• Massage is an excellent way of connecting with your baby if you are a working mum. A short massage each night before bath time can help your baby feel loved.
• Massage can alleviate trapped wind, soothe colic or alleviate constipation.
• Massaging the jaw can relax a baby who has just begun to take solids.
• Massaging the gums through the skin may ease the pain of teething.
• A face massage can unblock baby's blocked nose.
• Massage can alleviate the effects of post-natal depression and help mother have a more positive interaction with their baby.

Benefits of Infant Massage for your Child

• Smoothes transition from womb to the world
• Develops baby's first language: touch
• Teaches positive loving touch
• Develops a feeling of being loved, respected and secure
• Develops body, mind, awareness and co-ordination
• Can help to reduce the discomfort of colic, wind and constipation
• Helps to regulate and strengthen baby's digestive, respiratory systems and stimulate circulatory and nervous systems
• Promotes relaxation
• Can help to reduce 'fussiness' and improve quality of sleep
• Improves skin condition

Benefits of Infant Massage for Parents

• Helps parent to understand baby's non-verbal communication
• Enhances parent's confidence and competence in dealing with baby
• Can help with post-natal depression
• Both parents and baby relax together
• Promotes lactation in breastfeeding mums (through stimulation of hormones)
• Promotes nurturing instinct (through stimulation of hormone oxytocin)