Infant Massage
Healthy touch, such as massage, is a vital componant in the healthy growth and development of infants, babies and young children. The many benefits of healthy touch, have been confirmed by the research conducted by Tiffany Field, Ph.D. at the Touch Research Institutes at the University of Miami School of Medicine. Infant Massage is one of the most natural, relaxing, and enjoyable methods of providing this early nurturing touch. Infant Massage offers many benefits to both the baby and the careprovider.
Benefits o
f Infant Massage for Baby
Relaxes child and helps to reduce stress for your baby.
Relieves discomfort from constipation, gas, sinus congestion, and colic.
Helps normalize muscle tone and improve blood circulation.
Helps regulate sleep patterns and therefore helps baby sleep better.
Stimulates healthy weight gain.
Stimulates brain development and improves sensory awareness.
Promotes bonding and attachment.
Gain an increased confidence in your ability to care for baby.
Learn to recognise and respond to baby’s cues.
Learn techniques to soothe and comfort their babies.
Learn new methods of bonding with your baby.
Promotes relaxation and a decrease in stress.
Each course includes instruction to provide massage to the infant's face, chest, belly, legs, feet, arms, hands, neck and back; a topic of discussion, time for question and answer.