Bub & Bliss Baby Massage

31/07/2025

Why do we ask a baby’s permission before massage? 🤲

It might seem like a small thing — but it’s actually a powerful part of baby massage.

When we pause to ask permission, we’re doing more than just checking in. We’re teaching our babies:

✨ Your body is your own
✨ Your voice matters, even without words
✨ That consent matters
✨ You can trust that your needs will be respected
✨ Confidence in expressing "yes" or "no"

Babies do communicate — through their body language, movements, eye contact, and sounds.
By slowing down and listening, we help them feel safe, understood, and deeply connected.

This is where bonding begins. 💛

At Bub & Bliss, we always start by asking permission — and we always follow baby’s lead.

25/07/2025

16/07/2025

🌿 Back from Birthday Celebrations – and Only One Space Left! 🌿

It’s been a few quiet days here while I took a little time to celebrate my birthday 🥰 but I’m back, feeling grateful and ready to welcome more beautiful connections through baby massage.

Our August course now has just ONE space left – and I’d love to see it go to a family who’s ready for calm moments, nurturing touch, and deeper bonding with their baby 💛

Whether your baby is a few weeks or a few months old, there’s a space here for you. Our classes are gentle, welcoming, and truly special – I can’t wait to share them with you.

💬 Got a question? Just drop me a message – I’m always happy to help.

With love,
Jacqui x

11/07/2025

I created Bub & Bliss because I believe babyhood is sacred — not perfect, not always calm, but deeply meaningful.

Baby massage isn’t just a class. It’s an ancient art of connection that’s been passed down through generations in cultures all around the world — from India to Africa to the South Pacific and beyond.

For me, it’s also a family tradition I want to carry forward. A way to honour those gentle rituals of nurture and presence.

Through simple, loving touch, baby massage helps us slow down, bond deeply, and learn each other.

It releases oxytocin — the love hormone — and builds trust, emotional security, and lifelong communication between parent and baby.

I wanted to create a calm, welcoming space where you can connect with your baby, feel held as a parent, and take time to tune in.

Because these early moments matter — and the way we touch, soothe and respond now lays the foundation for years to come. 💛

Thank you for being part of this journey.

04/07/2025

A few lovely parents have already reached out about Bub & Bliss classes – thank you so much for your interest and support 💚 I’m just putting the finishing touches on the booking page and it’ll be live very soon!

If you’ve been thinking about joining, keep your eyes peeled – I can’t wait to welcome you and your baby to the mat 💫

29/06/2025

🌸 A sneak peek behind the scenes…
Creating a calm, welcoming space for you and your baby is just as important as what we learn in class. At Bub & Bliss, I want you to walk in and feel instantly at ease—whether that’s with soft lighting, soothing music, or a cosy corner to feed or cuddle.

Because this time is for you too 💗

Classes begin in August/September in Ashton-under-Lyne. Come be part of something peaceful.

28/06/2025

Why I chose to train with the IAIM 💚
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When I decided to become a certified baby massage instructor, I knew I wanted to learn from the very best—and that’s exactly what the IAIM (International Association of Infant Massage) offers.
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The IAIM is the world-class standard for teaching infant massage. It’s not a mix of baby classes or sensory play—it’s a calm, nurturing space where parents are invited to slow down, bond with their baby, and learn a skill that can become a treasured family tradition.
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🌿 Founded in the 1970s by Vimala McClure—who was inspired by her time volunteering at an orphanage in India—the IAIM combines age-old traditions of infant massage with elements of Swedish massage, reflexology, yoga, and developmental knowledge.
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Vimala’s vision? That every baby in the world receives nurturing touch. Today, her work is taught in over 70 countries worldwide, bringing connection and calm to thousands of families.
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I love how respectful the IAIM approach is—it’s about more than just massage strokes. It’s about tuning into your baby’s cues, understanding behavioural states, and building real, loving communication from the very start.⁠
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Our programme is research-based, gentle, and designed with both parents and babies in mind. You’ll learn:

1. 👐 Massage strokes for each part of the body

2. 💨 A soothing colic & wind routine

3. 🌈 Gentle movements and touch relaxation

4. 🕰️ How to choose the best time for massage

5. 🧴 Safe oils to use

6. 👶 How to adapt massage as your baby grows
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I used these techniques with my own baby, and it truly became a moment of bliss in our day—calm, connected, and full of love. I’m so proud to bring this beautiful programme to Ashton-under-Lyne through Bub & Bliss. 💚
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📍 Classes starting August/September 2025
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✨ Join me for blissful moments of bonding that last a lifetime ✨

25/06/2025

touch — it's connection, calm, and communication.
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✨ Baby massage classes coming August/September 2025
📍 Ashton-under-Lyne
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22/06/2025

At Bub & Bliss, I teach the internationally recognised IAIM baby massage programme, designed to help you connect deeply with your baby through nurturing, respectful touch.

✨ Backed by years of research
✨ Promotes bonding, trust, and communication
✨ Supports healthy physical and emotional development
✨ Helps soothe colic, constipation & improve sleep
✨ A space to relax, connect & grow together

🌿 Suitable from birth to pre-crawling
🌿 5-week course | 90 minutes per class
🌿 Includes oil, refreshments & take-home techniques

🗓️ Classes available from August/September 2025
📍 Ashton-under-Lyne
📩 DM to join the waitlist
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Join me to create blissful, meaningful moments that will last a lifetime. 💫

21/06/2025

A baby’s first sense to develop in the womb is touch—long before sight or sound. It’s how they feel secure, loved, and connected from day one. 💛

Through baby massage, we’re not just easing tiny tummies or calming colicky cries—we’re nurturing a deep emotional bond that lasts a lifetime.

🌿 At Bub & Bliss, we celebrate these blissful, bonding moments—one nurturing touch at a time.

✨ Classes starting soon in Ashton-under-Lyne
👶 Suitable from birth to pre-crawling
📩 DM to register interest or learn more

20/06/2025

Did you know that baby massage can help soothe colic, support better sleep, and strengthen your bond with your baby?

Touch is our first language — and through gentle massage, you can build a connection that speaks love and calm to your baby’s developing world.

✨ Classes begin August/September 2025 in Ashton-under-Lyne
💚 Suitable from birth to pre-crawling
📍 Follow for updates and gentle parenting tips

19/06/2025

🌿 Hello lovely people👋🏽 🌿
I’m so excited to introduce myself — I’m Jacqui, a certified infant massage instructor with the IAIM (International association of infant massage) and a mum to a beautiful little girl born in 2023.

Since becoming a parent, I’ve felt a deep pull to be around babies and help others connect with their little ones in the most meaningful way. That’s how Bub & Bliss was born — a calm, supportive space where parents and babies can bond through the power of nurturing touch.👶🏽🌿

I’ll be running gentle, accredited baby massage courses designed to help you connect, communicate and share blissful moments that last a lifetime. 💖

Whether you're a first-time parent or adding to your growing family, I’d love to welcome you into our peaceful bubble of connection and care. 💚

Classes will be starting soon in Ashton-under-Lyne so keep your eyes peeled and watch this space for updates! 🌿

✨ Nurturing tiny hearts through loving touch, creating blissful moments ✨

With love & light,

Jacqui