Baby Massage: Benefits and How To Do It At Home

When it was just me and Little G I found it easier to incorporate things like baby massage into our day. Since having Baby L I have found it really difficult to spend quality time with either of them. They both get a share and that is how it will always have to be from now on. That’s not to say we don’t do nice activities as a 3 but it isn’t the same. When I got the opportunity to try out New Stork Times’ baby massage routine I jumped at the chance. This activity could be something that would be all about Baby L but at the same time Little G could join in too, feeling like it was the two of us doing something together. The idea is simple enough. If you cant get to a massage class then you simply watch their video and do it at home. Suits me perfectly!

I had some baby oil upstairs, I think I got it in a Bounty pack but who knows! I set up the massage area with her mat and a towel over the top and we were ready to go. I got the video ready and once Baby L was settled I pressed play.

The video is very clear, I felt like I was at an actual class. It also runs in real time, which was great. Helen is the founder of New Stork Times and she talks you through each step and you just have to copy what you see her doing on the screen. At no point did I feel rushed or lost. I also liked that it played relaxing music as part of the video.

The moves were easy to do and the camera angles allowed you to really see how to do them properly. I have been to a ‘real’ class in the past and was never sure what I was doing!

The whole routine lasts 30 minutes although for younger babies you are encouraged to finish slightly earlier – missing out the tummy time section. Baby L loves tummy time though so we completed the whole routine.

Baby L and Little G

Little G really liked getting involved too, she watched me and passed the bottle of oil when I needed more. She was in charge of keeping Lily smiling so she chatted away happily to her as we went along.

Sporting her new nappy 🙂

Baby L’s first impressions: When we first started she looked really perplexed as to what on earth I was doing to her! She probably thought ‘this is the longest nappy change ever mummy!’ She soon settled and began to enjoy it and she really enjoyed legs and tummy. She was not a fan of feet at all!! Hopefully as we continue she will get used to all of the different areas.

We have been doing the routine for a week now. What differences have I seen? Baby L has always needed help getting to sleep, dummies, singing, white noise- you name it, she has it. However, this week I have taken her to bed and kissed her goodnight. That’s it. I’m still in shock actually.
Baby L is much more comfortable with the routine, still not overly happy with the feet part of the routine but she is getting there. She is very ticklish so that may be what she doesn’t like having them touched so much.

The whole process has been really enjoyable and I am definitely going to carry on with the routine. Little G has said she would like to have a massage too so tomorrow we are going to do that while Baby L has a nap. 🙂

Check out www.newstorktimes.co.uk for more information about New Stork Times and the work that Helen does.

Disclosure: We received the massage video in return for doing this review but it did not affect my opinions when writing this post.