First of all, I would like to thank South Vancouver Neighbourhood House, with special mention to Ms Marie Mah. You guys are amazing! As a first-time mom, I organized a baby massage without any idea of what to expect. I enjoyed the 1-day session, it allowed me to meet other mums, share experiences, swap tips and stories, as well as form a support network which was invaluable. The baby massage was also a good experience for dad, with the same feelings of being in a group where you all have a shared and common interest, giving you an instant bond.
The experience of carrying out the massage on my baby is probably the best! Not only have I found it a fantastic bonding experience with my baby, but it’s also helped with colic, relaxation, routine, and I personally strongly believe it’s helped her from a developmental point of view, as my baby has hit most of his milestones ahead of time.
I would also therefore recommend this class/session to any first-time parents, not only for its many massage benefits and its social and supportive perspective. We still massage Avery (my baby), who enjoys it as part of his nighttime routine, and will continue to do so well into his childhood because of its many benefits and the initial passion with which it was taught!
Again, thank you so much! SVNH and looking forward to more South Neighbourhood Small Grants!
– Mary, Jerry and Avery
