Infant Massage–Revised Edition : A Handbook for Loving Parents

Discover the gentle art of Infant Massage…

In this completely updated version of her renowned classic, Vimala McClure, founder of the International Association of Infant Massage, and its premier proponent in the United States, helps you master the techniques of infant massage so you can incorporate this joyful and wonderful healing art into your baby’s life. She shows you why a daily massage can be one of the greatest gifts you give your child…and yourself.  For generations mothers the world over have known that the soft stroke of their hands soothes, calms, and communicates their love to their babies. Now scientific research proves that massage can do all that and more.

In Infant Massage, McClure shares how massage benefits children–easing discomfort, releasing tension, helping premature infants gain weight, even helping asthmatic children improve breathing function.  She explains each step of the massage process with simple easy-to-follow instructions and delightful photographs demonstrating each stroke. You’ll also find:
Specific routines tailored to help relieve colic, fever, chest and nasal congestion
Modified instructions for premature infants and babies with special needs
Helpful hints on dealing with crying and fussing
Lullabies, rhymes, and games to enhance the massage experience
Guidance for teaching children about “good touch”
A special chapter dedicated to fathers
Compassionate advice for foster and adoptive parents
And much more
Customer Review: Nice for a book, but I’d rather look at a video. (I’m very visual.)
This book is nice, but for the same price you can buy a DVD on the subject. I like Aimee Ketchum’s DVD because not only does she do a great job of demonstrating baby massage, but she also gives lots of information on how your baby develops. Her massage method lasts only 4-5 minutes per session. I really don’t have the time to spend an hour giving my baby a massage. There is so much more information on her DVD about your baby and how simple exercises can help your baby’s brain development and lots and lots of other stuff. I just don’t see why you’d want to buy a book with only massage pictures in it when you can buy a DVD with not only lots of massage info, but also has tons and tons of other simple stuff you can do with your baby. It makes so much sense and you don’t need to buy anything else. Plus Aimee has a nice personality and you can tell she really cares. She’s very qualified and is a pediatric OT plus certified massage therapist for babies, like Gweneth Paltro hires to massage her baby.
Customer Review: Infant Massage – A Natural Way to Bond with Baby
I ordered this book after reading Dr. Karp’s “Happiest Baby on the Block.” He recommended it as a reference tool for how to soothe a fussy baby with massage. Although my baby is not “fussy,” this book is a gem. It gives wonderful (and easy) instruction on the art of massaging your baby, a perfect way to not only soothe baby, but to bond with baby and develop trust, and strong attachment and all of those wonderful things that we as parents desire to have with our children. The pictures in the book seem a little dated (it was originally published in 1979), but once you get past that, the information it contains is still pertinent (and the book was revised in 2000). It covers massage for healthy babies, babies suffering from minor illnesses, colic, special needs babies, and preemies. There is even a section devoted to teen parents. Although you wouldn’t think you’d need an instruction manual on how to massage your baby, I really found this book to be a wonderful reference and a great reminder of how simple it is to foster that bond with your baby through the simple act of loving touch. We have now made massage a part of our nightly ritual with our two-month old daughter and we wouldn’t have it any other way. She loves this special time after her evening bath – it helps her to unwind and prepare for bedtime, and we love the adoration we get in return. Click here for more info on this massage product

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