Infant Massage - 4 Week Class
Description
This is a 4-week class where caregivers learn how to safely and skillfully provide massage for their infant. Infant massage (baby massage) is the process of rubbing an infants muscles and stroking the infant in a manner specifically designed for them. Even though there are professionally trained and certified infant massage therapists, the first choice to massage the baby is the parents or caregiver of the child. Not only does the infant receive a caring touch, massage can also trigger many psychological changes that can help infants and children grow and develop. Infant massage can help to reduce the production of stress hormones, improve immune system, helps to promote bonding and communication between the infant and care-giver, promotes sleep, helps to regulate digestive, respiratory and circulatory systems, as well as relieve discomfort from gas and colic. Both parents are encouraged to attend. Cost for this class is $50.00 per infant. Each Class is 60 min in duration and is held on-site one day per week.
