Benefits of Infant Massage

Infant Massage Benefits for Babies:
• Improves general well-being
• Improves circulation
• Enhances neurological development
• Helps child to sleep deeper and more soundly
• Provides intimate time with parents
• Enhances release of hormones in the body. The growth hormone can be stimulated which helps weight gain.
• Provides all of the essential indicators of intimate parent-infant bonding and attachment: eye-to-eye, touch, voice, smell, movement, and thermal regulation.

Infant Massage Benefits for Parents:
• Provides all of the essential indicators of intimate parent-infant bonding and attachment: eye-to-eye, touch, voice, smell, movement, and thermal regulation.
• Encourages pre-verbal communication between caregiver and infant
• Helps parents feel more confident and competent in caring for their children
• Gives parents the tools for understanding their child's unique rhythm and patterns
• Teaches parents how to read their infants cues and recognize their states of awareness
• Daily massage helps parents to unwind and relax

Fee is $50 per couple. Offering weekend classes so working families can attend! Space is limited to 4 families, please register early.