Baby Massage Course

“Baby massage class will help with sleep & colic.” There we go. I’m almost tempted to say no more. Surely that will have sold the course to most of you. Well anyway, keep reading because believe it or not there are even more benefits to introducing your baby to massage.

The benefits of baby massage are for Baby, for the Parent, for siblings, for the whole family and for society in general.

Main benefits are:

Stimulation - Helps with digestion, circulation, nervous system, respiration, immune system, skin irritations, language development.

Relaxation – Helps to release stress, produces calming hormones and helps to regulate sleep patterns.

Relief – From sinus problems such as nasal congestion or excess mucus, growing pains, teething, colic and constipation.

Interaction – Enhances bonding and attachment with your baby, communication, reading your baby’s cues, eye contact, one to one activity.

This is a five week course which will help you get to know and enjoy your baby and will enhance your confidence by providing information and support. It includes massage and discussions and blends knowledge and practice for all parents and babies.

The course is run by a Certified Infant Massage Instructor who has trained with a recognised Infant massage Instructor. This is an internationally recognised organisation that is dedicated to enhancing the parent baby relationship.

Nurturing Hands Baby Academy – is where your baby will teach you how to become better parents! This group is our own version of a typical First Time Mums Group. Whether this baby is your first, second or third, this course will cover everything you will need to know about your baby’s social, emotional, physical and psychological development. Even if this is not your first baby, every child is unique and guidelines are constantly changing, such as what are the current immunization guidelines and when is the best time to wean your baby.

This five week course will be a fairly informal and relaxed meeting where parents can pick up advice and support from our in house child practitioner and also gives you the chance to meet other parents and share your experiences.There will also be a weekly topic that will be discussed, such as First Aid, teething etc. The concept of this group aims to be parent and baby focused, where you can decide what topics you would like covered. We even have a session which looks at how parents can stay sane during the first few months!

If you have other children, you are welcome to bring them along to, the more the merrier!

Week 1: Introductions, Birth Stories & Your Baby's Development
Week 2: Baby Massage Taster Session & Sleeping soundly
Week 3: Baby Nosh & Real Nappies Presentation
Week 4: Safe a Baby's Life First Aid Course
Week 5: Playtime Treasure Baskets & What About Me?

This is our brand new venture which we are about to launch - Nurturing Hands Toddler Academy – where a Child Practitioner with experience in Child Psychology will be on hand at every session to provide invaluable information, advice and support. Part one will cover typical behavioural problems that you may be facing now your child has hit the terrible two's! These include temper tantrums and how to deal with your toddler during these occasions using time out and reward charts. Part two covers toilet training, sleep management and the importance of routines and consistency. We also will be introducing recipe ideas which are both fun and practical and will help to promote healthy eating within your family. There will also be input from the Sun Safe Health Promotion Team who will cover all aspects of how to keep both you and your toddler safe during those hot summer days! Alongside this we will have a play workshop and language development session, which is invaluable to those toddlers now learning how to talk and how to interact with other children. We know and understand this is a very important time in your toddlers development and learning how to cope and deal with some of these issues can be sometimes daunting. This course will give you the ideal opportunity to meet other mums and have a Child pracitioner on hand at every session to deal with these challenges together.

If you have other children, you are welcome to bring them along to, the more the merrier!

Week 1: Behaviour Management Part 1
Week 2: Behaviour Management Part 2
Week 3: Toddler Nosh
Week 4: Child Health & Safety
Week 5: Play Workshop and Language Development

Six Weekly Sessions:

1: You and your child’s relationship.
2: Your child’s development, understanding and expectations
3: Managing behaviour positively
4: Good sleep tips
5: Food and Eating well
6: Toilet training

Six Weekly Sessions:

Week 1: Raising Self Esteem
Week 2: Assertiveness Training
Week 3: Managing Stress and Anxiety
Week 4: Promoting Positive Mental Health
Week 5: Changing habits and Behaviours
Week 6: Relaxation Techniques and looking forward