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Baby Massage Course for Parents and Professionals

Gain essential skills and confidence in baby massage with our expertly lead CPD-accredited Baby Massage course for parents and Professionals.

4.6460 Students

Last updated: March 2026

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UKRLP
Disability
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£29.99

Regular price

£120.00

14 Days Money-Back Guarantee

  • Duration: 2h 7m
  • Life Time Access
  • Unlimited Free Retake Exam

CPD Points: 3

What you'll learn

  • Understand the history and principles of baby massage
  • Recognise baby cues, consent, and safe massage practice
  • Create a calm, safe and nurturing massage setting
  • Perform full-body strokes with confidence and care
  • Apply reflexology and targeted soothing techniques
  • Structure classes and build a baby massage business

About course

Massage is one of the oldest healing practices in the world, used for centuries to promote relaxation, circulation and wellbeing. Today, gentle infant massage is recognised across the UK as a powerful way to support early development and bonding. Yet many parents and professionals feel unsure about technique, safety or confidence. This Baby Massage course is designed to guide you step by step, combining trusted principles with modern baby massage training so you can use touch safely, effectively and with reassurance.

Without proper guidance, even a well-meaning touch can feel uncertain. Parents may worry about timing, pressure or recognising baby cues. Professionals working in childcare, early years settings, maternity services or postnatal support often want structured baby massage training that aligns with UK best practice. This CPD-accredited baby massage course for parents and practitioners removes confusion. You’ll learn safety, contraindications, reading consent signals, and creating a calm environment that supports secure attachment and infant wellbeing.

Through expertly crafted modules, you’ll master foundational strokes, full-body routines and targeted techniques for common issues such as colic, wind and sleep difficulties. The soothing strokes of your hands stimulate the production of oxytocin, the feel-good hormone. You’ll also explore reflexology, acupressure, and approaches for premature babies or additional needs. Baby yoga perfectly complements baby massage by expanding the benefits of touch with movement and relaxation, supporting holistic child development.

Whether you are a new parent, nursery practitioner, health visitor, childminder, doula or aspiring baby massage instructor, this Baby Massage course helps you  to integrate massage into daily routines and even start a baby massage business. Also, upon completion of the course, you get a Free Digital Certificate. With guidance on parent classes, communication skills and ethical practice, you’ll gain confidence and professional credibility. Enrol today and begin your journey into nurturing touch, bonding and early years care excellence.

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CPD Service Accredited

CPD Service Accredited

Our courses are fully accredited by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring they meet recognised standards for Continuing Professional Development and align with UK professional learning guidelines.

UKRLP Registered Provider

UKRLP Registered Provider

We are registered with the UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP), confirming our status as a recognised training provider and reinforcing the credibility and transparency of our courses.

Disability Confident Employer

Disability Confident Employer

We are recognised as a Disability Confident Employer, demonstrating our commitment to inclusive hiring practices and supporting employees with disabilities.

AoHT Accredited

AoHT Accredited

We are accredited by the Academy of Health and Therapy (AoHT), ensuring our courses meet high standards of quality and relevance in the health and therapy sector.

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Course Curriculum

9 sections • 37 lectures

  • Section Overview of Introduction to Baby Massage
  • What is Baby Massage?
  • Benefits of Baby Massage
  • Safety and Contraindications of Baby Massage
  • Section Highlights of Introduction to Baby Massage

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