Infant Massage : A Handbook for Loving Parents

In this completely updated and revised edition, learn how massage benefits children - easing discomfort, releasing tension, helping premature infants gain weight, even helping asthmatic children improve breathing function. Follow each step of the massage process with simple easy-to-follow instructions and delightful photographs demonstrating each stroke. Find: Specific routines tailored to help relieve colic, fever, chest and nasal congestion. Modified instructions for premature infants and babies with special needs. Helpful hints on dealing with crying and fussing. The latest scientific research confirms what parents have known for generations: massage benefits children-easing discomfort, releasing tension, helping premature infants gain weight, even helping asthmatic children improve breathing function. As well as soothing and calming, physical affection is vital to the wellness of children and the development of the parent-child bond. Follow each step of the massage process with simple easy-to-follow instructions and delightful photographs demonstrating each stroke. Discover: Modified instructions for premature infants and babies with special needs. Helpful hints on dealing with crying and fussing. Lullabies, rhymes, and games to enhance the massage experience. A special chapter dedicated to fathers. Compassionate advice for foster and adoptive parents.