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Page updated: 15-Jan-2009
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Infant massage provides a practical technique to help you ‘get in touch’
with your baby
It helps to promote a warm, loving relationship and is enjoyed by
both you and your baby
Massage is a rhythmical stroking of the skin, with gentle movements of the
arms and legs
It forms a communication between you and your baby that doesn’t always need
words,
and can strengthen the emotional and physical bond between you and your baby
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Benefits
for your baby
Helps
to aid
digestion
Helps to relieve colic and constipation
Encourages good muscle tone and suppleness
Soothes and promotes restful sleep
Helps to boost your baby’s immune system
Helps to relieve ‘snuffles’
Benefits
for yourself
Develops
confidence in handling your baby
Helps to relieve stress
Allows you and your baby to become better acquainted
Helps
to develop a strong emotional bond
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Learn how
& when to massage your baby
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How to ask your baby's permission
How to make the
massage fun
Know when to stop massage
Learn & understand your baby’s language
What
you need
Clothing
suitable for sitting on the floor
Minimal hand jewellery
Drink for baby
Small toy e.g. rattle, teething ring etc
A towel for baby
Changing mat
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Do
Not Massage if your baby
Has
had a vaccination within 3 days
Has a skin
infection, rash or broken areas of skin
Has
unstable joints, brittle bones or fractures
Is taking any medication
Has been fed within the last 1 hour
Cries or shows any kind of distress on massage
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Click here
for details of Infant
Massage Classes
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