Colic and baby massage: how can infant massage help?

Colic is a broad term, which is defined by its symptoms rather than a particular cause. It is a topic we explore and discuss as part of our Diploma in Teaching Infant Massage Course. Colic is…

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What are the benefits of baby yoga for babies?

If you’re already teaching baby yoga, or you’re thinking about learning to be an instructor, you may get asked how baby yoga can benefit babies. We’ve put together what we think are some of the top benef…

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How baby massage can help with sleep patterns

Whether you’re a parent attending a baby massage class or a teacher running their own classes, one of the amazing benefits of baby massage is its ability to help establish a good nightly sleep p…

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Choking on small objects

Sadly, each month in the UK a child dies from choking. Many more need medical treatment. Of course, the younger the child the more at risk they are principally because they’re still prone to e…

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January sale now on!

As we approach the end of the year and move into January we're celebrating with fantastic reductions on all of our distance learning options, including Baby and Child First Aid, Diploma in Teaching…

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Fireworks safety advice

Whether you're joining a public firework display or having one at home, it pays to be aware of a few safety tips. Unfortunately there are injuries every year as a result of fireworks, bonfires or…

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Dangers of button batteries

Button (or lithium coin) batteries are a fairly modern hazard and can be very dangerous if swallowed. In fact, it is possible for them to cause death within hours. If swallowed, the majority of…

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Baby yoga: questions and solutions for parents and teachers

Whether you're a parent going along to your first baby yoga class, or a teacher embarking on a new career, there are a number of situations that may arise where you may not be sure of the answer.…

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Sleep tip: minimising sleep disruption when your baby or toddler is ill

At this time of year babies and little people are often ill with coughs and colds. Add to that the possibility of teething and it can really disrupt their sleep and self-settling patterns. It can…

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Keeping children safe at Christmas

Christmas is a happy time usually* spent with family and friends. Whether you stay at home, visit others or are at work caring for children, we all make significant changes to our homes and…

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