Benefits of Infant / Baby Massage

1. Provides a special time of communication that fosters love, compassion and more intimate bonding between parent and baby
2. Improves overall functioning of the gastrointestinal tract which reduces congestion and colic
3. Promotes relaxation and helps babies self-regulate calm so there is naturally less crying
4. Enhances immune system function especially by decreasing the output of the stress hormone called cortisol (too much of this hormones suppresses the immune system)
5. Enhances neurological development as it stimulates the neurons in their brain to grow and branch out to encompass other neurons
6. Can help relieve discomfort from teething
7. Helps to improve body awareness
8. Enhances release of hormones in the body such as the growth hormone which promotes weight gain

Whether your baby is a newborn, a toddler, or even a child, it is never too late to start giving them massage that can bring immediate and lasting results. Massage is a tender, loving, and priceless gift to give to your little one which will bring back rich rewards not only to them but also to you!