Baby Massage is something that every parent or caregiver can learn and use on their new baby - providing benefits to parent and baby.

It is an ancient tradition in many cultures and is now, thankfully, being rediscovered in the West. Clinical evidence shows that loving touch and nurturing contact between caregiver and infant has an important impact on their development.

The International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM) routine was devised by the founder Vimala Schneider McClure and uses carefully balanced combinations of techniques from massage and reflexology.

It incorporates:

• Swedish massage techniques - which are more stimulating.
• Indian massage techniques - which are more relaxing.
• Reflexology techniques - on the base of the feet.

• Can improve the bonding process
• Helps to calm babies
• May improve sleep!
• Helps with their self awareness
• Enhances your ability to understand baby's needs
• Improves the main systems of the body
• Aids digestion - can help with wind/colic
• Helps develop muscle tone
• Can relieve congestion
• Improves skin texture

"Being touched and caressed Being massaged, is food for the infant. Food as necessary as minerals, Vitamins and proteins" Dr Frederick Leboyer

Enjoying a leg massage!