Babies can sometimes be difficult to understand and you cannot predict what they will do next. When you are ready to put her down, she bursts out in a shrieking cry and will only stop when you hold her. This can make you frustrated, angry, overwhelmed, irritated, and all the many other negative emotions. What you fail to realize is that holding your baby tends to soothe her and calm her down such that she can easily fall asleep in your arms. Something as simple as holding your baby gives her such comfort. What of a massage?
The benefits of baby massage
- Research concerning baby massages has shown that full-body massages help to reduce crying and fussiness.
- Baby massages also help them sleep more peacefully. A massage relieves issues that would cause her to cry like colic.
- Some studies claim that massages boost your baby’s ability to fight off germs because massages stimulate the baby’s central nervous system. The brain is then stimulated to produce more serotonin and less cortisol.
- It helps you emotionally connect with your baby. Baby massages produce significant feelings of affection and connection which are powerful forms of communication. Similar to breastfeeding, massages are a great way to bond with your baby.
- A baby massage will also help you as a mom. It gives you a sense of satisfaction that you are doing something important for your baby. This helps you to relax as well and have some time to recover emotionally. It is also a perfect opportunity to learn your baby’s signals so that you be informed on how to respond better to her needs.
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