First, and foremost, is the bond between parent and child that mere touch establishes. Scientific studies have proven that touch aids in physical healing and emotional well being. It also stimulates cognitive abilities such as the development of self-awareness and learning where he or she is in relationship to other objects. Touch has an impact on the nervous system as well. It increases stimuli in which the baby can interact with.
Baby massage is a colic soother and can help with digestion.
It affects the circulatory system by increasing the blood flow through the body. Due to the increase in blood flow through the digestive tract, the body is able to absorb more nutrition and expel discomforting gasses. The pulmonary system can be affected by baby massage. It aids in strengthening the movement of lobes in the lungs that increase the viability of elasticity of the lungs and other inner workings. Because of its influence on the circulatory system, massage increases the blood supply to and through the lungs for a better exchange of gasses.