Massaging Your Baby

Massaging your baby
EFFECTIVE TECHNIQUES FOR A HEALTHIER, HAPPIER, MORE RELAXED CHILD & PARENT

THE JOY OF TOUCH TIME

by DR. ELAINE FOGEL SCHNEIDER

The power of touch is real and has been scientifically shown to have remarkable effects. For children, it encourages relaxation; improves sleep patterns; reduces discomfort from teething, colic, and gas; strengthens digestive and circulatory systems; and does so much more. For parents, it nurtures bonding, increases communication, promotes parenting skills, and actually reduces stress levels. Now, to help parents understand the power of massage and incorporate it into their daily childcare routine, massage expert Dr. Elaine Fogel Schneider has written the ultimate guide to using infant massage at home or on the road.

Based on the latest research, Massaging Your Baby begins by explaining how and why massage is so beneficial to young ones.

This is followed by the basics: an explanation of the items you will need to have on hand, and of the best times to massage your child.

The book then provides an easy-to-follow step-by-step guide to effective massage techniques. Included is a section on songs and rhymes that complement massage time. And as the child gets bigger, additional techniques are offered to treat sore muscles from sports and play. There is even a wonderful section designed for children with special needs, from autism to ADD/ADHD, Down syndrome, and spina bifida.

Whether you are a first-time parent, a seasoned pro, or a helpful grandparent, you will find that Massaging Your Baby provides children with the gift of health, communication, and love that can last a lifetime.

- Enhance your baby's brain development.

- Promote relaxation for your child and yourself.

- Improve your baby's immune system.

- Create a nurturing environment for your baby.

- Gain confidence in your parenting skills.

- Learn the value of your own touch signature.

- Build a relationship that will last a lifetime.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Elaine Fogel Schneider, PhD, is one of the country's leading authorities on baby massage therapy. She holds two masters-- one in speech-language pathology and one in dance/ movement--and a PhD in psychology. In addition to being a faculty member at California State University, Dr. Schneider also founded Community Therapies and Baby Steps, a family-focused early intervention program, which works with infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities and their families. Dr. Schneider's articles have appeared in popular magazines, professional journals, and books. As a highly sought-after speaker, she has spoken to such groups as UNESCO,
Head Start, Zero to Three, and the International Association of Infant Massage.