Benefits of Baby Massage

one to one special time with parent which helps promote a strong bond, trust and the feeling of security and being loved
helps to regulate body temperate as your baby hasnt yet developed its internal temperature control
helps build your baby's confidence
gives your baby exposure to early social interaction
increases his/her own body awareness
allows your baby to communicate how they feel including likes and dislikes
aids and improves muscular and skeletal development
improves the maturity of the nervous system
improves your baby's circulation which helps to deliver nutrients and oxygen around the body
relaxes your baby and helps relieve stress and anxiety

These benefits are applicable to any parent but are particularly benficial to first time mums and dads:-

builds your confidence in handling, touching and interacting with you baby
enables you to communicate with your baby through eye contact, touch and sound
gives you one to one time - special time with your new baby
helps you understand what your baby wants and needs by interpreting their body language and signs
develop a support network - you will be with other new parents who are in the same situation
promotes and enhances bonding process between you and your baby
it is very re-assuring and calming
gives you time to talk about common issues - bonding, crying, sleeplessness etc

In addition to the benefits that baby massage gives you and your baby, reearch has shown that on a longer term basis:-

your child is likely to need less visits to your GP and/or Health Visitor
you benefit from the support of your community and become part of the community
it can be beneficial for ailieviating the symptoms of post natal depression
your child is likely to grow up calmer
children who have been exposed to positive touch/massage have strong communication skills

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