Baby massage has many proven benefits for both baby and caregiver. These include improved bonding through a sense of security and comfort, promoting relaxation and a better quality of sleep, relief from colic and gas, improved digestion, enhanced sensory perception and promote overall development.

Tiny Tots incorporates baby massage with Sensory Play and Tummy Time activities. Our classes are suitable from birth until pre-crawling. Each week we will focus on a different area of the body to massage and we will teach you techniques to do this safely at home. As mothers ourselves, we understand how challenging this journey can be as well as the importance of making connections with others who share in our experiences, as well as bonding with our baby. Therefore, our classes are here to be a safe, non judgemental space for you too. We will always be here to greet you with a smile, an ear and a chat over a cup of tea. We also don’t mind giving your little one a cuddle and entertaining them if you need 10 minutes to yourself.

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Mini Movers is for little ones from sitting or crawling stage and up. Each week we will explore a variety of sensory and messy play activities, sing songs and play games relating to different themes. Within our 5 week block you will also have the opportunity to create a sweet keepsake with your little one that you can take home with you.

Sensory and messy play have numerous benefits for babies and toddlers. It provides them with a fun and stimulating way to learn and grow. It allows them to explore their world, develop important skills, including fine and gross motor skills, and build connections with others. Sensory play helps babies and toddlers explore their environment and understand cause and effect relationships. They learn about different textures, sounds, and colours, which can help with cognitive development. Messy play provides opportunities to communicate and express themselves. Engaging in sensory and messy play can be a calming and therapeutic activity. It can help them regulate their emotions and reduce stress or anxiety.

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Welcome to Blissful Beginnings, based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire! At Blissful Beginnings we offer classes for a range of ages and stages of development. All our classes are baby led and are designed to be welcoming and relaxing for both babies and the adults that come with them. We are are not only qualified in baby massage, but are also primary school teachers, with specialism in Early Years Education. Collectively, we have over 23 years’ experience of teaching and aiding children’s development, which has inspired the activities used in our classes.

Our classes are held at The Little Hub in Flanshaw, Wakefield

Lyndsey runs classes on a Monday and Laura runs classes on a Wednesday.

We are both married, and have 2 small children each. We were lucky enough to have our children at the same time and spent a lot of our maternity leave together. Vision.

As mums ourselves, we understand that motherhood is a journey full of new experiences, some exciting and some that can be a little daunting. However, we found that, through the classes that we took our little ones to, we were able to build up a supportive network of parents. This is what we aspire to create for you in each of our classes.

What if my baby cries, or falls asleep during class?

Please do not worry about this at all. We take everything at baby’s pace, so feel free to do whatever you need to do and everyone will understand.

What do I need to bring with me?

All you will need is yourself and your baby. For Tiny Tots, it would be great if you could also bring a blanket to lay your little one on.

Why do you ask permission before massage?

Asking a baby's permission before giving them a massage is a way to respect their autonomy and promote a sense of trust and communication between the caregiver and the baby. It also helps them to anticipate what to expect in future massages.

What happens during a class?

We start with a time for settling in to the class, relaxed independent play and a time for you to catch up with each other and relax. You will be offered a drink and a snack. Then, we will either look at instructor led baby massage techniques, or we will sing songs and play parachute games. In one of our block lessons, you will be able to create a free keepsake with your baby which you are more than welcome to take home.

How old should my baby be to attend class?

There is no specific age for a baby to attend class, although we say that Tiny Tots is usually for a baby until they are crawling and Mini Movers can be from when they are starting to sit or crawl. Please feel free to check in with us if you are unsure because each child is different, therefore we can discuss the best class for them and their needs.

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