Infant Massage is a beautiful way to connect with your new little one. Being touched is as vital as food for a baby. You will learn how to massage your infant, soothing, nurturing, and building trust.
The benefits of Infant Massage for the baby include:
- teaches your baby to relax
- improves immune system
- promotes bonding
- decreases stress
- promotes longer and deeper sleep
- helps regulate digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems
- helps relieve discomfort from gas and colic
- helps your baby gain weight (especially good for premature babies who need extra help in developing physically, emotionally, and mentally.)
The benefits for the parent include:
- Helps you to understand and respond to your baby's non-verbal cues
- Eases the stress of the parent(s) who must be separated from baby during the day
- Promotes feelings of competence and confidence in caring for baby
- Increases ability to help your baby relax in times of stress
- Creates fun and relaxation when massaging your baby
- Helps deepen love and bonding with your baby
You will learn how to massage your baby in 4 sessions. You will receive one on one instruction and feedback, a handout listing the order and description of the massage techniques needed and a small bottle of organic sunflower seed oil.
