PARENTS and babies are invited to a course which starts next week.

Baby massage is thought to aid a baby's digestive system and encourage deeper sleep.

A six-week class in the technique starts at the Clayport Library in Durham City on Tuesday. The course includes information on stretches, aromatherapy, foot reflex massage and crystal healing. Babies should be more than eight weeks old and have received their eight-week assessment and have no medical problems.

The class begins at 3.45pm and costs £30, which includes a booklet, handouts for each session, oils and refreshments.

For more information or to reserve a place on the course, ring 0191-383 9566.