What is it?
Baby massage is delivered by a qualified Family Hub Practitioner. Parents will be taught the soothing strokes of massage safely, in a calm and relaxing environment. You will receive a bottle of oil, detailed handouts and a certificate on completion.
What will I get out of the sessions?
Baby massage will help bonding and attachment with your baby and build your confidence in reading babies’ cues. Massage can benefit babies with relief from colic and teething symptoms. It allows you to confidently nurture and care for your baby as well as teaching you safe massage techniques to help relax you & your baby.
Who is it for?
Baby massage is for babies aged eight weeks to pre crawling and their parents/carers.
How many sessions are there?
Baby massage runs for four sessions, each session lasts one hour.
How can I access the activity?
You can contact Barnes Close Family Hub to find out when the next baby massage course is running and book a place, by calling 01925 443444(option 3) or email westclustercc@warrington.gov.uk
How will the sessions help my child to become nursery/school ready?
Personal, Social & emotional development:
Build a warm attachment with your baby through the use of touch, the calming strokes will help your babies emotional wellbeing by allowing them to feel close to you and relaxed
Physical development:
Massage helps to promote sleep, improve skin and muscle tone and help with infant colic and constipation.
Communication & Language:
Throughout massage you and baby will communicate through songs, smiles and facial expressions.