What is reflexology? A system of touch pressure/massage used to relieve tension and treat illness, based on the theory that there are reflex points on the feet, hands, and head linked to every part of the body. How can it help babies? Babies can be very responsive to reflexology. In a nutshell, reflexology rests on […]
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The stomach can be quite a sensitive area to massage. Massaging the tummy can aid the passage of any trapped air bubbles in your baby’s tummy and intestines towards the bowel. Tummy massage can have huge benefits for babies that suffer from excessive or trapped wind or constipation as massage supports the movement of their
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Permission It is important to ask a baby’s permission before starting to massage. Babies should be shown the same respect for their bodies and personal space as adults. This is important as a baby may not always want a massage and therefore will not enjoy it. An unwanted massage could cause the baby to
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We recommend starting baby massage from 8 weeks. It is prudent not to massage a baby fully before he/she is four weeks old. Although in many cultures parents massage babies from birth, current research suggests leaving a baby’s skin alone for four weeks to avoid any damage. This advice should be viewed within cultural and
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What is massage? Massage is a therapeutic practice in which the muscles and other soft tissues of the body are manipulated with the aim of improving health and well-being. There are a wide variety of massage techniques used in massage therapy from gentle stroking and kneading of muscles and soft tissues to light techniques to
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I won’t ever stop saying this….. What we do at the beginning shows up at the end. If you want a more loving and connected world then the solution is simple: love and support parents and babies. This is where the power for progressive changes lies, in nurseries and homes, classes and playgroups. The most
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Colic is no fun for either baby or their parents. The constant cries, the uncomfortable, squirming and grunting baby and the overwhelming feelings that parents often feel make this part of a child’s infancy one that you eagerly wish is over rather than cherishing every moment. However, the magic of baby massage could help many
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The main thing about Tree Babies is ultimately, Connection. Connection to nature, the environment and most of all connection to our babies and those people around us in the circle. Connecting to ourselves and the present moment within the beauty of the world. The most inspiring thing about being a tree babies guide is bringing
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My name is Marissa and I qualified as a baby massage instructor in 2019 through Blossom and Berry. After having my son, I started to build my business “Happy Bees Baby Massage” – then Covid struck…Â Like many people, during the first lockdown, I found solace in getting outside for my daily exercise. As much
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Forest bathing, grounding and nature-based living is such a huge part of my life, so when Blossom and Berry released Tree Babies, I just knew that I NEEDED to be a part of it! Everything about Tree Babies is so aligned with who I am and with the ethos of my business, Little Pips. I
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Tree Babies in lockdown Back in October 2020, I completed my Tree Babies instructor training with Blossom & Berry and it has been amazing to be able to offer Tree Babies classes to parents and babies in my area and it has been really well received. When I first started, the lockdown was in full
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Tree Babies- The power of forest bathing for parent and baby wellness “The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness”- John Muir. “In the woods, I feel that nothing can befall me….which nature cannot repair”-Ralph Waldo Emerson When I am in the woods and immersed in nature, I instantly relax. I feel
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