Certified Baby Massage Instructor Training
Empowering Families Through the Power of Nurturing Touch
Becoming a Certified Baby Massage Instructor offers a unique and deeply rewarding opportunity to support parents and caregivers in creating stronger bonds with their babies through the timeless tradition of infant massage.
Teaching baby massage not only fosters emotional connection and attachment, but also contributes to the health, development, and well-being of both baby and caregiver. Through touch—our first and most fundamental language—we express love, care, and respect, supporting infants’ emotional and physical needs from the very beginning.
Why Infant Massage Matters
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Touch is a baby’s first form of communication. Infant massage strengthens the parent-baby relationship by encouraging mutual understanding and emotional connection.
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Massage can support healthy development of the body, mind, and spirit, and may help relieve common infant concerns such as colic, constipation, respiratory discomfort, and sleep difficulties.
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Many parents report improvements in sleep quality, digestion, and overall relaxation in their babies after attending massage classes.
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As a Certified Instructor, you will play a vital role in helping families build lasting, loving bonds through safe, nurturing touch.
About the Course
This professional training course is designed for those wishing to become certified instructors who teach baby massage to parents and caregivers—not just as instructors, but as educators and facilitators of deeper emotional connection.
You Will Learn:
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The history and global practices of infant massage
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Practical massage techniques and methodologies
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The many benefits of baby massage for both infants and caregivers
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The role of touch, communication, and attachment in early development
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Current research supporting infant massage as a parenting tool
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How to confidently lead baby massage classes
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Strategies for marketing and growing your practice
Course Format & Requirements
This course includes both theoretical and practical components:
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Pre-course Reading (1 day)
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In-class Practical Training (1 full day)
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Case Studies: You will teach and submit written reflections on two 5-week courses (minimum class size: 3 adults and 3 babies per course)
Anatomy & Physiology Component
If you are not already qualified in Anatomy & Physiology, you will be required to complete:
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90 hours of Anatomy & Physiology learning and assessment
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30 hours of Pathology study and assessment
🧠 This component is not required if you already hold a relevant qualification.
Once enrolled in the course, you can book your A&P training here:
👉 Book A&P Course via Essential Training
What You’ll Need
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A professional baby massage demonstration doll (approx. 60cm, representing a 3–4 month old)
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Two case study groups (minimum 3 caregivers and 3 babies each)
Course Fees
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£300 (without Anatomy & Physiology component)
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£370 (with Anatomy & Physiology component)
A Lasting Impact
Working as a Certified Baby Massage Instructor gives you the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of families—promoting secure attachment, emotional well-being, and healthier communication right from the start.
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