Infant Massage and Infant Massage Instruction
Infant massage is a joyful interations between parents and their children.
Infant massage is a joyful interaction between parents and their children. You don't need to be an expert in massage techniques to do it! Your willingness to be present in the moment and your love of your baby will be the way through which this communication is shared.
Massage is appropriate for children of any age. However, the way you introduce massage to your child will vary depending on his/her age, comfort level with touch, special needs and familiarity with massage. Both group classes and private instruction in infant massage are available. Call with questions - 206.686.5115.
Some of the benefits of infant massage for the baby:
- Promotes attachment in parent-infant relationships
- Strengthens and regulates the respiratory, circulatory and gastrointestinal functions
- Helps to relieve discomfort from teething, colic and gas
- Helps baby to relax and release accumulated stress
- Supports organization of the nervous system
- Helps baby sleep longer and deeper
- Helps normalize the muscle tone
- Teaches baby awareness of their body
Some of the benefits of infant massage for parents and caregivers:
- Helps caregiver to feel more confident in caring for the baby
- Enhances parent-infant communication and builds respect
- Helps ease the stress of a working parent who is separated from their baby during the day
- Parents can use infant massage to experience quality time nurturing their baby