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Why should I massage my baby ? - Baby Massage can help with physilogically,
pshychologically and can help with communication. It also helps to build a relationship with your
baby called bonding.
- It allows you to spend quality time
with your baby using Touch.
- Baby Massage has many benefits for both parents
and baby.
- Your baby will enjoy the attention given.
What are
the benefits of Massage for parent and child ?
- Bonding – massage helps build a bond between parent
and child.
- Security – massage helps secure a relationship between
parent and child.
- Emotional – a baby who receives massage leads
to a more confident, well-balanced and confident adult in later life who will be less inclined to experience emotional and
psychological difficulties.
- Skin – as with any massage, the texture
and condition of the skin improves, leaving baby with a healthy looking skin; it also improves blood circulation and helps
remove waste products from the body's systems.
- Digestive - a massaged
baby may suffer from less colic, constipation and diarrhea and will feed better.
- Respiratory – baby massage may lessen coughs, colds and infections of the ear and nasal passages.
- Nervous System – irritability and tantrums are reduced with massage; a calm baby will
lead to a calm parent!
- Immune System –
massaged babies have stronger immune systems resisting infections and other health problems.
- Joints and Muscles – baby massage leads to more flexible
joints and muscles and greater co-ordination of muscular movement.
(Source:
The Importance of Touch From Birth Through the Early Years. Sharon Falsetto)
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