Baby sleep and infant massage

In this fourth workshop, perinatal Psychologist Dr. Carla Perez Martinez will talk about infant sleep needs and we will learn basic infant massage techniques that can help babies release stress and improve their sleeping habits. Infant massage is mostly recommended for 1-12 months old babies, but you can apply some of the techniques to your toddler as well. Please see the detailed agenda:

• Infant’s sleep needs

• Signs of sleep readiness

• Helping your baby fall asleep

• Reducing the risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

• Benefits of infant massage

• Preparing for infant massage session

• Infant massage techniques

• Questions and comments

PS. Please, have a pen and paper with you, and if possible a baby doll to practice (if you are pregnant), and a blanket.

Vegetable oil is recommended: grapeseed, calendula, olive, almond, coconut... (you choose).

The session will last 50-60 minutes.

Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/98192867275?pwd=ODdHaTB2a01lVXJ5SmdiL2grRTFVUT09