* ABC’s and 123′s of Baby Massage
* Massage for Common Baby Discomforts
* Massage for Your Growing Child
ABC’s and 123′s of Baby Massage:
Classes are 45 minutes to one hour in length, weekly for four weeks.
You will receive your own bottle of vegetable/fruit based oil for massage, a set of index cards of the massage strokes and lots of informational handouts related to the discussion topics. Massage strokes from the previous class will be reviewed and there will be plenty of time for questions!
Babies should be at least three weeks old and massage is easiest until baby is crawling; however strokes can be adapted for babies who are on the move!
Session One
Welcome
Discussion Topic: Benefits of Baby Massage, Using Oils, The Permission Process
Massage Strokes: Both Legs and Feet and Both Arms and Hands
Q&A Period
Session Two
Discussion Topic: Communicating with Your Baby during Massage: Engagement Cues
Massage Strokes: Tummy and Chest
Review: Strokes for Legs and Feet and Arms and Hands
Q&A Period
Session Three
Discussion Topic: Precautions and Contraindications when Massaging your Baby
Massage Strokes: Face and Back
Review: Strokes for Tummy and Chest
Q & A Period
Session Four
Discussion Topic: Continuing Massage as Your Child Grows
Massage Strokes: Routines for Common Baby Discomforts
Review: Strokes for Tummy and Chest and all other strokes.
Q & A Period
Price List for ABC’s and 123′s of Baby Massage
Prices listed include the above four sessions and are per child.
Do you have twins? Great! Your second baby pays half!
Moms, dads, grandparents, siblings, nannies or other caregivers are all welcome to attend! One additional caregiver is welcome at the classes. Please make a note on your registration form if two of you will be attending so that space can be considered.
Group Sessions (at various locations throughout the GTA)
4 or more caregiver/baby couples: $100.00
Massage for Common Baby Discomforts
In this class you will learn how to adapt the massage strokes from ABC’s and 123′s for times when baby is experiencing colic, gas, constipation, congestion and teething pain. You will receive handouts with the massage routines that you’ve learned in this class. If you just want to learn massage for a specific discomfort your baby is experiencing such as colic or constipation, this class is for you!
Price List
Group Session (4 or more): $25.00
Massage for Your Growing Child
Massage is not just for babies! Older children love massage too! Providing massage for toddlers and school aged children helps release stress and tension, ease muscle aches associated with growth spurts and exercise and provides a great opportunity for communication and bonding. Massaging children in this age group helps them understand the difference between touch that feels good and is appropriate versus touch that feels uncomfortable. It builds confidence, self esteem and a positive body image. This class is appropriate for babies who are rolling and crawling away as well as toddlers, preschoolers and school age children too!
In this session you will learn how to adapt massage strokes to nursery rhymes, songs and stories so that your child will be an active participant in the massage. You will receive handouts with the massage routines and nursery rhymes, stories and songs that you’ve learned. And as an added bonus, your child will soon be asking if they can massage you! Brush up on your songs and nursery rhymes and bring your singing voices!
Group Session (4 or more): $25.00
Do you belong to a Mommy/Parenting Group? Gentle Connections will come out to your regular meeting location.
Do you wish to provide workshops (one hour session including discussion and demonstration of infant massage) for your group? Prices start at $100 for a minimum of 5 caregivers/babies (travel fees may apply depending on location within the GTA). Please call to arrange a date and time!
Don’t have a baby but know someone who does? Gift Certificates make a great gift!
Contact Petrina for details!
