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
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
Taking the time to relax
Bonding/support of other parents
Increase the parents ability to soothe and meet baby’s needs
Not just bonding for mom but the whole family
Builds trust between you and your baby
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