Join this 5 week calming baby massage course to learn gentle rhythmic massage techniques in a relaxing environment, taking the opportunity to nourish a strong bond between you and your little one. These tailored sessions will cover a variety of massage strokes focusing on different areas of the body each week, building up to a full body massage in the final week. 

 

The course is suitable for babies from 6 weeks to pre-active crawling, and focuses on parent's wellbeing as well as baby's.

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You will be led by a qualified Midwife and Health Visitor and also treated to lots of special extras!

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What is included?

 

>   A full body massage routine that you can revisit outside of the sessions

>   Welcome pack including premium Kokoso massage oil 

>  'Hot Topic' discussions, sharing evidence-based information on subjects including; teething, tummy time, introducing solids, developmental stages

>   Calibrated professional weighing scales and length mat, allowing you the opportunity to see how your baby has grown

>   Moments to make special keepsake memories

>   Certificate in the final week 

>   Photo opportunities throughout to capture lasting memories of your baby

>   Electronic handout of the techniques learnt after each week 

>   Judgement-free, welcoming space to socialise and build friendships with other local parents​​​

>   Option to bring an added guest along for one session 

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The duration of most classes is around 45minutes,  plus 15minutes to socialise and discuss all things parent and baby at the end! You will be able to benefit from my over 10 years experience caring for women, babies and families and from discussions with like-minded parents at the classes, often with a mix of first and second time parents. 

     

Week 1:  Introductions, Legs and Feet

         Week 2: Tummy

         Week 3: Chest, Arms and Hands

         Week 4: Head, Face and Back

         Week 5: Full Body ​

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All sessions are delivered at a luxury venue The Loft at Rutland Nursery, with ample parking, pram friendly walkways and known for it's amazing restaurant/café with beautiful views over Rutland where you can choose to settle before or after the class. 

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Benefits of Baby Massage​​​​​​​​​

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These classes will provide a space for you to support your baby's emotional and physical development. 

There are many benefits of baby massage classes for you and your baby;

Baby; Improving sleep, lowered stress hormones, aids development and growth, improves digestion, helps to relieve constipation and colic symptoms.

You; Increased confidence in handling baby and recognising their needs, protected time to bond with your baby, relax, socialising opportunities with other parents, increased oxytocin levels.

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The sessions are made with baby in mind. Throughout the class we will be observing baby to ensure they are calm and happy. Please respond to whatever your baby needs. It is a judgement-free zone with an understanding that your baby may be unsettled during the sessions. Please DO NOT worry if your baby cries, needs feeding, changing, cuddling or sleeps throughout! A recap of the massaging strokes learnt in the session will be given at the beginning of the next class.

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What to bring?​

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​During your first class you will be given your complimentary Kokoso massage oil. A mat and small clean towel will also be available for use during the sessions. Babies are comforted by familiar smells so bringing a towel/robe for baby, a blanket or muslin cloth can help them to settle. Keeping hydrated is also important, water and cups will be provided but you may choose to bring your own bottle. Along with anything else you may need/would keep in your change bag. There is space in the venue to leave prams, however you may choose to carry your baby in their car seat, carrier or in arms to the venue from the car park. 

To ensure the babies maintain their temperature the room needs to be kept warm, so wearing layers that are removable would be recommended. 

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