Baby massage is a beautiful way to bond, but it should never be a one-way street. The most critical element of a successful massage isn’t your technique, it’s honoring your baby’s consent. If a massage causes your baby to feel anxious or overwhelmed, the physical benefits are lost. Knowing when not to massage is just […]
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How to Support LGBTQIA+ Parents in Your Baby Massage Groups Supporting LGBTQIA+ parents in baby massage groups means creating inclusive and affirming environments where all families feel welcomed, respected and supported. Baby massage groups can be powerful spaces for connection, bonding, and confidence-building, and it’s essential that every parent feels they belong. Here are some
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Two hundred years ago, five or six people raised every child together. Today, we expect two exhausted parents to do it alone and wonder why everyone’s burning out. The nuclear family isn’t natural. It’s an industrial accident we’ve normalised. We’ve Been Raising Children Communally for 2 Million Years Anthropologists believe cooperative child-rearing began appearing in
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Baby Massage for Motor Development How Gentle Touch Supports Early Movement Skills Baby massage is more than a calming bonding activity; it can play a meaningful role in supporting your baby’s motor development. Through nurturing touch, sensory experiences, and gentle guided movement, massage helps babies build important foundations for physical skills such as rolling, sitting,
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Hands On Dads – Baby Massage for New Fathers Baby massage is a gentle, nurturing way for dads to bond with their infants, offering moments of connection, calm and closeness. Through simple, soothing touch, fathers can support their baby’s well-being while strengthening the emotional bond between them. Here are some helpful tips for dads who
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Can I Massage My Baby’s Head? Many parents wonder whether it’s safe to massage their baby’s head. In our training, we advise against massaging directly on the head, as a baby’s skull and scalp are still developing and very delicate. That said, in many cultures around the world, massaging a baby’s head is a deeply
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What are the biggest challenges to parental well-being and how are we tackling them Parental mental health and well-being can be influenced by many factors and it’s natural for parents to experience ups and downs along the way. At Blossom & Berry, we understand that nurturing parents is just as important as nurturing babies. Here,
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Can I Massage My Baby Twice a Day? Yes, you can safely massage your baby twice a day if it suits both you and your little one. Baby massage is a wonderful way to strengthen the bond between you and your baby, promote relaxation, and support healthy development. However, every baby is different. It’s important
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The Science of Touch — Why Baby Massage Creates the Love Bubble If you could give a baby one gift to shape their future, what would it be? Science gives us a clear answer: love and connection. In the first 1,001 days of life, one million neural connections form every second. These connections are not
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When The Princess of Wales recently spoke about the importance of the first 1,001 days and the power of connection, her message struck a deep chord. At Blossom & Berry, this is the truth we’ve lived and taught for more than two decades — that love is not a soft skill; it is the biological
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A Village Visionary Case Study – Guest Blog by Sarah Antrobus of Ma Gather and Weave I am Sarah, a Village Visionary in the Cotswolds town of Cirencester. As a former Paediatric and NICU Nurse, Breastfeeding and Community worker with four adult children, my world has been woven around the support and care of women and babies.
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Why Massage Helps with Trapped Wind Trapped wind is a common cause of discomfort in babies, especially newborns. Gentle massage can help release gas, ease bloating, and soothe fussiness. This guide walks you through safe, effective techniques to relieve trapped wind and support your baby’s digestive health. Step 1: Prepare a Calm Environment Choose a
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