Each group will have a maximum of 4 babies of similar age and
their parents. The class will meet weekly for 1:30 hours. We meet
at my house in Escazu o they can be taught privately in parent’s
homes if they want to (group or individual sessions, classes in parent's homes have an additional charge).
The group activities will be carried out sitting on the floor
on top of a soft mat. Each parent will bring a towel to place
the baby on. The classroom will have a suitable temperature for
babies to be undressed, controlled by a room heater. The classroom
will have ample supply of paper towels to clean any mess. The
hygiene of the room is fundamental, being properly disinfected
before each class starts.
Babies with special needs will be accepted into the program, and
activities will be adapted to their unique needs. An important
part of the class is for parents to realize that their child is
unique, and so he will react in a special way to the massage.
The needs of babies will be the most important aspect during the
class, if the baby needs to have a break to cuddle or eat, his
parents will do it, and rejoin with the rest of the class when
baby is ready.
At the end of the class there is an informal discussion on a subject
presented by parents or the instructor. Some possible subjects
for discussion are labor experience, the benefits of infant massage, massages for the growing child, breast-feeding, parental stress, child
proofing the house, first days with a baby, solid foods, etc.
