“Lou was welcoming, warm, professional and competent. She created a space where mums felt at ease and safe. In addition to learning how to do baby massage, I gained so much more”.
I have over ten years experience teaching baby massage and working with families. I love babies and supporting new parents to bond and interact with their babies, learn from them and be confident and have fun too.
I will show you very simple but massage sequences that will help you and your baby relax. Babies love massage and it also has amazing benefits for soothing their aches and pains, including colic, reflux and teething. It also supports their cognitive and motor development and of course it can even help them sleep better.
There is plenty of evidence based research to support this, here is one: Infant massage: The practice and evidence-base to support it (British Journal of Midwifery201523:3,166-170).
“Lou is amazing and I highly recommend Baby Massage! You will not only learn how to massage your baby, but it is the place where you can share your experience, ask for advise and connect with other mums. Lou is an amazing host and teacher, every time after the session I felt more energised and inspired”.
Come and join me! I run monthly courses in Acton and Ealing, also and one to one and bespoke group sessions.
Baby Massage Courses in Ealing
Baby Massage Courses in Ealing
April /May 5 Week Course (EALING): Fully booked
Venue: St John’s Church, Mattock Lane, Ealing W13 9LA
Tuesday 16th April 11.00-12.15
Tuesday 23rd April 11.00-12.15
Tuesday 30th April 11.00-12.15
Tuesday 7th May 11.00-12.15
Tuesday 14th May 11.00-12.15
May / June 5 Week Course (EALING): Spaces available
Venue: St John’s Church, Mattock Lane, Ealing W13 9LA
Tuesday 21st May 11.00-12.15
Tuesday 28th May 11.00-12.15
Tuesday 4th June 11.00-12.15
Tuesday 11th June 11.00-12.15
Tuesday 18th June 11.00-12.15
June / July 5 Week Course (EALING): Spaces Available
Venue: St John’s Church, Mattock Lane, Ealing W13 9LA
Wednesday 12th June 11.15-12.30
Wednesday 19th June 11.15-12.30
Wednesday 26th June 11.15-12.30
Wednesday 3rd July 11.15-12.30
Wednesday 10th July 11.15-12.30
What to expect
Babies can be themselves; feed, cry or sleep, gurgle! Parents can just be parents and feed or comfort their babies as they need to.
I create a calm, comfortable and friendly environment to help parents/carers and babies unwind and enjoy special one to one time together.
A fun and easy to remember massage sequence, with songs and sensory play too.
Each time we meet I demonstrate simple massage strokes for a new body part to practice with your baby. These are repeated each week to become a whole body massage sequence. Over a 5 week course or during a one to one session you will become familiar and confident practicing this massage sequence routinely with your baby .
Baby massage classes are always a lot of fun as parents and their gorgeous little ones engage with each other. Also interacting with the other parents and their diverting babies too!
The massage sequence combines Indian, Swedish and Bowen techniques, Reflexology, Yoga movements and ways to practice “tummy time”.
Time for coffee, cake and chats with other parents.
A baby massage session includes teatime to discuss what is important to the group. Often this may be sleep issues, weaning, going back to work and the ups and downs of parenting, and we can talk about your experiences, share ideas and make friends.
What you need to bring: Only your babies & whatever you would normally take when you go out - changing and feeding stuff. (I provide cushions / beanbags and yoga mats for you, and a changing mat and clean towel to lay your baby).
Course length: 5 sessions of 75 minutes each
Course cost: £85 includes booklet, instruction sheet & mini jar of organic coconut oil, hot drinks and refreshments (normally a homemade cake!)
Babies’ age: 2 weeks - crawling. It is never too early or too late to start baby massage! However, attending a weekly class may be better from 4-6 weeks onwards as life can be a bit unpredictable with a brand newborn baby.
Who comes: Normally mothers come with their babies, however, fathers, partners, grandparents and other caregivers are also welcome.
Twins: It’s wonderful also to have twins and other multiple families attend my courses, and it’s great to come with a partner, friend or family member as it might be easier for you.
One to One Baby Massage in person (at your home) or via Zoom
One to One Sessions
A bespoke One to One is a 2 hour session in person your own home at a mutually convenient time and day. You may wish to share the session with a small group of other parents and babies.
Alternatively I offer 2 x 60 minute Zoom sessions again at times to suit you and your baby
Introduction to Baby Massage (including routine for legs, feet, colic and gentle yoga). If baby and time allows we may also manage the chest, back, or arms.
Please note, it can be difficult to predict if your baby will be in the mood for massage so we try to do as much massage as possible, but if your baby is feeding or asleep I can demonstrate strokes on my baby dolly, or we can just chat through anything on you mind, perhaps sleep or feeding issues that I can help you with.
Parents and carers are actively involved and usually find the experience fascinating and fun!
Cost £115 in person (1 x 120 minute session) (includes oil, information booklet & baby tummy anatomy onesie).
Cost £115 Via Zoom (2 x 60 minute sessions) (information booklet will be posted to you).
What parents say
“The baby massage course was amazing. It was a lovely calm and friendly environment for baby and myself. Lou is very welcoming and knowledgeable and always made time at the end of the classes for any questions us mums had. It was great to meet other mums and we made a WhatsApp group and plans to meet up. My baby loved the massage techniques and I have since been using them at home which is very calming and relaxing for baby. Skills learnt for life” - Daniella & Harry
“The baby massage sessions with Lou were fabulous and Willow still enjoys massages after her bath (when I have time!). But the best bits for me were talking babies with Lou. She is so warm, genuine and knowledgeable on all things babies.
I always left feeling confident I was doing ok (even if I wasn't!)” - Rosie & Willow
“Attending Lou’s baby massage classes are some of my fondest memories of the newborn days. I attended with my eldest son, and returned three years later with my youngest”. - Lara, Alex & Jackson
“Lou creates a lovely relaxed atmosphere for mum and baby to learn, be themselves and meet other mums and babies. Perfect for a first class to do together”. - Sarah & Findlay
“After a difficult labour and birth, I found the massage course unbelievably helpful for bonding with my baby. Lou is very professional and super friendly, so you can’t help feel you’re entering a ‘safe space”.- Deborah & Ronan
