Massage for Babies
By: Adonis GreenTotal Views: 165, Word Count: 504,
Touch is the very first sense that a baby develops while in the womb of the mother. Being surrounded by the amniotic fluid the baby receives his/her first massage. Massages are part of the daily routine for almost all babies. Massage forms a bond between the parents and the baby. Parents are able to communicate with their babies with a good massage.
Massage aids in the alleviation of stress and tension which a baby goes during delivery and the entire birth process. Along with enhanced physiological and emotional development, massage also reduces the health problems which a baby may face.
You can talk as well as respond to your baby with a massage. Your baby will feel much safe and secure with a loving touch and a massage. Massaging your baby wouldn’t take much time. The time required is only about ten minutes a day. Some of the benefits are:
Baby massage improves the digestive system: The entire process of both digestion and elimination is improved. The feeding pattern in the baby gets enhanced since the babies suckle better. Health issues such as diarrhoea, constipation and colic is reduced. With a regular and daily abdominal massage the medications are also reduced to a vast extent.
Massage and babies' nervous system: Babies are found to be much and calmer and tranquil after a massage. Parents get easier nights since issues in relation to frustration, temper tantrums and irritability are lessened.
Massage for the immune system: The immune system in the babies who are found to be massaged on regular basis is improved. The babies are resistant to various infections. Health problems have reduced in babies who receive a good healthy massage.
Massage and babies' respiratory system: Babies normally have a lot of mucus in their system. With an effective massage the instances of nasal problems, ear infections, colds, and cough are reduced.
The musculoskeletal system: The joints and the muscles are more flexible and supple with a massage. The baby with a massage is able to co-ordinate its muscular movements in a much better manner.
Massage improves the skin: With a massage the skin of the baby will look and feel much better. With an enhanced blood circulation the texture and tone of skin improves, since waste is expelled in a rapid fashion.
Even if the parents don’t have much time to spend with the babies, a good massage will make up for the time not spent together. Your baby is sure to remain more at ease with a massage. The baby will also feel much less cranky with a good massage. Parents are also known to benefit while massaging the baby. Parents can learn a lot about the baby. It is important while massaging the baby; you must be gentle and use the right technique.
Massage for babies is a thoughtful way to aid both the baby and the mother. The mother will also get a good restful sleep after giving a massage to the baby.
About the Author
Adonis Green is a renowned massage therapist and has been in this field for the last 15 yrs. He has worked in all aspects of this field. He taught at the Dahan Institute of Massage studies for a few years and then went on to open his own spa. Today his spa is quite famous among many people including celebrities. He has helped heal many injuries of people through his unique massage techniques. His advices on any massage related queries will surely prove beneficial for anyone.
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