Baby Massage

Despite feeling the worse for wear with flu, I managed to complete a course in baby massage last week. Bella and I had a great time and it really was the most invaluable course. I have learned how to give her a full body and head massage which reaps endless health benefits. Alongside the obvious relaxation, bonding and feelgood factor, it stimulates and aids digestion, helps relieve colic and eliminate waste, improves blood circulation and skin condition, balances respiration, boosts the immune system, stimulates the senses, helps to develop body awareness, can provide relief for teething pains and finally promotes better sleep.

She absolutely loves the massage and was so chilled out in the class. I've found that since we completed the course she has fed and slept a lot better. I massage her every evening after her bath for as long as she is content and interested, and also massage parts of her such as her hands and feet during the course of the day. The course was run by Amanda Parker of IOH (Inside Out Health) Magazine who is a qualified instructor of baby massage and reflexology. If anybody reading this has a baby and lives on the Costa Del Sol then I would encourage you to contact her for the next available course. The skills you learn are amazing and ones that you and your child can use for life.

I don't think it's any coincidence that since doing the course Bella has been sleeping through the night. She has gone anything from 6 hours to her record of 8 hours last night. We have a very content baby and a very happy mommy!