I love to set the room up for my classes so that it feels like a safe & welcoming space as soon as you walk in the room. But baby massage is about much more than an inviting space for you to bond with your baby & meet new Mum friends. Did you know that baby massage also has lots of benefits for you & your baby?

Here are five reasons why including baby massage into your routine can be beneficial for both you and your little one:

1. Enhanced Bonding: Baby massage is a wonderful way to strengthen the bond between you and your baby. Through gentle touch, eye contact, and soothing strokes, you create a nurturing environment that nurtures trust and connection. This physical closeness can help deepen your emotional bond and promote feelings of security for your baby.

2. Promotes Relaxation and Sleep: Just like adults, babies can benefit from the relaxation that comes with massage. Gentle strokes can help soothe your baby's nervous system, reduce stress hormones, and promote relaxation. Many parents find that incorporating massage into their bedtime routine helps their baby to relax and fall asleep more easily, leading to longer and more restful sleep for both baby and parent.

3. Supports Healthy Development: Baby massage can aid in the healthy development of your baby's muscles, joints, and overall physical growth. The gentle pressure applied during massage can help improve circulation, digestion, and lymphatic flow. Additionally, regular massage can contribute to better muscle tone and coordination, which are essential for reaching developmental milestones.

4. Relief from Discomfort: Many babies experience various discomforts such as gas, colic, or teething pain and massage can be a natural and gentle way to provide relief. Specific massage techniques, such as gentle tummy strokes to relieve gas or soothing jaw massages for teething, can help ease your baby's discomfort and promote relaxation.

5. Stimulates Sensory Development: Through touch, babies explore and learn about the world around them. Baby massage stimulates your baby's sensory receptors, helping them to become more aware of their body and surroundings. This sensory stimulation can contribute to your baby's cognitive development.

Baby massage offers so many benefits for both you and your baby, including enhanced bonding, relaxation, support for healthy development, relief from discomfort, and stimulation of sensory development. What better reason to get yourself booked onto a baby massage course?! ♥️