Baby Club

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Baby Club *

Baby Club is for new (and well seasoned) parents to meet other parents and make new friends whilst getting out of the house and outside surrounded by nature.

Each week we will have a fun activity, from Baby Massage, footprinting and other crafts to guest appearances from baby experts for all of your burning questions.

Baby Massage

Baby massage, reflexology and acupressure are all forms of positive touch. Positive touch is incredibly important in child development, specifically for emotional regulation and security. This is the base for a secure parent baby attachment – which will affect the child’s future emotional wellbeing and relationships. Positive touch will also significantly reduce stress in both baby and parents.

The Benefits of Baby Massage

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    It can help strengthen the relationship between baby and parent because of the increased parent/baby interaction. Baby massage and touch therapies have been shown to increase the production of Oxytocin in baby as well as parent whilst promoting a close secure attachment.

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    Baby massage may be able to help with colic. There is no one reason for colic, it is thought there are several possible contributing factors such as – wind or indigestion, underdeveloped digestive system, overstimulation, early form of headache or cranial pressure from birth and an emotional reaction to fear or frustration. Studies have shown a great improvement when baby massage is used during a colic episode.

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    There have been studies that have shown that baby massage has significantly reduced symptoms of any depression in mothers and fathers as it often reduces anxiety and feelings of helplessness by offering a natural holistic approach to common issues such as colic and sleep difficulties.

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    Tummy massage for baby can help with digestion, wind relief and bowel movements by relaxing tummy muscles and increasing movement and digestive secretions.

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    Baby massage is incredibly beneficial to help baby relax and aids better sleep when used as part of a bedtime routine. The improved sleep will of course also benefit the parents’ mental health and wellbeing.

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    Lastly, baby massage may also be used to help alleviate pain. The stimulation of pressure points promotes the production of serotonin – which is a natural pain relief hormone.

Limited Enrollment

Limited Enrollment

5 Weekly Sessions

  • Legs and feet routine

    Cold routine

    Relaxation routine

  • Tummy routine and wind / constipation routine

    Legs and feet recap

    Relaxation routine

  • Chest, arms and hands routine

    Legs and feet recap

    Tummy routine

    Relaxation routine

  • Face, teething and back routine

    Chest arms and hands routine recap

    Tummy routine recap

    Legs and feet routine recap

    Relaxation routine

  • Full body massage – legs, feet, tummy, chest, arms, hands, face, back

    Sleepy routine

    Relaxation routine

£50

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • Baby massage can be completed from birth, however we do not use oil until a baby is 4 weeks old

  • There is no upper age limit. However, it is easier in a group environment pre-crawling. This is more about class management rather than the baby outgrowing the benefits.

  • Research has shown that moderate pressure is most beneficial. We want the skin to move. Place your thumb on your hand to the pressure which causes the skin to go white briefly – this is the pressure we are looking for. Field et al (2004) found that 'infants who were massaged with moderate pressure were increasingly alert, whilst their counterparts who received light pressure massage were more excitable, agitated and fussy.’

  • Baby massage groups are baby led. Therefore babies may be fed / have nappies changed as required. Crying is a form of communication and is expected in class. We follow a baby’s cues and behaviours and only continue the massage if baby offers permission

  • If baby is unwell with a temperature. On areas where a baby’s skin is broken. Within 72 hours of immunisations. There are some medical conditions where baby massage may not be appropriate - If baby has a diagnosed medical condition, then doctors approval is required.

  • I will provide the main mat and bottles of oil and refreshments for after. Please bring a blanket or folding changing mat for baby to lay on.