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Prestatyn, Denbighshire, North Wales UK
Baby Massage
Love, connection, nurturing
My baby massage classes bring these 3 things in abundance. Each class is an opportunity to feel and teach love, to build and develop connections and to nurture each other. Massage really helps to promote bonding and strong emotional attachments. You are your baby’s very first teacher, and through gentle massage, you can teach your baby love, trust security and respect. Connecting with your baby regularly using positive touch, eye contact, talking and singing is so important for bonding and nurturing your baby, but it’s equally important for you as a new parent to have the opportunity to connect with other parents. When your baby is born, a new version of you as a mummy is born too, so being part of a “village” of other supportive and nurturing mums makes such a difference. Becoming a parent can be the most amazing, life changing experience, but it can also be tough adapting to life with a newborn. Sleep deprivation and a lack of time for yourself can leave many new parents feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. I understand how important it is to have a support network of mums to chat to, to connect with, and to remind each other what an amazing job we’re doing. I also recognise how much it can mean having the opportunity to slow down and take a few moments for yourself, and to have a hot cuppa and biscuit! This is exactly the safe, caring, supportive, non-judgmental, nurturing environment I aim to create in my classes.
What is baby massage?
Massage is a beautiful and special gift you can share with your baby. It has been used for centuries in many different cultures and it can have positive effects on all systems of the body, and it promotes relaxation. During baby massage, the muscles and soft tissues of the body are manipulated in order to relieve common symptoms, release tension from growing muscles, soothe and calm baby, reduce stress and improve wellbeing. Touch is a baby’s most developed sense at birth, and babies crave skin-to-skin contact. Gentle massage provides babies with this positive touch they crave.
“I enjoyed the special bonding time with my baby and learnt new skills to help my baby with a variety of problems. I also enjoyed being able to chat to other mums. Sian is very caring, and small touches such as chocolate, coffee etc. were gratefully received. A very calm and caring environment where
Parent feedback, April 2022
Course Options
LITTLE DREAMERS: Beginners' baby massage course
LITTLE DREAMERS: Beginners' baby massage course
LITTLE DREAMERS: Beginners' baby massage course
This 6 week course is an introduction to baby massage and is perfect for babies aged 6-8 weeks up to pre-crawling age. The classes are held in Trinity Church Hall in Prestatyn on a Wednesday morning from 9.30am until 10.45am. Learn a nurturing full body baby massage routine and spend time bonding with your beautiful baby while connecting with other like-minded parents.
LITTLE SMILERS: Massage & MOVEMENT course
LITTLE DREAMERS: Beginners' baby massage course
LITTLE DREAMERS: Beginners' baby massage course
Little Smilers is an ideal follow on from the introductory Little Dreamers course and is perfect for babies aged 3 months and older. These classes are held in Trinity Church Hall in Prestatyn on a Wednesday morning at 11am. Continue to practise relaxing massage with your baby each week, whilst also learning some gentle baby yoga stretches and movements. Enjoy chatting to other parents and take some time out of a hectic world, to slow down, relax and unwind.
Benefits of baby massage
There are many benefits of baby massage, for both your baby and you. Nurturing touch is so important for baby’s development, and massage can help to ease the transition from womb to the outside world. The main benefits can be split into 4 categories:
relief
Baby massage can be extremely effective in offering relief from a variety of common symptoms such as trapped wind, colic, constipation, congestion, blocked sinuses, teething pain and muscle pain.
relaxation
Massaging your baby releases tension and promotes relaxation. It encourages the release of oxytocin and reduces stress levels, lowering blood pressure and the heart rate. Some babies also feed and sleep better after massage.
Stimulation and development
Your baby is born with immature bodily systems. Massage stimulates and supports your baby’s bodily systems, including the nervous system, the digestive system, the respiratory system, the lymphatic system, the musculoskeletal system and the circulatory system.
bonding and attachment
Baby massage helps to develop a strong attachment between you and your baby through eye contact, singing and talking, the exchange of smell and the power of positive touch. Massage enhances communication by encouraging you to listen to and respond to your baby’s needs, and it promotes the release of oxytocin which is known as the “love hormone”, responsible for promoting feelings of nurturing and love. A strong bond between parent and baby has been shown to enhance the emotional and social development of babies, and having a secure attachment also helps babies to become independent and explore the world with confidence as they grow.
Upcoming baby massage courses
LITTLE DREAMERS: BEGINNERS' BABY MASSAGE COURSE - STARTS 15.01.25
LITTLE DREAMERS: BEGINNERS' BABY MASSAGE COURSE - STARTS 15.01.25
LITTLE DREAMERS: BEGINNERS' BABY MASSAGE COURSE - STARTS 15.01.25
6 week introductory course.
Trinity Church Hall, Prestatyn.
Class dates: 15th, 22nd, 29th January, 5th, 12th & 19th February.
9.30-10.45am
£58.50
Organic massage oil included.
LITTLE SMILERS: MASSAGE & MOVEMENT COURSE - STARTS 15.01.25
LITTLE DREAMERS: BEGINNERS' BABY MASSAGE COURSE - STARTS 15.01.25
LITTLE DREAMERS: BEGINNERS' BABY MASSAGE COURSE - STARTS 15.01.25
Perfect for those who have graduated from the introductory Little Dreamers course.
This class continues the magic of massage whilst also introducing some gentle baby yoga moves and stretches.
Trinity Church Hall, Prestatyn.
Wednesdays starting 15th January for 6 weeks.
11am until 12.15pm.
£50 for a block of 6 classes,
Organic massage oil included.
“It was lovely to have 1:1 time with my baby whilst also chatting to friends and other mums. Sian always asked about how we had been feeling. I feel I have gained a lot of knowledge.”
Parent feedback, April 2022
