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About Baby Massage The International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM) was founded by Vimala Schneider McClure, an American whose research was first introduced to baby massage whilst working in a small orphanage in India in 1973. After having her first child in 1976 and giving him a daily massage, she decided to set up a curriculum and share her knowledge with other parents. Benefits of Baby Massage Infant-Parent attachment or "*bonding" Relaxation Makes baby feel loved Promotes better sleep Facilitates body awareness Boosts immune system Sensory stimulation Improves skin condition Improves blood circulation Helps digestion Balances respiration Relief for teething pains Help waste elimination Helps build parents' and baby's self-esteem Helps you learn about your baby (their needs and desires) Relaxes parents Pleasurable experience Stimulates production of oxytocin *"Bonding is a unique relationship between two people. It is specific and endures through time." Why Attend a Course? Our courses are taught over a four (4) week period to give both the parent/caregiver and baby time to learn and become accustomed to the massage. Each week a new part of the body is taught, followed by a repeat demonstration of previous classes. We teach a little at a time to ensure that you are confident with every aspect of the massage. The strokes and styles of baby massage are easier to grasp when demonstrated by our experienced instructors. Pressure, rate, rhythm, the length of the massage, respect, bonding, why baby cries, baby’s body language, positioning of the baby, relaxation and parent empowerment are some of the skills and topics that will be discussed. About Our Classes Classes are held in small groups to ensure personal attention Babies lead the Classes – its okay for baby to cry, sleep or feed during the class The groups are supportive sessions where parents/caregivers can share experiences and learn from each other while having fun Recommended age is from birth to pre-crawling
Private Classes are available for crawling babies and also 1-on-1 Tuition, please contact MariaStubbs to arrange or see pricelist section of this website for more information.
*How Can I Learn Baby Massage for Free?
Host a Baby Massage Course at your home.
Sign up 4 friends to attend, and you and your baby will receive the course free of charge.
*There maybe an additional charge for my commute to your home—please phone to discuss.
Alternatively, get 4 friends to sign up with you for the same Baby Massage Course and you will receive your course for free. |
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