Schedule
Section 1 - Introduction
- 2 Introduction to the Training Manual
- 3 Golden Rules of Baby Massage
- 4 History of Baby Massage
- Video 3: Golden Rules of Baby Massage
- Video 4: The History of Baby Massage
Section 2 - Importance of Touch
- 5 Importance of Touch - The 5 Senses
- 6 Importance of Touch - Physiological
- 7 Importance of Touch - Interesting Research
- Video 5: Importance of Touch – 5 Senses
- Video 6: Importance of Touch – Physiological
- Video 7: Importance of Touch – Interesting Research
Section 3 - Benefits of Baby Massage
- 8 Introduction to the Benefits of Baby Massage
- 9 Benefits Associated with Interaction
- 10 The Benefits Associated With Stimulation
- 11 Benefits Relief
- 12 The Benefits of Stimulation
- 13 Key Benefits of Baby Massage Summary
Section 4 - Anatomy and Physiology
- 14 The Importance Of Anatomy & Physiology
- 15 Baby Cues
- 16 Reflex Responses
- 17 Behavioural States
- Video 15: Anatomy and Physiology – Cues
- Video 16: A and P – Reflex responses
Section 5 - The Massage Environment
- 18 The Massage Environment
- Video 18: Getting Started – The massage environment
Section 6 - Class Considerations
- 19 Class Timings
- 20 General Stroke Cautions
- 21 Which Oil and Why
- 22 Oil Patch Test
- 23 Oils to Avoid
- 24 Oil Supply
- 25 Kit for Classes
- 26 5 Week Course Structure
- 27 How To Fill A 1 Hour Session
- Video 19: Class Timings
- Video 20: General Stroke Cautions
- Video 22 Oil: Patch Test and Why
- Video 25: Kit for Classes
- Video 27: How to Fill a 1 Hour Session
Section 7 - Getting Ready for Massage
- 28 Getting The Adults Ready
- 29 Getting Babies Ready For Massage
- Video 28: Getting the Adults Ready for massage
- Video 29: Getting the Babies Ready
Section 8 - The Individual Leg Strokes.
- 30 Massage Strokes Legs Easy Squeezy
- 31 Massage Strokes Legs Give It Some Sole
- 32 Massage Strokes Legs Wings of Love
- 33 Massage Strokes Legs Sausage Roll
- 34 Massage Strokes Legs Happy Feet
- 35 Massage Strokes Legs Ankle Bracelet
- 36 Massage Strokes Legs Wibble Wobble
- 37 Massage Strokes Legs Bottom Bliss
Section 9 - The Individual Tummy Strokes
- 38 Massage Strokes Tummy Tummy Snug
- 39 Massage Strokes Tummy Roly Poly
- 40 Massage Strokes Tummy Tummy Time
- 41 Massage Strokes Tummy Flower Power
- 42 Massage Strokes Tummy Rainbow
- 43 Massage Strokes Tummy Tummy Tuck
- 44 Massage Strokes Tummy Caterpillar Walk
Section 10 - The Individual Chest and Arm Strokes
- 45 Massage Strokes Chest Butterfly Wings
- 46 Massage Strokes Chest Cross Your Heart
- 47 Massage Strokes Chest Chest Prayer
- 48 Massage Strokes Arms And Hands Love Glove
- 49 Massage Strokes Arms And Hands Wrist Kiss
- 50 Massage Strokes Arms And Hands Friendship Bracelet
- 51 Massage Strokes Arms And Hands Arm Wibble Wobble
Section 11 - The Individual Face Strokes
- 52 Massage Strokes Face Hill Tops
- 53 Massage Strokes Face Sleep Sweep
- 54 Massage Strokes Face Say Cheese
- 55 Massage Strokes Face Cheek Sweep
- 56 Massage Strokes Face Love Heart
- 57 Massage Strokes Face Spider Slider
Section 12 - The Individual Back Strokes
- 58 Massage Strokes Back M is for Mummy
- 59 Massage Strokes Back Wiggly Worm
- 60 Massage Strokes Back Daisy Chain
- 61 Finger Rake
Section 13 - The 5 Body Parts in Sequence
- 62 Leg Sequencing
- 63 Massage Strokes Tummy Sequencing
- 64 Massage Strokes Chest and Arm Sequencing
- 65 Massage Strokes Face Sequencing
- 66 Massage Strokes Back Sequencing
Section 14 - Week 1 Run Through
Section 15 - Week 2 Run Through
Section 16 - Week 3 Run Through
Section 17 - Week 4 Run Through
Section 18 - Week 5 Run Through
Section 19 - Body Part Considerations
- 72 Cautions and Benefits Legs
- 73 Cautions And Benefits The Tummy
- 74 Cautions And Considerations The Chest
- 75 Cautions And Benefits The Face And Back
- Video 72: Introduction to the Legs – Cautions and Benefits
- Video 73: Introduction to the Tummy – Cautions and Benefits
- Video 74: Introduction to the Chest, Arms – Cautions and Benefits
- Video 75: Introduction to the Face and Back – Cautions and Benefits
Section 20 - Dealing with a Crying Baby
- 76 Dealing With A Crying Baby
- Video 76: Dealing with Crying Baby
Section 21 - Teething and Colic Sequences
- 77 Teething Sequences
- 78 Colic Sequence
- Video 77: Teething Sequence
- Video 78: Colic Sequence
Section 22 - Important Considerations
- 79 Age Ranging Guidance
- 80 Health Considerations
- 81 Common Questions
- Video 79: What Age For Baby Massage
- Video 80: Health Considerations
Section 23 - Next Steps in the Process
Section 24 - Assignments
- Regulated Student Workbook
- Have you answered the RED questions in the Student Workbook
Section 25 - Support Materials
- Weekly Parent Handouts
- Teething and Colic Sequence Handout
- Full Body Massage Instructors Aid