Becthebabymassagelady Bec Slater

Now in my 20th year as a CIMI - certified infant massage instructor, and still loving what I do to support families.
And also, now currently the Vice President of the UK Chapter, so have the added bonus of supporting other CIMIs in the UK.
We just held our annual Study Day and AGM and it was such a privilege to meet up with around 40 like-minded people, who all share the same ethos and passion for this work. 💜

The International Association of Infant Massage was officially founded in 1981 to promote infant massage globally as a tool for well-being, relationship-building, and respect. Founded by Vimala McClure, the association quickly grew as professionals and families recognized touch as a universal language.
IAIM has developed into an international network of instructors, trainers, and parents, offering a program that respects cultural differences while maintaining a shared core of values: love, listening, and support.
Today, IAIM is present in over 100 countries and remains dedicated to providing families with tools to strengthen their bonds and create more empathetic, inclusive communities.

No seat for “baby Reuben” on the train to London; he has to travel by suitcase!
He’ll get to stretch his legs during the “Stroke Review” which is part of our action packed Study Day for the IAIM UK Chapter, taking place tomorrow. 💜

“When you do a catch up session for a mummy and baby that missed a couple of classes, and they buy you flowers in your fave colours to say thanks” 🤩 ☺️ 🤗 💜

I can’t fit any more classes in this side of Christmas 😱 as I’m busy with my role of training and facilitating practitioners as they support families across the UK with the research & evidence based home visiting programme, “Parents as First Teachers”

If you’d like to come to one of my baby massage classes, please contact me for January 2026 availability. 💜

And my personal 20th year 💜

Celebrating 28 Years of Nurturing Touch in the UK

Happy Anniversary to the UK Chapter of the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM)!

Today, 5th July 2025, we proudly celebrate 28 years of nurturing touch education, connection, and care across the United Kingdom.

Founded from the heartfelt vision of Vimala McClure, IAIM was born from the belief that every culture should benefit from the ancient art of nurturing touch. Vimala’s deep wisdom and compassion inspired a global movement rooted in love and respect.

Vimala taught us that:

“Every baby in the world should receive nurturing touch — it’s a fundamental birth-right.” –

From that vision, the International Association of Infant Massage grew into what it is today: the world’s largest and only association solely dedicated to infant massage.

As the UK Chapter, we are proud to be part of a global non-profit association committed to empowering families and professionals through respectful, evidence-based education and support.

He’s a natural in front of the camera. 😍

Even 32 degree heat didn’t put him off his massage yesterday.

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Week 2!
This Strawberry Sensation is enjoying tummy time AND learning to read, by the looks of things! 😉

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Just two of the chilled out babies from this week’s first session…. 💜

Excited to start a brand new class today and will welcome 6 parents and 6 babies!

Keeping my classes specifically small in number, to allow parents to feel calm and allow time to bond and enjoy being with their baby, is my priority.
There is also time and space to talk with other parents over a cuppa, to help parents build their new social connections. 💜

This is a fabulous local resource, run by lovely volunteers.
Check it out!!!

Skin-to-skin contact is powerful—it speaks the language of love before words exist.
Infant massage builds on this foundation, transforming simple moments into deep connection.
With every gentle stroke, babies feel seen, held, and safe.
Touch is not an extra. It’s how relationships begin, how trust grows, how love is made visible.
In a world that moves fast, infant massage invites us to slow down and simply be—with presence, care, and open hearts.

This little lady’s mum said….

“Thanks for a great course @⁨Bec Slater⁩! Really engaging, educating and a lovely way to start the week off.”

Come and join me for my next class, starting Monday 2nd June, Burghfield Common.
Feel free to DM me for more info and ask questions without any obligation to join the class. See if it’s right for you and your baby.

Bec 💜