International Association of Infant Massage : IAIM

 

This program is most suitable for pre-crawlers (usually aged between 3 weeks and 6 months) and their families. If your baby is too young to start formal sleep training, or if you want to try to help your baby's sleep in a very gentle way while having a bonding experience, this is a wonderful option for your family. Classes follow the manuals from the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM).  

 

BENEFITS OF THE INFANT MASSAGE

  • Interaction

          -  Promoting secure attachment through verbal and non verbal communication

          -  Helping parents understand their babies' cues so they can improve their parenting skills and gain confidence

  • Stimulation

          - Boosting better circulation and digestion as well as releasing positive hormones through nurturing touch

          - Promoting babies' general growth and development including physical, cognitive and social/emotional

  • Relief

          - Consoling colic symptoms, gastrointestinal discomfort and teething pain

          - Helping babies' physical and psychological tension

  • Relaxation

          - Improving sleep though reducing stress hormones

          - Promoting self regulation through positive soothing experiences 

 

POSSIBLE PARTICIPANTS

  • Mother(s) and/or father(s) and their babies
  • Sleeping babies are welcome (You don't need to wake them up)
  • Other primary caregivers such as grandparents are welcome as well
  • Babies who were born prematurely or special needs are more than welcome. In order to best accommodate you, please indicate this if you need special assistance on the inquiry form

 

CLASS FORMATS

  • Private Class

          - 4 sessions, one session per week

          - 60 minutes long

          - Packages start at $350

  • Small group Class

          - 5 sessions, one session per week

          - 60 to 90 minutes depending on the group size

          - Packages start at $100

 

Depending on the venue rental, group size, the travel distance, etc. prices may vary. For further assistance about pricing, please contact us via minnie@cdababysolutions.com.

 

WHAT TO BRING

  • Of course, your baby!
  • A small blanket (babies usually pee or poop more during the massage since they are relaxed so if you want, you can bring a water proof mat).
  • A baby doll if you have one (soft body but plastic face, arms and legs are OK, similar size to your baby would be the best)

 

WHAT FAMILIES WHO ATTENDED THE INFANT MASSAGE CLASSES TALKED ABOUT..

 

We recently had 5 weekly sessions for infant massage with Minnie and it was great! I didn't know how important was to include a massage as part of a baby's routine. It offers so many benefits for babies and parents. Minnie is a great instructor, very patient showing the massage routines and very knowledgeable. She provided lots of tips and set up a great environment to enjoy the class. I highly recommend this class with Minnie.

     Sandra, C. Vancouver, BC

 

It was a wonderful 4 weeks with Minnie. My husband and I learned different strokes and how to read our baby's cues. It provided a great opportunity to bond with Jason, and especially for my husband. Jason sleeps better now and seems to enjoy the massages, more and more. I must had that we loved Minnie's calm nature. She made us feel welcomed and relaxed. She is also very knowledgeable and professional but at the same time, very sweet and personable. Thank you, Minnie!

      Christine, S. Vancouver, BC