Baby Massage Classes

Touch is the first sense to develop in utero and is fundamental to the healthy development of infants. Even before infants learn language, they understand the communication and meaning of nurturing touch. It is a powerful message of love, safety, and connection. Infant massage isn’t just about relaxation, it’s about strengthening that incredible bond between you and your little one. Through gentle strokes, soothing rhythms, and shared moments of closeness, you can help your baby feel nurtured, comforted, and secure.

At BUB, we guide you through simple yet powerful techniques to support your baby’s development, ease common discomforts, and create moments of joy and connection that last a lifetime.

What are the benefits of Infant Massage?

Bonding: Massage deepens your connection and brings joy to your time together

Better Sleep: Helps calm the nervous system and supports better sleep and settling

Happy Tummies: Eases colic, gas, and tummy aches

Relaxation & Calm – Lowers stress through nervous system regulation (for BOTH of you!)

Brain & Body Benefits - Supports sensory and emotional development and growth.

What to Expect:

Hands on guidance- Learn how to massage your baby from their head to their toes

Led by an Infant Mental Health Clinician- You’ll learn how to read your baby’s cues, understand their behaviour states, support crying, relieve colic through massage, and nurture your own wellbeing too. :)

Community Connection- Meet other parents with babies, socialise, share wisdom and gain confidence

Weekly guided discussion topics on infant development:  

- Attachment and the importance of early relationships 

- Understanding your baby's cues and communication 

- Sleep and settling 

- Playing with your baby 

- Reflecting on your own transition into motherhood 

Class information:

Start: Multiple Classes, please see calendar 

Duration: 10:00- 11:00am (You are welcome to stay for some cake and tea after class)

Location: The Midwives House

678 High St, Thornbury VIC 3071

Cost: $200 for 5 week course ($40) per class 

*If cost is a barrier please reach out, as we will offer some pay-what-you-can places in some classes

Most importantly- we will have dolls for you to practice on if your baby is sleeping, or not in the mood.

Come along just as you and your baby are- there is no pressure here.