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HI

Just to let you know that there is an organisation called Touch Learn which runs Infant Massage training courses - and you can get an accreditation to NVQ level 6 (aacredited with the University of Central England)
Their website is www.touchlearn.co.uk - definately worth a look

Katy

Hi, Just noticed this post really informative, my partner and I also found this baby massage website www.blossomandberry.com

Master the basic techniques of baby massage with the DVD on http://www.massage-baby.net With handy example photos and clear videos you'll get the hang of the basic techniques quickly and safely. Baby massage is an ideal way to stimulate a child's body and mind. Intense moments of tenderness and relaxation with your child.. Just check the website:
http://www.massage-baby.net

Some of the videos on the web suggest that mineral oil and lotion are good but I think that the good people at www.massageforbabies.com, who run baby massage teacher training courses, recomend using fractionated coconut oil.

Sorry - I didn't use the right web code for the link to the baby massage course provider http://www.massageforbabies.com so I hope this makes it easier to visit Massage for Babies website.

There is also one at Mama Baby Bliss : http://www.mamababybliss.com/training The course teaches you Baby Massage and Baby Yoga techniques and you can earn a good living whilst fitting your career around your children. The teacher, Justina really knows her stuff as well!

Justine from posting above was trained by Touch-Learn International, so as Katy (first posting above) indicates - Touch-Learn Infant Massage Teachers complete successfully and with all the right creditials! So that they have the necessary tools to teach parents confidently, professionally and safely. See http://www.touchlearn.co.uk/

Or if you are looking for anywhere in the UK to get trained go to http://www.handsonbabies.co.uk

There are many organisations providing training these days. However, the most respected is the International Association of Infant Massage www.iaim.org.uk, which is, as its name suggests, a worldwide organisation which trains its trainers and instructors to the highest standards. They are also involved in research and trainers and instructors also benefit from a programme of continuous professional development. Although baby massage can have many physiological benefits, its primary aim is to encourage bonding between infant and carer, by creating a relaxing environment where they can spend time together and the parent can learn to read the infant's cues, which improves understanding, so helping parents feel more confident and therefore able to enjoy their baby more. As well as this, the IAIM, through their classes, aim to support parents by creating a social network, so that when the course of classes has finished, mum and her baby will also benefit from an increased circle of friends.