Help your baby sleep better!

Everybody knows massage feels good, but did you know that massage is actually good for your baby?  Baby massage can ease his tummy and teething pains, aid in muscular development, calm her when she’s fussy, and help her to sleep.  In addition, the gentle and soothing touch of massage also help mom, dad or other caregivers bond with your baby.  And giving your baby a massage can help you relax as well!

“When you give your baby a massage, you’re actually stimulating her central nervous system,” explains Tiffany Field, PhD, director of the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine. “That sets off a chain reaction: It makes her brain produce more serotonin, a feel-good chemical, and less cortisol, a hormone that’s secreted in response to stress. As a result, your baby’s heart rate and breathing slow down, and she becomes more relaxed. ”

Want to learn how to give an awesome baby massage to your little one?

Take our 5-week Infant Massage Class being offered by our infant massage teachers:  Helene Royce-Tolland LMT, and Deb Sawyer, LMT.

In this class you will learn all the ways to massage your baby’s belly, back, neck, arms, legs and feet, giving both of you a way to relax, bond and feel better, in babyhood and beyond!  This class is great for moms, dads, grandparents or any adult caregivers.  It is best for babies before they are too mobile, but we can accommodate babies of all ages!

This class will meet on 5 Wednesday mornings, starting on June 20th, from 10:30am to 12pm.  No class on July 4th!

You can learn more and sign up for this class HERE!

Who Doesn’t LOVE a Massage!

Or, if you have questions, and want to talk to us for more details, please call me (Donna)at 508-788-7300, Helene at 508-877-7641 or email:  Donna@TheGentlePlace.com

**Want to learn more about the benefits of baby massage?  Check out  Benefits of Infant Massage | What to Expect and The Benefits of Baby Massage

Also check out this article from SmartParentAdvice.com