Baby Massage Christchurch

17/01/2025

Discover the Magic of Baby Massage!

Baby massage is a beautiful way to bond with your little one, promoting relaxation, better sleep, and healthy development. With gentle, loving strokes, you can create moments of connection that soothe both you and your baby.

Explore the benefits today and nurture your baby’s well-being through the magic of touch.

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16/11/2024

In every tender touch, baby massage nurtures the heart, calms the mind, and strengthens the connection between parent and child.



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14/11/2024

If you would love the opportunity to become a baby massage instructor, then this is for you!

This four-day training covers all the practical and theory you will need to become a certified infant massage instructor to support parents/caregivers/babies through positive nurturing touch, an ancient art, supported by research - this is not a fad.

Touch plays a fundamental role in the early adaptation of brain activity between mothers/fathers/caregivers and infants. This nurturing interactive baby-led program helps to support both parent/caregiver and baby to thrive, assisting in disrupted bonding (eg prem/trauma) and promoting secure attachment, PND, PNA, discomfort, colic/wind, promoting deep and longer sleep to name a few benefits.

This baby-led program is an interactive tool designed to support professionals working with infants and their families. Students attending the IAIM Infant Massage training come from various backgrounds, including social work, psychology, child development, early childhood, early intervention, occupational therapy, physio therapist, massage therapy and other fields working with very young children and their families so even parents and grandparents.

Reach out now to book into the next upcoming virtual live streaming IAIM NZ Chapter 4-Day Training.

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23/07/2024

26/06/2024

Studies have shown that parents who engage in regular infant massage are more likely to report higher levels of confidence in their parenting skills and a stronger emotional connection with their child. This enhanced sensitivity can lead to better emotional and developmental outcomes for the baby.
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21/06/2024

The next baby massage 5-week course dates for term 3 are here!

1st class- Friday 16th August (10am or 1pm class slot)
2nd class- Friday 23rd August
3rd class- Friday 30th August
4th class- Friday 6th September
5th class- Friday 13th September

Classes are for babies 0-12 months and their parent/s. Over the 5 weeks you will gradually learn how to give your baby a full body massage! In class we also cover theory and discussion topics. Hot/cold drinks and sweet treats are also provided for parents.

Classes are based in Fendalton, Christchurch, I run the courses from home where we have access to facilities and a homely environment to help parents feel comfortable and relaxed with their babies.

Course cost is $125 for the 5x class course, I also offer a ‘refer a friend’ promo if you sign up with another parent you will each get $15 off the course fees

Gift certificates are also available for a thoughtful gift for a new or expecting parent 🥰

Course enquires have started so get in quick to secure your space 💛

For booking enquiries you can reach me on;
infantmassagewithemma@outlook.com �
Phone/text: 027 827 0082
Or send me a message on the socials 💛

04/06/2024

My lovely friend Brigi is now teaching infant massage and offering other services for babies and their parents. Please check out her new website.

I'm a maternity nurse, doula, sleep consultant, and all-round baby whisperer and birth world based in Christchurch, New Zealand and London.

01/02/2024

Emma provides a calm and nurturing space to learn how to massage your baby over 5 weeks.

Each class follows a similar structure;

- Once babies and their parents have arrived and settled the class opens with a karakia and general housekeeping.

- We then do a round of introductions paired with a question each week to help others get to know you and baby.

- Next we do a quick relaxation to help regulate ourselves.

- We then run through positioning options for baby during massage.

- Each class we recap the permission sequence and behavioural states so we can make sure baby is up for a massage.

- We then start with the massage, each week we build on what we have learnt �for example - week 1 we cover; Gentle movements and leg massage and then week 5; Gentle movements, leg massage, tummy massage, colic strokes, chest, back and face

- We then cover a theory topic such as; adaptations for the growing child

- And then a discussion topic such as; what has you feeding journey been like?

- Class is closed with a cute poem and parents can relax and chat while I make hot/cold drinks and bring out some yummy baking ☕

Note: parents can make themselves comfortable during class; Feeding babies, changing nappies, sleeping babies, crying babies is all part of it and welcomed in class 🥰

For booking enquiries you can reach me on;
- infantmassagewithemma@outlook.com
- Phone/text: 027 827 0082
- Or send me a message on here

26/11/2023

If you have any preloved clothes for girls size 4 & 5, you will make some girls very happy this Christmas. Please see the post for details.

URGENT HELP NEEDED!

Apologies for another call out however we currently have had to stop all packs for Size 4 and 5 Girls as we have no clothing to give them. Can you help please?

We have drop off points (27!) all over the city and beyond - please message for the nearest one to you.

We still have over 200 children (and more added each day) to make and deliver packs to so any help would be so appreciated. All other donations of all sizes are still very welcome!

Other Needs...

* PJs in all sizes
* Teen Boys & Girls Clothing
* Sizes 3-6 Boys & Girls Clothing
* Sunhats
* Swimwear
* Singlets/Jackets/Onesies/Underwear/Socks

HOW YOU CAN HELP?

- Share our posts far and wide to ensure more people know we are here to help and in case they are keen to donate.
- Keen op shoppers please keep an eye out and let us know where there might be some items of much needed sizes. Or perhaps do a little shopping for us if you are keen.
- If you are mid clean out for your own whānau and would like to donate then please get in touch.

Together lets help more tamariki across Ōtautahi by gifting clothing, confidence and love just before Christmas. 💜

26/11/2023

URGENT HELP NEEDED!

Apologies for another call out however we currently have had to stop all packs for Size 4 and 5 Girls as we have no clothing to give them. Can you help please?

We have drop off points (27!) all over the city and beyond - please message for the nearest one to you.

We still have over 200 children (and more added each day) to make and deliver packs to so any help would be so appreciated. All other donations of all sizes are still very welcome!

Other Needs...

* PJs in all sizes
* Teen Boys & Girls Clothing
* Sizes 3-6 Boys & Girls Clothing
* Sunhats
* Swimwear
* Singlets/Jackets/Onesies/Underwear/Socks

HOW YOU CAN HELP?

- Share our posts far and wide to ensure more people know we are here to help and in case they are keen to donate.
- Keen op shoppers please keep an eye out and let us know where there might be some items of much needed sizes. Or perhaps do a little shopping for us if you are keen.
- If you are mid clean out for your own whānau and would like to donate then please get in touch.

Together lets help more tamariki across Ōtautahi by gifting clothing, confidence and love just before Christmas. 💜

14/11/2023

Love this!

"In wānanga we share the whakataukī, Tā te tamariki tana nei mahi wawāhi tahā which means "the job of the child is to break the calabsh".

We've also spoken before about Big Māui Energy which often result in behaviours and choices that aren't too desirable for us parents and whānau. It can look like crying, whining, jumping and running at times we need them to be quiet, shouting, hitting, throwing and 'climbing up the walls'. Big Māui Energy can also results in a few broken 'calabash's'. Some things that broke in my house as a result of Big Māui Energy are the tv remote, many toys and the poor helpless arms of my couches.

The job of the child is to learn, and they can be sloppy learners. And OUR job as the big people caring for these tamariki is to respond to this Big Māui Energy with understanding and patience, rather than reacting, yelling and doing a takahi (no matter how much we want to). Our tūpuna did not smack or yell at tamariki when they made mistakes. Their kāinga was a place where it was safe for tamariki to learn and develop. Tikanga (guidelines/practices) were set in place for the whole whānau. When tamariki made mistakes, tūpuna made time to discuss the behavioural error and how better to follow tikanga in future. We can create tikanga and a safe environment that caters for exploration, development, learning and even Big Māui Energy. We can respond to our tamariki with respect for them while they are learning.

It's easier to respond with understanding when we can remember that this big energy is always communicating a need. The actions influenced by 'Big Māui Energy' are often an attempt to achieve something, to discover limits or to learn about something.

When your tamariki 'break the calabash' in future, stop and think what their behavioiur is communicating.
Some things they might need:
- moe (sleep)
- kai (food)
- wai (water)
- awhi (cuddles)
- warmer or cooler clothing
- outside time
- connection with you 1:1
- time to kia tau (calm down)
- physical movement
- stimulation

The next time you encounter some Big Māui Energy, what can you do to respond with understanding? Let us know in the comments.

If you're interested - We've shared more info on this whakataukī here: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=209843251553385&set=a.181375221066855

10/11/2023

Only one week left to sign up for the final baby massage course for the year! 🥳

The course will run on Fridays at either a 10am or 1pm session on the following dates;
- 1st class- 17th November
- 2nd class- 24th November
- 3rd class- 1st December
- 4th class- 8th December
- 5th class- 15th December

The first class falls on show day, we will still run class and partners who may be usually working are welcome to join 😊

Classes are located in Fendalton, Chistchurch 📍

Over the 5-classes you will gradually learn to do a full body massage with your baby, during classes we also cover theory and discussion topics and finish each class with sweet treats and hot/cold drinks

The course cost is $125 and if you ‘refer a friend’ and enroll with another parent you will both get $15 off the total class fees

Class sizes are limited so get in quick! 💛

For booking enquiries you can reach me on;
- infantmassagewithemma@outlook.com
- Phone/text: 027 827 0082
- Or send me a message on here