Melanie Murphy Certified Infant Massage Instructor

04/01/2026

💙 Do you need to recycle your Christmas Tree? Help support a local school 💙

Help support Rush and Lusk educate together school and solve the problem of what to do with your Christmas Tree.

RALET are doing a Christmas tree collection on Saturday morning to make it easier for people to get their tree to the recycling points and to fundraise for Rush and Lusk Educate Together National School.
People can register by clicking on the following link. It cost €5 and if you leave it outside your house by 9am they will pick it up on Saturday and take it away.

https://www.idonate.ie/forms/ralettreecollection

03/01/2026

🧸✨ Cozy Cuddles — Welcoming 2026 with Comfort & Connection ✨🧸

As we step into a new year, it’s often the simplest rituals that bring the greatest sense of calm. Using a favourite soft toy as a massage buddy can help create a familiar, comforting environment for your baby — especially during times of transition or new beginnings. 💛

A well-loved soft toy can offer reassurance, support sensory awareness, and help your baby feel safe and settled as they relax into nurturing touch. When combined with gentle massage, these cozy moments encourage relaxation, emotional security, and connection for both baby and carer. 🌿

Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, this shared ritual becomes a gentle way to slow down, tune in, and begin the year with intention and warmth.

In 2026, may we all find comfort in small moments, connection in gentle touch, and confidence in the care we give.

💬 What comforting item does your little one love most?

Share below — your idea might help another family create their own cozy cuddle moment.

03/01/2026

Happy to share that Baby Massage will be returning to the Community Cottage Lusk on 27th February 2026

Before then, I’m offering a 5-week Wellbeing for Mothers and Babies group starting Friday 16th January 2026

Designed as a follow up course to IAIM Baby Massage this nurturing course is designed to support connection, relaxation, and wellbeing for both mum and baby during those early months.

DM or whatsapp Melanie Murphy Certified Infant Massage Instructor to book your place

Dates and times of Wellbeing Group

Fridays 10am till 11.30am

Fri 16th Jan 2026
Fri 23rd Jan 2026
Fri 30th Jan 2026
Fri 6th Feb 2026
Fri 13th Feb 2026

01/01/2026

24/12/2025

23/12/2025

"It will be alright" 🤗

For anyone whose Christmas doesn’t feel the same this year. ❤️‍🩹
Our new RIP.ie article from the Irish Hospice Foundation offers compassionate guidance for anyone navigating grief this season.

Read Coping With Grief This Christmas on RIP.ie.
Link in Comments Below.

Poem featured: “If Christmas Is Hard” by Lorna Gibson T***s Design

10/12/2025

Details of new course will be announced this Friday 12th of December 2025!

10/12/2025

In children, any temperature of 38 degrees Celsius or above is considered high. High temperatures are usually a sign of an infection such as a cold. But it can also be due to more serious infections, so it's important to look at all your child's symptoms.
Learn more on our website: https://bit.ly/4pXtApl

10/12/2025

I always say to the parents at the baby massage groups "hope you brought your singing voices today". Here's ten reasons why from Maternity Health to sing loud and proud to your baby. 😀

🎵🥰Get Singing!🎶🥰

Loving this information from CAMHS!!! -

A BABIES PERSPECTIVE: 10 THINGS I LEARN WHEN YOU SING TO ME! (Bumps will love it too!!!)

Whether it's comforting them with their favourite lullabies or passing the time on long car journeys, singing is a part of everyday life for lots of parents.

However, what you might not know is that singing also has lots of health and developmental benefits for your little ones.

Singing out loud releases feel-good hormones called endorphins that make you feel happy and positive.

There is also a tiny part of your inner ear, called the sacculus, that releases even more happy hormones when it’s stimulated by music.

Not only is it good for your mental health and mood, but research has shown that singing can actually help build your children's brain development and overall immune system.

Singing to babies prepares them for communicating later in life as it helps them get used to the structure and inflections of their native language.

Singing also strengthens their lips and tongues which encourages clear speaking, and also expands their vocabulary.

25/11/2025

"Nature's Rhythm" 😀

Nature’s Rhythm

Sometimes the most peaceful moments are the simplest ones — the soft rustle of leaves, the sound of gentle rain, or waves rolling against the shore.

Incorporating low-volume nature sounds during your baby’s massage can create a beautiful sense of calm and connection. These gentle rhythms mirror the natural pace of breath and heartbeat, helping both you and your baby relax more deeply.

It’s a way to bring a touch of nature’s harmony into your nurturing routine — soothing your baby’s senses while grounding you both in the present moment.

Try soft ocean waves, birdsong, or a quiet forest stream during your next massage, and notice how your little one responds.

What sounds bring the most peace to you and your baby? Share your favourites below — you might inspire another family’s calm moment.