Babies also get stressed out. When a baby has gas pain, they can t tell you any other way but by crying and waiting for relief. They are stressed because of the pain and crying. Massage has endless benefits for the preemie or special needs infant. Massage has been proven to help preemies gain weight faster and has helped special needs babies respond to gentle touch.
Massage can relieve discomfort from teething, gas, colic, and emotional stress.
Improves digestion Enhances neurological development. Parents or caregivers, by massaging the baby, learn to feel more confident and competent in their role. It also increases the ability to help the child relax in times of stress. It increases parents self-esteem and reinforces parenting skills. It provides a time for parent and baby to bond, relax, and have fun.