Infant Massage

Babies fail to thrive and may die from touch deprivation. The health benefits of touch are numerous. A growing number of massage schools offer infant massage courses to community therapists, families, and physicians and nurses who care for sick infants.

Infant massage could help reduce bouts of baby's acid reflux if your baby enjoys massage and is relaxed by it. You have nothing to lose by giving it a try.

An ancient bonding activity, infant massage provides numerous physical, emotional, and psychological benefits for young children as well as parents.

Infant massage is a wonderful way to do more than be close to your baby

A loving touch and caress from the parent can significantly influence the emotional and mental development and stability of a baby, and over time, an individual.

Fortunately for new and inexperienced parents, many simple methods of calming a fussy and gassy infant exist which will provide relief - for both the baby and the parents.

How children are adversely affected by a lack of physical interaction with others.