Kids Washington, D.C. - November 03, 2008

Give ’Em a Hand

Hela Spa Infant Massage Classes

Your list of places not to take Baby (wine bars, weddings, anywhere you want to talk to people) seems to be growing as fast as the little peanut.

Luckily you don’t have to add “spa,” now that Hela Spa welcomes bambinos to its new infant massage classes.

Relax in the serene Swedish spot and learn techniques to soothe and calm your little bundle. You’ll learn standard massage motions as well as elements of touch-play that purport to aid sleep, digestion, and general well-being.

Soft blankets, natural products, and skilled instructors make massage safe and sound, whether you have a 5-week-old who’ll lie still or a 10-month-old who’s on the move.

That way you don’t have to be.

Hela Spa, 3209 M Street NW, at Wisconsin Avenue; 5481 Wisconsin Avenue NW, at South Park Avenue, Chevy Chase (202-333-4445 or helaspa.com).

DO
National Capital Trolley Museum
What: Visit the hidden gem and take a streetcar ride before this establishment is closed for construction.
Why: It’ll be stella.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: Northwest Branch Park, 1313 Bonifant Rd., Colesville (301-384-6088).

Organization Open House
What: Stop in to get routine- and time-management tips from Rachel Rosenthal of Rosey’s.
Why: A place for everything and everything in its place.
When: Thurs., noon-7 p.m.
Where: Daisy Baby, 4924 Del Ray Ave., Bethesda (301-654-7477).

WATCH
Capitals Practice
What: Join team preparations for game day with free training sessions and morning skates.
Why: Puck, puck, goose.
When: Wed. & Fri., 11 a.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.
Where: Kettler Capitals Iceplex, 627 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington (571-224-0555).