Babies thrive on touch! A gentle massage is a wonderful way to connect with your baby on a regular basis. According to the International Association of Infant Massage , additional benefits of infant massage include:
- Helps Relieve Discomfort from Gas, Colic, and Constipation
- Improves Blood Circulation
- Aids in Digestion
- Stimulates Neurological Development
- Enhanced Development of the Nervous System
- Increases Alertness/Heightened Awareness
- Reduces Stress Hormones
- Improves Immune Function
- Releases Oxytocin, the Nurturing Hormone
- Relaxes and Soothes both baby and caregiver
- Improves Communication by increasing confidence and sensitivity to baby’s cues
- Contributes to overall healthy development
- Helps baby sleep better (http://www.iaim.ws/faqs.html#108843 2012).
One idea to ensure frequent massage time for baby is to embed a baby massage into your nap time, bed time or bath time routine. To further enhance the massage experience, you can use a massage oil developed specifically for baby massage such as California Baby Calming Massage Oil. It is made with organic and sustainably grown ingredients as well as food grade, high quality cold pressed oils. A blend of hi-oleic safflower oil, hi-oleic canola and evening primrose ensure a smooth, non-greasy touch for baby. Additionally California Baby Calming Massage Oil is enriched with Vitamin E, leaving baby’s skin super silky soft. It is pleasantly scented with a soothing blend of essential oils including French lavender. Lavender is well known for its calming and relaxing effect, making this massage oil perfect for a bedtime massage. Need to travel with your massage oil? Have no worries about California Baby Calming Massage Oil spilling! You can confidently tuck it into your diaper bag because the custom pump locks in the ‘up’ position to avoid messy accidents.
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-Sarah
