A healthcare professional visited Mummy and Daddy and gave them a lesson in baby massage .
There are many physical and psychological benefits of baby massage; aiding digestion, improves weight gain, leads to better sleep, accelerates brain development, improving circulation, easing teething pain and bonding.
As you can see Maisie will benefit from baby massage in lots of ways. Mummy is hoping that it will aide Maisie's digestion and help with her discomfort, colic and constipation.
It also has benefits for Mummy and Daddy; bonding, understanding Maisie's cues to what she wants, relaxation. Daddy is really hoping that it will lead to better sleep not only for Maisie but for him too.
This first lesson focused on the legs and tummy. Maisie will get massages every night at bath time and also during the day with nappy changing. This will keep Mummy and Daddy very busy.
Maisie will no doubt be in need of a bit of massage therapy tomorrow after she has her booster injections.
Baby massage is very helpful and my daughter-in-law used some diluted lavender essential oils recommended by her health visitor. found it to be beneficial. Good luck, Win x
ReplyDeletebaby massage is so great!!!! the wee tricks for constipation seemed to work really well for ethan... and i just loved all the smiles amd giggles
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