Loving Baby Massage

08/03/2026

08/03/2026

Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the strength, care, and compassion of women everywhere. 💜

Across the world, women play an extraordinary role in nurturing the earliest bonds in a child’s life—as mothers, carers, educators, health professionals, and infant massage instructors. Through their dedication, they help create safe, loving spaces where babies and families can thrive.

At IAIM, we are proud to be part of a global community of women who empower parents, support early connection, and share knowledge that strengthens relationships between babies and those who care for them.

To every woman nurturing, supporting, teaching, and guiding families—your work matters. Your care shapes the future.

Together, we celebrate the power of connection, compassion, and community.

05/03/2026

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

⭐️ Tuesday 24th March
Moortown Children’s Centre 10:00am
Moortown Children’s Centre 11:30am
Horsforth Children’s Centre 1:30pm

⭐️ Thursday 26th March
Horsforth Children’s Centre 10:00am
Chapel Allerton Tennis Club 12:00pm
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.

05/03/2026

Infant massage is a moment of listening and connection.
Through gentle, respectful touch, a baby’s body responds in profound ways.

Research shows a reduction in cortisol, the primary stress hormone. This allows the baby to experience a greater sense of calm and security.

In IAIM infant massage, we are not “doing something” to the baby.
We are creating a space where the nervous system can find balance.

Slow rhythm, repetition, and skin-to-skin contact help the baby feel seen, acknowledged, and welcomed.

It is a simple gesture with deep impact — supporting emotional regulation from the very beginning of life.

04/03/2026

Loving Baby Massage is now taking bookings for baby massage courses starting in March 2026 at Horsforth Children's Centre! Courses will run for 5 weeks and are suitable for babies from birth to 12 months. Places are limited.

To book visit www.lovingbabymassage.co.uk

02/03/2026

A Message to Tired Parents

Parenting can feel tiring, overwhelming, and deeply meaningful—all at the same time.
There are moments of joy, moments of doubt, and many moments that no one else sees.

Your efforts matter, even the quiet ones. The pauses, the gentle touch, the times you slow down and respond with care—these are the moments your baby feels most.

Infant massage can offer small pockets of connection, but so can simply being present. You don’t need to do more or try harder.

Be gentle with yourself.

You are doing important work, one caring moment at a time.

💛 Save this post as a reminder on your tired days and share it with another parent who may be on a similar journey.

28/02/2026

Infant Massage bridges ancient wisdom and modern understanding.

Across cultures and generations, nurturing touch has always been a way to communicate safety, presence, and care. Today, research helps us better understand what families have known intuitively for centuries: touch matters.

In a modern world often driven by speed and information, Infant Massage invites us to slow down, observe, and reconnect — placing the relationship at the center.

Honoring tradition while embracing evidence allows us to support families with both respect and responsibility.

26/02/2026

At IAIM, our work is guided by respect, education, and connection—because early relationships matter.
The bonds formed in the first months of life support emotional wellbeing, confidence, and a child’s ability to feel safe in the world.

Through infant massage education, we empower parents and carers to connect deeply with their babies using touch, eye contact, and responsive presence. These moments help babies feel seen, heard, and valued, while strengthening trust and attachment.

A gentle tip for parents:
Before beginning massage, pause and ask for permission—using words, eye contact, or a familiar cue—and wait for your baby’s response. This small moment of attunement supports connection and shows respect for your baby’s body and signals.

Bonding doesn’t come from doing more, but from being present and responsive.
Together, we nurture strong beginnings by placing connection at the heart of everything we do.

24/02/2026

Touch is one of the first ways humans communicate.

Long before words, babies experience the world through skin-to-skin contact, rhythm, and presence.

Infant Massage is not about “doing”, but about being: observing, listening, responding.

When parents are supported in this process, confidence grows. And with confidence, relationships flourish.

Education around touch means education around respect, boundaries, and connection.