Humans need touch and it is especially important for young babies to be touched and held alot. Through touch babies learn that their needs will be met. It helps them feel safe, cared for and secure. Infant massage is a distinct set of massage strokes performed in a certain sequence that has been a tradition in many cultures. It is a fantastic way to bond with your baby. The other benefits of infant massage include the following: 1) It relaxes your child and helps to decrease stress for you and your baby, 2) It relieves discomfort, 3) Helps normalize muscle tone and improve blood circulation. 4) Helps baby sleep better, 5) Stimulates brain development and improves sensory awareness. Since it’s still being discovered in the modern world it might be hard to find an infant massage instructor or class but there are many great DVDs on the market that teach infant massage. If you discover and learn infant massage you may also want to join the growing trend of wearing your baby. It’s another way to bond with and be close to your baby. Babywearing is the term that is used to describe carrying or wearing your baby in a fabric baby sling either on your front, back or hip. Babies love being held and after a little practice at babywearing it feels so natural. It’s much easier than carrying your baby around on your hip with one arm. If you want to develop a strong bond with your child you should try these two wonderful experiences–infant massage and babywearing.




