parent/carer and baby
• Boost their immune system
• Develop body awareness, muscle tone, flexibility and co-ordination
• Improve skin conditions and blood circulation
• Encourage language development

Benefits for the parent or carer

• Learn a lifelong parenting skill
• Reduce post-natal depression (PND)
• Reduce stress levels
• Enjoy your baby more and feel closer to your baby
• Boost your self-esteem and confidence in parenting
• Develop new contacts with other parents/carers
• Gain a deeper understanding of your baby’s behaviour, crying and body language
• Provide an enjoyable opportunity to spend one-to-one time with your baby
• Feel the relaxing effects of giving your baby a massage

Contact me to ask questions or book your space on my website, fb or IG at Baby Child Massage.