by Louise Morgan | Baby Massage, Blog
Recently I moved my baby massage course online. It’s been on my to do list for ages, but I’m not great with technology so avoided it for several years! I persevered though, as I thought it was important – baby massage is a great skill for parents and...
by Louise Morgan | Baby Massage, Blog, Massage for Children
When you learn baby massage you may find yourself wondering when is a good time to massage your baby. Some people automatically think they’ll use baby massage before bedtime to encourage their baby to sleep. This can be a good idea, but, if you already...
by Louise Morgan | Baby Massage, Blog, Complementary Therapy, Massage for Children
Baby massage has become more popular in recent years, as parents think it’s a nice thing to do with their young baby while health professionals are beginning to understand the implications of positive touch for an early age. So, what is it? Some people think it...
by Louise Morgan | Baby Massage, Blog, Complementary Therapy, Holistic Therapy
Sometimes during my baby massage courses I see babies who appear to have reflux. In recent years, this condition has overtaken colic in popularity – if you find your baby is crying at the same time every evening then it may be colic and you may want to read my...
by Louise Morgan | Aromatherapy, Baby Massage, Blog, Buying Essential Oils, Complementary Therapy, Essential Oil Safety, Introduction to Essential Oils, Massage for Children, sleep, Toddler massage
During my baby massage course I talk to parents about how to safely use essential oils around children. If you’re thinking about using essential oils with your baby you may want to read this post, essential oils and babies. Many parents think about using...
by Louise Morgan | Baby Massage, Blog, Complementary Therapy, Massage for Children
At the end of my baby massage courses parents are given the chance to provide feedback. Recently at the end of one of my childrens’ centre course I received the following: “The singing is awkward and unnecessary. Playing music/lullabies in the background...
by Louise Morgan | Aromatherapy, Baby Massage, Blog, Complementary Therapy, Essential Oil Safety, Holistic Therapy, Introduction to Essential Oils, Massage for Children, Uncategorised
Across the internet there is lots of information about essential oils, and there is lots of conflicting advice about essential oils and babies. Some people will say never to use essential oils on babies below 2 years of age, others 12 weeks, and others say it’s...
by Louise Morgan | Baby Massage, Blog
When I teach baby massage groups I often see parents at the first group nervously wondering if their baby is going to stay still and enjoy the massage. I warn the parents that at some point during the five weeks their baby is likely to cry, and it’s ok....
by Louise Morgan | Baby Massage, Blog
I’m often contacted by parents with babies under 7 weeks because their babies have colic. When I teach baby massage groups I usually recommend waiting until 7 weeks. It’s because as a group it’s easier to manage, because we can rule out certain...
by Louise Morgan | Baby Massage, Massage for Children, Toddler massage
Baby massage is a wonderful tool to use with babies, but as your baby grows and begins to roll, crawl and toddle it can become difficult. Even the most enthusiastic of parents may admit defeat in trying to encourage their child to stay still and they find their...
