“I think I should go with the flow more.” She said. “I’m used to planning and being on top of things.” This capable new Mum shared this with me recently. Lets talk about The Shoulds. Such a shower of … who make you...
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Congratulations on the birth of your little one
What we want to write on card for new parents and what we write are sometimes a world apart. Do you usually write, congratulations on the birth of … I hope you are all doing well. Or something like that. I’d like to say… Congratulations on the...
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Sometimes when you are a new parent you get caught up in a schedule…. feed, wind, change, sleep repeat. It can be hard to get used to being completely responsible for someone else and to respond to baby when sometimes you’re not getting a...
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Just after one of my recent baby massage online classes I took some time to chat to camera about baby massage classes. I love teaching baby massage because I understand how crazy becoming a new mum can be. I’ve been a new Mum four...
Read moreTommy Thumb song for Baby Massage class
Tommy thumb is a song that we sing during our baby massage classes when we are practising the massage strokes for the arms.
Read moreThe Benefits of baby massage
What are the benefits of baby massage? There are lots of ways baby massage can benefit not just your baby, but you and your partner as well. Massage may help your baby to: develop mentally, socially and physically stay relaxed and not get upset...
Read moreFun exercises for Mum and Baby
As part of my baby massage course I always teach a different relaxation or exercise at the beginning of the class. It’s great to ground ourselves and relax before we start massaging baby because they are like little sponges and pick up on...
Read moreWhat is baby massage?
Baby massage is gentle, rhythmic stroking of your baby’s body with your hands. You can use oils or a moisturiser to help your hands to glide smoothly over your baby’s skin. We recommend the use of organic sunflower oil. Why? Because...
Read moreHow I found baby massage
When my daughter was born lots of people recommended that I take a baby massage course. I’m not sure if they thought I was having any issues bonding with her. I had to have an elective cesarean because she was in a breech position. We had...
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When I started Begin with Elaine I wanted to create a business that supported women at whatever stage they were at and that was family friendly. My experience of Baby Massage When my daughter was born I found the baby massage course in the Down...
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