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Infant Massage Course with Babystrokes Infant/Child Massage
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Rating: 4.7 out of 5(77 ratings)
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Infant Massage Course with Babystrokes Infant/Child Massage

Infant Massage Basics - benefits, massage oils, whole body massage strokes , newborn massage, crying and swaddling.
Highest Rated
Created byMelanie Jane Wattles
Last updated 4/2023
English

What you'll learn

  • Understand the many benefits of infant massage for you and your baby
  • Understand infant states and cues to enhance communication with your baby
  • Learn what oils are recommended for infant massage and what oils to avoid
  • Learn how to prepare for massage time with your baby
  • Learn full body massage strokes and techniques you can use with your baby
  • Learn specific massage strokes and techniques to help with teething pains, gas, colic and constipation
  • Review of touch alternatives, swaddling and alterntives to swaddling

Course content

26 sections • 26 lectures • 1h 9m total length

  • Introduction & Overview1:48

    Students will know if the course is suitable for them and will have a better idea of what topics the course will cover.


    The course is for both expectant parents and grandparents and those with newborns and babies up to a year. However many of the strokes can be used and adapted for older children.


    Professionals who work with infants and young children may be interested in this course to expand their knowledge.

    Please note I use the terms "Baby" and "Infant" interchangeably. The massage strokes can be offered to babies from 0-1 year of age, toddlers and adapted for preschoolers. Pediatric massage is very similar but typically this is offered to school age children.

Requirements

  • This course is suitable for both expectant parents and grandparents and those with newborns and older babies.
  • If you choose to try some of the strokes with your baby you will need a mat, towel, blanket for your baby to lie on.
  • You will need an edible oil such as coconut, sunflower or other oil of choice
  • Make sure the room temperature is comfortable

Description

This course is designed to teach the basics of infant massage to expectant or new parents and to those parents with older babies. The course may be helpful for grandparents and close family members who care for the baby. Older siblings might enjoy watching and could practice strokes on their own toy /doll / teddy.

The course is also for those foster and adoptive familes with babies as infant massage is a lovely way to help facilitiate bonding and connection.

Teen Parents looking for ways to bond and connect and learn about their newborn may benefit from the course.

Professionals such as Nurses, Nannies, Infant  / Toddler Teachers, Doulas, Midwives and Speech Therapists, Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists who care for infants might find the course of interest.

Infant Massage is so beneficial for both caregivers and babies. It is also very beneficial for those babies who may have special needs

The course is divided into 26 short videos and also includes some resource materials such as downlodable handouts and a short video.

The primary course topic is Infant Massage. This course covers benefits of infant massage, infant cues, crying, where to offer massage, preparing for massage, Head to Toe massage strokes and techniques, baby excercises and the bonus videos address swaddling and swaddling alternatives.

The Instructor is availabe to anyone who purchases the course should they have questions or need clarification.

Who this course is for:

  • This couse is for expectant parents and grandparents
  • This course is for parents and grandparents with newborn and older babies
  • This course is for caregivers or professionals working with babies who are interested in learning about infant massage

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