the age from which you can start
documented for infant massage
0 requirements
no prior experience needed
1 certificate
of attendance, at the end
What it is about
The best gift parents can give themselves
The baby massage course is a gift that both mother and father give themselves and their baby. It is a moment of communication and deep relaxation with them: of inner silence, of sharing, of creativity, of nourishing them through touch.
When you can start
Massage can begin from the baby’s third or fourth week up to four months, and can continue for as long as the baby or child wants. In many cultures baby massage is naturally part of the daily routine.
Who it is for
It is especially recommended for premature babies or babies born by caesarean, who have missed that physical contact or have not had their first massage through the birth canal.
And the best-qualified people to give it are the parents themselves: the love passed on to the baby through the hands cannot be replaced even by the best massage therapist.
What you need
Comfortable clothes and short nails
Come to the course in comfortable clothes and with short nails. We provide the rest of the materials. And bring your baby: the course is done with them.
Why it works
The benefits of infant massage
It is not just a pleasant moment: infant massage has documented effects on the baby’s sleep, digestion and development.
- Strengthens the positive bond between the baby and the person giving the massage.
- Releases both physical and emotional tension.
- Supports the digestive system, relieving colic, wind and constipation.
- Helps the respiratory system, balancing oxygen levels.
- Acts on the endocrine system, releasing oxytocin, and on the immune system.
- Supports the nervous system and the myelination process.
- Improves blood and lymphatic circulation.
- Improves the baby’s sleep.
- Helps the development of their body structure.
- Strengthens proprioception: it helps them get to know their own body.
- Encourages communication with the inner and outer world.
- Provides security and confidence.
- Relaxes and tones the muscles.
- Makes it easier for them to express their feelings, giving them support and containment.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the course
From what age can a baby be massaged?
From the third or fourth week of life, and you can start without any problem up to four months. From then on it can continue for as long as the baby or child wants: in many cultures it is part of the daily routine.
Do I have to bring my baby to the course?
Yes. The course is done with the baby, because the point is for you to learn to touch them, with their body and reactions in front of you.
Is it suitable for premature babies or babies born by caesarean?
That is exactly where it is most recommended. These babies have missed physical contact, or have not had their first massage through the birth canal, and infant massage helps make up for it.
Do I need to know how to give massages?
No. The best-qualified people to give this massage are you, the parents: the love passed on through the hands cannot be replaced even by the best massage therapist. We provide the technique.
What do I need to bring?
Comfortable clothes and short nails. We provide the rest of the materials during the course.
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Learn to touch your baby
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