About
Us

A little bit
about me

Hi, my name is Charlotte and I am a Certified Infant Massage Instructor here in Perth, WA. Whilst growing up in Wales, my mother was a child minder (also known as a family daycare here in Aus) well into my mid-teens, so I grew up around children of all ages. I always wanted to teach kindergarten/ primary school children but after completing my A Levels, I found my passions took me toward studying Beauty and Spa therapy. Working aboard cruise ships is where I landed upon living Down under.

Fast forward 14 years, I have achieved the biggest goal of my life – I have become a mum to two gorgeous little boys. When my first boy was 5 months old, I attended a baby massage course with him and my mind raced around combining my massage therapy qualification with my wish of teaching and the idea of Bonding With Bubs was born. Since then, I have been busy completing all the necessary training in order to take the jump into this business with all that I have. I am so very excited to get to know you and your journey to parenthood and beyond!

Bond with your bub through the nurturing touch of infant massage

BENEFITS

Right after delivery, birth teams encourage parents to hold infants close to their bare skin. This skin-to-skin care gives immediate comfort and a rich sensory input. The nurturing feel of a parents touch is a simple way to make your little bub feel safe, secure and cared for ensuring a secure attachment, assisting with emotional development and fostering healthy communication cues. Other benefits, not just for baby but also for parents, include:

FAQs

What ages are classes suitable for?

Our classes are for babies, anywhere from 1 week to 1 year old.

What should I bring to class?

Here at Bonding with Bubs we provide you with a free 50ml bottle of organic, cold pressed sesame oil to get you started. We also provide a comfy baby changing mat for every baby to lie on during class. Please just bring your nappy bag and anything else you need to make you and your little bub comfortable.

Who will massage my baby?

You and/ or your partner will be learning the massage routine by massaging your own baby. Your instructor demonstrates each massage stroke on a doll.

Can I purchase additional oil?

You certainly can! We carry larger bottles for purchase after class and payment is accepted via card or bank transfer

 

What else should I expect in class?

We shall provide a baby change mat area with a little bin/ wipes and hand sanitizer for your convenience. Some of our gorgeous locations also allow us to use their yoga blocks/ bolsters/ mats for additional comfort whilst sat on the floor- please watch out on our socials or send us a quick message if you are unsure if your chosen location can offer this.

What should my baby and I wear?

Please just be comfortable! The most important thing for bub is to be dressed in something that allows you to easily undress them during class. We also ask for you to leave your shoes off in the class space so socks are always recommended

Can my partner/support person also come?

Of course! Whilst only one of you will be massaging your little bub, you can take in turns each week and make it a fun thing to practise together at home. During class whilst one caregiver massages, the other may practice with a doll or simply observe the class. We do also run fun one hour “papa and his little pal” sessions- keep an eye on class timetables for the next session. (these are designed as more of a simple and fun baby stretch session)