Connecting with your baby through the power of touch

Why the First Touch program?

The First Touch Program is designed to support you to use and adapt nurturing, healthy touch, baby massage and other enjoyable interactions, in ways that suit your own parenting style and choices as well as the unique and often changing needs of your baby.

Courses are held in Southern Highlands NSW. Courses can be arranged in Goulburn and Wollongong upon request.

  • Enhancing the connection between you and your baby through touch, voice and eye contact
  • Understanding your baby’s communication
  • Confidence in handling your baby and responding to him
  • Learn how to gently massage your baby from head to toe
  • Let’s bring in some reflexology to spread joy to all his body
  • Learn a wind and constipation routine for when your baby is in discomfort
  • Enjoy gentle movements routine which involves baby yoga
  • Are you struggling emotionally? Anxious your baby might be missing out? You can still use the elements taught to aid your baby’s development and lessen your anxiety.

Linda Davis, Connecting Parents and Babies, Baby Massage

I learned her non-verbal communication cues

I took up Linda’s offer to learn the First Touch Program to see if massage could help Amelia relax about being touched and stroked. Amelia could cope with some skin contact but soon let me know to stop quickly. During the program, I was able to see which parts of Amelia’s body she would allow to be stroked and which to leave and come back to later. I learned her non-verbal communication cues which were so helpful. I continued on and practiced what Linda had taught me. Amelia caught chicken pox approx 6 months after classes ended and I thought this would be so difficult. I am so happy to report, that because of the massage lessons, Amelia was happy with me stroking her body and this gave her comfort and soothing. Thank you so much Linda. I highly recommend learning the First Touch Program, the classes were relaxed, gave me information with handouts and above all, Amelia likes her body!!

Jaime Griffiths

The more we practiced the more relaxed we both were

Learning with Linda was fabulous. I was at my wits end when I made the initial phone call to Linda. The whole experience was liberating, from the first call to the end of the sessions. Zoe loved it and the more we practiced the more relaxed we both were. It helped with everything from her reflux to her general well being. We practiced mostly everyday and my older child often jumped in for a bit of “welaxing” too. Linda, I can’t thank you enough and I can’t recommend it enough to everyone with a baby or small child. Thanks again.

Liz Goodyer

I loved The First Touch!

I loved The First Touch! I felt it helped me to connect more with my baby and feel more confident as a mum. I have a better understanding of my newborn’s behavior. Through Linda’s guidance over the five weeks, I have discovered the many wonderful benefits and we both enjoy the infant massage.

Leah Varnhead

Helped me stay calm

Infant massage strengthened my relationship with my daughter. This connection helped me understand her needs and respond to her. Not only did it give me a skill to comfort her on the difficult unsettled nights but it also helped me stay calm.

Amanda Pardy

Contact me to find out more about baby massage

Coach

My services include The First Touch Program and Touch & See. These are in a group setting or private consultations.

Speaker

I am available as a speaker to your group or meetings, and for consultation in training your staff as educators of the program.

Trainer

I consult to implement the program to all families with a focus on the vulnerable families here in Australia, and in developing countries.

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