Thorough infant massage research done now can reap great benefits later.

The infant massage research that you do now can strengthen and enhance the relationship between you and your child later. Whether you're the mom or the dad, infant massage can be a great way for you to bond with your baby and may also help them to fuss less and sleep better. It is a natural and pleasant way of providing nurturing contact early in life that can positively affect relationships in their adult life such as family, work and community.

* For starters, as I mentioned earlier, it helps you bond with your baby through nurturing touch

* It can reduce stress and relax your baby which can result in longer/better sleep and for you as well

* Can also relieve and pain from gas, constipation or colic

* Helps improve blood circulation and heighten sensory awareness

* Studies have shown improved digestion, better immune system and increased weight gain

There are added benefits for you as well. When you relax your baby and relieve any discomforts through massage, they are generally more relaxed and tend to sleep better. Therefore, you feel more confident and capable of caring for your newborn. Overall, you feel a calm and extreme closeness to your baby through the art of nurturing touch.

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