Read all about our Hypnobirthing courses here on Families In Bath’s website –
https://www.familiesinbath.co.uk/hypnobirthing-bath-massage-company
Our next course: 30th September & 14 October 2017 (both dates) 1pm – 5pm
Read all about our Hypnobirthing courses here on Families In Bath’s website –
https://www.familiesinbath.co.uk/hypnobirthing-bath-massage-company
Our next course: 30th September & 14 October 2017 (both dates) 1pm – 5pm
Our baby massages classes aren’t just for mums. The 6th session of the course is for dad/partner so they can have a go and discover the many benefits that baby massage can offer.
Recently one of the dads on my course agreed to write a little review of the class, and The Bath and Wiltshire Parent magazine kindly agreed to feature it on their website – read Phil and baby Henrys article here.
Bath’s newest website dedicated for parents – www.familiesinbath.co.uk – has kindly feature a short Q&A interview with me all about my classes, what goes on in them, and answers frequently asked questions. Read it here.
A recent study has been published about the use of sunflower oil in baby massage.
The study in question is: “OLIVE OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL OR NO OIL FOR BABY DRY SKIN OR MASSAGE: A PILOT, ASSESSOR-BLINDED, RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL” (the Oil in Baby Skincare [OBSeRvE] Study) – Cooke A, Cork MJ, Victor S, Campbell M, Danby S, Chittock J, Lavender T
Read the full study here: http://www.medicaljournals.se/acta/content/?doi=10.2340/00015555-2279&html=1
This study does not show that either olive or sunflower oil leads to eczema, it only concludes that the lipid structure of the skin barrier “appeared altered” on the babies who used the oils. To theorise that this might lead to the development of eczema is a big leap and the study also concludes that further studies, including a “long-term observational study”, would be required to establish whether there is a possible link between the use of oils and Atopic Eczema.
Sunflower oil has been used for many years as a massage oil without any sign of problems and there are plenty of studies that corroborate the health benefits. The article below summarises over 30 studies:
SELECTED EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTH BENEFITS OF TOPICALLY APPLIED SUNFLOWER OIL – Mihaela Stoia and Simona Oancea.
Read the full article here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/275328801_Selected_Evidence-Based_Health_Benefits_of_Topically_Applied_Sunflower_Oil
The official IAIM recommendation on oil has always been to use an organic cold-pressed vegetable oil, of which there are many different varieties available, and in the UK sunflower oil still remains the most popular one used.
An infant massage instructor should ideally provide parents with a choice of oil and allow them to decide which to use, as the IAIM belief is that the parents are the experts on their own child.
This months article for BathMums is all about sleep and how massaging your baby can really help them to relax ready for bedtime. Read it here.
https://bathmums.co.uk/posts/view/how-baby-massage-can-aid-better-sleep
I received some lovely feedback from a recent course. Feedback like this makes me happy that I decided to train as a IAIM infant massage instructor, it’s so rewarding.
“The sessions always had a very relaxed atmosphere, and I didn’t feel stressed at all about the little ones crying / wanting food etc. A really good balance of teaching / time for chatting, sharing ideas / experiences. And great to finish with tea and cake!! Really great to have a Dads session at the weekend – was a great experience for my husband”
“The course taught me so many things – how powerful massage can be in helping my baby girl to relax, she loves having her tummy massaged now, and also that I don’t spend enough time with her when she is naked – she loves it!”
“Polly is a great teacher, she took whatever was happening in her stride, and did not appear at all stressed if most of the babies were crying / had had enough. She has an amazing ability to make everyone warm to her very quickly and instantly puts people at ease, very open. (I feel like I have known you for ages!!)”