benefits of infant massage
Loving TouchÂ® Infant Massage. Benefits for Babies. It is never too late to begin massage. Whether your baby is a newborn or several years old, massage can bring immediate and lasting results. Expectant parents who take infant massage instruction in advance are ready to begin this wonderful loving touch right from the start. Benefits for infants, babies and children include the following: â¢ Provides a special time of communication that fosters love, compassion, and respect. â¢ Improves general well-being.
Benefits for Parents/Caregivers. Infant massage has a positive effect on the mood state of parents/caregivers. The hormone oxytocin is released (like it is with a baby) creating a feel good reaction improving the mood of the parent.
Bonding and Other Benefits of Baby Massage. Massage is a wonderful way to help strengthen your bond. This is the key to a childâs development, as many researchers and clinicians feel that a positive maternal child bond helps to form the basis for future relationships.