Infant Massage

		Infant Massage is about getting to know your baby and yourself as a parent or caregiver. It is a mode of communication between you and your little one. Through touch communication the following benefits have been noted: better sleep patterns faster weight gain increase in parents confidence in their ability to read their infants cues Is a great way for fathers and siblings to bond with the infant enhances mutual respect better food absorption and digestion relief of gas and colic enhanced neurological output Studies have shown that cultures where children receive appropriate tactile input grow to be less violent and live in a more compassionate society.

The most important part of infant massage is that you are touching and interacting with your baby. Many cultures have their own unique brand of infant massage and all provide equal benefits. Classes will instruct you on specific strokes, as well as discuss how to read your babies cues including crying, when and when not to massage, touch alternatives, and how to relieve gas and colic. Private and group classes are available ($100 per family) * if you organize a group of 5 or more families your fee will be waived.