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Baby Massage For Dummies
Joanne Bagshaw (Author), Ilene Fox (Author)
9780764578410, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 22 February 2005
288 pages, Photos: 175 B&W, 0 Color
23.1 x 15.5 x 1.5 cm, 0.408 kg
“...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)
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
Subject Areas: Self-help & personal development [VS]
