Intentional touching, or massage, have a calming effect and has been shown to help improve digestion and circulation in infants.
Scientists have found that touching and caressing the infant seems to help increase production of serotonin, a hormone that helps the body cope with stress, and moderate production of cortisol, a hormone produced by the body when subjected to stress. Abnormal stress hormone levels associated with changes in brain areas involved with learning and memory.
Skin is the largest organ and has all kinds of nerve touch sensors. Every time a baby is touched, Nerve Growth Factor (NGF), a hormone in the brain, causing the resulting development more neural nets in the nervous system of infants.
Touch your baby’s first language as well. Through the nurturing touch of infant massage, you declare a deep love and respect to your child in a language which he understands well. This will really strengthen the bond between you and your baby’s development and aid as well.
Massage allows the baby to release tension, help them learn to “cope” or organize themselves. This helps them achieve greater relaxation and a sense of wellbeing, which tends more to promote regular sleep patterns. Parents tend to sleep better as a result of improvements in infant sleep.
Massage with an intimate and full of ways to connect between parents and children are sometimes referred to as “listening touch” because it helps adults and babies learn to listen and communicate through touch. Intentional touching is an easy way for caregivers important than the mother has quiet, comfortable time with the baby. Dad often appreciate the unique opportunity to bond with baby too!
