Massage, Movement & Development
Parent-Infant (0 to 1yr) Course

"Getting to Know Your Baby"

During this educational and developmental course, you will discover:

• 'head to toes' the full infant massage routine
• gentle yoga-inspired movement exercises, important for brain development, coordination and balance
• colic (wind & constipation) massage sequence
• touch relaxation techniques
• how to understand what your baby's body language is trying to tell you
• permission sequence 'Would you like a massage?'
• developmental topics discussed, including 'your baby's cries and what do they mean?'; 'infant cues'; 'behavioural states'; 'what is colic?'
• baby reflexes, such as the babinski reflex and plantar reflex (and more!)
• a traditional Indian lullaby, we will hear and sing to our baby

I encourage you to follow up at home during the week what you learn during each session. This is to enhance and strengthen the connections (neural pathways) in your baby's brain, remembering that babies learn best through multisensory experiences and repetition. Massaging your child is the best way for him or her to receive positive, nurturing touch. You could even incorporate soothing instrumental music such as a lullaby (see Music & Lullabies) played in the background, together with a relaxing blend of 100% pure essential oils, such as Lavender and Roman Chamomile, in an aromatherapy burner for the ultimate sensory experience!

By the end of the course, you will have a full understanding and appreciation of why nurturing touch is so beneficial for your child, how to effectively communicate with your baby and how to adapt massage for your growing child, but most of all, have lots of FUN along the way!

There are three ways you can discover the Idibidi Kids Parent-Infant course:
public group courses, private courses and individual course.

Click here for a complete course outline. Have a look at the Massage Products available for purchase.

Public Group

Location: Currambine.
Group classes held Monday's or Wednesday's for 4 consecutive weeks
Time: choose from 10:00am or 1pm
Each session lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours, including discussion time.
Class numbers: up to 5 parents and bubs
Cost: $150 per person ($135 Kidzabuzz voucher/ HCC or PPS Concession)

Course dates for 2009
Please contact Idibidi Kids for available dates.

"For those parents wanting to participate in a smaller group environment, this is an ideal opportunity to meet other parents and babies and to share experiences together in a nurturing and supportive atmosphere".

REGISTER here for the Parent-Infant course – Public Group

Private Group

Location: Your choice, agreeable by group members
Time: Allow up to 1 1/2 hours per session per week over 4 weeks, with the last session lasting approx. 2hrs. Please contact Idibidi Kids stating your preferred date & start time once you have registered.
Class numbers:
For 5 or more parents, a DISCOUNT will apply. Deposit required at least one week prior to commencement of course with balance due by end of first session.
Cost: $150 per person ($135 Kidzabuzz voucher/HCC or PPS Concession).

"Participating in a group environment in a nurturing and supportive atmosphere is always a lot of fun; especially during discussion time on various developmental topics. Parents are always encouraged to share ideas and experiences".

REGISTER here for the Parent-Infant course – Private Group

Ideal for Mothers Group's!

Individual

Location: Your house (or location preferred by you; North, South or East metro. area - Idibidi Kids will come to you!)
Time: Allow up to 1 1/2 hours per session per week over 4 weeks. Please contact Idibidi Kids stating your preferred date & start time once you have registered.
Cost: $240 ($216 Kidzabuzz voucher/HCC or PPS Concession)

"Registering for the Individual course is a more personalised one-to-one environment between yourself and owner/instructor Natalie from Idibidi Kids".

REGISTER here for the Parent-Infant course - Individual

Massage, Movement & Development

Parent-Infant
0 to 1yr old
Course Outline

Session 1
• Introduction
• Oils to use for massage: 'what is the difference?' (cold pressed organic vs 'baby oil')
• Permission sequence
• Contraindications (where massage should be avoided)
• Strokes for legs, feet and buttocks
• Parent relaxation (importance of and some simple techniques)
• Behavioural states (awake and asleep cycle) in infants
• Establishing a suitable environment for massage
• Touch relaxation technique

Session 2-
• Begin with parent relaxation (deep breathing)
• Discussion topic: Infant body language 'Engagement & Disengagement' (understanding non-verbal 'yes' & 'no' cues)
• Discussion topic: Crying during massage; physical cry & emotional cry
• Massage strokes for abdomen (review legs, feet and buttocks)
• Colic massage sequence (great also for wind and constipation in babies)
• Touch relaxation technique

Session 3-
• Begin with parent relaxation (visualisation)
• Massage strokes for chest and arms (review tummy, legs and feet)
• Learn a traditional lullaby to sing to your baby
• Discussion topic: 'What are the benefits of infant massage?'
• Baby reflexes

Session 4-
• Begin with parent relaxation (lullaby music)
• Massage strokes for face and back (review other massage strokes)
• Gentle yoga inspired movement exercises
• Adapting massage for the older baby
• Incorporating songs, rhymes and music with massage (fun, fun, fun!)
• Stroke review
• Thank you and course evaluation

A parent handbook (detailing strokes and pictures) and a small bottle of massage oil for each participant are included in a 4 session course.

For further reading, Idibidi Kids recommends Vimala McClure's book "Infant Massage: A Handbook for Loving Parents"

Please note: prices are subject to change without prior notice. An additional cost for Idibidi Kids to travel over 50km may be charged (this is a small cost to cover petrol). You will be notified at time of booking.