This massage takes advantage of the tendency to caress and pamper our little one, to help him to relax and alleviate pain and discomfort. But it also has benefits for the parents as it will give you a precious moment of communication with your child, a moment that bonds and strengthens your ties with him.
It is a massage that you can give starting the third week of life and from which babies obtain great benefits, as it alleviates the trauma of birth and helps them to enter a receptive state in which they can achieve adequate development. Furthermore, children who receive massages with regularity will more easily acquire motor skills, and that is noted when they start to walk. Massage with your child is a pleasant way to get to know your baby and establish a rich and satisfactory relationship with him in the context of family life.
Benefits of Massage for Babies
- It alleviates stomach discomforts such as gases and constipation, since caresses on the belly help to disperse retained air.
- It is a massage that, through the motions, reminds the baby of life in its mother's uterus and makes it feel more relaxed.
- It relaxes the muscles and helps it to acquire more mobility and coordination.
- It creates a special relationship between the two of you. It helps him to trust you and fortifies the caring link.
- This massage activates the baby's sebaceous glands, so it improves the general state of the skin. It will make his skin more smooth and soft.
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• Basic Skills
• Massage Technique
