You can start baby massage right from birth (feel free to check with your doctor if you have any concerns) up until 12 months. For babies that are more active / mobile, I provide a small selection of soft sensory toys that babies are free to explore during the class and demonstrate different positions that may be preferrable for our babies who want to move around.

Yes, baby massage can help to relieve symptoms of colic, gas, and constipation. During the course, you’ll learn specific strokes designed to support your baby when they’re experiencing symptoms. Beyond relieving discomfort, these techniques can also help to reduce crying, promote better sleep and increase feelings of trust and safety in the relationship between baby and parent.

Please bring a towel and a blanket for your baby. I provide mats and cushions for us to sit on and oil for massage.

We begin each class with a short welcome from me followed by a light-hearted icebreaker (nothing cheesy, I promise!) to help us to get to know each other. We then move into the practice portion of the class which begins with a relaxation exercise to help you arrive into the space and the ritual of permission to help you to attune to your baby before we begin learning the massage strokes. Each week we focus on a different part of baby's body including a specific routine for wind and colic and strokes that may help with teething pain and digestion. The last part of the class is reserved for you as parents to participate in a facilitated discussion. This is your space to share or just listen if you'd prefer. I always have a few questions up my sleeve to get the discussion going but there’s never any pressure to participate. After the first session, I also encourage you to bring topics you'd like to get peer support or advice on from the group. My goal is to create a relaxed and open environment where you feel comfortable to open up and be yourself.  We close each class with a short reading or poem connected to parenthood that will hopefully leave you feeling uplifted and ready to take on the rest of your day. After the class you're warmly invited to stay for an additional time to enjoy homemade light refreshments and conversation.  Learning baby massage offers you a wonderful opportunity to learn how to communicate with your baby through nurturing touch. I design my classes to move at a calm, intentional pace to welcome and settle both you and your baby. Hence, it can be an ideal first class for parents who are looking for something with a slower pace, time to bond with their baby and space to build connections with other parents.

That's completely normal and welcomed during the class. My classes always baby-led and you'll be encouraged to tend to your baby's needs throughout.

Sessions run for 90-minutes with additional time at the end (up to 30 mins) for you to stay and enjoy light refreshments and conversation.

Comfortable clothing that is easy to remove.

Parent discussion is one of the key ways in which baby massage is different from many other baby classes. Each week, alongside learning new strokes and techniques, we gently explore topics that matter in early parenthood - things like sleep, crying, cues, colic and development to name just a few. There's space to ask questions, share experiences, or simply listen if that feels more comfortable. For parents who may feel shy or anxious about speaking in a group, I totally get this. This is why I intentionally keep my classes small so speaking doesn't feel overwhelming or performative. It's calm, respectful and supportive and a space to build community.

Parents are offered a choice of either fractionated (scent removed) coconut oil or avocado oil. A 30ml bottle of oil is included with your booking.

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I’m a certified infant massage instructor with the International Association of Infant Massage. You can find out more about them here https://www.iaim.org.uk(https://www.iaim.org.uk)

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