Ashley Carr and Jennifer Smith-Tagg – “Supporting Families with Infant Massage Instruction in the Healthcare Setting” Recorded Webinar

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About This Recording

This webinar was originally presented during the October 24, 2025 International Loving Touch® Virtual Conference, Nurturing Early Relationships: Exploring the Essential Role of Loving Touch® in Early Growth & Emotional Well-Being for Babies and Their Families.

Ashley Carr, CCLS, CIMI® and Co-presenter Jennifer Smith Tagg, MS, CCLS, CIMI®

Workshop Title: Supporting Families with Infant Massage Instruction in the Healthcare Setting

As certified infant massage instructors, we are committed to teaching caregivers how to use touch to promote bonding, relaxation, communication, and physical development with their babies. Whether in community spaces, or healthcare settings, we find unique ways to support families through the art of infant massage. When we work in healthcare settings as both child life specialists and certified instructors, we focus on helping caregivers feel empowered in their role. In the healthcare setting, typical routines are disrupted—feeding, diapering, and soothing may involve hospital staff, and bonding moments are often shared with medical responsibilities. Caregivers may struggle to balance emotional connection with clinical demands. Infant massage offers caregivers a powerful, nurturing way to stay connected. In a space where babies face stress from pain, procedures, and overstimulation, a caregiver’s voice, scent, and touch provide unmatched comfort and familiarity. We offer instruction in one-on-one sessions and small groups. In group settings, collaboration with music therapists enhances the atmosphere—gentle guitar music or nursery songs support mood and encourage interaction. Caregivers are guided through massage strokes, encouraged to tune into their baby, and supported in building secure attachment. This simple practice can empower caregivers and stay with them beyond hospitalization.

Note: This is a 1-hour recorded presentation. Upon successful completion, you are eligible to receive one (1) Continuing Education (CE) credit, jointly provided by the Montana Nurses Association and Loving Touch®. Please note that you will receive one (1) total CE credit, not two (2).

To receive CE credit, you must complete the post-webinar summary after viewing the presentation. Instructions and additional information can be found in the “CE Credit Instructions for Conference Recordings” document included in the Google Drive folder.