The International Association of Infant Massage was set up in the early 1970s by an American lady named Vimala McClure who’s purpose is to promote nurturing touch and communication through training education and research so that parents, caregivers and children are loved valued and respected throughout the world community.

The Infant Massage Programme developed by Vimala is practiced and taught in over 70 countries and became familiar in the UK during the late 1990s. This longstanding parenting tradition teaches soothing strokes which incorporates Swedish and Indian massage traditions, as well as incorporating principles from yoga and reflexology.

The many benefits of baby massage for baby includes:

• · Helps baby to feel loved, valued and respected

• · Helps baby feel securely attached

• · Reduced crying and emotional distress

• · Increased levels of relaxation and longer sleep

• · Development of body awareness and co-ordination

• · Relief from wind, colic, constipation and teething discomfort

Benefits for Parents:

• · Feeling closer to your baby

• · Develop an understanding of your babies cues and body language

• · Provides an enjoyable opportunity to spend one on one time with your baby

• · Enjoy the relaxing effects of giving your baby a massage which increases confidence in your ability to care and nurture your baby

Infant massage boosts oxytocin “the love hormone” in both babies and parents and is evidenced to reduce stress and deepens connection – naturally

Benefits for Society :

Studies show that sharing positive touch, respect, love and empathy in our society early in life results in happier, healthier humans.