Hosted by Baby Guru, certified by the International Association for Infant Massage (IAIM)DATE: November Tuesdays (3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th-Final day is review)
TIME: 2-3 pm
LOCATION: The Growing Nest at Ward Warehouse
COST: $115 ($97 w/ 15% Stroller Strides discount)
INCLUDES: 4 hours of instruction, oil, materials, snacks & refreshments PLUS BONUS INFANT/CHILD CPR REVIEW
Infant Massage is an ancient tradition in many cultures that has recently been recognized for its physical, emotional and intellectual benefits to babies and their families. It is quality, focused time for a caregiver and a child to interact and learn to communicate with one another using verbal and non-verbal cues. Additionally, massage improves both the infant and parents' overall health and well-being.
BENEFITS:
For Your Baby
- Promotes bonding & secure attachment
- Reduces discomfort from colic, teething, gas, constipation and congestion
- Improves circulation & digestion
- Reduces baby's stress, irritability and fussiness
- Improves sleep patterns
- Promotes self-relaxation
- Improves body awareness & muscle tone
- Enhances weight gain and development in premature infants
- Promotes bonding
- Establishes a routine of quality time for families
- Creates opportunity for dads to have special time with their new baby
- Increases confidence in parenting
- Increases communication by helping parents understand their baby's unique language and cues
- Increases prolactin production (the nurturing hormone)
- Reduces stress and improves relaxation
