:: Infant massage: Understand this soothing therapy Looking for ways to relax and bond with your baby? Understand when and how to give an infant massage by Mayo Clinic :: Infant massage is a way for you to gently nurture and spend time with your baby. Find out about the possible benefits of infant massage and know how to get started. *** To Make it Larger: Click on the photo to make it bigger. Press the control button - then the + button for zooming in and press - for zooming out. OR a Mac (or some of the different browsers) use the COMMAND key then the + button for zooming in and press - for zooming out. *** What are the benefits of infant massage? Research suggests that infant massage can have various health benefits. For example, infant massage might: * Encourage interaction between you and your baby * Help your baby relax and sleep * Positively affect infant hormones that control stress * Reduce crying Although further research is needed, some studies also suggest that infant massage involving moderate pressure might promote growth for premature babies. When should I massage my baby? Massaging your baby too soon after a feeding might cause your baby to vomit — so wait at least 45 minutes after a feeding. Also pay close attention to your babys mood. If your baby has a steady gaze and appears calm and content, he or she might enjoy a massage. If your baby turns his or her head away from you or becomes stiff in your arms, it might not be the best time for a massage. When you start massaging your baby, what time of day you do massages and how often you massage your baby is up to you. You might give your newborn a daily massage. Your toddler might enjoy a massage at night as a soothing part of his or her bedtime routine. Read more: mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/infant-massage/art-20047151 Why massage baby? Benefits. Read Tender Touch: A report on how infant massage helps babies find the connections that help them growThe benefits of infant massage are well documented. Research shows that massage nurtures babies’ psychological, physiological, and developmental growth. It fosters healthy self-esteem and increases bonding between parents and their babies. It helps to calm baby and ease muscle pain or pain caused by teething. Most importantly, it is an opportunity to focus your undivided nurturing attention on your baby and show him/her how loved they are. Download PDF: Tender Touch - A report on how infant massage helps babies find the connections that help them grow mashalababyorganics/v/vspfiles/assets/images/babymassage%20-%20tender%20touch%20pdf.pdf Download Video (RealPlayer): BBC News Report - Dr. Vivette Glover on benefits of infant massage: news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/455000/video/_459680_babymassage_vi.ram Follow my page & find out more at: Ong Lip Qin Physiotherapist, NASM CES, ACE or https://facebook/onglipqinbpt For performance and athletic training tips on strength and conditioning feel free to follow my IG at #ThePhysioGuy : instagram/thephysioguy
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