Infant massage is a great way to improve bonding and communication between babies and their parents/caregivers and increase confidence in parenting. It can help reduce stress and depression in both babies and parents. Infant massage has been shown to help regulate babies’ sleep cycles. It can also help with gas, colic and digestion.
This class is for parents or primary caregivers and their babies who are at least two weeks old and haven’t started crawling. Twins and triplets are welcome. For families of multiples, please make sure you have one parent/caregiver in class per baby. Some families (such as those who are pregnant or planning to adopt or foster) may choose to learn infant massage on a baby doll, which will be provided in class.
If cancelation occurs due to weather or other reasons, refunds will be issued promptly.
Medicaid is accepted and financial aid is available.
The class will be held in the basement of the Bronson Gilmore Center for Health Education. Please check the TV monitor near the elevator for the classroom location.
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ONE-SESSION CLASS
Please bring a baby blanket and dress in comfortable, layered clothing. Also please avoid wearing rings, bracelets or other jewelry on your hands. The room will be warm to help the babies stay warm. Oil for massage will be provided in class. Baby dolls will be provided for those who wish to learn infant massage on a doll (i.e., foster, adoptive, pregnant families).
The class will be held in the basement of the Bronson Gilmore Center for Health Education. Often in classroom 3, but please double check TV directory near elevator.
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Carolyn Call, BSN, RN, Coordinator of Family Centered Education at (269) 341-7521 or (269) 330-0001, send an email
