Baby Massage First Steps Child and Family Centre

The Association of Infant Massage is an international organisation focusing on improving parent-child relationships.
From its courses parents can learn ways to communicate more effectively with their baby, enhancing their own confidence and self-esteem, and providing a secure, safe and loving environment in which their children can grow.
The Association was founded in 1976 by Vimala McClure and has since grown and expanded throughout the world.
The techniques that are taught in the classes are based on ancient Indian traditions, Swedish massage and elements from reflexology and yoga.

Benefits to baby include: Promotes bonding and secure attachment.
Improved learning ability.
One to one quality time.
Improves sleep patterns.
Enhances language development.
Reduces stress.
Health benefits.
Decreases hyperactivity.

Benefits to parents include:
Better understanding of their baby.
Improved parenting skills.
Decreases stress hormones.
Increases anti-stress hormones.
Reduces social isolation. Decreases the effects of post-natal depression. Improves social interaction by meeting other parent