Baby Massage & Baby Yoga, Baby Class Belfast, Frequently Asked Questions

A. The Techniques that you will learn are suitable from birth, and the Baby Massage class is aimed for babies that are not yet at the crawling stage. This doesn't mean your baby will outgrow the benefits of baby massage, so the skills you learn in class will benefit you and baby far beyond this point!    

A. Baby Yoga is suitable from 8 weeks old, and is subject to a satisfactory hip check by your baby's GP.  The Baby Yoga class is also aimed for babies that are not yet at the crawling stage, however, you will be able to use the skills you learn far beyond this point! 

A. Research has shown that moderate pressure is most beneficial for babies when carrying out baby massage. We don't want to be heavy handed with our delicate little bundles, we just want the skin to move very gently. If you place your thumb on your hand to the pressure which causes the skin to go white briefly – this is the pressure we are looking for. Or even press gently on your closed eyelid to the point where it feels comfortable, but not beyond - this is the perfect pressure for your baby's delicate skin.   

A. It is not recommended that baby massage is carried out if your baby is unwell with a temperature, or on areas where your baby’s skin is broken. 

It is also not recommended that baby massage is carried out within 72 hours of baby receiving their immunisations, however, if you want to come to class after immunisations you are more than welcome to come with baby to watch and learn the techniques. 

There are some medical conditions were baby massage may not be appropriate. If your baby has a diagnosed medical condition you will need to get approval from your baby's doctor/ medical practitioner. 

A. It is not recommended that you do baby yoga within 72 hours of your baby receiving their immunisations. If your baby is feeling ok and you want to come to class after immunisations, you are more than welcome to come to watch and learn the techniques. 

There are some medical conditions were baby yoga may not be appropriate. If your baby has a diagnosed medical condition you will need to get approval from your baby's doctor/ medical practitioner.

It is also important that you obtain your GP's permission if you have any medical conditions.

Crying is just your baby's way of communicating and is absolutely expected during class. All baby massage groups are baby led, so when they need fed or changed you just go ahead and meet their needs. We also follow a baby’s cues and behaviours, and only continue the massage if baby is happy to. 

A. A high level of fitness is not required for baby yoga. In class we will focus on the connection between you and your baby by carrying out relaxation exercises (for both parent/ caregiver and child) along with some gentle stretches. However, if you have a health condition it is advised you seek guidance from your GP before completing the class.

A. Yes. There are toilets available on site for parents/ caregivers, and a changing area with with some baby changing essentials available, so don't worry if you forget the wipes! 

A. Yes. There is plenty of room for prams/ buggies and car seats in the studio.

A. Yes and yes! There is a public car park directly in front of the studio and we are near bus stops on the Holywood Road (Metro Service 3 & 4), and the Glider G1 includes stops nearby.