The Benefits of Massage
Parents who attend an IAIM Baby Massage course learn so much more than just a massage routine. Our comprehensive curriculum covers touch, movement, relaxation, interaction and communication. Many thousands of parents have already discovered the numerous benefits of baby massage, which can include: For your baby
- Helping your baby to feel securely attached - important for their long term emotional health
- Helping your baby to feel more loved, valued and respected
- Reduced crying and emotional distress
- Increased levels of relaxation and longer sleep
- Stimulation of baby’s circulation, digestion, nervous and lymphatic systems
- Development of body awareness and coordination
- Increased recognition of facial & emotional expressions which supports development of social skills
- Helping with language development, memory and concentration
- Relief from wind, colic, constipation and teething discomfort
For you
- Feeling closer to your baby
- Gaining a deeper understanding of your baby's behaviour, crying and body language
- Providing an enjoyable opportunity for you to spend one-to-one time with your baby
- Feeling the relaxing effects of giving your baby a massage
- Reducing post-natal depression
- Increased confidence in your ability to care for and nurture your baby
- Learning a life-long parenting skill
- Studies from around the world have shown that massage can reduce abuse, aggression and violence. It has also shown that infant massage reduces post-natal depression and can improve mother/baby relationships.
To find out more about becoming an IAIM Certified Infant Massage Instructor click here.
If you are a parent and would like to find out more about attending a baby massage course, click here to visit the IAIM Baby Massage website.
