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…)
It’s always very exciting to welcome a new being into the world. Cuddly blankets, stuffed bears and sweet onesies with trains, princess crowns or frogs on them all come to mind when it’s time to buy a gift for the new mom and her little one.
But how many mothers don’t have enough blankets or onesies? And stuffed animals, of course, are always aplenty when it comes to most children. (more…)
Prenatal massage can offer many benefits to both mom and baby. We already know that it can help lessen or prevent edema, make delivery happen more quickly, help provide increased nutrition to baby, increase muscle tone, reduce stress, and provide many other benefits.
That said, experts warn that prenatal massage should be given and received with caution. Without the proper precautions, prenatal massage can result in complications–such as discomfort in pressure point areas, stretching of uterine ligaments, and other unpleasantness. (more…)
After discovering the many benefits to infant massage, many parents are choosing to start this wonderful, loving practice with their own children. Anyone can perform an infant massage, whether a parent, grandparent, babysitter or other caregiver. Not only is it simple to do, it’s also a warm and gentle way to bond with the baby.
To begin, select a relaxed time when baby is not full, but is also not hungry. (more…)