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. Swedish strokes, reflexology, and yoga along with the Indian massage strokes, make up the curriculum for teaching parents the art of infant massage. 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.