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DVD review: Developmental Massage
By Laura Lee Davies on 12/08/2007 00:55:42
Renowned baby massage expert Peter Walker releases his latest DVD to introduce parents to the techniques and the developmental values of baby massage.
-tech product. Don't let the packaging put you off the quality of the substance therein Features: Chapters introducing massage, bonding time with your baby, and key points on areas like dealing with stiff hips, glue ear and congestion.Price: £15 plus p
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Perineal massage - how and why
By Maria Muennich on 18/08/2010 01:28:12
Help avoid tearing or an episiotomy during birth with regular perineal massage in the final weeks of pregnancy
What is perineal massage?Perineal massage is a way of preparing the tissues of the perineum, the area between your vagina and anus, for the stretching that is necessary during childbirth. During birth, the perineal tissues need to stretch a good
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What is baby massage?
By Laura Lee Davies on 18/01/2010 01:12:33
It might seem strange to take a fragile new baby and start pumelling him about, but baby massage is safe, reassuring for your baby, and a fantastic bonding activity you can start almost from birth.
to your touch. Baby massage simply takes this and helps you to both get used to a new physical relationship, beyond cuddles.What is baby massage?Baby massage is gentle rubbing and movement of your baby's arms, legs, feet, tummy and back. Some of the moves
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Review: The Practical Art of Baby Massage
By Laura Lee Davies on 30/05/2006 09:40:00
A video and DVD release of renowned baby massage guru Peter Walker's methods for getting parents and babies into this lovely pastime.
, duration approx 30 minutesContact:www.thebabyswebsite.comPeter Walker has been involved with massage and movement for babies and toddlers for over 20 years. He is a keen champion of the good that can come from confident bonding between parent and baby
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Know-how: Pregnancy Massage
By Debra Stottor on 11/08/2008 01:39:50
Massage can leave you feeling relaxed, destressed and altogether calmer – and it’s just as beneficial during pregnancy
techniques. The most common areas of strain are the shoulders and lower back, so get him to give those a little TLC.Further reading The Gentle Birth Method by Gowri Motha and Karen Swan MacLeod (Thorsons, £14.99)www
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Peter Walker's new baby massage DVD
By Laura Lee Davies on 26/09/2006 01:48:47
World-renowned champion of baby massage produces a new DVD to help parents and teachers learn more about the joys and value of the art.
.Usually, if you are going along to a baby massage group, you don't start to do massage until a child is about 10 weeks old. Often, whilst groups are usually friendly and relaxed, it can seem a daunting new skill to learn in front of other people. This DVD
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Using massage during labour
By Maria Muennich on 29/11/2009 01:31:22
Hands on pain relief and relaxation
What is massage and how does it work?Most people are familiar with the use of massage to ease aches and pains, relieve stress and anxiety and revive flagging spirits. The massaging action warms and relaxes muscles and stimulates the release of your
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Book review: Toddler Gym
By Sarah Lawson on 23/06/2006 01:52:20
Peter Walker is a champion of baby massage, but that link between physical well being and fun can be taken into toddlerhood.
: Sections broken up into exercises for various parts of the body, plus guidelines for ages and stages of your child's developmentPrice: £9.99 RRPContact:www.thebabyswebsite.comPeter Walker is a real evangelist for baby massage and believes that it
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Ask the...holistic therapist
By Helen Savill on 19/05/2008 15:42:43
I’m looking to try out Indian head massage. Could you tell me how it works and whether it’s safe to try it out during my pregnancy?
I’m looking to try out alternative relaxation therapies and Indian head massage has captured my imagination. Could you tell me how it works and whether it’s safe to try it out during my pregnancy?Laura, PortsmouthHelen SavillDirector of holistic
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Maclaren's Organic Skincare for Babies
By Laura Lee Davies on 09/07/2009 00:38:47
Pushchair gurus Maclaren branch out into organic skincare ranges called Maclaren beginning…
Protecting Nappy Change Balm for BabySoothing Delicate Soap for Baby20g Celebration Natural Wax Candle for Baby and YouThe Maclaren beginning… Baby Travel Kit has an RRP of £25. Larger sized individual bottles come in sizes from 100ml to 250ml (or 100g where
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