Touch
Is The First Language We Speak
Touch Is Our First Language
We want all babies to have the opportunity to experience nurturing touch and compassionate communication within the home, so both parents and children will form a loving and respectful attachment that will last a lifetime
Improved Sleep Patterns
Massage before bedtime releases melatonin, which helps baby sleep better
Improved Communication
Massage before bedtime releases melatonin, which helps baby sleep better
Improved Bonding
As massage releases oxytocin in the receiver and provider, bonding improves
Hands-On Support
The motherhood journey is difficult and it was never intended to be a solo sport. When a baby is born, so is a mom. As much as the baby, the mother needs a community of support. That is where Lux Baby Massage comes in. We provide the hands-on support you need to remove confusion, frustration, or anxiety in supporting your baby’s overall health. We do this through private individual and private group classes.
Baby Massage Benefits
Gas/Colic Relief
Massage immediately relieves gas and colic pain in babies and improves overall digestion.
Congestion Relief
Facial massage strokes help relieve congestion in babies.
Pain Relief
Massage relieves pain in babies, including those who are premature or with special needs
Convenience
Community
Support
Baby massage promotes bonding, growth, and much more
Infant massage encourages bonding through eye-to-eye contact, smiling, soothing vocal sounds, loving touch, caressing, and mutual interaction. Bonding increases a parent’s feeling of attachment as well as their desire to nurture and care for their infant.
Infant cues
Communication
Emotional Ties
Increase Confidence
Increased handling
Relaxation
Relief
Bonding
Communication skills – promotes emerging speech, direct eye gaze, listening, and turn taking
Self-help skills – stimulates oral motor musculature awareness, lip closure, and relaxation of tension needed for swallowing
Cognition – enhances overall awareness of self and body boundaries, cause and effect, and increase in attention span
Promoting social, emotional and cognitive development
Decreasing irritability and excessive crying
Reducing gas, colic and intestinal difficulties
Bonding through baby massage
Baby massages are a great way to bring you and your little one closer. Trust and communication develop as you interact with your baby. Your calming touch will make your baby feel loved and cared for, too.
Why Baby Massage?
Babies & children thrive with love, our classes teach responsive care & love from the outset
Why perform baby massage?
There is a growing body of research that evidences the therapeutic benefits of baby massage. Baby massage is already a fundamental and routine part of baby care in many parts of the world and is becoming increasingly prominent due to its benefits for both babies and parents.
Testimonials
Sarah F.
Kenia was friendly, engaging, and passionate about baby massage and supporting new mums. My baby has colic and reflux, so we are particularly benefiting from the tummy massage strokes.
Marie C.
I felt Kenia did an excellent job of making us feel welcome and supported. She is very knowledgeable and has a lovely, relaxed teaching style. The course information was excellent.
Nicola W.
I really enjoyed the whole experience, Kenia was very knowledgeable and also worked hard to get the mummy's to interact.
Do You Have Queries? Please Go Through 'Frequently Asked Questions' First
What is Baby Massage?
Baby massage provides many benefits for the infant. A caring touch is good for everyone, but especially for infants who are new to the world and need the reassurance of someone special being there for them. However, there are some major benefits for massage givers as well. They gain an increased awareness of the baby and his or her needs while enhancing the bonding process between caregiver and baby. Research from experiments conducted at the Touch Research Institutes at the University of Miami School of Medicine and Nova Southeastern University has been cited for the clinical benefits massage has on infants and children. Touch therapy triggers many physiological changes that help infants and children grow and develop.
What are the benefits of infant massage?
There are countless benefits of infant massage not only for the infant but also for the parents/caregivers, family, and society. Benefits to the infant include:
Interaction (nurturing touch, bonding, verbal/nonverbal communication, quality time, using all of the senses, pre-language communication skills).
-Stimulation (circulatory system, digestive system, immune system, lymphatic system; language development, muscular development, tone, growth, mind/body awareness).
-Relief (gas and colic, constipation and eliminations, excess mucus, growing pains, sensitivity to touch).
-Relaxation (Improved sleep patterns, increased flexibility, being calm, ability to calm self, reduction of stress hormones, higher levels of dopamine).
-Massage changes the DNA expression of a baby and transforms his or her brain. How powerful!
What is the desired age for babies to attend?
Ideally, 4 weeks to pre-crawling is the desired age as the massage is easier when infants are not mobile. However, massage and positive touch are critical at all ages of our lives so adjustments can be made for the growing child.
Is massage safe?
Absolutely! You are performing the massage using gentle gliding yet firm strokes. The baby is not receiving a deep tissue massage.
What if my baby is sleepy, hungry, or cranky?
All babies are welcome no matter the mood or stage. This is a baby-led class and they are our teachers. It’s difficult to schedule class times at the best time for each baby so there is no telling how your baby will be feeling. Taking breaks to feed, cuddle, or hold your baby, so that they have a positive experience, is encouraged.
Call 469-659-4373
Email: Kenia@luxbabymassage.com
