Why massage your baby?

Massage is an important part of a baby's daily routine and the family's way of life. More than a pleasurable experience for the participants, evidence shows that loving, touching, nurturing contact between parents and babies has a positive impact on subsequent development.


Benefits of massage for babies:

• Develops their first language, which is mainly touch
• Enhances their feeling of being loved, respected and secure
• Helps to strengthen and regulate their digestive, respiratory and circulatory system
• Relieves symptoms of colic, gas and constipation
• Calmed nervous system leads to more restful sleep
• Teaches babies how to be aware of their body's tension and how to release it, an invaluable gift as they grow into adulthood.

Benefits of massage for parents:

• Develops confidence when handling their baby
• Enhances loving communication, helping parents to understand and respond to their baby's non-verbal language
• Provides 'permission' to relax together with their baby
• Increases awareness of baby's growth and develop