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Baby massage is taught to parents/carers of infants during a
five week period. Sessions are run weekly and each lasts for
approximately one hour.
The sessions
take place within a warm, relaxed atmosphere and includes
time for a relaxation exercise with parents, the opportunity
to learn new baby massage strokes by parents/carers
massaging their own infant and informal chat time (peer
support).
Massage oil, a
baby massage information booklet (giving details of the
benefits of baby massage) and ongoing support are provided
during the sessions.
Parents/carers are taught baby massage skills to allow them
to massage at home in their own time.
(Note:
There may be slight differences between groups).
Please bring
the following items along to the baby massage sessions:
- Towel
- Nappy change
- Changing mat
(optional)
If you would
like more information on Baby Massage please contact your
health visitor, midwife or Sure Start (details above).
Some benefits
of these sessions may include:
- Learning a
new skill
- Social
interaction
- Gaining
support from peers
- Promoting
bonding between parent/carer and baby
- Building
confidence in parenting skills
- Promoting
communication between baby and parent/carer
- May promote
sleep in the infant and reduce pain caused by colic,
constipation etc.
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