As beneficial as baby massage can be for both baby as well as his or her caregivers, it can also be dangerous if proper precautions are not taken prior to beginning. In order to keep baby safe and healthy, be sure to follow these tips.
Always wash hands before handling baby. This is especially important during flu season to prevent transfer of germs, but should also be done year-round. (more…)
While baby massage seems like a relatively new thing in the West, it’s considered a routine practice in Africa, India, the West Indies, Pakistan, and many other parts of the world.
A way to help strengthen the bond between parents and their children, baby massage often begins with the grandmother teaching the mother how to perform the massage on the infant. It then often continues through adolescence and adulthood. (more…)
While there are plenty of how-to videos, articles and books about infant massage, some parents may be more comfortable taking a class before performing the ancient art on their little ones. This is perfectly natural, especially for first-time parents; after all, you can’t be too careful when it comes to the care of your baby.
There are many infant massage classes out there for parents. Here are just a few of them. (more…)