Infant massage

Who should Apply? 

Parents with babies under 6 months who feel they would benefit from increasing the bond with their baby through positive touch.  Babies who were pre-term or low birth weight, or slow to gain weight.  Babies having trouble with wind, colic, constipation or reflux.  Parents who are looking to get out and meet other local families.  Please speak with your health visitor if you think you would benefit from the programme. 

What is Infant Massage? 

Infant Massage is the positive nurturing touch that builds on the bonding and relationship between parent/carer and child. 

Infant Massage promotes communication through positive touch including cuddles and helps parents/carers to become more aware of their baby's cues.  It is also increasingly recognised as offering a wide range of benefits for both child and care giver which may include relief from the pain of indigestion, colic, constipation or wind. 

Participants will learn different massage strokes each week and there is also time for discussion and information sharing at the end of the session.  All parents who attend our Infant Massage groups will receive a Treasure pouches to help support their baby's development. 

What can I expect from the programme? 

Infant Massage is a relaxed and informal 5-week programme which is delivered regularly in various locations throughout Perth and Kinross.  Sessions are face to face lasting 1 hour 30 minutes.  The sessions are led by Parenting and Family Learning Team staff or Home Start Perth and Kinross (opens new window) volunteers and all staff are Scottish School of Child and Baby Massage trained. 

How to apply? 

If you think may benefit from our programme, please speak to your local health visitor about applying on your behalf.  You can also contact the Parenting and Family Learning Team on 01738 477697 for more information.