What is baby massage?

Time spent doing baby massage is the best gift you can give your baby. Moments shared will increase your babies well being
and create a bond to last a lifetime.
It is easy to learn, does not cost much and does not take too much time. The short-term and long term effects are a benefit to both parents and babies.
Baby Massage is a touch therapy and is wonderful way to provide healthy development in the early months of life. Baby massage is a very giving therapy and during massage there is an exchange of energies between the parent and the baby.
Giving a baby a massage can in turn give the parent a feeling of relaxation. It can be a very rewarding and uplifting experience.
The best time I advise to start baby massage is from six weeks old following your baby’s six week check. If you wish to start earlier you must check with your health visitor or doctor prior to starting massage and be guided on their advice.
The younger your a baby is introduced to baby massage the better so that you and your baby can establish a routine that suits both of you.

I believe introducing massage to my daughters has been one of the main reasons to why they have slept through the night from an early age.
I have found the massage and reflexology techniques that I use on my babies hands and feet have helped eased their pain and distress when they have been teething and also found that it has been a benefit for the treatment and prevention of colic. It is effective in relieving colic and restores calm.
There are certain massage and reflexolology techniques which can also help should a baby or toddler have constipation.
Baby Massage is a natural drug free treatment providing both parent and baby with a rewarding experience based on touch.
