Baby_Massage

Parents communicate love through touch. Infant Massage is a parent tradition within many ancient cultures that has been
re-discovered and modernized to the western world. Research conducted through the Touch Research Institutes at the
University of Miami School of Medicine confirms the importance of a secure environment and nurturing touch in the healthy
growth, development and maturation of children (Tiffany Field, Ph.D.). Numerous other studies have also shown the many
developmental benefits of positive contact as part of baby's early life, including cognitive benefits. Infant Massage is one of the
most natural and pleasant methods of early bonding. With just 15 minutes a day, you can reap the numerous benfits for you
and your baby.

- Relaxes child and helps to decrease stress for you and your baby.
- Relieves discomfort from constipation, gas, and colic.
- Helps normalize muscle tone and improve blood circulation.
- Helps baby sleep better (and, therefore, parents sleep better!).
- Stimulates brain development and improves sensory awareness.
- Babies cry less, as the parent is more responsive to babies' cues.
- Promotes bonding and attachment.

Caregivers report feeling more comfortable and confident in their ability to care for baby.
- Parents learn to understand and respond to baby's cues.
- Parents learn techniques to soothe and comfort their babies.
- Provides an additional avenue for close and nurturing contact.
- Infant Massage is one of the most natural and pleasant methods of providing this
important early nurturing and an amazing tool for helping parents become closer to their
babies.