Forty Weeks

Baby Massage Training at Forty Weeks

Join Forty Weeks for comprehensive baby massage training, designed to teach parents and caregivers the therapeutic and bonding benefits of infant massage. Our training programmes cater to your needs, ensuring you and your baby can enjoy the full benefits of this ancient, nurturing practice.

Learn the Art of Baby Massage: Nurturing Touch for Healthy Development

Empower yourself with the gentle art of baby massage at Forty Weeks. Our comprehensive Baby Massage course is designed to equip parents, caregivers, and health professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to perform soothing and therapeutic massages that benefit infants.

Why Baby Massage?

Baby massage is more than just a daily routine; it’s a way to deepen the bond between you and your baby. It provides numerous benefits, including:

Enhancing Bonding: Physical touch helps strengthen the emotional connections between parent and child.

Improving Sleep Patterns: Regular massage can help infants sleep more peacefully.

Aiding Digestion: Gentle abdominal massages can alleviate common issues like colic and constipation.

Supporting Development: Massage stimulates both physical and neurological development.

Our Training Program

Led by Kirsty Hawthawn, a Certified Infant Massage Instructor, our courses offer a blend of practical techniques and theoretical knowledge:

Hands-On Techniques: Learn the correct and safe techniques to massage your baby effectively.

Understanding Benefits: Gain insights into how baby massage contributes to your child’s health and wellness.

Course Materials: Receive comprehensive materials you can refer to at home.

Certification: Complete the course and receive a certification in baby massage, endorsed by the International Association of Infant Massage.

Training Options

We provide a variety of training options to suit your needs:

Group Sessions: Join other parents and caregivers in our friendly group training sessions.

One-on-One Coaching: Prefer a more personalised experience? Book a private session with Kirsty.

Online Courses: Can’t make it in person? Enroll in our online baby massage course, which is accessible anywhere.

Get Started with Baby Massage

Ready to learn the rewarding art of baby massage? Contact us today to book your spot in our next training session or to find out more about our flexible training options. Visit our contact page or explore details at www.fortyweeksbabymassage.com (URL placeholder).

We look forward to helping you and your baby discover the numerous benefits of baby massage at Forty Weeks.


2026

Course Dates

Cork
9th-12th March
Portlaoise
25th-28th May
Ennis
15th-18th September

‘The course surpassed my expectations. The informaiton, understanding of baby massage, benefits align with my own values especially around bonding. The practicals and interactions with each other and the mums and babies was brilliant'.

Clare, Cork training 2025

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‘It is through our hands that we speak to the child. That we communicate. Touch is the child's first language, understanding comes long after feeling’

Dr Frederick Leboyer

© 2025 Forty Weeks with Kirsty Hawthorn

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‘The course surpassed my expectations. The informaiton, understanding of baby massage, benefits align with my own values especially around bonding. The practicals and interactions with each other and the mums and babies was brilliant'.

Clare, Cork training 2025

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‘It is through our hands that we speak to the child. That we communicate. Touch is the child's first language, understanding comes long after feeling’

Dr Frederick Leboyer

© 2025 Forty Weeks with Kirsty Hawthorn

Made and maintained with ❤ by digiDen.studio

‘The course surpassed my expectations. The informaiton, understanding of baby massage, benefits align with my own values especially around bonding. The practicals and interactions with each other and the mums and babies was brilliant'.

Clare, Cork training 2025

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‘It is through our hands that we speak to the child. That we communicate. Touch is the child's first language, understanding comes long after feeling’

Dr Frederick Leboyer

© 2025 Forty Weeks with Kirsty Hawthorn

Made and maintained with ❤ by digiDen.studio