Mums and Dads everywhere are benefiting from massaging their baby(s) - from enhanced neurological (nerve and brain) development to helping your baby learn to relax and by simply having special time to develop a deeper understanding of your baby.
The benefits are fulfilling for both your baby and you.
Massaged babies are happy babies. They're better sleepers and are more alert when awake. This type of contact also develops and supports your baby's self-esteem and lets them know (s)he is loved. For further information on clinical studies to support the benefits of massage please follow this research link.
Your baby will benefit by:
- Enhanced neurological development
- Improved immune system
- Helps to regulate digestive, respiratory and circulatory stems
- Helps relieve discomfort from gas and colic, congestion & teething
- Helps baby learn to relax (this does not come naturally for parents & baby)
- Decreases production of stress hormones
- Reduces crying and fussing
- Promotes sounder and longer sleep
- Promotes positive body image
- Improves bonding and communication
You'll benefit because massage time:
- Provides a special focused time that helps deepen bonding
- Improves parent-child communication
- Helps you to understand & respond to your baby's non-verbal cues
- Promotes feelings of competence & confidence in caring for baby
- Increases your ability to help your child relax in times of stress
- Eases the stress you may feel when separated from your baby during the day
- Gives you permission to to relax & have fun with your child
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