Baby massage
The benefits for baby, parents and society are numerous. A few are listed below, for more in-depth knowledge of the technique designed for babies I would urge you to join the classes.
Benefits for baby
- General feeling of well being by stimulating the release of endorphins - which subdue pain - and reducing the circulation of cortisol, the stress hormone.
- Helps boost the immunity, regulates digestive system, respiratory and circulatory systems.
- Security - a feeling of love and needs being met.
- Helps babies learn to relax.
- Promotes sounder and longer sleep.
- Promotes communication and bonding.
- Helps relieve discomforts from gas and colic, congestion and teething.
Benefits for parents
- Provides "special time" together which helps with bonding.
- Helps parents understand babies' moods or cues and therefore meet their needs.
- Improves parent - infant communication.
- Allows parents to gain more confidence handling their baby.
- Gives parents the ability to help their child relax during stressful times.
- Provides parents with practical hands on solutions when their baby is suffering from colic/constipation/teething.
- Research shows it helps mothers suffering from post-natal.
Benefits to Society
Studies have shown that babies who are massaged, held, breastfed and have had their needs met grow into children then adults who are more confident, less aggressive and violent, and more considerate and co-operative.
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