Free massage for babies

Babies can receive free leg and foot massages as part of free demonstrations for their parents or carers, at the Peninsula Leisure Centre, as part of international Infant Massage Awareness Week from August 1 - 7.

The baby massage demonstrations will be held at the centre at 1pm on August 2.

According to Gosford Council, the technique was "fully endorsed by the International Association of Infant Massage".

The media release stated: "Research indicates that baby massage deepens bonds between parents or carers and infants while stimulating physical development and relieving colic and stomach discomfort.

"As well as offering shared moments together, baby massage classes also allow parents to widen their social circles and compare parenting experiences with others."

One-hour baby massage classes are currently held weekly at the Peninsula Leisure Centre on Wednesday and Friday at 1pm.

The courses run for six weeks.

Bookings are essential and can be made by calling the Peninsula Leisure Centre on 4325 8123.

Press release, 20 Jul 2007 Marion Newall, Gosford Council