With the above in mind, sometimes new parents will look at modern methods of helping their babies. Perhaps an intervention which is natural and aids babies digestive system whilst offering further touch to enhance a growing baby bond.
An option such as baby massage is ideal when wishing to alleviate symptoms whilst you and your baby learns what sensations feel nice and comforting. The emotional connection will continue to grow and the time spend with your baby is quality time.
Relaxation techniques prove difficult for some adults to acquire. Learning as a baby, through the art of massage could prove an excellent life skill. Relaxation rids a person of stressful hormones and allows clear thinking. For a baby, massage can help colic lessen and other digestive discomforts.
Other physical benefits are that healthy growth is encouraged. It improves the immune system so that baby is less likely to get sick. It also improves breathing which will also lead more calm and less fussiness.
Not only will a baby progress physically from massage, he will also grow emotionally by increasing the bond with his loved ones. It can not be stressed how important this bond is during these early stages. A level of trust is built which will be carried throughout life.
In addition to these, infant massage provides the first steps in the communication and interaction part of the infant’s development. The infant learns how to express his physical needs by the response he gets from the various sounds he makes. For example: If he cries when massaged on a certain spot, he may be indicating pain, discomfort etc. Parents will react by either stopping or being gentler. So he learns how to express himself when in pain.
Modern methods are becoming more popular. Although considered modern, touch is nothing new. It remains something which offers comfort no matter what the age. Feeling the closeness of this at a young age can help form trusting relationships with parents down the line.
As a result of infant massage, Mum and Dad will feel the love that they already have for their baby increasing, making it easier to deal with fussiness, dirty nappies and digestive discomforts - definitely a worthwhile activity.
By: Evie B Webb
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