Infant and Toddler Massage

Author: Lai Huiman
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: Infant massage is one of the oldest traditional health remedies, widely practiced across long-standing human civilizations such as China, Egypt, India, and Mayan cultures. This book is the most authoritative, professional, and practical color illustrated guide to infant massage, introducing the theory of massage in a simple and easy-to-understand manner. It includes detailed step-by-step illustrations, techniques and play activities that evolve as the child grows, mini-exercises, aromatherapy combined with Chinese pediatric massage, and acupressure techniques to alleviate baby discomfort. Infants who regularly receive massage not only become more alert, calm, lively, content, and less fussy but also sleep better, with their biological clocks gradually becoming more balanced and regular. Their immunity strengthens, reducing the likelihood of illness; discomfort caused by teething, nasal congestion, bloating, and emotions is alleviated; blood circulation is improved, the nervous system matures and becomes more coordinated; and the respiratory and digestive systems are strengthened, enhancing food absorption. Meanwhile, parents' loving touch can make their children healthier while also strengthening the parent-child bond, boosting parents' confidence, and improving communication between parents and children.