Melanie Murphy Certified Infant Massage Instructor

23/11/2025

22/11/2025

Christmas 🎄 has started in Waterford 🥰

21/11/2025

👶 BABY EYESIGHT FROM BIRTH TO 12 MONTHS

🔹 0–1 month: Sees blurry shapes, focuses only 8–12 inches.
🔹 2 months: Starts following objects with eyes; recognizes familiar faces.
🔹 3–4 months: Better color vision; tracks moving objects smoothly.
🔹 5–6 months: Depth perception starts; reaches accurately for toys.
🔹 7–9 months: Sees across the room; recognizes people from a distance.
🔹 10–12 months: Near-adult clarity; excellent hand-eye coordination.

👁️ Tip: Always observe for eye misalignment, no eye contact, or no tracking — consult a pediatrician if you notice anything unusual.

20/11/2025

November 20 marks Universal Children's Day. As we honour the rights and wellbeing of children around the world, we invite you to take part in a global conversation surrounding infant and early mental health at the 19th WAIMH World Congress in Toronto.

With the theme "Harmony in Diversity - Nurturing the Youngest Minds Around the World," this Congress is a celebration of the diverse voices and experiences that define our field.

Submit your abstract today and share your insights alongside a global community of researchers, practitioners, advocates, and policy makers.

Hurry, abstract submissions close on December 1: https://shorturl.at/0RPla

20/11/2025

Happy World Childrens' Day 🥰

Today is World Children's Day, a day about celebrating and listening to children. Babies come into the world ready to connect and communicate with us. Simple moments like a smile, a cuddle, and eye contact make a huge difference to their mental wellbeing. Learn more on our website: https://bit.ly/3M7EppX

19/11/2025

19/11/2025

Celebrating my 3rd year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

17/11/2025

💜 World Prematurity Day — November 17th 💜

Today, we shine a light on the 1 in 10 babies born too soon around the world. Each of these tiny fighters carries incredible strength, and behind every one is a family filled with courage, love, and hope.

World Prematurity Day is a time to raise awareness, celebrate progress in neonatal care, and stand together for better outcomes for preterm babies and their families. Because every baby—no matter how early their arrival—deserves the best possible start in life.

Let’s wear purple, share stories, and honour the smallest heroes who teach us that resilience comes in the tiniest packages.

Whether you’re a parent, carer, or supporter, join the conversation below—share a message of hope or light a virtual candle for a little one who inspires you. 💜

17/11/2025

Today is . Did you know you can donate expressed breast milk to premature and sick newborns through the Human Milk Bank in Enniskillen? Learn more about donating milk on the Western Health and Social Care Trust website: https://bit.ly/3JbQ46k

17/11/2025

A personal story on this special day from our Vice President Mary.💜

“As someone who was born prematurely at approximately 24 weeks, now over 50 years ago, this day holds profound personal significance. I was 1 lb 11 oz and more than 3 months early.

I hope my story offers reassurance and optimism to families welcoming a very small or early-arriving baby, reminding them that positive outcomes are truly possible.

My early start in life has undoubtedly influenced my passion for supporting premature infants through baby massage, a practice that provides numerous developmental and emotional benefits.

Observing the impact of nurturing touch has further deepened my commitment to raising awareness about the vital role it plays in the wellbeing of these tiny, yet incredibly resilient, individuals.

As Director and Vice President of Baby Massage Ireland, a chapter of the International Association of Baby Massage, I am committed to promoting the importance of nurturing touch and advocating for the wellbeing of our tiniest and most resilient individuals.”

Thank you Mary for sharing this deeply personal and inspiring message with us all. 💜

Above on the left is Mary’s sister holding her at 3 months old, and on the right them together years later.

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