Baby Massage For Dummies

Explains massage for preemies, newborns, and toddlers

Soothe your baby and promote well-being the all-natural way

Curious about baby massage? Featuring illustrations and step-by-step instructions, this friendly 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. You'll also find suggestions for making massage part of your everyday routine.

Discover how to:
* Ease common ailments
* Enhance your bond with your baby
* Stimulate growth and development
* Comfort a fussy baby
* Massage babies with special needs

Introduction 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

“...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)

Joanne Bagshaw is a psychotherapist who also teaches yoga and holistic childbirth education classes. Ilene Fox is certified in pre- and postnatal massage.

Explains massage for preemies, newborns, and toddlers

Soothe your baby and promote well-being the all-natural way

Curious about baby massage? Featuring illustrations and step-by-step instructions, this friendly 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. You'll also find suggestions for making massage part of your everyday routine.

THE DUMMIES WAY^®

• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Online cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun

Discover how to:

• Ease common ailments
• Enhance your bond with your baby
• Stimulate growth and development
• Comfort a fussy baby
• Massage babies with special needs