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Reading babies cues…

One of the most astonishing things about newborns is their ability to communicate almost from the moment they are born. Without words, they manage to let their parents know when they want to eat, learn, play, or rest. They also can use their bodies and some awful noises to send unmistakable signals when they need [...]

A visual on safe baby wearing…

Because some of you that couldn’t make it to our class asked…

Baby Massage Class on Tuesday…Join us!

Come join licensed Massage Therapist Martha Johnson as she teaches you the power and gentle beauty of Baby Massage: Bring your baby (in your belly or out!) and a blanket. learn how to communicate with your baby through the power of touch! Tuesday March 16th at 5:30 At Partner’s. Snacks provided Gentle touch Helps: Helps [...]

Sling ‘em!

Slings have been around for thousands of years, and there is no question why! There are many benefits for both parents and babies to using a baby slings.  ~~~Come and learn about slings and safe baby wearing with~~~ Baby wearing expert Ginger Duer On Tuesday March 9th 5:30 at Partner’s Try out slings and baby [...]

The amazing…

Power of Touch… A great thank you to  Martha Johnson, LMT for teaching new mom’s…still pregnant mom’s…and even more experienced mom’s… the importance and power of gentle massage. at a recent PiPP Infant Massage Class. Gabby and Bella…previous Infant Massage PiPP  Graduates are just about ready to teach it…Just about. …to the newest PiPP graduates! [...]

Learn all about slings and baby wearing…

In Celebration of World Breastfeeding Week LLL of the Treasure Coast will host their 2nd annual Sling Fling everyone invited! Presenting the latest in baby wearing fashions How-to tutorials Wraps, slings, pouches, structured carriers & simple pieces of cloth Sponsored by local physician Dr. Denise Punger, MD FAAFP IBCLC Author of the hit sensation PERMISSION [...]

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