Baby Massage

"It is through our hands that we speak to the child. That we communicate. Touch is the child’s first language, understanding comes long after feeling" ~ Dr Frederick Leboyer *

I have done an Infant Massage course and use to teach parents to massage their baby from birth as I understood the calming and bonding nature of this ancient activity.

Baby's hands at 2 months of age

Have you noticed that newborn infants have strong grasps?
 
This is caused by the Grasp Reflex, also called the Palmar grasp. At 2 months of age the grasp reflex should still be present in your baby’s fingers. It is a part of normal early development. Newborn babies are miracles, moving in response to stimulation and inbuilt body reflexes.

A reflex is a movement response - a muscle reacting automatically so this movement is involuntary.

Games for babies: everybody dance now!

Put on some of your own favourite music: it doesn't matter if it is rock, pop, classical, hip hop or jazz.

Hold baby close to you.

Support your baby's head by holding the back of their neck (as shown in photo).

Developmental baby toys for 3-6 month olds

As I've mentioned previously, babies do not need lots of toys.  But what if you need to buy a gift for a new born baby or a baby who is having a naming day or christening - what should you buy? Developmental baby toys for 3-6 month olds would make a great gift for a newborn because this is the age when they would start to appreciate a toy.

Lullabies





Lullaby painted by 
William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1875)