Gently does itBefore you start the baby massage, ask your baby's "permission", suggests Pauline Carter, chair of the Guild of Infant and Child Massage. ‘Put your hands on her and look for clues. If she maintains eye contact or smiles, then she

Massage has a host of health benefits for your baby, from calming him down to improving his sleep, skin and digestion. 'Touch is your baby's first language, so massage is a great way of establishing trust and confidence between you both,' says

im back at college this week- this year we shall be doing massage iv heard we shd avoid massage if preg? im not due to test till 17th- shd i inform tutor that i may be preg and so do not wnt 2 be practiced on (iv heard it can cause mc) Yes i think

Hi ladiesDoes anyone know what the rules are with back massage when pregnant? I understand that later down the line you obviously can't lie on your front, but I'm going away with friends in a couple of weeks and we have got a spa morning booked

Bit of a silly question but how do you massage baby ? Do you use cream and for how long ? Do you do it all over ? I've not done it on Harry yet but really want to. i imagine it to be rubbbing cream all over but I'm probably wrong. I feel a bit

Have bought some oil ready to do the 'perienal' massage that i've read about. But just wanted to check if i've got the right stuff! Ladies in shop didnt seem that useful..Have got a largish bottle of Sweet almond oil, massage base. The lady said i

Massage has lots of health benefits for your baby, it helps with sleep, wind, colic, and can improve your baby’s skin and digestion. Massaging your baby will help you bond, too. Check out our guide to baby massage for some easy massage techniques

does anyone have a good baby massage book that they can recommend? We did baby massage in my postnatal group today, my baby was chilled out the whole way through! I would like to do more at home.thanks!

Hi, I was after a bit if advice. I have upper back/neck ache at the moment and it's causing me to have some tension headaches. Do you think I could go to a spa for just an upper back massage or is it not recommended at all? I'm 12 weeks today

i would like to start baby massage i have just ordred a book to help me get started, just wondering what type of oil/cream would be best to used?does anyone else massage their lo, how do you get and do they enjoy it?katie and freya 5 weeks today