Baby Massage, Urban Kneads Centre, Nottingham
3 Week Course £35. Please refer to the FAQs pages before contacting Urban Kneads with Baby Massage queries.
Most babies love to receive massage - as we do - but it's more than just a fun way to spend quality time with your new child. Read on to discover......
19 Benefits Of Massaging Your Baby!
Baby Massage:
1) Is comforting & soothing as baby can see you, hear your voice and smell your scent
2) gives Dad a fantastic role in baby's early life and makes him feel included
3) can help prevent & relieve painful colic
4) is a profound way of creating a bonding with baby that can last a lifetime
5) helps baby become self aware
6) improves baby's circulation - taking blood out to the extremities more effectively
7) helps baby breathe more deeply leading to a more sound sleep
8) keeps skin in healthy condition by using natural oils and sloughing away dead skin
9) releases endorphins - the body's natural painkillers and feel good chemicals
10) improves baby's nervous system increasing communication between brain and body
11) reduces stress in baby and massage giver - allows you a relaxing period in the day
12) stimulates and helps with digestion
13) improves muscle tone and aids in baby's growth
14) encourages balance and co-ordination
15) encourages respect by asking permission before commencing and responding to baby's wishes
16) helps with sensory awareness - all senses as stimulated in the intimacy of massage
17) aids with your understanding of baby's wishes as you are reading non-verbal communications
18) helps new parents feel more confident in handling baby
19) is FUN and can help with post-natal depression