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The cost of the class includes a copy
of Vimala McClures book 'The Infant
Massage Handbook', a bottle of Organic
Massage Oil and Handouts. The bottle of
oil will be a cold pressed or vegetable
oil such as grape seed, olive oil,
sunflower oil. These oils are edible oils
and are preferable for baby massage. By
choosing organic oil the use of chemicals
will be excluded.
Classes are run from Shankill and
Ranelagh. One to ones available also in
your own home.
For more information on class dates and
prices, please contact us: email info@bumbbabyandbeyond.com
*If you are a member of BUPA's
Health Manager and Health Manager Gold
Schemes you will be able to claim back
€100 from the cost of the course once your
infant is 3 months old or less. It is part
of their Post Natal package.
CAUTIONS FOR
COMMERCIALLY PRODUCED BABY MASSAGE
OILS
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Mineral oil, which is used in
some commercially produced oil,
is not an ideal medium for baby
massage. This oil does not absorb
into the outer layers of the
epidermis, leaving a greasy film
on the baby's skin. This
pore-sealing effect can hamper
the natural function of the skin
(excretion, heat regulation
etc.). Mineral oil is not broken
down by the body or used in our
diet so the safety of babies
sucking their fingers after
application is an unknown risk
factor.
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Most commercially produced
mineral-based baby massage oils
have an added scent, which may
not be appropriate for a
sensitive newborn who relies on
the normal smell of their parent
for bonding, feeding and
instinctive sense skills.
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Some brands of commercial baby
massage oil contain a mixture of
several oils. This can make spot
testing difficult when trying to
isolate the cause of possible
skin reactions or allergies.
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Some baby massage oils have
essential oils added, which are
known to have therapeutic
effects, which may not be
appropriate for the immature
system of neonates. For safety
reasons they should be
avoided.
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Essential oils are sometimes
added to commercial baby massage
oil claiming therapeutic benefits
such as they are "relaxing" or
"soothing" for babies. If the
parents wish to use essential
oils as a treatment, they should
consult a registered expert who
mixes oils for infants.
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Some manufacturers produce a
whole 'baby range', that contain
essential oils. There is a
concern that parents may
unwittingly use them all together
(on the skin, nappy area, hair,
in the bath and for inhalation)
which could overwhelm the
sensitive newborn.
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A scented oil, whether it is
natural or chemical should be
avoided as the fragrance can mask
the obvious odour of rancid
oil.
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Organic Baby Massage Oils can
be bought from Saffron.
Contact
us for details.
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