Massaging is another way of communicating with a baby. The parent or the caregiver giving the massage to the baby will have more confidence in caring for the baby as well as relating to them because of the Massage in Singapore you give them.
Massaging babies also help the parent and caregiver understand the likes and dislikes of the baby even more. For instance, some babies don’t like to be tickled or are unaffected, yet some really love it. Massaging your baby will also help build a stable and positive relationship with you and your baby.
Massaging babies also help strengthen their joints, ligaments and muscles. Massaging also helps fight off common ailments that appear in the early years of the baby’s life. As well, there have been countless studies on baby massaging and how it affects the lives of the baby when they are older. They find that baby’s who had more physical contact (massaged, carried, gently handled, breastfed, played with, and so forth) showed more compassion, empathy and cooperated more with others when they reached their adult years.
Benefits of Massaging a Baby for the Parent
As mentioned earlier, massaging a baby has many benefits for the baby; however it has many benefits for the parent as well. For the mother, massaging a baby increases the prolactin levels. Prolactin is a hormone that helps make breast milk. It is also called the mothering hormone. Massaging a baby can make you fall in love with your baby.
Make sure to keep an eye out on your baby’s body language. Babies, especially young ones, cannot tell you if they feel comfortable or uncomfortable. When massaging your baby, keep an eye out on how they react to the way you touch or apply pressure.
If they look like they are relaxed, calm or even happy, keep on massaging the way you are massaging; however if they look like they’re in pain, or uncomfortable, go lighter on your massages. Doing this will also help you develop key parenting skills (reading body language of your children and understanding what it means).
Finally, massaging a baby also helps as a stress remedy for the parent. Studies have been conducted on parents who frequently massage their babies and have come to the conclusion that they have reduced stress levels. Also, after a long day at work, coming home and massaging your baby can really help reduce your stress. Not only does it reduce your stress, but it helps you reconnect with your baby. To the baby, you are one of the most important people in their lives (mother/father), and when you go out, your baby will probably notice that you’re gone and will start to miss you.
Benefits of Massaging for the Baby
Research show that animals (dogs, cats, and so forth) that are stroked or touched more seem to be more alert, good natured, have brighter eyes, and are more healthier in weight opposed to animals that aren’t. As mentioned earlier, massaging a baby can cause your baby to become more empathetic and kind when they reach their adult years.
Massaging a baby can help improve their nervous system and stimulate their immune system so they can fight off illnesses and diseases. Babies that are frequently massaged also are reported to being more alert when they are awake and more playful and friendly. They also tend to be more talkative if they are massaged a lot and more willing to accept and give hugs or cuddles as they age.
Inevitably, babies will become upset and angry at times; however massaging the baby can really help them get rid of their negative emotions. It can also help develop a positive self image for the baby.
