Infant massage

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infant massage dublin What is Infant Massage?
Infant massage is an ancient tradition that has been practised for centuries in India, which has been rediscovered throughout the West.

This course is redeemable on most health insurance policies.

Clinical evidence shows that infant massage has positive effects for caregivers and infants and has an important impact on their development. It is through our senses that all human beings interact with their environment.

Emotionally massage will provide your baby with a sense of well-being and security and can communicate the love you feel for your child. Once you start to massage your baby you will begin to understand how important the sense of touch is to both you and your baby.

Benefits for Infants

Helps baby learn to relax
Helps relieve discomfort from gas, colic, congestion and teething
Strengthens the immune system
Promotes sounder and longer sleep
Promotes bonding and communication
Helps to regulate digestive, respiratory and circulatory system
Helps premature babies gain weight
Helps regulate breathing and relieve nasal congestion
Helps improve skin texture
Helps babys body development

Benefits for you:

Helps deepen the bonding process
Helps caregiver understand and respond to babys nonverbal cues
Promotes a feeling of confidence in caring for your baby
Increases caregivers ability to relax in times of stress
Eases the stress of caregivers who must be seperated from their baby during the day
It is fun and relaxing for caregivers and babies

What does the course involve?
Classes run for 4 consecutive weeks . Classes are designed for you with your baby from birth to pre-crawling.

What do Course Participants Learn?

Course participants learn how to massage their baby whilst being guided through a step-by-step massage routine which uses a carefully balanced combination of Swedish, Indian and Reflexology techniques. Each participant receives individual attention. Guidance is provided.