Baby massage is more than just a parent and baby class and is so much more than a regular meet up or weekly stimulation and fun for your baby. Baby massage has many amazing benefits for your baby, including connection and communication between the two of you, support in your baby’s physical and brain development, a chance for the two of you to rest and relax in a non-judgemental environment, and so much more. With all those amazing benefits in mind, baby massage is the perfect class for you and your baby to begin your parent and baby journey together..
Connection and communication: Baby massage is a wonderful way to connect with your baby. Eye contact, the sound of your voice, your scent and your touch are all forms of connection between the two of you. When your baby feels connected to you, he or she in turn feels a sense of comfort and love. During baby massage, you and your baby will be communicating throughout. You will learn how to notice your baby’s cues and with the use of responding to these cues, positive touch and eye contact, a strong bond can develop and deepen. A dedicated time each week for a baby massage class is valuable for the connection and communication between the two of you and your whole family.
Rest and relaxation:Baby massage is so effective in many ways for your baby. You can begin to massage your baby (with a vegetable based oil) from eight weeks. This ensures that his or her skin has matured enough for the oil to be applied to the skin. Eight weeks is also an ideal time for you, especially as a first time parent, to venture out to a new parent and baby class. Becoming a new parent and meeting other new parents can be rather daunting and overwhelming, but a baby massage class is non-judgemental, restful and relaxing. You may find all of those fears you had at the start of parenthood soon disappear. A real sense of community can be found at a baby massage class, as they are so comforting and supportive. It’s the perfect time for you and your baby to relax and be present with one another.
Brain and physical development: Baby massage helps your baby’s development on a biological and physical level. Your baby’s brain develops by 80% by the time they reach the age of three (how fascinating is t Baby massage is more than just a parent and baby class and is so much more than a regular meet up or weekly stimulation and fun for your baby. Baby massage has many amazing benefits for your baby, including connection and communication between the two of you, support in your baby’s physical and brain development, a chance for the two of you to rest and relax in a non-judgemental environment, and so much more. With all those amazing benefits in mind, baby massage is the perfect class for you and your baby to begin your parent and baby journey together.
Connection and communication: Baby massage is a wonderful way to connect with your baby. Eye contact, the sound of your voice, your scent and your touch are all forms of connection between the two of you. When your baby feels connected to you, he or she in turn feels a sense of comfort and love. During baby massage, you and your baby will be communicating throughout. You will learn how to notice your baby’s cues and with the use of responding to these cues, positive touch and eye contact, a strong bond can develop and deepen. A dedicated time each week for a baby massage class is valuable for the connection and communication between the two of you and your whole family.
Rest and relaxation:Baby massage is so effective in many ways for your baby. You can begin to massage your baby (with a vegetable based oil) from eight weeks. This ensures that his or her skin has matured enough for the oil to be applied to the skin. Eight weeks is also an ideal time for you, especially as a first time parent, to venture out to a new parent and baby class. Becoming a new parent and meeting other new parents can be rather daunting and overwhelming, but a baby massage class is non-judgemental, restful and relaxing. You may find all of those fears you had at the start of parenthood soon disappear. A real sense of community can be found at a baby massage class, as they are so comforting and supportive. It’s the perfect time for you and your baby to relax and be present with one another.
Brain and physical development:Baby massage helps your baby’s development on a biological and physical level. Your baby’s brain develops by 80% by the time they reach the age of three (how fascinating is that) and 90% by the age of five, making early intervention vital. Positive touch releases the love hormone oxytocin and helps to create new neural pathways in your baby’s brain, aiding their brain development. Baby massage can help to aid your baby’s physical development too. Massage helps to circulate blood around the body, helps to aid digestion, and promotes growth in premature babies and so much more.
Baby massage classes at The Nurture Nook have so many amazing benefits and are the perfect opportunity to help support both you and your baby’s health and wellbeing from those early weeks and months. Baby massage is a lifelong skill that can be used throughout your baby’s childhood and practiced by the whole family. It truly is the ultimate baby class and wins my vote for being at the top of the parent and baby class list.
