Infant Massage Class Western Baptist Hospital offers a special two-hour class to teach parents of children ages newborn through two years the basics of infant massage. Infant massage can help parents connect with their baby after a day at work and offers one of the best ways for parent and child to bond. Helping Your Baby Relax Massage can help reduce tension, fussiness and irritability. And relaxed babies often sleep longer and more soundly, a real plus for parents. Aiding Your Baby's Development Research has shown that massage can help your baby gain weight, as well as improve his or her immune function.
Massage also promotes brain and muscle development.
Better Communication Between You and Your Baby Infant massage requires learning how to read your baby's non-verbal cues. Baby Do's Make massage a regular part of your baby's schedule. Plan the massage for around the same time every day, such as after a bath, before going to bed, first thing in the morning or when you arrive home from work. Make sure the room you are in is warm enough so your baby will be comfortable unclothed. A very young baby should be kept covered except for the part of the body that is being massaged.