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What is Infant Massage?
Infant massage has been practiced by other cultures for centuries. Vimala
Schneider McClure brought this ancient art to the United States in the 1970's,
after she observed the positive effect it had on infants in India. She practiced
the Indian massage strokes on her own baby and observed its benefits first hand.
Ms. McClure is the founder of the International Association of Infant Massage,
and the author of "Infant Massage, a Handbook for Loving Parents". Swedish
strokes, reflexology, and yoga along with the Indian massage strokes, make up
the curriculum for teaching parents the art of infant massage.
What are the benefits of infant massage?
- Relaxes Infant
Loving touch lessens tension, fussiness and irritability. Digestion is aided
and this can provide relief of gas and colic. Massage is also a wonderful way
to lessen stress parent and baby.
- Enhances Bonding
Touch conveys nurturing and love, the essential ingredients for emotional and
physical growth and well being.
- Aids Growth and Development
Studies have shown increased weight gain, and immune function. Myelination of
nerves is also increased. These things in turn are needed for brain and muscle
development.
- Promotes Communication
Parents become more aware of baby's nonverbal cues. One-on-one communication
instills a massage of love and security.
- Improves Baby's Sleep
As your infant learns to relax and release stress, sounder and longer
sleep is often the end result.
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