Thursday, July 31, 2008

Benefits of Infant Massage



-- Skin sensitivity is the earliest developed function, and is most crucial for all sensory systems for overall healthy development. --


For Babies:

(These may promote or encourage)

♥ Relaxation
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Improves sensory Awareness
♥ Reduces stress/stress hormones
♥ Relieves constipation/gas
♥ Increase Flexibility
♥ Increase circulation, digestive, and immune
♥ Enhance bonding/attachment
♥ Enhancing trusting of touch
♥ Improves sleeping patterns


For Parents/Caregivers:

(Theses may promote or encourage)

♥One-on-One time (bonding)
♥ Confidence in your ability to read your baby
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Taking the time to relax
♥ Bonding/support of other parents
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Increase the parents ability to soothe and meet baby’s needs
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Not just bonding for mom but the whole family
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Builds trust between you and your baby
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Better health and Wellbeing for all
♥ Decrease frustration with Child

3 comments:

Deb said...

What a great concept! I would love to be at one of your sessions. I love the site and how well it is explained. Great Job! Deb

Anonymous said...

i wish that you lived close so you could help me...come visit!

Grandma said...

Your site is great Kris. I hope your business is booming. Too bad you weren't doing this years ago when I had mine. Ü
What a wonderful idea.
Love you