Peters covers the importance of setting, what kind of oil to use, the comfort and posture of the masseuse, various massage strokes, special techniques for teething and colocky babies, and movements designed to improve dexterity. Clearly demonstrated, with plenty of graphics and close-ups, this is a wonderful, gentle lesson that moms and dads should enjoy as much as baby.
Massage has the added advantage that it can be performed by either parent.
Massage improves sleeping, breathing, and digestive rhythms, strengthens emotional bonds, and eases colic and constipation problems. On this video, registered massage therapist, Bonnie Peters demonstrates several useful techniques for giving baby massage. Instructions on appropriate settings, and rules on direction, pressure, and rhythm are included. The tape's production quality is excellent, as are the clear demonstrations and thorough verbal explanations that accompany them. Baby Massage Therapy Techniques to parents of newborns or customers looking for a gift for a baby shower or newborn.