Discover the Benefits + Techniques of Baby Massage

Used as a form of adjunctive healthcare, the potential benefits of infant massage include:

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    Skeletal

    • Aids in supporting good posture and balance

    • Reduces muscle tension that could lead to potential medical problems

    • Increases nutrient flow to bones

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    Muscular

    • Relieves muscle tension and spasm

    • Aids in removal of lactic acid & carbonic acid which build up after strenuous activity

    • Increases the flow of blood and nutrients to muscles

    • Can increase or decrease muscle tone depending upon amount of pressure

    • Can reduce or increase joint mobility depending upon amount of pressure

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    Digestive

    • May relieve constipation

    • May relieve gas

    • Reduces water retention

    • Cleans the blood by toning the kidneys

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    Circulatory

    • Stimulates blood and lymph circulation

    • Helps strengthen the immune system

    • Releases toxins held in the body

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    Respiratory

    • Improves breathing patterns

    • Helps reduce respiratory problems

    • Relieves tension in the chest allowing the lungs to expand more fully

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    Nervous

    • Relaxes and calms baby

    • Helps baby to sleep - Raises endorphin levels, promoting healing

    • Provides a safe and easy release from frustration and hyperactive behavior

    • The Vagus Nerve is stimulated influencing food absorption hormones (Insulin & Glycogen)

Massage therapy for an infant is not intended to replace other forms of healthcare. It is used as a form of adjunctive healthcare.

Common Precautions for Infant Massage include:
Apnea
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
Abdominal Distention
Gastrointestinal or Jejunostomy feeding tubes
Hydrocephalus
Inflammations
Edema
Dysplasia
Hemophilia
Jaundice
Recent Surgery
HIV/AIDS
Tumors
Cancer
Seizure Disorders

Baby massage is contraindicated if baby:

Has High Fever/Temperature
Has an acute infection, staph infection, illness or disease
Has a skin disorder which may be contagious or cause inflammation
Has open sores or lesions
Has had recent immunization/vaccination (wait 48 – 72 hours)
Has any life threatening medical condition
Has an unhealed umbilical cord (tummy massage contraindicated)
Has swollen lymph nodes
Has blood clots or a blood condition
Has diarrhea or other sickness

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