Friday 29 August 2008

Baby Massage

Baby Massage

The Benefits


  • Baby massage can be a good thing for both parent and child because:
  • It's a good bonding experience - a good way for you and your baby to get to know each other and to spend a bit of quality time together.
  • Studies have suggested that physical contact is good for babies, improving their breathing, circulation, digestion and growth.
  • It provides a good source of sensory and muscle stimulation, which is beneficial to all babies, but may be particularly good for babies with special needs, such as developmental disabilities and Down's syndrome.
  • Baby massage is even claimed to combat postnatal depression in mothers, according to a BBC News Report on baby massage and post-natal depression.
  • It relaxes both parent and child.
  • It's fun for both of you.

Bonding and massage techniques


Bonding and massage

Many parents have hectic lifestyles, juggling a host of responsibilities and activities, and many new mothers have the added stress of having to return to work due to financial commitments. Quality time with children can often be affected because of this and infant massage, an age old tradition, is simple, free, can be administered almost anywhere and has a host of emotional and physical benefits for both parents and baby.

Techniques:

Postnatal Stimulation Baby Massage

Baby Massage At Home

BBC Massage Techniques



Cub Skincare Range
I have recently been working along side Helen a qualified aromatherapist to provide a range of skincare for babies and children especially for Cubs. The range includes:-

Sleep Easy Baby Massage Oil - £5.75

Massage Oil
A gentle soothing massage oil to lull your little one to sleep. Apply a tiny amount into the palm of your hand & gently massage into your baby's skin. Slowly & gently move your hands up & down the legs,arms & body. The sensation of this gentle touch is reassuring, soothing & relaxing. The added relaxing aroma from the essential oils, mandarin, palma rosa & lavender will also send your little one towards a well earned sleep.


Lavender and Camomile Bath Milk - £4.75

Bath Milk
A gentle bath product for your baby.

Created using organic sunflower oil, enriched with vitamins & helps to maintain silky smooth skin. coconut oil adds a rich & luxurious feel. White tea is full of anti-oxidants.
Essential oils, lavender & roman camomile are gentle & soothing on delicate skins, especially when sore & irritated.
Add 5-10ml to bath water, preferably under running water.


Sleep Easy Bath Dust - £4.25

Bath Dust
Turn your little ones bath into a tub full of fizz with our bath dust. Use the Ease to Sleep Bath Dust for their evening bath & the aromas of the essential oils can calm & relax the body & mind ready for a restful sleep.
Add a small scoop to bath water & watch as they delight in the fizz.

Whipped Shea Butter - £4.95

Whipped Shea Butter
Whipped Shea butter is so versatile, use as an all over body moisturiser, to soothe little bottoms at nappy change time or as a gentle, natural body wash.
When using as a moisturiser, take a pea sized amount and rub in the palm of your hands & apply to skin & gently massage in, a little goes a long way.
to use as a body wash, wet hands apply a small amount into the palm of the hands, rub together to create a lather & then use to wash.
Camomile oil is gentle & soothing & a wonderful addition for those who have sore & irritated skins.
Coconut is a synthetic fragrance but adds a wonderfully clean fresh aroma.

Splishin' and Splashin Ducky Soap - £3.75
Novelty Duck Soap
Soap & a toy in one.
Scented with litsea cubea essential oil, gives this cute little duck soap the aroma of sherbet

Always do a spot test before applying to the whole body.

Click See the Range

I am also excited to announce........

Coming Soon Baby Soap, Bath Bombs, a new range of scents including honey and Milk, Camomile and Calendula, Lemon and Lime..................