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"Massage was sooo great for
bonding and soothing when
Grace was a baby, but even
now, at 16 mo, she knows the
word and actually asks us for
"muh-ssage?" when she's having
a frustrating day -- what a gift
to hear her sweet voice knowing how to ask for comfort, rather
than crying or screaming!"
-- Christine
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Infant Massage New Class Format!
Learn and practice some essential techniques for massaging your baby - to help both of you bond, relax, and sleep better! Not only is massaging your baby a beautiful and loving way to begin a lifelong relationship, but research also shows that practicing infant massage:
* Reduces gas and colic, allowing baby to sleep better
* Helps to strengthen and regulate respiratory, circulatory,
nervous, musculature, and gastrointestinal systems
* Begins a loving, intimate connection between parent & baby
* Helps the baby release the tensions of daily stimuli
* Increases parent's confidence and handling skills
* Emotionally nourishes your baby
Part I - Intro $25 per family See Dates & Times
An introduction to massaging your baby -- everything you need to know to get started, including:
- Why infant massage is used and how you can use it to help your baby (what other cultures have known for centuries!)
- The importance of knowing when to massage your baby
- How much pressure is safe to use and areas to avoid
- Head to toe -- basic movements and where to use them!
Part 2 $35 per family See Dates & Times
More specific applications and guided practice, including:
- Special crucial strokes including those to relieve colic, gas, & constipation
- Massage & baby yoga movements for fun & stimulating play with your baby
- Knowing your baby's cues for massage & how they change as they age
- How to adapt your massage to support your growing child into toddler & preschool age!
- More hands-on practice with guidance, "trouble-shooting," and Q & A
Understanding and beginning touch early in life can improve the quality of parenting and family life
and promote the well being of your precious little one!
For any age baby + 1 or 2 caregivers. Advance registration is required. Minimum enrollment of 4, maximum 10. Please bring two receiving blankets and anything else you and your baby need to feel comfortable.
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