Research conducted through the Touch Research Institutes at the University of Miami School of Medicine confirms the importance of a secure environment and nurturing touch in the healthy growth, development and maturation of children (Tifffany Field, Ph.D.)

Numerous other studies have also shown the many developmental benefits of positive contact as part of baby’s early life. Infant massage is clearly one of the most natural and pleasant methods of providing this early nurturing contact.

• Relaxes child and helps to decrease stress for you and your baby

• Relieves discomfort from constipation, gas, and colic

• Helps normalize muscle tone and improve blood circulation

• Helps baby sleep better (and, therefore, parents sleep better!)

• Stimulates brain development and improved sensory awareness

• Babies cry less, as the parent is more responsive to baby’s cues

• Promotes bonding and attachment

Benefits of Infant Massage for
Parents and Caregivers

• Caregivers report feeling more comfortable and confident
  in their ability to care for baby.

• Parents learn to understand and respond to baby’s cues.

• Parents learn techniques to soothe and comfort their babies.

• Provides an additional avenue for close and nurturing contact.

• Provides special baby-focused time for mothers, fathers, and caregivers.

A number of important elements help form the bond between parent and child.  These include sharing eye-to-eye contact and skin-to-skin contact, facial expressions, soothing sounds, cuddling, and smell.

Infant massage incorporates these critical elements of bonding and provides a special time that fosters mutual love, compassion, and respect.

Learn to massage your baby and enjoy the many benefits. Pediatric Therapy, Inc. is excited to offer parent classes for Infant Massage.