06/02/2025
Infant massage is a nurturing practice that involves gentle massage, stretching, and communicating through touch using certain techniques. Some benefits include:
💛 Enhanced Bonding: Through touch, caregivers and infants strengthen their emotional connection, fostering trust and security.
💛 Physical Development: Massage promotes healthy physical development by stimulating circulation, improving muscle tones, and aiding digestion.
💛 Stress Reduction: Just as in adults, massage helps reduce infant stress levels, leading to a more relaxed and content disposition, which can also help with colic.
💛 Improved Sleep: Regular massage has been shown to improve sleep quality in infants, which benefits their overall health and development.
💛 Promotes Body Awareness: Through massage, babies become more aware of their bodies, which can positively affect their sensory and motor development.
To learn more, visit: https://www.nhpcanada.org/NHPC-Blog/Esalen-and-Infant-Massage
