• The Newborn Baby:  Appearance, reflexes, states & cues
• Feeding:  Breast or Bottle
• Daily Care:  Bathing, diapering, cord care, circ care, and dressing
• Crying:  Why do babies cry; swaddling & other soothing & calming techniques
• Safety:  Home, care seat, choosing a pediatrician, & signs of illness

Melanie J. Wattles, RN, CIMI, CPMT

Melanie is a Registered Nurse (RN), a Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI 1, 2), and a Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist (CPMT).

Melanie received her CIMI certification through the International Association of Infant Massage in 2001 and updated her skills in January, 2014, with her CIMI2 Certification through WINC Without Borders (World Institute of Nurturing Communication).

Melanie was trained by Tina Allen and received her CPMT through Liddle Kidz Foundation in June, 2016.  She is also a Registered Sick Children’s Nurse in the UK.  She has over 20 years experience in Pediatric and Neonatal Nursing and is Infant/Child CPR certified.

Melanie’s personal philosophy is to promote Infant/Child Massage to facilitate bonding and to enable all parents, babies, and children to experience the many benefits of massage.  Melanie also helping parents and caregivers become more confident in caring for newborns through her BabyStrokes Baby Care Basics Class.