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Massage promotes an infant’s physiological and neurological development and function,helps soothe common discomforts, promotes restful sleep and increases healthy attachment and bonding
For
the latest research news on the benefits of infant massage,
go to: www.miami.edu/touch-research
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When:
Each class meets for 50 minutes 1 x week for 4 consecutive weeks
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Materials To Bring:
A blanket and pillow + your child’s usual needs
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Expectant Parent(s):
Bring a doll to practice on and a pillow
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Enrollment Includes:
Edible oil, handouts showing each massage step demonstrated in class,
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certificate of completion
What can I expect from this infant massage
class?...
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Personalized attention by an
instructor with proper training and experience
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Comfort in knowing that contact
with the child remains exclusive to the parent(s)/caregiver
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A casual, relaxed and positive
atmosphere-stop/start as you and your child need
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Weekly classes-group and private
classes for infants-babies ages 3 wks to 1 yr
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Promotes the parent/child bond-secure attachments and strong, healthy relationships based on trust and security to last a lifetime
Soothes gastrointestinal pain/discomfort, colic, restless and sleepless days... and nights. Promotes regular sleep/wake cycles
Decreases stress and anxiety in social and public situations
Studies report that regular massage stimulates early and healthy growth stages, brain development and infant state regulation
Promotes the release of anti-stress hormones that are beneficial for both parents and baby
Increasing the flow and efficiency of the body systems. Infant massage promotes healthy weight gain and healing infants experiencing preterm life and time in the NICU
Learn your infant’s non-verbal language.Communicate your love through nurturing and compassionate touch
Please contact us with any questions. |