1:1 Classes

Dreamy Bubbles Baby Massage

Why a 1:1 baby massage class?

There can be many reasons as to why you may choose to attend a 1:1 class, this may be due to personal reasons such as mental health challenges (anxiety, PND, PTSD, etc.) or because you would like a more personal, calm and private class for you and your baby. Whatever the reason, a 1:1 Dreamy Bubbles class will give you and your baby a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Each week we will focus on massaging different areas of the body through learning new techniques and how to perform them safely and the benefits to each technique carried out.

Classes will be kept relaxed and baby-led with soothing music played throughout to help to create a warm and friendly atmosphere for you and your baby. You will be given a baby massage pack to keep which includes organic massage oil, information, our Wellness Pack (which includes a treat for mum!), a baby massage booklet and the weekly handouts.

Outside of class you will have the ability to WhatsApp/text any questions or queries relating to baby massage whenever during the term. You will also be sent any photos I have taken in class of you and your baby (should you choose to and sign the photo consent form).

Here is what we will cover each week:

Week 1: Introduction to baby massage, leg & feet massage techniques - baby weighing available
Week 2: Abdominal massage techniques
Week 3: Chest & arms massage techniques - baby weighing available
Week 4: Back, face & scalp massage techniques
Week 5: Full body massage & certificate for you and your baby - baby weighing available

Classes are 30 minutes of massage with an additional 15 minutes of feeding/changing/weighing your baby and socialising at the end of class with myself (should you choose to stay).

All you will need to bring is your usual nappy changing/feeding equipment as everything else is supplied. Should you have any other questions, please get in touch.

Benefits of Baby Massage

• It’s suitable for both mum and dad to massage baby.
• An attachment bond is formed by an emotional connection using non-verbal communication.
• 80% of baby’s communication is formed by movement – baby massage will encourage this.
• In a study in 2013 it found that baby massage confirmed the importance of human touch as it led to healthy brain development.
• Sight in a baby is the last sense to mature, so by being close this encourages eye contact and bonding.
• 1 in 5 mothers can find it difficult to bond with their baby leading to post-natal depression. Baby massage will help to encourage bonding, reducing the likelihood of PND.
• Baby massage help to alleviate symptoms of colic and constipation as well as preventing it.
• Baby massage releases the feel-good hormone, oxytocin.
• Baby massage can give parents added confidence in holding their baby.

What is Baby Massage?

This is when a parent lovingly strokes and holds their baby, giving rhythmic strokes and soothing holds to each area of the body whilst using a massage oil. Whilst massaging you follow a sequence that has been developed over many years. Baby massage is a wonderful experience of bonding, respect, love, and communication, both verbally and non-verbally. Baby massage uses both Indian and Swedish massage traditions as well as incorporating principles from yoga and reflexology.

History of Baby Massage

Historians have found evidence that baby massage dates back as far as 3000 years ago. The teaching of infant massage is part of the ayurvedic medicine system, and the word ‘massage’ comes from the Arabic language. Eastern medicine typically believe that massage prevents illnesses and Western medicine typically believe that massage treats the illness or injury. In India and Africa baby massage has been a longstanding parenting tradition, it gained popularity in the UK in the late 1990s.

For more details, please reach out to us.