Jan Peters Reflexology

Chester Reflexology

Baby and Toddler Massage

What is Baby and Toddler Massage?

Baby and toddler massage is a 5 minute routine comprising of few varied massage and stretching techniques. Massage can help baby’s bodies to release tension and stress that often arises from having to adapt to the outside world.

How does it work?

Massage provides the focus for a warm and loving relationship with their child and is a means for parents of expressing their love and developing a better understanding of their child. The child learns and understands their body and unconditional love between child and parent.

Benefits

Stimulates a babies and toddlers circulation. Increased blood flow ensures oxygen and nutrients reach baby’s cells and tissues
Stimulates and strengthens a baby’s immune system, through increased stimulation of the lymphatic circulation
Aids digestion and elimination by activating relaxation response, can help relieve colic and constipation
Encourages muscular co-ordination and joint flexibility
Promotes fuller and deeper respiration
Stimulation of the skin through massage increases the production of endorphins which helps to reduce pain and tension, and improves emotional well being by elevating mood.
Soothes and comforts, helping to relieve anxiety and trauma, effective in reducing the consequences of birth trauma.
Promotes relaxation and helps induce sleep, deeper and longer.
Gives baby reassurance through skin contact.
Reduces tension, restlessness and irritability.
Promotes emotional security
Helps foster parent-baby bonding
Teaches baby about communication