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