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Based on the I.A.I.M. international parent-infant education program: the most comprehensive infant massage course in Australia!
During this educational and developmental course, run by Natalie (Infant Massage Parent Educator), 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 and 'resting hands'
•understand your baby's communication from birth by their non-verbal (body language) cues; based on pediatrician T. Berry Brazelton's six behavioural states
• permission sequence 'Would you like a massage?' and the importance of this
• developmental topics discussed and explored, 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 relating to massage
• a traditional Indian lullaby, we will hear and sing to our baby
Strokes and techniques include Indian milking, Swedish milking, touch relaxation and Reflexology.
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 and understand your baby through touch 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.
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Our referral offer
For every referred friend that books a Parent-Infant Massage course, you will receive a complimentary organic baby massage oil (120ml bottle) of your choice (valued up to $22!). For organic massage oil selection, please see our Products page.
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