Enrolment for baby massage courses is on going and venues are being added so please feel free to contact us to find out when the next available class in your area begins.

If you require further information please email – [email protected]

Or call Martina on 086 8684496

Benefits of Baby Massage…

Interaction – Promoting bonding, promoting secure attachment, verbal/non verbal communication, one-to-one quality time, undivided attention, feeling respected, love, nurturing touch

Stimulation – Circulatory system, digestive system, immune system, nervous system, respiratory system, language development, muscular development and tone, improved learning ability, growth, mind/body awareness

Relief – Massage can help with Gas and colic, constipation and elimination, digestive cramps, growing pains, muscular tension, teething discomfort, physical and psychological tension

Relaxation - Improved sleep patterns, increased flexibility, being calm, helps normalize muscle tone, higher levels of relaxing or anti-stress hormones, less hyperactivity, enjoying positive ‘time out’

Classes Available

Classes are conducted by Certified Baby Massage Instructors who have trained with the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM).

4-week group courses

Courses run over four classes, held once a week, in a warm, clean, comfortable environment. Massage stokes are taught in stages over the weeks so baby becomes used to touch and you can practice at home and ask questions when you return to class the following week.

Fee: €150 for 4 classes (see reclaimable expense note below) – Includes Oils and Massage Technique Handout. Course Content as below.

Private GROUP Classes – group of friends, family, neighbours…

Fee: €60 per visit and €10 per person at the course (see reclaimable expense note below) – Includes Oils and Massage Technique Handout.

Number of sessions can be decided by each group

Colic Relief session in your home

Baby Massage may help relieve pain and discomfort for your baby. A Massage for the Relief of Colic/Gas will be demonstrated and can be used when problems like tummy pain, gas, constipation or colic occur

€75 for one Session (see reclaimable expense note below).

4 Week Group Course Content…

CLASS ONE: Relaxation for parent, Positioning, Appropriate oils to use on babies, Benefits of Baby Massage, Strokes for the Legs & Tummy, Discussion Time

CLASS TWO: Recognising baby’s cues, Review of previous strokes, Strokes for the tummy and chest, Recognising baby’s daily cycle and best time to massage, Colic Routine, Discussion Time

CLASS THREE: Review of previous strokes, Strokes for the face, arms and back, Adapting massage to your child as they grow, Discussion Time

CLASS FOUR: Relaxation for parent, Review of full massage, Relaxation Techniques, Discussion Time

The classes are designed for parents, grandparents and other caregivers with their babies.

The ideal age for babies is birth to pre-crawling.

The Massage Instructor leads the massage class but does not massage the babies, the instructor guides participants through a step-by-step massage routine.

The Benefits of Baby Massage are appreciated and it is a Reclaimable Maternity Expense under the following Medical Insurance Plans:

• VHI – Family Plan & Family Plan up to €100 is covered.
• Quinn Healthcare: HealthManager & HealthManager Gold schemes up to €100 is covered.
• Hibernian Aviva Health – As part of Maternity benefits covered under their add on benefits of Day to Day Plan: Up to €30 per visit (max 3 visits). Day to Day Plan 50: Up to €25 per visit (max 8 visits).

Refunds towards the cost of these classes when carried out by members of the International Association of Infant Massage (Irish Chapter is Baby Massage Ireland)