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(Medical-NewsWire.com, June 12, 2012 ) Dallas, Texas – With summer at hand, parents and guardians may consider enrolling in baby massage classes to learn how to give a good massage. Baby massage courses equip parents with the necessary skills to practice at home. According to Massage Therapy Marketplace owner K. Chatman, there are several health benefits associated with baby or infant massage.
Several experts agree that massage helps infants sleep better and cry less. It also shows potential in enhancing babies’ immune system and motor and cognitive skills. Some experts even go as far as suggesting that infant massage might help premature infants grow.
A pediatrician always has the final say on whether a massage is suitable for an infant, especially one with underlying conditions. In general however, newborns and toddlers alike could safely receive massages.
“Always defer to a child’s mood. Give a massage when he or she is calm but alert and wakeful. If the baby feels relaxed in a guardian’s arms and looks straight at this person, the baby could be giving a go-signal. However, do not massage a baby immediately after a meal or feeding,” Mr. Chatman advised.
It is important that masseurs find a comfortable setting first. The masseur may want to sit on the bed or floor. The baby, undressed to the diaper, is then set on his or her back on a blanket in front. First-time masseurs should use gentle strokes, using firmer ones in time. Should the baby get agitated, concentrate on another part of the body or end the session altogether.
“Practice not just on massage techniques but also placating the baby to open up. Soon a massage could turn out to be a superb routine for relaxation and bonding with the child,” Mr. Chatman said.
For more massage technique advice, check out http://massagetherapymarketplace.com/how-to-give-a-good-massage
About Massage Therapy Marketplace:
Massage Therapy Marketplace provides information and other useful articles on massage and similar methods that promote relaxation to muscles and connective tissues. The website also provides data on alternative medicine and other practices.
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