Furthermore, babies let you know if it's too much pressure by grimacing or crying, she adds. Of all the benefits McClure has seen from infant massage, none amazes her more than watching colic disappear when parents use a massage routine two times a day for three weeks. It's wonderful to watch. Jean Crowley began massaging her daughter, Alexandra, the day after she was born because therapist Borrelli had massaged her prenatally and recommended it. It was very loving.
Babies tend to be most receptive to massage from the time they are born until they begin to crawl.
Even if you abandon massage during this busy stage, by age 3 a child may be open to it again, even asking for one, McClure says. Abstract goes here. Japan Group Urges Govt. All rights reserved.