Infant Massage Class

Dear Isabelle,

We went for our Infant Massage class today and learned a whole lot of new things! Before starting the class, the instructor, who also is a registered nurse, asked us what we would like to accomplish. And we told her that because you seem to always want to be carried and are clingy during the afternoons and would not nap, we would like to try to relax you so you can get some much needed sleep, and Mommy get some much needed time to herself. She then immediately asked if you were born early. She has worked in many NICUs and have seen that babies who were born early, seem to need more reassurance and touch. You fit into that category!

We learned a couple of techniques to aid in colic and digestion...although you are not a colicy baby, you liked it when Mommy massaged your tummy. After your tummy massage, you let out 2 loud farts and 1 explosive poopy diaper! How embarrassing...but the instructor was very happy because it showed that the massage works! We also learned back massage and when we put your chest on our thigh, you started kicking and moving your arms, like you wanted to go swimming. It was a really funny sight!

Mommy's going to incorporate a massage session to your daily routine and hopefully you will learn to calm down and relax and maybe take some afternoon naps!

Love, Mom