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Infant massage

Infant massage can be a wonderful way for you to bond with your new baby.

It's also a great skill to learn to help with things like colic, wind, constipation, as well as the physical development of their brain and flexibility. Many babies find the series of gentle movements across their skin very relaxing so it can also help with healthy sleep routines.

This 6 week course is very practical and will teach you how to massage your baby. You will learn:

how to practice massage safely
how to understand your babies non-verbal cues
when is the best time to massage
suitable oils to use
how stress affects babies, how they deal with stress and how babies self-calm

It is advised that babies have had their 6 to 8 weeks check before starting massage and start before they are crawling.

Bookings for Infant Massage can be made on our Book a place on a Family Hub event.

You will need to register an account on the booking system to do this.

Contact Family hubs

Telephone 03000 261 111

Infant massage

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