Nurturing parents and babies
through the power of gentle touch
Nurtured Moments offers infant massage classes that empower parents to connect with their baby through gentle touch, relaxation, and understanding.
Infant Massage
Learning infant massage is a fun and simple way to connect with your baby.
It’s a gentle, nurturing practice that offers a wide range of benefits for both babies and parents — building connection, confidence, and calm in those precious early months.
At Nurtured Moments, parents are guided to learn safe, effective massage techniques in a relaxed, supportive environment.
These sessions help you learn how to relieve your baby’s common discomforts like wind, colic, reflux, and teething pain, while promoting better sleep, relaxation, and emotional wellbeing.
Infant massage is a beautiful way to bond and nurture your baby through the power of touch.
Benefits of Infant Massage
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Gentle touch increases serotonin and helps regulate melatonin for deeper rest.
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Abdominal massage supports digestion and relieves discomfort.
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Reduces stress hormones and boosts immune function.
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Promotes drainage to ease sinus and chest discomfort.
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Stimulates nerve and muscle development, improving body awareness.
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Builds emotional trust, connection, and communication between parent and baby.
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Massage increases dopamine and calms the nervous system.
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Research shows that pre-term infants who receive regular massage gain weight faster than other infants.
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Massage improves the skin barrier function preventing the loss of moisture, reduces stress, strengthens the immune system and increases circulation for the affected area.
My Story
Hi, I’m Kelly, founder of Nurtured Moments and a Certified Infant Massage Instructor through the Infant Massage Information Service (IMIS).
As a mother of two, with over 25 years’ experience in Early Childhood Education and as a Trainer and Assessor in the early childhood sector, I’ve spent my career supporting parents and children through care, learning, and connection.
My passion for postpartum care and the wellbeing of families inspired me to create Nurtured Moments — a place where parents can slow down, bond, and build confidence connecting with their baby.
Our Services
Taking expression of interest for classes commencing early 2026.
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Designed for new parents with babies aged 6 weeks to 12 months, and expecting parents in their third trimester, these group classes offer a welcoming, social space to learn and connect.
Parents with older children are welcome to book private lessons tailored to their child’s needs.Each session combines infant massage and sensory play, encouraging development, bonding, and relaxation for both parent and baby. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet other like-minded parents from the local area.
The 4-Week Course Covers:
The benefits of infant massage
Safe oils and contraindications
The best time for massage and the permission sequence
Baby body language and response cues
Safe positioning for massage
Full body massage techniques
Massage techniques for colic, wind, constipation, teething and congestion
Exercises for the lymphatic system
Touch relaxation technique
Sensory play and social connection
Demonstration dolls are available if your baby is sleeping or unsettled.
Includes: Organic massage oil, instruction folder, and sensory play experiences
Duration: 1.5 hours per week for 4 weeks
Price: $50 per weekly session
Location: Maitland Vale, NSW -
Perfect for new parents from birth and expecting parents in their third trimester, private lessons offer a calm, personalised experience in the comfort of your own home.
Massage is beneficial at any age, and adaptations can be made for older children — it’s never too late to learn.Each private lesson covers the same content as group classes, spread across two sessions, allowing you to learn at your own pace with one-on-one guidance.
You’ll learn:
The benefits of infant massage
Safe oils and contraindications
The best time for massage and the permission sequence
Baby body language and response cues
Safe positioning for massage
Full body massage techniques
Massage techniques for colic, wind, constipation, teething and congestion
Exercises for the lymphatic system
Touch relaxation technique
Demonstration dolls are available if your baby is sleeping or unsettled.
Includes: Organic massage oil and instructional handouts
Duration: 2 x 1-hour sessions
Price: $150 per session
Location: Servicing the Lower Hunter (travel cost may apply) -
This gift voucher can be used towards our 4-week Infant Massage Course, where parents learn gentle, nurturing massage techniques to support their baby’s sleep, digestion, relaxation, and overall wellbeing.
Gift Vouchers
Give a new parent a meaningful gift — the chance to learn the art of infant massage.
Gift vouchers can be redeemed for any private or group class and are perfect for baby showers, new arrivals, or grandparents wanting to support new families.
FAQs
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There are many researched benefits to practicing safe and effective infant massage techniques including strengthening the immune system, relieving discomforts, relaxation and bonding with your baby.
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You can start infant massage from birth, it is recommended to have your baby’s 6 week check up before attending group classes. Techniques can be adapted for older babies and children.
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That’s completely normal – you are encouraged to attend to your baby’s needs. Demonstration dolls are available so you can still learn the massage techniques. If you miss any information while attending to your baby we can revisit this at the end of the session.
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You may wish to bring your own blanket for your baby to lie on. Massage oil, infant mats, towels and instruction books are provided along with a cushion for you to sit on.
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Absolutely! Massage is a wonderful shared bonding experience. Please mention at enrolment if more then one adult will be attending as space is limited.
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Parents/caregivers will massage their own baby. The instructor will use a demonstration doll to teach massage techniques.
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Yes, Expectant parents can attend classes in their third trimester. A demonstration doll will be provided for use during classes to learn massage techniques allowing you to begin massage after birth.
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Infant massage is baby led, parents are taught a cue to use with their baby prior to massage to indicate that massage is going to occur. Parents will learn about body language and vocalisations to understand their baby’s cues.
Contact us.
Kelly@nurturedmomentsinfantmassage.com.au
Maitland Vale, NSW, 2320