Classes
Baby massage
A short course in which you learn to massage your baby: the legs, the belly, the back and the face. You do it yourself, I watch and help where it is needed. Afterwards you can do it at home, whenever it suits the two of you.
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Which ages
From a few weeks old until your baby starts crawling, roughly the first nine months. After that lying still gets harder, though most of what you learn stays useful.
What you learn
The order and the strokes for the legs, the feet, the belly, the chest, the arms, the back and the face. How to tell whether your baby is enjoying it or has had enough. Which oil to use and which to avoid. And how to make it a fixed moment at home.
For an unsettled belly you get the strokes that work on the gut, in the right direction and at the right pace.
How the course runs
Small groups, so there is time for your own questions. Your baby is there with you: you do the massage, I demonstrate on a doll. This course runs on request. Send a message through contact and I will let you know when the next one starts.
Baby massage or baby yoga
Baby massage teaches you something you then do at home yourself. Mini & Me baby yoga is a block of weekly classes you come to together. They do not compete; plenty of parents do one after the other.
What to bring
A large towel, a nappy and a change of clothes. Oil is provided.
What it does for you
- Helps with cramps, an unsettled belly and trouble falling asleep
- You learn it yourself, so you can keep doing it at home
- Touch and eye contact strengthen the bond
- A fixed quiet moment in the day, for both of you
Frequently asked questions
Do I need yoga experience?
No. Some of the people in class have never been on a mat. Classes are built so you can join without knowing anything, and there is always an easier option.
Do I need any experience with massage?
No. You learn the strokes step by step and practise them on your own baby straight away.
Does baby massage help with cramps?
For an unsettled belly you learn the strokes that work on the gut. Many parents notice a difference, though this is not medical treatment. If your baby keeps crying a lot, see your child health clinic or GP.
Are classes taught in English?
If someone in the room does not speak Dutch, the class is taught in English. Mention it when you book.