About Baby Massage
Baby massage is a longstanding parenting tradition in many cultures, including Indian and African, and was introduced to the western world during the last 30 years, gaining in popularity in the UK since the late 1990s.
Baby massage is when a parent or primary carer lovingly strokes or holds their baby. Using a high quality non-fragranced vegetable oil, soothing holds and rhythmic strokes are applied to certain areas of baby’s body, following a sequence that has been developed over many years. The massage offers a wonderful experience and a special time to communicate both verbally and non-verbally with babies, so that they feel loved, valued and respected.
The IAIM baby massage training draws from both the Indian and Swedish massage traditions, as well as incorporating principles from yoga and reflexology.
Why choose us?
Quite simply the IAIM is the leading baby massage training organisation in the UK, and here at Childways we believe we deliver the best and most thorough training that there is. These events are engaging, energetic and fun.
The IAIM training is unique in that we invite and ask you to work with real parents and babies. On Day 2 you will observe an experienced trainer taking a class with real parents and babies, and on Days 3 and 4 you will practise taking your own class with them.
Whether you are looking for a new career as a baby massage instructor, or simply wanting to use baby massage to bond with your child we will give you all the skills and knowledge you will need.