FAQs
Baby Massage
When can we start baby massage?
Baby Massage is suitable from birth, but some parents prefer to wait until after the 6-8 week check up. It is entirely up to you when to start.
What is the best age to massage my baby?
For teaching purposes, the ideal age is between 6 weeks and 6 months, before babies become too mobile, but as your baby grows you will be able to use the techniques at home - before bed or after a bath.
What do I need to bring to the class?
The room is set up so that each baby has a place set with a soft waterproof mat, 2 towels and a cushion for mum to sit on. When you come to your first class all that you need is yourself, your baby and the normal things that you’d take out (nappies, wipes, a bottle if needed etc). At the first class you’ll be given a bottle of organic baby massage oil and a training manual, it’s helpful if you can bring these back to future classes but don’t worry if you forget. You’ll be sitting on the floor so make sure that you are wearing comfortable clothes that you can easily move in.
What do I do if my baby needs feeding?
The class is a relaxed and informal environment and everyone is encouraged to do whatever they need to do for their babies. If you need to feed (either breast or bottle) then just go ahead. In class you will learn the massage strokes so that you can practice them at home, there are plenty of opportunities to review the strokes from previous weeks so just use the time to watch and relax! Once you have finished feeding it’s best to avoid massaging your baby for approximately 45 minutes.
What if my baby is asleep or falls asleep during the class?
That’s fine! If your baby is asleep there is a spare doll that you can use if you wish. Same as if your baby needs feeding just watch for a while and you’ll be able to practice the strokes at home and in future classes. All the strokes are also shown in the manual for you to refer to at home.
What do I do if my baby starts to cry?
It’s perfectly ok if your baby starts to cry during the class, just stop massaging for a while and do whatever you need to do (feeding, walking around etc), we discuss crying further during one of the sessions and how this relates to baby massage.
How many people are in each class?
Some classes are a maximum of 5 and some are a maximum of 10.
What if I miss a week or don't get to massage in a class?
Each class we’ll introduce a new set of strokes or movements. If you miss a class you’ll be able to catch up at the next class when we review the strokes and you’ll also have the manual to refer to. At the last class we'll recap the full massage sequence.
Baby Massage is suitable from birth, but some parents prefer to wait until after the 6-8 week check up. It is entirely up to you when to start.
What is the best age to massage my baby?
For teaching purposes, the ideal age is between 6 weeks and 6 months, before babies become too mobile, but as your baby grows you will be able to use the techniques at home - before bed or after a bath.
What do I need to bring to the class?
The room is set up so that each baby has a place set with a soft waterproof mat, 2 towels and a cushion for mum to sit on. When you come to your first class all that you need is yourself, your baby and the normal things that you’d take out (nappies, wipes, a bottle if needed etc). At the first class you’ll be given a bottle of organic baby massage oil and a training manual, it’s helpful if you can bring these back to future classes but don’t worry if you forget. You’ll be sitting on the floor so make sure that you are wearing comfortable clothes that you can easily move in.
What do I do if my baby needs feeding?
The class is a relaxed and informal environment and everyone is encouraged to do whatever they need to do for their babies. If you need to feed (either breast or bottle) then just go ahead. In class you will learn the massage strokes so that you can practice them at home, there are plenty of opportunities to review the strokes from previous weeks so just use the time to watch and relax! Once you have finished feeding it’s best to avoid massaging your baby for approximately 45 minutes.
What if my baby is asleep or falls asleep during the class?
That’s fine! If your baby is asleep there is a spare doll that you can use if you wish. Same as if your baby needs feeding just watch for a while and you’ll be able to practice the strokes at home and in future classes. All the strokes are also shown in the manual for you to refer to at home.
What do I do if my baby starts to cry?
It’s perfectly ok if your baby starts to cry during the class, just stop massaging for a while and do whatever you need to do (feeding, walking around etc), we discuss crying further during one of the sessions and how this relates to baby massage.
How many people are in each class?
Some classes are a maximum of 5 and some are a maximum of 10.
What if I miss a week or don't get to massage in a class?
Each class we’ll introduce a new set of strokes or movements. If you miss a class you’ll be able to catch up at the next class when we review the strokes and you’ll also have the manual to refer to. At the last class we'll recap the full massage sequence.