Description
Book SynopsisFeaturing illustrations and step-by-step instructions, this guide makes it easy to use techniques that can reduce your baby's stress; ease the discomfort of colic, constipation, and teething; and, create a strong attachment between the two of you. It offers suggestions for making massage part of your everyday routine.
Trade Review“...has illustrations and step-by-step instructions to show you how to use techniques that can reduce your baby’s stress…” (
Manchester Evening News, 22nd March 2005)
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part I: Nothing Quite Like Touch 5
Chapter 1: Welcoming Your Baby into the Wonderful World of Massage 7
Chapter 2: Understanding the Benefits of Baby Massage 19
Chapter 3: Getting to Know Your Baby Better 31
Chapter 4: Preparing for the Big Massage 45
Part II: Different Strokes for Different Folks: Massaging Baby 61
Chapter 5: Massaging the Front Side 63
Chapter 6: Massaging the Face and Neck 87
Chapter 7: Massaging the Back Side 107
Part III: Making Massage Part of Your Baby’s Life 129
Chapter 8: Preemies and Newborns 131
Chapter 9: Older Babies and Toddlers 145
Chapter 10: Fitting Massage into Nap, Bath, and Diaper Time 159
Part IV: Easing Health Problems with Massage 177
Chapter 11: Massage for Common Ailments and Problems 179
Chapter 12: Massage for Emotional and Developmental Issues 199
Chapter 13: Massage for High Risk Babies 219
Part V: The Part of Tens 239
Chapter 14: (Almost) Ten Special Techniques 241
Chapter 15: Ten Great Massage Resources 247
Index 251
