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The Guild of Infant & Child Massage Conference - 2010

Saturday, 18 September 2010.

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Talk to Your Baby Conference - 18 October 2010

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The Baby Show

22-24 Oct 2010 Earls Court London

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Wednesday, 24 June 2009 12:43
  • baby7Massage 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)
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