Learning from an IDIBIDI KIDS™ certified infant massage instructor will ensure that you are applying the correct pressure, rhythm, rate and stroke technique.
“Familiarity with muscle tone, what is
normal for the child is great. If the
baby is in pain you may get rigidity.
Massage may alleviate this”
Caroline, Gynaecology Physiotherapist
Parent Education & Infant Massage
(0 to 1yr old)
I.A.I.M. Course
This course is designed with your child's health, wellbeing and development in mind; we cover the full infant massage routine, including gentle movement/yoga exercises, touch relaxation and the colic massage sequence, Indian massage, Swedish massage, Reflexology, discuss developmental stages and behavioural states, including baby reflexes and cues, introduce songs and lullabies plus a whole lot more!
Why is the IAIM infant massage course so successful?
Secure attachment depends on parents being able to support their baby's exploration as well as being able to provide comfort and security. The IAIM (International Association Infant Massage) infant massage program is the ONLY infant massage program in the world that has been extensively researched and evaluated.
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Infant & Children's
Massage Workshops
(including the Colic Relief Massage workshop)
This workshop is a fun introduction to infant massage & covering a few massage strokes and other beneficial techniques such as touch relaxation. Allow approx 1 hour.
The Idibidi Kids one hour workshops are also for those parents and carers wanting to learn specific massage strokes to help with childhood ailments such as chest congestion, growing pains, tummy aches, colds, colic etc.
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"Massage, Movement & Development 4 Toddlers"
Parent-Toddler (1 to 3 yrs) Program
Discover how to adapt massage for the growing child; this 8 week program incorporates the full massage routine, using songs, rhymes, games as well as movement activities guaranteed to get your toddler having fun in no time! This is a fun, parent-child interactive course, stimulating your child's neurological development. Using techniques such as Indian and Swedish massage strokes and reflexology to assist your child's health, wellbeing and development. Suited for Playgroups, Idibidi Kids will come to you!
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Parent-Child
(4 to 12 yrs)
Massage Course
This course can be either a parent-child or child-child, and is aimed at children aged between 4 years to 12 years. It is an adaption from the internationally successful Massage In Schools Program (M.I.S.P). As a parent, you will learn how to massage your child's back, hands, shoulders, arms and head, using a series of 15 strokes. Please note: this is a clothed, seated massage course, adhering to the M.I.S.P policy. You will also learn how to incorporate fun massage games and movement activities with your child. Participating in the kids massage workshop with your child is about sharing a positive, nurturing experience together, helping to maintain their health and wellbeing and encouraging a healthy self-esteem.
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Peer to Peer (child) massage
The international Massage in Schools Program is for children aged 4 to 12 years, in a school, kindergarten or vacation care/child care centre. Idibidi Kids also offers introductory 1 hour workshops for the kids during the school holidays, at your centre! Click here for more information.
Parent Workshops - G.U.E.S.S !
Have you ever thought...
I am a first time parent in need of some advice about parenting...
We have a large 'gap' between children, so a 'parent refresher' would be great!
My baby seems to cry all the time, is this normal?
I would like some tips on how to settle our baby and to help him to sleep!
What is my baby trying to tell me?
Natalie offers parents G.U.E.S.S, which stands for Guidance,
Understanding, Education, Support Service parent workshops in Perth, West Australia. Gather a group together or book a one-to-one in your home... the choice is yours. Fathers are encouraged to attend.
Increase your confidence as a parent, learn to understand your baby's needs, temperament and personality, learn useful settling strategies, understand and know how to respond to your baby's body language (what they are trying to tell you!) and know what to expect developmentally in this much needed workshop for parents, whether you are first-timers or looking for a refresher with up-to-date information.
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The skills you learn and develop in an Idibidi Kids course or workshop will enable you to:
