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About the COURSE:

There are instructional videos and videos for specific topics, all of which can be applied to baby and adapted to your child as they grow. The first of the videos is the introduction and it has some important information about the course! Come back to the intro occasionally as I will not repeat this information and it is good to be reminded. Remember the 3 rules with a smile – Baby decides when, how and if they even want the massage, go at their rhythm; and no expectations for you (none at all)!!! Find a time and place that is most suitable to you and your baby.  Is it in the morning after you are both fed or is it a way to relax in the afternoon or a way to prepare for bed at night? You can always let baby know that you are about to give them a massage and try to stay in synch feeling if baby is ready and willing to receive the massage. You are awesome for wanting to do this 😊

What do you need and how much pressure? For the first time and in the beginning, be soft and gentle. As baby grows and you become more comfortable, then the massage can become firmer. Communicate your love, your intentions for your baby and concentrate on the rhythmic movements of each massage. Apply pressuring to be comfortable and soothing.

I massage a doll in the instructional videos so there are minimal distractions for you while you are learning. As you see in the videos, you can place baby in front of you on the floor or on a secure surface so you can sit down or stand, as long as you are comfortable. You can remove the clothing on the area you are massaging or massage over the clothing as well. If the clothing is removed, you can use oil to massage. Oils I like to use are coconut, almond, or sesame oil. Heat up your oil by placing a plastic bottle in some warm water (it feels so nice on the skin when the oil is warm). You can also place baby on a warm blanket with a pillow under their legs. Diffuse essential oils in a diffuser nearby or place a drop on your arms as you massage. Consult my website, tempspourtoi.ca for the types of essential oils that are best. Don’t forget to move your body too – move your center of gravity (lower back) and rock with the massage. Finally, you can have a favorite toy nearby for comfort and you can set the mood with singing or playing your favorite music.

Once you have looked at all the videos and tried them, please email me and I will gladly send you a certificate of completion for your baby album.

Take care of you and yours – Hope you all enjoy this course 😊