The London School of Massage offers professional massage training and complementary therapy courses.
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The London School of Massage offers professional massage training and complementary therapy courses.
Contact us to learn more about our courses, events, and industry news.
Become a confident, accredited Baby Massage Instructor with our hands-on training at the London School of Massage. Baby Massage uses gentle strokes and light pressure to promote relaxation, enhance parent–baby bonding, and help soothe common infant issues such as colic, wind and sleep disturbances. This specialist programme teaches both the practical baby massage techniques and how to teach parents and caregivers to massage their babies safely and effectively.
Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be fully equipped to integrate Baby Massage teaching to parents of newly born into your existing massage practice.
To enrol on this Baby Massage course, learners must hold an OFQUAL-accredited Level 3 Diploma in Massage (or equivalent) that includes Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology.
If you are unsure about your eligibility, please email us a copy of your qualifications for advice.
Baby Massage Instructor – Course Content
This Baby Massage course offers a structured and comprehensive approach to the theory and practice of infant massage. Learners will gain hands-on experience performing a full baby massage routine, as well as training on how to confidently teach baby massage to parents—both one-to-one and in group class settings.
The course covers a wide range of essential topics, including:
The origins and history of baby massage
The importance of nurturing touch in infant development
Understanding infant cues, crying patterns, and behavioural states
Step-by-step instruction on delivering a complete baby massage routine
The physical, emotional, and developmental benefits of baby and infant massage
Contraindications and safety considerations
Techniques for teaching baby massage to individuals and groups
The integration of music in baby massage sessions
Exploring parental attitudes towards touch and infant interaction
Adapting teaching methods to suit different parent groups
Practical sessions to build confidence in teaching massage to parents
Communication, facilitation, and group management skills
Considerations for babies with special needs
An introduction to colic, infant crying, bonding, and attachment theories
Strategies for marketing and promoting your baby massage services
By the end of the course, participants will be well-prepared to lead baby massage classes professionally and compassionately, supporting parents in building deeper bonds with their babies through the power of touch.
Baby Massage Theory Assessment
In-class assessment and feedback
A variety of short-answer and multiple-choice questions (assignments)
Baby Massage Practical Assessment
Ongoing assessment of teaching practice during the course
Completion of case studies based on teaching a course to a group of four or more parents and babies (to be completed outside of the school)
Completion of a case study on private tuition of baby massage
All work must be completed within four months of the course date
Once completed and marked by the tutor, students will be issued their certificate.
Having trained thousands of students, London School of Massage has many success stories, and our students have gone onto:
Open their own private practice, treating clients from home
Progress to further advanced massage training, such as:
Baby Massage (also called Infant Massage) is a series of gentle, rhythmic strokes that parents or caregivers use to massage their baby, often as part of a calming routine. It’s commonly used to support bonding, relaxation and comfort (for example around wind/colic), and many babies find it soothing and sleep-friendly.
In the UK there’s no single statutory “licence” specifically for baby massage, but to teach baby massage professionally (e.g., running baby massage classes), you’ll typically need:
At the London School of Massage, successful completion of the Baby Massage Instructors Diploma leads to the title “Baby Massage Instructor”, is FHT & IICT accredited. The qualification is recognised by major insurers with practitioner insurance available on completion.
Baby Massage is generally safe when it’s gentle, baby-led, and baby is well. Always follow baby’s cues and stop if they seem uncomfortable.
Practical safety tips include:
Baby massage can be performed by:
You can learn baby massage by completing a CPD-accredited Baby Massage Course with an approved training provider. Courses at the London School of Massage cover safe techniques, infant development and professional best practice.
All course dates are listed on our website.
FHT, BCMA, IGCT, IICT Accredited Course
FHT, CMA, BCMA, IGCT & IICT Accredited Course
FHT, CMA, BCMA, IGCT & IICT Accredited Course
FHT, IGCT, CMA, BCMA & IICT Accredited Course
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