Young Ballymun

Baby Massage


A 5 week course that offers parents the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of their baby’s behaviour, unique language and cues, while learning how to massage their baby.  Parents are taught massage techniques and how to read baby’s non-verbal communication.

For who?

Babies who have not yeet begun crawling and their parents/caregivers.
Open to those who have a Public Health Nurse in the Ballymun Health Centre; places can be offered to those outside the area depending on availability.

What can I expect?

Weekly class for 5 weeks held in a community setting for 2 hours per week; runs regularly throughout the year.

Why do we do it?

Some benefits of baby massage include:

  • Strengthen the bond between you and your baby
  • Help you and your baby to relax
  • Ease your baby’s wind, constipation and colic pain
  • Learn to understand what your baby is trying to tell you
  • Meeting other parents and sharing tips with each other

Find out more:

welcome@youngballymun.org

or contact Tracey at 087 3412196