Infant massage can… Positively affect an infants health, strengthen a parents bond with their child and dramatically improve a baby responsiveness Improve the function of a baby's brain, heart and liver. Improve blood flow, and strengthen gastrointestinal and respiratory tract function Aid digestion, relieve colic, ease tension, and regulate breathing Spur growth. Without the stimulus of self-reinforcing touch, he stops growing despite the release of growth hormone. Be extremely valuable for new mothers who are apprehensive or nervous about their fragile babies Alleviate postpartum depression Especially benefit children with special needs. Premature babies who receive massage therapy show less stress, average 47% more weight gain per day and are released from the hospital an average of six days sooner. (Dr. Tiffany Fields, Touch Research Institute) Miami, Florida Be used to prevent "shaking baby syndrome" by providing a calming technique for caregivers distraught over an infants incessant crying Produce far-reaching benefits into adulthood. Cross-cultural studies have demonstrated that in societies where infants are held, massaged, rocked, breast-fed and carried, as adults they are less aggressive and violent and more cooperative and compassionate Be used by parents and caregivers as their children grow. Bulimia and other eating disorders suffered by adolescents can be countered with massage, providing them with comfort, reassurance and a better self-image Increase self-esteem and confidence later in life by allowing for affectionate physical contact and creating strong body awareness that allows youth to see their body in a favorable light. Contributes to the growth of an emotionally healthy and empathetic young person. To a growing child, sensitive encouragement and loving touch is as important as food |
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