How should I approach having a baby with clicky hips in my baby massage or yoga class?
Published: 05 April 2023
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What happens if a parent indicates on their pre-class form that their child either has clicky hips, or other hip issues? As it happens, clicky hips or other hip displasia issues are fairly unusual. …
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Reflux awareness for baby massage and baby yoga instructors
Published: 22 March 2023
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As baby massage, baby yoga or baby reflexology teachers, we often see babies who are upset for some reason. Sometimes this is just due to needing a feed or a nap but sometimes it can be caused by…
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Oxytocin: the 'love hormone'
Published: 07 February 2023
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St Valentine’s Day is coming up and we love it as an excuse to sing the praises of oxytocin - often dubbed the ‘drug of love’ or ‘hormone of cuddles’ - and how it relates to infant massage, baby yoga, bab…
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When not to massage baby - tips for instructors
Published: 16 November 2022
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Although baby massage is almost always a pleasurable experience for both baby and parents or carers, there are occasions when it is best not to massage baby. Here are some general guidelines as to…
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What do I need to train as a baby massage instructor?
Published: 15 November 2022
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Students often ask ‘What do I need to train as a baby instructor?’ We do have a few requirements to join our infant massage instructor course although there is flexibility as this list isn't exh…
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Top 14 'why things might go wrong' in your baby massage class
Published: 04 November 2022
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Most of the time baby massage sessions for most instructors will be enjoyable and fun, especially if they’re well-trained and have the skills to teach efficiently and knowledgeably. If something d…
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The benefits of massage for babies: a summary
Published: 27 October 2022
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So what are the benefits of massage for babies? Did you know that a ten minute massage, two or three times a week helps make a more confident parent-infant relationship? Babies love it and it can…
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The benefits of baby massage for infants with additional needs
Published: 29 October 2022
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In other blogs we’ve looked at the benefits of infant massage for both parents and babies. While the advantages for babies apply to all children, there are additional benefits for infants with a…
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Research update: mothers’ experiences attending an online infant massage class
Published: 05 October 2022
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While most baby massage classes will have now returned to in-person sessions at local venues, there may still be some instances in which baby massage classes are being run online. Or, in a bid to…
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What age are baby massage classes suitable for?
Published: 04 June 2022
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We're often asked about the age range for babies to come along to baby massage sessions. There's not an absolutely definitive answer as, of course, all babies are different. Generally, infant…
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