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Wednesday, 2 February 2011

THE THERAPEUTIC POWER OF TOUCH - BABY MASSAGE & ITS BENEFITS


Baby massage can make a real difference in the early months of parenthood.  Instead of struggling through various complications, parents can learn techniques which can help health conditions such as colic, teething, sleeplessness and emotional stress.  Baby massage also enhances and promotes the emotional bond between parent and child.

In many cultures massage is a normal every day activity. In the west we are surrounded by negative touch and our children are warned away from close contact of their carers outside their homes. We need to encourage our children to maximise positive touch, by introducing massage at an early age, touch and nurturing will be a part of their lives. We need tactile stimulation to grow, research shows that infant mammals that are not stroked, held or cuddled are less likely to thrive.

from the seed holds classes in fiveways, Brighton, courses last four weeks, one morning per week.  The classes are suitable for babies from new-born to crawling.  Parents or carers will learn through both demonstration and practice a full body massage.  Each class begins with a relaxation period for the parents or carers and finishes with an informal discussion on baby related topics.

The classes are informal and great fun, it’s a great way to meet other parents and share common worries or joys.

For more info visitwww.fromtheseed.co.uk

BENEFITS OF BABY MASSAGE
  • ·         Baby feels loved
  • ·         Strengthens bond between baby and parent
  • ·         Stimulates the senses
  • ·         Enhances co-ordination
  • ·         Improves the Immune system
  • ·         Helps eliminate waste and toxins from the body
  • ·         Gives parent and baby confidence with touch
  • ·         Promotes restful sleep
  • ·         Relieves colic
  • ·         Improves skin tone
  • ·         Improves muscle tone
  • ·         Increases flexibility
  • ·         Enhances deep regular breathing 

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