Loving Baby Massage

22/04/2026

22/04/2026

💜 Now taking bookings for baby massage courses starting in May 2026

⭐️ Tuesday 5th May
Moortown Children’s Centre 10:00am
Moortown Children’s Centre 11:30am
Horsforth Children’s Centre 1:30pm

⭐️ Thursday 7th May
Horsforth Children’s Centre 10:00am
Chapel Allerton Tennis Club 12:00pm

⭐️ Thursday 14th May
Colton Methodist Church 2:00pm

Places are limited. Please book early to avoid disappointment as these places will fill fast!
Take a look at my 5 ⭐️ reviews to see what parents say about my courses.

💜 I have over 15 years experience teaching baby massage and have taught well over 4,000 families how to massage their babies.

💜 You learn so much more than massage on my courses. We cover baby’s cues and states, winding techniques, how to massage your growing baby and all the way through to them being a teenager, reflexology, baby yoga - gentle movement exercises and so much more!
🎶 We sing a few nursery rhymes as the course progresses which adds to the interaction and enjoyment for your baby.

⭐️ Some of the many benefits to massaging your baby include:

💜 Help you and your baby understand each other better
💜 Soothe babies and reduce crying
💜 Aid digestion and help relieve colic, wind and constipation
💜 Help babies to sleep more deeply and for longer
💜 Relieve nasal congestion and teething discomfort
💜 Help develop good muscle tone, co-ordination and suppleness
💜 Enhance body awareness
💜 Boost the immune system
💜 Improve skin texture
💜 Help calm and relax both parent and baby
💜 Boost parents’ confidence in handling their baby

👶 Courses run for 5 weeks (term time) and cost just £48.

👶 Included is a parent handouts booklet, a 50ml bottle of fractionated coconut oil, a quick reference guide, a story weather massage, and a certificate of achievement.
All you need to bring is a towel for your baby, and a cushion for you to sit on.

👶 Courses are suitable for babies from birth to 12 months.

Please message if you have any questions, click the Book Now button for more information and to book your place 😊💜

Welcome to Loving Baby Massage. We provide baby massage courses at various locations in Leeds such as Headingley, Horsforth, Chapel Allerton.

17/04/2026

Parenthood can feel isolating, especially in the early months.

In an IAIM class, you meet other parents who are navigating similar emotions, questions, and discoveries.

There is space to share experiences, normalise challenges, and celebrate small milestones.

Community matters.

When parents feel connected to others, their sense of competence and wellbeing grows.

Infant massage becomes more than a one-to-one experience — it becomes part of a supportive network.

Through touch, conversation, and shared presence, everyone grows.

16/04/2026

An amazing review from a mum who attended one of my recent baby massage courses. Thank you so much Gabrielle 🥰💜

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Catherine is a wonderful teacher and so knowledgeable. She creates a safe space for new parents which I found invaluable. Taking a newborn out to a class felt really daunting but the whole experience has been fantastic and I have learnt so much and so many massage techniques to help our baby. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough and I will miss the Thursday classes. Thank you! X

14/04/2026

Infant massage offers so much more than a calming moment—it supports your baby’s development in gentle, meaningful ways.

From easing tummy discomfort and supporting digestion, to promoting relaxation and strengthening your bond, these small moments of touch can make a real difference to how your baby feels in their body.

Just as importantly, infant massage creates space to pause, connect, and respond to your baby’s cues—supporting emotional wellbeing as well as physical comfort.

Every baby is unique, and these moments don’t need to be long or perfect to be effective.
It’s the consistency of loving, responsive touch that matters most.

💛 Save this post to remind yourself of the many ways infant massage can support your baby.

14/04/2026

Tactile stimulation through massage can encourage the release of growth hormones, supporting development — particularly in babies born preterm.

Touch is a primary biological need.

Through the skin, babies explore the world, organize sensations, and build their sense of self.

In the IAIM approach, massage becomes an opportunity to support this growth in a conscious, respectful, and shared way.

It is not only a pleasant moment.
It is a relational experience that accompanies early development in meaningful ways.

06/04/2026

Modern parenting can feel fast and overstimulating.

An infant massage class creates a protected space — calm, slow, and distraction-free.

Phones are set aside.
Expectations are softened.
Attention is fully present.

This dedicated time allows both baby and parent to settle into rhythm and mutual awareness.

It is not only about relaxation.
It is about experiencing being together without rushing.

In that shared stillness, relationship deepens naturally.