Infant Massage
Nov 12, 2020
Infant Massage is a touch-based modality in which the parent is trained by the massage instructor in touch and movement activities
Infant Massage is a touch-based modality in which the parent is trained by the massage instructor in touch and movement activities. It can be used from birth, and adapted for older children. Infant massage facilitates bonding between the infant and caregiver along with promoting the decrease of physical symptoms of some medical issues.
Benefits of Infant Massage:
- Interaction- bonding and attachment
- Relief- may decrease physical discomfort caused by gas, colic, and reflux. It promotes digestion by stimulating the release of insulin, as well as the release of endorphins that are a body’s natural pain killers
- Relaxation- Relieve tension in the infant’s body when a baby is overstimulated, which aids with sensory integration. The parent receives a release of oxytocin, which helps to relax them as well.
- Stimulation- The skin is the largest organ of the body. All body systems are affected by touch and it increases overall healthy development.
Conditions Infant Massage is appropriate for, but not limited to this list:
- Gas
- Colic
- Reflux
- Cerebral Palsy
- Premature Birth
- Constipation
- Slow weight gain
- Communication Difficulties
- Poor sleeping habits
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