ESSENTIAL TOUCH
Infant Massage Instruction
COURSE CONTENT: lesson 03
Consent
key takeaways
- Only perform therapeutic massage when baby is awake, alert, and willing.
- Obtain consent via facial expressions, willingness to participate, and response to touch.
- Take note of what baby does and doesn’t like so you both can enjoy deeper connection.
- If baby starts to kick or seems uninterested, choose another time to try again.
Lecture Reminder
Keep your expectations realistic. You’re unlikely to get through a 30-minute massage with an infant — 5, 10, or even 15 minutes is perfect.
Be present and enjoy the connection.