Baby massage: relaxation for the little ones
You probably know it from your own experience: massages are a wonderful way to relax. If you let yourself be massaged by a familiar person, physical contact also plays an important role. Your baby is no different. Find out here why baby massages are good for your child and where you can learn how to massage properly.
You probably know it from your own experience: a massage is a wonderful way to relax. Find out here why baby massages are also good for your child, and where you can learn how to massage properly.
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Baby massage is an ancient art originally from India. A French gynecologist and obstetrician discovered Indian baby massage on a trip through India and brought it to Europe.
Through the skin, as the largest organ of the human being, the body-mind system is calmed and positively influenced. The delicate caresses convey to your child even without words, only through the simple touch, the feeling of love, respect and acceptance.
What happens in the baby massage course?
In a baby massage course you will be explained by trained professionals how to massage your child properly. You will learn different techniques and grips to pamper your child and learn why and which cuddles are particularly good for your child. After a few sessions, you will have learned the right massage techniques and can use them at home without instructions. The worry of maybe doing something wrong, you have certainly overcome after attending such a course.
Why take a baby massage course?
In a course, experts explain how to massage your child to reach individual reflex zones. Under expert guidance, you will learn how to massage your child properly to reach certain reflex zones. Here you have the opportunity to talk to other young parents about problems, successes and experiences. In the course you will be informed about different effects of the massage, and also get tips, such as the right choice of massage oil.
When you take a course, there are many positive effects for your child:
- Your baby is calmer.
- Your baby sleeps better.
- The small body is better supplied with blood.
- Your child’s digestion improves.
- Less tension in your child’s muscles
- The risk of your child suffering from flatulence and colic is reduced.
- Your baby feels that you pay attention to his needs.
- Your child feels more comfortable.
- You promote the development of your baby.
- Your child’s defenses are strengthened.
Parents also benefit from participating in the course. Especially for fathers, a baby massage is often an emotional enrichment. The following positive effects are possible for you as parents through the baby massage:
- You deal intensively with your child.
- This special closeness promotes your relationship with each other.
- You can also relax with the baby massage.
- You gain more confidence in dealing with your baby.
When and where to take a baby massage course?
- Suitable for:Â Baby massage courses are suitable for children between the third week of life and the seventh month. In general, however, a child is never too young to be massaged. From the seventh month, it is usually the case that children no longer have the peace to enjoy a massage.
- Time:Â A baby massage course usually consists of three to five sessions. A lesson then lasts between 45 and 90 minutes.
- Provider:Â Baby massage courses are offered in naturopathic practices and adult education centres, among others. Midwives or birth preparers also often organise such courses. Further information and addresses for baby massage courses in your area can also be found in the MomaSquad local section under “Baby massage”.
- Cost:Â The costs vary greatly from provider to provider. Sometimes the oils used are also included in the cost or you have to pay for them additionally or buy them in advance. But you can expect a course fee of about 35 to 65 euros.