It is through our hands that we speak to our children.
That we communicate.
Touch is the child's first language.
Understanding comes long after feeling.
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| Contact Name | Amanda Bude |
| Address | Elwood/Bentleigh East (Melbourne Southern Suburbs)
Victoria 3000 |
| Phone | (03) 9579 2440 | | Mobile | 0412 238 854 |
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SERVICES
Bonding is forming a unique, close relationship between you and your baby.
Eye and skin contact, smell, smiles and soothing vocal sounds, each play a part in the bonding process and are the essential elements of Infant Massage. Through observing and responding to your babies smiles, frowns, coos and kicks with the nurturing touch of Infant massage, you are re-enforcing the feelings of trust and respect. These feelings provide the foundation of your relationship for years to come.
- in situations where delayed bonding may occur- premature birth, caesarean delivery, medical complications, adoption, post-natal depression- infant massage provides the healing environment where you and your baby can re-establish your close relationship.
- if your baby has special needs, infant massage allows you to observe and respond to your babies unique signals with a deeper understanding.
- if you are a working parent massage can compensate for the separation by providing a special relaxing time for you and your baby.
- for fathers the nurturing environment and the close interaction of massage offers you a special opportunity to develop a deeper bond, parental confidence and handling skills.
Benefits:
For your Baby
- improves sleep patterns and your baby is more easily settled.
- proven relief from the distress of wind, colic and constipation with unique soothing strokes.
- strengthens the immune system functions, increasing resistance to illness.
- heightens alertness and sociability when your baby is awake.
For you as a Parent/Caregiver
increases your confidence and skills
creates a relaxing, special time for you to share with your baby
helps reduce feelings of anxiety and depression
enhances communication and provides a nurturing environment for conversation as your baby grows.
Why attend an Infant Massage Course?
- if you wish to get to know your baby, learn about baby cues, facial expressions, and cries.
- have fun and enhance your deep connection of love and respect between you.
- time together with other mums and bubs.
- if you have experienced situations where delayed bonding may occur- premature birth, caesarean delivery, medical complications, adoption, post-natal depression- infant massage provides the healing environment where you and your baby can re-establish your close relationship.
- if your baby has special needs, infant massage allows you to observe and respond to your babies unique signals with a deeper understanding
- if you are a working parent massage can compensate for the separation by providing a special relaxing time for you and your baby
- for fathers the nurturing environment and the close interaction of massage offers you a special opportunity to develop a deeper bond, parental confidence and handling skills
What does a course of Infant Massage involve?
- each course is individually structured to meet the needs of both you and your baby.
- careful consideration is given throughout the course so that your baby learns at his/her own pace
- Amanda demonstrates the strokes on a life-size doll. You are then able to follow the strokes with your baby
- strokes are taught a little at a time to ensure that you are confident, your baby’s tolerance levels can develop, and so that questions can be addressed at any stage.
- thus courses usually comprise of 3-5 sessions (1 per week), of 60-90 minutes duration.
- suitable for infants from 6 weeks of age.
Course costs:
$150 -held at your own residence-3 sessions
$180-the ultimate in tuition for you and your baby, dad's class included, held at your own residence - 4 sessions.
Gift Certificates available.
Instruction portfolio and sweet almond oil provided.
Amanda is an accredited and experienced instructor with Infant Massage Australia. The strokes are easier to grasp when personally demonstrated. Pressure, rate, rhythm, the length of the massage, respect, bonding, why babies cry, reading a baby’s body language and parent empowerment are SOME of the skills and topics taught.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Infant Massage Practitioner
Registered Nurse
Registered Midwife
Infertility Nurse
Service Categories
Infant Massage
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