Baby Palms - Family Wellness

24/01/2024

What’s that all about? …

The midline as an imaginary line down the middle of your child’s body from head to between their feet.

By “crossing” the midline you are rolling or folding the arms or legs over to the other side of the body.

Crossing the midline helps with:

💫 Developing coordination and communication of the left and right sides of the brain

💫 Bilateral integration - This is using both sides of the body at the same time. Baby & Toddler Yoga is great for developing this. You could tap opposite foot to hand.

💫 Body awareness/sensation – information from the body’s joints/muscles telling the brain about the body’s position

As your baby grows and develops this will help with areas such as getting dressed, putting on socks and shoes, drawing and writing and other activities including following words & finger across a book whilst reading!

If you have any concerns about your child’s development please speak to a GP or Health Visitor.

Did you know about the midline?

22/12/2023

full of gratitude ✨

big warm hugs to you all,

🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

15/10/2023

For I’m waving my light to all the beautiful little souls too precious for this earth thank you for lighting up our night sky 🌌

So much love & prayers going out to all the families who have lost their little ones, thinking of you tonight x

🪽☁️🤍

21/09/2023

Hey!!

A little re-introduction for anyone that’s new here 🫶🏽

I’m Kiera, 26 year old mama in a beautiful blended family of 4 + our lovely little kitten Blue 😸

💕I absolutely love supporting, nurturing families of all kinds and creating spaces that feel safe, comfortable and welcoming for all

🥞 pancake day… every day? Uh yes please.

🕺🏼 I dance at the end of movie credits, every time, with 👏 out 👏 fail 👏

🧩I like to get a little lost in a jigsaw

💦 Water in all its forms (except sparkling haha) makes me happy - baths, showers, rivers, seas, I love a wild swim 🏊‍♂️

🎨 arts & craft time is definitely my fave type of play!

📚 I’d love to write a kids book one day

🫶🏽 I have a really big passion for massage and the power of healing through loving touch whether that be physical or emotional. Promoting wellness & all round good energy!

I hope to see you in a class/ workshop soon… until then let me know something about you in the comments below 👇 💛

01/09/2023

TESTIMONIAL //

breaking my radio silence on the grid with this beautiful testimonial from a dad after our baby massage session this morning 🥹🥹🥹

“A highlight of my paternity leave”

Dads feel the emotions too! I particularly remember this papa using tender touch as he followed the massage routine and could really feel empowered in knowing that his hands can soothe, settle and comfort his little baby. Embracing his little baby boy as we ended the session with a song, he laid right back and I witnessed him completely relax with his baby in his arms.

I feel so honoured that you chose my class as part of your journey and your paternity leave (which by the way is definitely not long enough, but I’ll save that for another post)

I love creating these special memories and to the dads hesitating whether to attended a baby massage class..

YOU ARE WELCOME HERE

Every Friday 11-12pm , Lordship Ln

🖤

06/08/2023

STORY MASSAGE //

Every Tuesday 10:30am -11:30am (pay what you can)

Join me for Story Massage, Songs & Rhymes with a chance to connect with other parents in a beautiful wholesome cosy cafe!

Learn strokes to develop communication, connection and boost your child’s development, each week has a loose theme e.g farm, space etc

Click the link in Bio to book⭐️

Hope to meet you and your little one soon 🫶🏽

21/06/2023

Very important, be safe this summer 🧡

Have you considered how visible your child would be under the water in different coloured swimsuits and trunks?

The brilliant team at Aquatic Safety Connection has tested how different colours appear in various water types and states, such as swimming pools, choppy waters, and murky ponds and lakes.

You can see from this image that white and light blue are almost invisible to the eye when at the bottom of a pool with agitated water. Dark colours are visible but can sometimes be mistaken for shadows or pool equipment.

Something to consider when you are next shopping for summer swimwear, opt for bright and contrasting colours.

You’ll find lots more advice on water safety and other safe travelling tips in our blog https://www.minifirstaid.co.uk/blog/safe-travels, or take a look at Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK for lots of valuable tips this

13/06/2023

INFANT MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2023

This week is Infant Mental Health Awareness Week and this year the theme is “Bonding Before Birth”

The important thing to remember is that bonding takes time with any relationship.

Here are a few ways you can enhance your bond with your baby before birth & beyond..

🫶🏽 Touch - a gentle massage or belly rub, get the oxytocin flowing

🫶🏽 Listen - listen to your favourite music, sing songs and play music particularly music that follows a heartbeat rhythm or similar to! This helps your baby recognise your voice, they can hear you from at least 16 weeks!

🫶🏽 Relax - if you can, carve out time to unwind, slow down, allow your body to rest… you are growing a whole life! Gift yourself rest!

🫶🏽 Reflect - a great way to bond with your baby is to write to them, if that’s not your thing simply think about them, go for a walk and wonder 💭

🫶🏽 Witness - be witness to the wonder of life… if you are able to get an ultrasound and bear witness to the life inside you! Your baby. This can be magical!

🫶🏽 Respond- respond to your babies kicks, particularly in the 3rd Trimester… acknowledging your baby is a beautiful practice. Let them know you are there and you feel them!

More info at The Parent Infant Foundation https://parentinfantfoundation.org.uk

29/05/2023

UPDATE !!

Hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine ☀️ this time of year is like a summer version of Christmas for my family SO MANY BIRTHDAYS! So we are celebrating this week by all being together which means there will be no classes from me.

The wonderful Philsa from will be covering my Friday Baby Massage class @ Oru East Dulwich 11am-12pm this week so if you’re keen you can still book on for that 🫶🏽

Story Massage will return on the Tuesday 6th June 2-3pm @ Dulwich Library (free - no booking req.)

AND if you’ve got this far… I’m really excited as I’m planning some amazing summer park sessions with a yummy twist 😜 which will be launching very soon!

Have a blessed & beautiful week,

Kiera 🫶🏽

19/05/2023

Let talk Oils!

We use 100% Organic Grapeseed Oil in class (but if your baby is used to another oil do bring it along you can always bring products to show me and ask whether you think it’s suitable for your baby and their age)

I always recommend a patch test on babies skin before you go on to massage/wash as their skin is so brand new and can be quite sensitive.

100% Organic Grapeseed Oil (from ) is:

💫 taste safe
💫 100% organic
💫 scent free - imprinting your natural scent onto baby
💫 full of nutrients - nourishing the skin, soaking in all the goodness!

Alternatives include 100% Organic Sunflower Seed Oil or Fractionated Coconut Oil (use alternative if allergic to grapes!)

❗️Please patch test on babies wrist before applying to the body. Seek professional medical advice if you are concerned about the health of your baby or yourself.