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Infant Massage is an ancient tradition in many cultures, which has
been rediscovered in the West. Clinical evidence shows that loving,
touching and nurturing contact between caregiver and infant has a
positive impact upon subsequent development. Many studies reveal the
benefits of positive interactive contact as an integral part of a
baby’s everyday life. Infant massage is one of the easiest and most
pleasant methods of providing early positive interactions.
Studies conducted at the university of Miami Medical Centers
Research Institute show that premature babies who were massaged
everyday developed more rapidly both physically and neurologically
than non-massaged premature infants. Many hospitals are now adopting
infant massage as part of their Parent Education Programs to help
promote well being and the long bonds between parents and their
babies.
Benefits :
~
Improves Sleep
~ Improves Digestion
~ Reduces tension/
fussing
~ Bonding with caregiver
and baby |
~
Helps strengthen immune systems
~ Relieves colic/gas
~ Enhances parents and caregiver sense of
competence in dealing with
fussy, sick, and special needs babies. |
* We teach classes for parents, caregivers and their babies age 3
weeks to crawling. All participants learn the benefits and methods of
interactive massage according to their baby’s individual needs and
developmental level. |
