DorPIP introducing free infant massage programme in Purbeck

DorPIP, Dorset's specialist parent-infant relationship charity, is introducing the programme to help parents and carers improve their confidence, connect with their babies, and build relationships with other local families.

The initiative, funded by the Purbeck Local Alliance Group, is part of DorPIP's wider work within the Best Start Local plan and Healthy Babies programme.

The programme aims to reach out to families who may feel isolated or lack confidence and would not typically seek out this kind of support.

DorPIP is bringing its free infant massage programme to Purbeck, helping parents and carers build confidence, strengthen their relationship with their baby and connect with other local families. (Image: DorPIP)

READ MORE: Shaftesbury development becomes 'ideal home' for retired couple

The sessions, which take place at the Bovington Networking Point in Wareham, are designed to offer more than just massage lessons.

They provide a calm environment for parents to interact with their babies, learn to respond to their cues, and strengthen their developing relationship.

The sessions will run on Mondays from November 9 to December 7, from 1pm to 2.30pm.

The programme is available to parents and carers with babies aged four weeks to pre-crawling, with six family places available.

Families can self-refer or be referred by a professional.

Local professionals, organisations, and community networks are encouraged to share information about the programme to ensure it reaches families who could benefit.

The programme is part of a broader local approach that prioritises babies' earliest years, bringing services together around families, with strong parent-infant relationships and bonding identified within the Healthy Babies programme.

The initiative is a targeted programme that aims to support families in need, providing a space for parents to connect and engage with their babies.