Infant Massage Class
Saturday, August 6th 10-11:30am
Come enjoy this opportunity for new parents/caregivers to learn a beautiful way to connect with their little ones. Infant massage has been shown to enhance bonding, growth, nervous system development, and relieve some of the discomforts our little ones face. Bring your baby, a cozy blanket, and comfortable clothes for sitting on the floor. You will leave with a detailed handout to refer to when you return home and confidence in this age-old practice.
Benefits of nurturing your baby through massage include:
Inducing relaxation
Enhancing parent-baby bonding
Easing digestive discomfort of gas or constipation
Soothing a fussy baby
Improving immune function
Lessening stress of both baby and parent
Increasing myelination of nerves and brain development
Enhancing growth and weight gain, especially in preterm infants
Relieving colic
Providing parents time to relax and unwind from the busy pace of life
Improving muscle tone and motor skills
Enhanced sense of love and security
Teaching healthy body awareness and nurturing touch
Improving sleep
Enhancing self esteem
Increasing prolactin (the love hormone) levels in parents
Relieving pain from teething
Easing congestion and promoting respiratory development
Improving circulation
Providing intimacy between father and child
Promoting communication between parent and child