About Massage

HOW MASSAGE CAN HELP YOU AND YOUR BABY:

Infant massage is a wonderful way to sooth and bond with your baby.

Massage promotes general wellbeing and has a positive effect on the

most common causes of unsettled behaviour in babies.

Benefits for parents and caregivers

Massaging your baby will bring parent quality time with warmth and intimacy, and will allow you to overcome common feelings of duty, negativity and desperation.

Seeing and feeling your baby respond to you in a positive way will help you to cope with the responsibility of being a new parent.

Research has shown that adults who provide massage to infants experience less anxiety, fewer depressive symptoms, improved mood and self –esteem.

Another study (Lunnen et al 2005) showed that caregivers felt more confident and less stressed and felt a closer bond with the baby after learning infant massage.

Plus… Infant massage is FUN for you and your baby!

Benefits of Infant Massage

	Promotes deep and restful sleep
	Relief of trapped wind “Colic”
	Constipation and digestive problems
	Reduces crying
	Sinus and chest congestion
	Teething
	Reduces stress and anxiety
	Strengthens immune system
	Increases circulation
	Increases weight gain in low birth-weight infants
	Enhances motor development
	Reduces symptoms of eczema
	Promotes attachment and bonding