Baby Massage: The Calming Power of Touch

by Heath, Alan; Bainbridge, Nicki; Moore, Diana

• ISBN13: 9780756602468
• ISBN10: 0756602467
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-02-16
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

offers parents and caretakers safe and easy-to-learn massage techniques that reinforce bonding and all-around wellbeing. Step-by-step pictures show simple methods to soothe fretful babies, help them to get to sleep, and ease the pain of common ailments such as colic, and teething. Massage has been proven to enhance babies' and toddlers' brain development, encouraging brighter, happier children--and this beautifully illustrated guide makes it abundantly clear how easy it is to learn how.

Author Biography

Child psychologist Dr. Alan Heath and pediatric nurse Nicki Bainbridge developed the massage methods demonstrated in this book at their successful sleep and crying clinics in London.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 7
Key Techniques
Why Massage?	p. 12
Preparing to Massage	p. 14
Getting Started	p. 16
Front of the Baby
Arms and Hands	p. 18
The Chest	p. 20
The Abdomen	p. 21
Legs and Feet	p. 22
Finishing Strokes on the Front	p. 25
Back of the Baby
The Back	p. 26
The Bottom	p. 30
The Legs	p. 31
Finishing Strokes on the Back	p. 31
Head and Face
The Head	p. 32
The Face	p. 33
Stretches
Arm Stretches	p. 36
Leg Stretches	p. 37
Arm and Leg Stretch Sequence	p. 38
Finishing Strokes	p. 39
Everyday Care
After a Bath	p. 42
Diaper Changing	p. 44
Soothing to Sleep	p. 46
Toddler Playtime	p. 48
Indian Massage	p. 52
African Massage	p. 54
Children with Special Needs	p. 56
Massage for Different Age Groups
Premature Babies	p. 62
Newborn Babies	p. 68
Older Babies	p. 72
Toddlers	p. 74
Easing Common Problems
Colic and Gas	p. 78
Constipation	p. 82
Fussy Crying	p. 84
Teething	p. 86
Dry Skin	p. 87
Questions and Answers	p. 90
Index	p. 94
Resources and Useful Addresses	p. 95
References/Acknowledgments	p. 96
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