🌿 Workshop
Baby massage
The sense of well-being felt by the person giving the massage is mirrored by the baby. A gentle, pleasant touch, usually with a little plant-based oil such as calendula or jojoba.
Newborn to toddler · 4 × 75 min · Max 6 families · EN · FR · €110
An ancestral tradition
Baby massage is practised in many countries around the world: India, Nigeria, Colombia, New Zealand and many more. It can begin very early, from newborns to toddlers, but the approach changes with age.
It is done when your baby isn’t hungry or has just been fed. I’m looking forward to sharing my knowledge, so you can enjoy this amazing moment with your child.
So many benefits
- Helping with sleep: melatonin, the sleep hormone, can rise when the body is relaxed
- A stronger bond: closeness releases oxytocin, the bonding hormone, in both baby and parent
- More confidence in handling your baby and reading their cues
- Support for body awareness, muscle tone and sensory development
- A calm moment together, which can lower stress
- A regular routine, for example before bedtime
Good to know
Who
Parents with a baby from about 4 weeks until crawling. Partners are welcome.
Where
A warm, quiet room in Amsterdam. Private sessions at your home on request.
What to bring
A towel or blanket, a spare nappy and something to drink. Oil is provided.
Your rhythm
Babies cry, sleep and feed. We simply follow your baby; nothing is ever forced.
Frequently asked questions
From what age can we join?
From about 4 weeks. For younger babies, a private session at home is often more comfortable.
What if my baby cries or falls asleep?
That is completely fine. You can comfort, feed or let your baby sleep, and practise on a doll in the meantime.
Is it reimbursed by my health insurance?
Some Dutch supplementary insurance policies partly reimburse baby massage courses. Check the conditions of your own policy.
Still have a question?
Maud answers within 24 hours, in English or French.