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 Session 1: |
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Benefits of infant massage. |
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Appropriate oils to use on babies. |
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Strokes for legs and buttocks. |
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Touch relaxation. |
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Permission sequence. |
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Recognizing babies signals. |
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 Session 2: |
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Recognizing baby's daily cycle and best time to massage. |
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Discussion on spoiling and crying. |
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Strokes for abdomen and chest. |
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Importance of a relaxed parent during massage. |
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 Session 3: |
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Developing massage strokes to suit your growing child. |
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Strokes for face, arms and back. |
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Contraindications. |
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 Session 4: |
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Discussion on colic. |
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Strokes for painful gas, colic and constipation. |
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Exercises to keep babies flexible and assist lymphatic drainage. |
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Review of full massage. |
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Each session should last for approximately 1hr 15mins. |
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