Loving Baby Massage

13/11/2025

Participating in an IAIM group course offers precious moments with one’s child and the chance to connect with other families, sharing experiences and support. Interaction between parent pairs creates a space of understanding, where challenges are heard and successes celebrated together.
These courses promote social connection and community support. IAIM encourages an intercultural approach: each group is enriched by diverse life experiences, traditions, and cultures.
Thus, IAIM courses not only strengthen parent-child bonds but also foster inclusive, welcoming communities. Massage becomes a shared journey of care, learning, and mutual support.

11/11/2025

Love Grows Through Connection

Love doesn’t begin at birth — it begins with presence, patience, and the moments we choose to connect.

For adoptive parents, infant massage offers a beautiful way to build trust, attachment, and security through nurturing touch. The gentle rhythm of your hands, your voice, and your gaze all help your baby feel safe and loved — creating a foundation of connection that grows stronger with every moment together.

At IAIM, we believe that touch is a universal language — one that speaks of belonging, reassurance, and unconditional love. Whether you’re starting your journey as a new parent through birth or adoption, your loving touch tells your baby, “I’m here, and you are home.”

To our wonderful adoptive parents — what has helped you bond and connect with your little one? Share your story or encouragement below — your words may comfort another family on their journey.

11/11/2025

10/11/2025

The International Association of Infant Massage was officially founded in 1981 to promote infant massage globally as a tool for well-being, relationship-building, and respect. Founded by Vimala McClure, the association quickly grew as professionals and families recognized touch as a universal language.
IAIM has developed into an international network of instructors, trainers, and parents, offering a program that respects cultural differences while maintaining a shared core of values: love, listening, and support.
Today, IAIM is present in over 100 countries and remains dedicated to providing families with tools to strengthen their bonds and create more empathetic, inclusive communities.

04/11/2025

To the babies born early and the families who journey alongside them: your strength is remarkable.

Premature birth often means unexpected hospital days, mixed emotions and big hopes.

This week, and this month, we pause and recognise your story matters, your love matters—and the care you receive matters. 💜

If you’re a preemie parent or know one, drop a 💜 or share a heart-story—let’s build a community of support and solidarity.

04/11/2025

04/11/2025

03/11/2025

Through nurturing touch, your baby experiences the world not through words, but through the warmth of your presence.

Infant massage is more than soothing skin—it’s shaping trust, safety, and emotional connection that lasts a lifetime. Each gentle stroke tells your little one: you are safe, you are seen, you are loved.

For parents, these moments become a grounding practice—a chance to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect heart-to-heart. It’s where love moves from thought to action, from intention to touch.

Parents—when do you feel most connected to your baby through touch? Share your special moments below and help inspire others to experience the power of nurturing connection.

03/11/2025

A core value of the IAIM program is respecting the child as an individual. Parents are taught to always ask permission before beginning massage, even with very young infants. This simple yet powerful gesture communicates that the child’s needs and boundaries matter.
Respect is ageless: even newborns signal their preferences through body language and vocal cues, and parents learn to adapt the massage accordingly.
Asking permission becomes an act of mutual respect that fosters self-awareness and consideration for others as the child grows. Across cultures, touch is universal, but the way it is offered makes all the difference. IAIM teaches that love is expressed also through waiting and respecting.

02/11/2025

November is Prematurity Awareness Month—the time to shine a light on the nearly 15 million babies worldwide born too soon each year.

On 17 November we mark World Prematurity Day: a global moment to advocate for care, connection, and hope.

Today we honour the smallest fighters, support their families, and work for a world where every baby gets a fair start. 💜

Share your story or send a message of love below—because together our voices are louder than the statistics.