Archive for the 'Baby Massage Benefits' Category

“I Love You” Infant Massage

Monday, March 27th, 2006

Every new parent loves to bond with their newborn babies. Infant massage is a great way to bond that also helps your baby to develop and grow better.

A lot of other cultures highly value infant massage to help their babies grow. In some eastern cultures, mothers can be reprimanded if they do not give their […]

The Benefits of Baby Massage to the Baby

Tuesday, January 10th, 2006

STIMULATION
One of the earliest developed functions is skin sensitivity
• In studies carried out, research has illustrated that those animals that are touched more or stroked tend to be healthier in weight, more alert and bright-eyed and are more good natured than other animals
• Massage is so therapeutic, it has been shown to improve the stability of the […]

The Benefits of Baby Massage to the Parent

Tuesday, January 10th, 2006

BONDING
Baby massage provides mother and baby with the opportunity of increased eye contact
• Results in increased prolactin levels (prolactin is a hormone needed to produce breast milk, also known as the “mothering” hormone)
• Gives you the feeling of “falling in love” with your baby
• where there have been cases of abuse and neglect, baby massage has […]


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