Infant Massage Group Course
Small groups running Thursdays/Fridays in Barby, near Rugby.
This five week course gives you all you need to confidently massage your baby, building on your understanding of your baby’s individual needs.
Each week we learn to massage a different area of the body, gradually building up to a full body massage in the final week. All our teachings are based on the latest research to ensure that what we offer our babies compliments the body’s natural functions. To gain the most benefit from each massage class, we include relevant discussion topics and activities, supporting you to feel confident to massage your baby at home. Classes are small, relaxed and informal, offering refreshments and plenty of opportunity for discussion with other parents and our Qualified Infant Massage Teacher. Supporting handouts and approved massage oils are included in the class.
Is it for me? If you like to get out and about with your baby, meet other parents or want to regain some structure to your week, a group course is likely to be suited to you.
Price for 5 week course: £45
Infant Massage One-to-One Course
This three week course takes place in the comfort of your own home and can include up to three friends to make it a small group of four parents and babies.
Each week we learn to massage different areas of the body, gradually building up to a full body massage in the final week. All our teachings are based on the latest research to ensure that what we offer our babies compliments the body’s natural functions. To gain the most benefit from each massage class, we include relevant discussion topics and activities, supporting you to feel confident to massage your baby at home. Courses are run by a Qualified Infant Massage Teacher and supporting handouts and approved massage oils are provided.
Is it for me? If you prefer to stay at home with your baby, do not feel ready to meet new people or find it difficult to travel with your baby, a one to one course is likely to be suited to you. One to one classes offer the flexibility for weekend or evening sessions at no additional cost.
Price: From £90
Please note that home visits further than 20 miles from Rugby will incur an additional charge, to be agreed on booking.
Back To Baby Basics
A six week course for very young non-mobile babies, designed to get back to basics and look at what babies really need at their different developmental stages. Particularly useful as a first postnatal group to gain more in depth understanding of your baby’s needs and develop a local support network of like minded parents.
Small, relaxed and informal group sessions are run by staff trained in childcare, child development and parenting support. Each week will focus on how you can provide your baby with play opportunities to support their learning and development, as well as encouraging positive sleeping, eating and behavioural habits. Each session includes simple and enjoyable floor-based activities, movement and singing for you and your baby to enjoy together.
Is it for me? If you enjoy meeting other new parents and babies, want to know more about how babies learn, develop and play and enjoy getting out and about with your baby, this group is likely to be suited to you.
Price: £42 per course
Please note that there is also a Baby Basics Learn and Play sensory group for non-mobile babies and Mini Movers Learn and Play sensory group for mobile babies. These groups currently run in term time on Wednesdays in Crick. Spaces can be booked on a half-termly block at a cost of £24-£36 (£6 per class), depending on the block length.
Toddle Back To Basics
A six week play group for 1-2 year olds designed to get back to basics and look at what toddlers really need to support their growing independence.
Small, relaxed and informal group sessions are run by staff trained in childcare, child development and parenting support. Each week will focus on how you can provide your toddler with play opportunities to support their learning and development, as well as encouraging positive sleeping, eating and behavioural habits. Each session includes simple and enjoyable floor-based activities, movement and singing for you and your baby to enjoy together.
Is it for me? If you enjoy socialising your child and meeting other parents and want to know more about how to support your toddler’s learning and development through play, this group is likely to be suited to you.
Price: £42 per course
More Gentle Touch classes and courses you may be interested in…
Imagi-Play… Learn about your pre-schooler’s play and development in this 4 week course. Gain in confidence and understanding of how to use play to support common behavioural challenges. Suitable for 2.5-4 year olds with a parent/carer.
Once Upon a Story Time… Enjoy singing, movement and creative activities with your child, centred around some of our favourite children’s stories. Classes promote children’s physical, communication and social-emotional development through fun and simple play activities, which in turn, aids the development of literacy and numeracy skills. Best suited to 2-4 year olds, younger siblings welcome.
Once Upon a Tea Time… Come and experience a gentle wind-down with your family with calm activities, toddler tea, songs and stories. Pick up tips on effective bed-time routines and how to support positive eating and sleeping habits. Don’t forget to bring their PJ’s! Best suited to 0-4 year olds.
Gentle Touch Parties… Baby’s 1st birthday? Toddler Tea-Party? Looking for a calm, yet fun, way to celebrate a birthday or occasion? Get in touch to discuss your requirements as we develop this new and personal service.