Infant Massage Instructor Training

Become a CPD-Certified Infant Massage Instructor (Online)

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Give families the confidence, connection and calm they deserve.


Learn at your own pace with guidance from experienced paediatric physiotherapists.

Why choose us?

CPD-Certified

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Evidence-Based Curriculum

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Flexible Online Learning

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Taught by Physiotherapists

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CPD-Certified • Evidence-Based Curriculum • Flexible Online Learning • Taught by Physiotherapists •

“Bee Happy Babies delivered a wonderful and nurturing experience for Baby Week Leeds. The team are so skilled at creating a calm and connected space for parents and babies.”

— Jo Ward, Baby Week Leeds / NHS Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Trusted by families, early years teams, health professionals and community organisations across the UK.

WHO THIS COURSE IF FOR

This course is ideal for professionals who want to confidently teach baby massage to groups or individual families, including:

  • Health Visitors & Midwives

  • Physiotherapists

  • Occupational Therapists

  • Speech & Language Therapists

  • Early Years Practitioners & Nursery Staff

  • Massage & Complementary Therapists

  • Community, Family & Perinatal Support Workers

  • Doulas

If your work supports parents, babies or early development — this course will expand your skills and impact.

WHY BECOME AN INFANT MASSAGE INSTRUCTOR?

Infant massage is a gentle, evidence-based approach that supports:

  • Parent–infant bonding

  • Emotional regulation & settling

  • Digestive comfort (colic, constipation, wind)

  • Sleep and relaxation

  • Confidence and connection for caregivers

As an instructor, you will be able to deliver classes, one-to-one sessions, workshops and community programmes.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Our comprehensive curriculum combines practical skills with essential professional knowledge.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

✅ Safely teach a full infant massage routine
✅ Support parents to improve bonding and confidence
✅ Understand touch science, infant cues and development
✅ Address common challenges such as colic and unsettled behaviour
✅ Create, organise and deliver your own classes
✅ Build a professional, inclusive and teaching environment

COURSE CURRICULUM

Module 1 - Anatomy & Physiology

  • Musculoskeletal system

  • Gastrointestinal system

  • Nervous system

Module 2 - Typical Development

  • Key developmental milestones

  • Risk factors for development

  • The importance of an enriched environment

Module 3 - Benefits & Research

  • Benefits for full term infants

  • Benefits for premature infants

  • Benefits for parents

Module 4 - Teaching Infant Massage

  • Massage techniques

  • How to teach

  • Setting up as a business

Module 5 - Equality, Equity & Diversity

ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION

To ensure you feel confident and competent, the assessment includes:

  • A recorded video demonstration of your massage techniques

  • Three case studies documenting real teaching experiences

  • Tutor feedback with personalised guidance

Once completed, you’ll receive a CPD-certified Infant Massage Instructor Certificate, recognised across the UK.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS

The course is taught by experienced physiotherapists, each with years of hands-on experience supporting families, babies and early development.

We combine clinical knowledge with a compassionate, family-centred approach — so you receive training that is practical, professional and rooted in real-world experience.

Occupational Therapist, Gibraltar

“The most comprehensive CPD course I’ve done.

Medical Herbalist, UK

“I thoroughly enjoyed this course. It is based on a solid foundation of the anatomy and physiology of particularly relevant infant body systems and typical development as well evaluation of the infant massage literature. It also remains sensitive to the uniqueness of every baby. I can wholeheartedly recommend this course.”

WHAT’S INCLUDED

When you enrol, you receive immediate access to:

✅Full CPD-certified online course

✅Lifetime access to all materials

✅Downloadable routine guides

✅Client forms

✅Assessment feedback from your tutor

✅Access on desktop, mobile or tablet

✅Certificate on completion

Instant access for £435

Learn at your own pace. No time limits.
One-time payment: £435

(No monthly fees. No time limits. Immediate access.)

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FAQs

  • You can complete it within 2–6 weeks, but you can go at your own pace and take up to 6 months.

  • No. Many students come from paediatric backgrounds, but no clinical experience is required.

  • Yes — you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate upon successful completion.

  • Yes. Once you have passed your assessment, you can begin delivering classes and 1:1 sessions.

  • Although based in the UK, many learners abroad use this certification. Always check local requirements.

  • You’ll receive tutor feedback, guidance for assessments, and downloadable resources to help you run classes.

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