to post the most middle-class question ever asked on Mumsnet?

[pollyandme]

I'm looking for somewhere in London where I can book a proper massage as a birthday present for my 6yo daughter.

Somewhere "naice".

Can anyone suggest anywhere?

Sorry.
Polly

I think it's a bit weird TBH but if it's what your DD wants then ring around a few beauty parlours and ask.

My dd has had a hand an arm massage before - she was about 8 at the time. Absolutely loved it.

It seems a bit odd to me. I'm not sure many places would do it. I do know a reflexologist who does childrens reflexology would that be something she's interested in?

Not a middle class question, but a stupid one.

^ this.

Not sure you'll find anyone to do it.

It would be very unusual for a professional to offer a massage service for under 14's. But Both my kids, (11 & 13) love having me massage them- mainly deep tissue on their legs to help them recover from the huge amount of sport they do.

You can do baby massage classes so I dont see why kids can't have it. My toddler loces a good massage, especially after he's been on a long ramble. I don't think it's odd, but I wouldn't know where it could be done. (not based in London). Try googling spa massage for children.

Could you book out a nice long slot of time with her to give her a massage? Maybe with oil or something if you don't normally to make it more special? You could give her a proper booking voucher and everything?

Why don't you book her into a nail bar instead and have her nails made really sparkly then go for tea. Cheaper than a massage that she wouldn't be able to have as she is a minor.

Sorry realised my post wasn't clear, I mean for you to give her a massage

No way does a six year old need a massage unless advised by the GP or other medical specialist. I don't expect beauty salons treat children this young. And quite right too.

It's unusual certainly.

And it's so far from a middle class question as it's possible to be.

I really don't understand why everyone is freaking out about this. The school I work in do peer massage every day after lunch for 15 minutes. It's extremely calming.

How about a Jacuzzi instead, the bubbles are quite massaging. You could go in together. (If children are allowed in those?)

Viviennemary - you can have a massage when you don't need one.

Good grief people are being unnecessarily mean! My 7yo went to a pamper party last week she had a head, hand and arm massage ( well it was offered- and rejected, she's not a pamper party type- my 5 yr was spitting feathers at the wasted opportunity!) )

I've no advice op as I live in Wales but good luck- I'm sure your daughter will enjoy it.

Sounds pretty bloody chavvy to me

Certainly not middle class.

Crikey.

All this fuss about massage?

Wtf happens to you lot when you go for one?

I think it's a great idea op. I'm miles from London so no suggestions though. It's not like your getting her a spray tan and gel nails. Ffs.

My 5 yo would love a massage. Why would knowing this and considering it as a treat be odd?

Pamper party for a seven year old? FFS!whatever happened to musical bumps, trifle and the Hokey Cokey??

Our children are massaged from day one. Its something they grow up with but its usually done at home by mum, granny, aunty etc. If they have a headache they'll get a massage, if they need cheered up they'll have a massage. Its a way of life and Im not sure whats so wrong with it judging by some of the posts here.

I think she's pretty young to have this sort of treatment but if you are still keen, I wonder if uk.lush.com/article/lush-spa-experience would oblige?

Um. My daughter is 6 and she loves a massage. It was impossible to keep her away from the massage ladies on the beach in Thailand last year.
Why is it chavvy/middle class? It's just really bloody relaxing!

It was impossible to keep her away from the massage ladies on the beach in Thailand last year

That reminds me that I saw children having a head and neck massage at a hotel here a few months ago. They just played around on the grass then when the seat became available in one of the wee tent things they just went and sat down. It only took 5 or 10 minutes.