COCOON AND BLOOM

Cocoon & Bloom Little Buds Baby Massage

Suitable for babies from 6-8 weeks to fully mobile, baby massage is a wonderful and empowering tool to learn in early parenthood. During the course you will learn a full body massage to be able to help provide relief for your little one from the discomfort of colic and trapped wind, colds and congestion, teething, dry skin and much more.

​Massage is a relaxing activity for both parent and baby. By simply touching your baby in the nurturing form through baby massage, it promotes the release of Oxytocin, otherwise known as the 'love hormone'. This hormone can help to reduce levels of stress hormones in both baby and parent, bringing about a sense of relaxation, trust and enhancing the bond between you and your baby. Baby massage can also boost your baby's sleep-regulating hormone, Serotonin, which can lead to better and deeper sleep cycles - for you and your baby.

​During the course, you will learn how to massage your baby's legs, feet, tummy, chest, arms, hands, face and back. The strokes used will help to boost circulation to your baby's tissues, support your baby's nervous system and immune system and improve their own body awareness. We will also discuss tummy time with tips and age-appropriate positions, together with soothing holds. During the course we also make special memories with a footprint/handprint memento card. In the last session we will also introduce some gentle baby yoga moves and stretches to aid your baby's digestion and development.

​Twins/triplets are very welcome at no extra cost.

​I feel so pleased to be able to provide you with an opportunity to find your tribe; come and meet with other local new parents - share your wins, your challenges, your laughs, your tiredness! With your permission, I can invite you to a WhatsApp group for your class. We are always stronger together.

​A welcome pack is provided on your first week and includes organic massage oil to use during your sessions and at home.

​These classes take place in the beautiful Flowstone Wellbeing Studio, located within The Climbing Experience in Maidstone. There is plenty of parking and space for buggies. ​There is also a cafe on site, which is a great place to have a coffee and a chat with other mums and dads on the courses before or after class.