Infant/Baby Massage Classes
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Have you ever massaged your child?
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Ann Ball teaches mums in the NE to massage their babies.
 What is baby massage?
Its a form of loving communication that fosters bonding and trust between parent and child.
The massage consists of:-
legs and feet,
stomach with a specific colic, constipation and wind routine,
chest,
arms,
back
face.
The massage is made up of Indian-style massage, Swedish massage, Reflexology and gentle exercises (yoga-style movements).
Baby massage classes are open to all parents and babies, to aid their healthy development. So healthy, or colicky, your baby will still benefit from the massage, come and learn.
"Being touched and caressed, being massaged, is food for the infant. Food as necessary as minerals, vitamins and proteins".
Dr Frederick Leboyer
Please visit my new website: www.guruholistics.co.uk
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What happens at the classes
 Classes are held over 4-5 weeks, slowly building up the massage routine to suit the baby's pace. All of the techniques are demonstrated and explained fully by Ann on a doll, and the parents then massage their own babies.
If baby is asleep or a bit tetchy, a doll will be provided to practise on.
(It is up to the parents to practice these skills in between classes to build up the baby's tolerance).
Ann discusses many aspects of the baby massage, explaining the benefits of the particular massage movements, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions, or go over any of the movements again.
Yoga-style exercises are introduced at the end of the course, this helps to encourage the baby's development ready for crawling, and to strengthen their backs.
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Benefits of infant/baby massage
 Many benefits to the massage for both child and parent(s). Some of the many benefits are:
relief from colic, wind and constipation
helps with sleep
helps to relax the baby
soothes and comforts
added communication
stronger bonding
strengthens the baby's bodily systems
moisturises the skin
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So why not come along?
 Come and meet Ann and other mums with babies, you can make your own mind up and see what all the fuss is about!
(Dads and grandparents are welcome too).
With special thanks to:
Vimala Schneider McClure, the founder of the IAIM and author of the book Infant Massage: a handbook for loving parents. (now available in UK terminology)
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