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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, copies of the massage strokes for you to massage your baby at home and lots of informational handouts. Massage strokes from the previous session will be reviewed at the end of each class 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 for Massage
Massage Strokes: Both Legs and Feet
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
Q&A Period
Session Three
Discussion Topic: Precautions and Contraindications when Massaging your Baby
Massage Strokes: Both Arms and Hands
Review: Strokes for Tummy and Chest
Q & A Period
Session Four
Discussion Topic: Continuing Massage as Your Child Grows
Massage Strokes: Face and Back
Review: Strokes for Tummy and Chest
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!
Group Sessions (at various locations throughout the GTA)
4 or more caregiver/baby couples: $80.00
Semi-Private
2-3 caregiver/baby couples in your home: $90.00
Private in your own home: $100.00
Massage for Common Baby Discomforts
In this class you will learn how to adapt the massage strokes learned in 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.
Price List
Group Session (4 or more): $20.00
Semi-Private (2-3): $22.50
Private: $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.
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!
Group Session (4 or more): $20.00
Semi-Private (2-3): $22.50
Private: $25.00
Do you belong to a Mommy/Parenting Group? Gentle Connections will come out to your regular meeting location.
Don't have a baby but know someone who does? Gift Certificates make a great gift!
Contact Petrina for details!
