Free 5-Week Infant Massage Program at Manchester Community Library

Building Connection and Confidence Through Infant Massage in Manchester

Parents, grandparents, and caregivers can participate in a five-week parent-and-baby connection program led by Certified Infant Massage Instructor Lori Pandolfo at the Manchester Community Library. The free, hands-on series welcomes families with infants from birth to pre-crawling, encouraging multiple family members to attend together so everyone involved in daily caregiving feels included and supported.

A Five-Week Curriculum for Infant Development

The structured program guides participants through developmental techniques designed to ease common discomforts and promote relaxation. Each weekly session targets specific physical and emotional milestones:

Week 1 (Welcome & Building Connection): Covers the power of nurturing touch, reading infant cues, and a full-body massage overview demonstrated on an instructional doll.
Week 2 (Tummy, Chest & Arms): Focuses on tummy massage for comfort, chest and heart opening, arm and hand strokes, and soothing techniques to ease gas and support better sleep.
Week 3 (Legs, Feet & Movement): Introduces leg and foot strokes, gentle stretching, range of motion exercises, and rhythmic movement to support digestion and relieve tension.
Week 4 (Back, Bottom & Soothing Touch): Concentrates on back massage for relaxation, lower back comfort, soothing holds, rocking, and handling fussiness.
Week 5 (Putting It All Together & Beyond): Reviews the full-body massage flow, assists parents in creating a home routine, provides self-care advice, and concludes with a Q&A session and celebration.

Practical Details and Registration Requirements

The weekly classes include dedicated practice time, community support resources, and take-home guides designed to help caregivers build confidence that extends beyond the library sessions. Because class size is limited, advance registration is required, and participants commit to attending all five weeks of the program to ensure continuity for the infants and the developing peer support network.