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1 Contact with your baby which is very healthy for your relationship. 2 Relaxation which helps the baby with ailments like colic and insomnia. 3 for normal and correct function of internal organs such as the digestive, respiratory, circulatory and lymphatic/immune systems. 4Good posture and physical development by learning how to sit and stand correctly. Maintaining the suppleness babies are born with. 5. Skin will become healthy 6 good looking baby Small babies thrive on touch and infant massage is fast gaining popularity due to its wonderful effects on babies' health and well-being as well as the enjoyable, bonding experience it provides the parents or caregivers. Massaging your baby will help relieve the discomfort of teething, colic, chest and sinus congestion as well as emotional stress and tension. Regular infant massage has also been shown to improve neurological development and strengthen the immune system. The experience of therapeutic touch increases your child's sensory awareness, improves circulation and enhances the tone and growth of developing muscles. Massage is also a wonderful way to bond with your baby, increase your confidence as a new parent and allow your partner to become involved as a hands-on dad to your new little one, especially if you are breastfeeding. It is a relaxing and fun activity for both the parent and the baby - it can also increase how long and how deeply your baby sleeps which is good news for everyone!
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