About baby massage
Baby massage is the practice of a parent or caregiver lovingly stroking their baby’s body using rhythmic techniques and nourishing oils. It is an ancient practice designed for the modern world—a way to slow down and communicate without words.
We provide a calm, supportive environment where you can learn at your own pace. To ensure your baby’s comfort, we use a demonstration doll to model the strokes, allowing you to focus entirely on massaging your own little one.
It's more than just a technique- it's a proven way to foster emotional resilience, understand baby’s cues, and create a calm foundation of security and love through the gentle language of touch.
Key Benefits
- Enjoy a deeper sense of closeness with your baby.
- Help your little one feel safe, calm, and relaxed.
- Support longer and more restful periods of sleep.
- Soothe moments of crying and fussiness.
- Gently ease gas, colic and teething discomfort.
What to expect from the course
Weekly overview
Week 1:
Legs and feet. A gentle introduction to the soothing power of touch.
Week 2:
Tummy. Learning techniques to help soothe wind and aid digestion. This also includes a routine to support colic.
Week 3:
Chest and arms. Encouraging deep relaxation and physical bonding.
Week 4:
Face and back. Completing the full-body massage routine.
Week 5:
Gentle movements and full body review. Practising the full body routine alongside gentle yoga movements.
Topics
- Identifying the best conditions for massage.
- Sensitively reading behaviour cues.
- Understanding crying.
- Benefits of skin-soothing oils.
- Adapting massage as your baby grows and develops.
- Learning about newborn reflexes.
Each session offers a reassuring environment to connect with others. Whether you have questions or just want to share your experiences, you’ll find a supportive community ready to welcome you and your little one.
Meet your instructor
Cat Randall
IAIM Trained infant massage INSTRUCTOR
Qualified Teacher Status
Paediatric First Aid Trained
DBS CHecked
Hi I'm Cat,
The early days of parenthood are an amazing whirlwind adventure, but I also know they can be overwhelming.
Between the sleepness nights and the "why are they crying?" moments, we can find ourselves looking for ways to slow down and connect with our little ones.
This is exactly why I founded Mini Massage.
Based in Basingstoke, Mini Massage was born from my passion for supporting local families during the early months. For the past 13 years, I have worked with many families as both an Early Years Teacher and Special Needs Co-ordinator. Now as an IAIM baby massage instructor and Mummy to two children of my own, I've seen first hand how the power of touch can really transform family life. My goal through our sessions, is to give you the "tools" and confidence to support your baby's development at home.
Beyond the massage strokes, I am a huge believer that having a village of support around you changes early parenting. My classes are a relaxed, judgement free space where babies can be babies and where parents can meet, share stories and find their community.
I can't wait to meet you and your "mini" and help you start your journey together.