Infant Massage
Infant massage includes a series of massage strokes to help babies digestion, avoid constipation, & sooth and stimulate your baby’s immune system. The positive effects of infant massage have been well researched and can promote your baby’s well being.
Physical benefits of infant massage:
- The sleep quality can be improved through infant massage. It strengthens the nervous system.
- It provides relaxation and also strengthens the immune system.
- Reduces muscle tension and supports neurological development.
- Infant massage releases both polypeptide hormone and endorphins which can assist in relieving discomfort from teething, chest and nose congestion, colic and emotional stress.
- Skin stimulation speeds the process of myelination of the brain and nervous system hence it improves brain-body communication.
- Gentle massage encourages the development of flexibility and co-ordination.
- Increases oxygen and nutrient flow to the cells.
- Infant massage decreases stress and tension for your child. It encourages a state of calmness and relaxation.
- It decreases hyperactivity.
- According to studies, premature babies who are regularly massaged, have been seen to gain weight at a faster rate. They also showed better growth and development. They also seemed more alert and active and were able to leave hospital earlier than other premature babies.