Baby Massage (6 weeks to crawling)

It has long been recognised that skin to skin contact is important for babies’ development physically and emotionally. In fact, both caregiver and baby benefit from the practice of touch, which is found to calm babies down, often crying less and sleeping better. Caregivers often experience a reduction in stress, lowering levels of depression, which can often be caused by sleepless nights. The session will include a brief warm up for the caregiver in preparation for the baby massage. Preparing baby for a full body massage, from the head to the toes. Learning a range of different stroke techniques including those to soothe baby through times of distress including colic and reflux. Baby fun time, stretching, rolling and bicycling. The session will finish with a short savasana, a great transition after an hour of relaxation. Massage oils will be provided, aromatherapy room spray is often used to encourage relaxation.

Baby Massage (6 weeks to crawling) (WFJ3P24DC)

On:

Wednesday
from 1. 30pm to 3pm

For 8 weeks.

Starts

14 May 2025

Ends

09 July 2025

Where:

Downderry Childrens Centre
Shroffold Road
Bromley
Br1 5pd

Cost

£12 (full)

£0 (reduced)

£0 (concession)

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What prior knowledge, experience and qualifications will I need?
No prior knowledge or experience is required to enrol on this course.

Learning Goals:
Learn different stroke techniques to massage baby from their head, all the way down to the toes. Learn comfort stroke techniques to soothe baby during times of colic and reflux, also learn the contraindications, when it is not okay to give baby massage. Encouraging bonding through touch baby stretches, rolling and bicycling. Caregivers will be offered a brief yoga focused warm up.

What teaching methods will the tutor use?
The tutor will use a range of teaching methods during the course, including demonstration (both group and individual), handouts, observation and discussion.

What assessment methods will the tutor use?
The tutor will use various methods to assess your progress. These may include observation, evaluation of your practice and question and answer sessions.

Will extra work be required outside the class times?
You're not required to do extra work between sessions, but a home practice may help you progress. Your tutor will discuss this with you in your first class.

What materials will I need for the course and how much will they cost?
Yoga mats are available at the centre, but you may require a cushion as we are seated for long periods of time. The tutor may indicate where you can buy equipment, but please don't purchase anything before your first session unless requested to do so. No liability can be accepted for expenses incurred for a course cancelled or altered at short notice.

What do I need to bring to the first class?
Please wear comfortable clothing that doesn't restrict your movement, and don't eat for at least an hour before your session.

Options when finished
The department offers a wide variety of wellbeing courses. Information about these is available through the tutor, the curriculum leader or the ALL programme.

Additional information
The tutor will ask you to complete a health questionnaire during your first class. This will help them assess your ability level and adapt their teaching to your needs. Please note that although the course is scheduled to take place in the dance studio or gym, these spaces may be unavailable at times, in which case sessions may be delivered online.

For general enquiries and course availability information call 0208 314 3300. For more detailed information and guidance about the course:

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Contact

Rex Ford-Griffiths

Telephone:

0208 314 3300

Email:

rex.ford-griffiths@lewisham.gov.uk