What are the benefits of Baby Massage?
There are many benefits of baby massage. The four main benefits are: INTERACTION, STIMULATION, RELIEF AND RELAXATION Interaction Baby massage promotes bonding and secure attachment between the parent and baby, one to one quality time, development of pre-language communication skills and the use of all the senses to enhance communication between parent and baby. Stimulation Baby massage stimulates the baby’s digestive, circulatory, immune, respiratory and vestibular (co-ordination and balance) systems. It helps to develop a baby’s sensory integration and mind/body awareness. Relief Baby massage can help relieve your baby’s gas and colic, constipation, digestive cramps, excess mucus, growing pains, teething discomfort, sensitivity to touch and physical or psychological tension. Relaxation Baby massage aids relaxation of both parent and baby. It can help to reduce stress levels and stress hormones and induce higher levels of calm and anti-stress hormones.
