For almost two decades, Hands on Babies has been helping independent instructors, professionals, organisations and communities support families through practical, evidence-informed programmes focused on attachment, bonding, communication and development.
As one of the UK’s leading training providers, Hands on Babies delivers high-quality baby massage, baby yoga and pregnancy bonding training for individuals and professional teams.
With over 15 years of experience, we have trained thousands of learners and worked with Local Authorities, NHS Trusts, Family Hubs, National Charities and Individuals providing practical, evidence-informed training that supports parents, babies and early relationships.
Whether you are looking to train online as an individual or upskill a team within your organisation, our courses are designed to give you the confidence, skills and expertise to deliver meaningful, high-quality parent-facing sessions.
Specialist antenatal training designed to support bonding and attachment before birth. Includes touch & talk techniques and The Pregnancy Bonding Storybook
Train to deliver nurturing baby massage sessions that support bonding, relaxation, communication and parental confidence.
Learn to deliver engaging baby yoga sessions that support physical development, movement and early interaction.
Our integrated training pathway gives you the skills to support families across multiple stages of early development.
We have worked with recognised awarding bodies and sector partners to develop high-quality, trusted training programmes. For individuals wishing to train as instructors our training is recognised by all the major insurance providers, so gaining essential insurance for your classes won't be a problem.
Our courses have been refined through years of real-world delivery across a wide range of professional settings.
Train online at your own pace, or access tailored delivery options for organisational teams.
Our training goes beyond core content, providing additional resources, tools and ongoing support.
High-quality training designed to deliver real value for both individuals and organisations.
Over the last 15 years, we have trained thousands of individuals — giving them the skills, confidence and knowledge to deliver high-quality sessions to families in their communities.
Hands on Babies provides accredited Baby Massage, Baby Yoga and Pregnancy Bonding training for individuals, small teams and organisations across the UK.
From aspiring instructors starting their own business to Family Hubs, NHS services and early years providers developing workforce capacity, our flexible online and face-to-face training programmes help practitioners build the skills and confidence to support families throughout the first 1001 days.

Training pathways for teams, professionals and future instructors.


















From independent instructors, Family Hubs and NHS Trusts to charities, community programmes and nursery groups, organisations and individuals across the UK are using Hands on Babies programmes to grow businesses and offer services that strengthen attachment, engage families earlier and improve outcomes.
Discover how our partners have successfully implemented Pregnancy Bonding, Baby Massage and Baby Yoga within their services.
Our flexible accredited online training courses are designed for individuals who want to develop professional skills and deliver baby massage, baby yoga or pregnancy bonding sessions within their own community or practice.
You may be:
Our Online Academy allows you to train in your own time, with clear guidance, structured learning and practical techniques you can confidently use with parents and babies.
Hands on Babies has extensive experience delivering training to professional teams across the UK. We have 15 years experience of supporting:
We offer flexible training options to suit your individuals needs are happy to work with partners to produce bespoke programmes that work for you. This can include:
Our programmes provide practical tools to support parent-infant relationships, bonding, communication and early development.
But what makes Hands on Babies stand apart from other training providers is our 1001 Days Integrated Pathway - offering consistent attachment and parent-infant relationship support from pregnancy to Age 2.

Baby Massage and Baby Yoga is currently unregulated in the UK, meaning anybody can create and sell a training course regardless of their experience or professional background. So before choosing your training provider, consider these important questions:
If your an individual looking for training or to start your own business we understand what a big decision it is...
When you train with Hands on Babies, you are not simply purchasing an online course — you are joining an experienced, trusted and supportive training community with a long-standing reputation for helping instructors grow with confidence.

For over 15 years, Hands on Babies has been supporting instructors, NHS services, Family Hubs, children’s centres and early years professionals through high-quality, relationship-based training designed to help students feel confident, supported and ready to deliver real classes after qualification.
Over the years, we have supported hundreds of instructors and professionals working within community, health and early years settings across the UK. Our programmes have been delivered within NHS services, Local Authorities, Family Hubs and national family support projects, giving students confidence that they are training with an experienced and trusted provider with genuine real-world delivery experience. Our timeline reflects more than just milestones — it represents years of professional recognition, partnership working and continued commitment to high-quality instructor training.