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"Vimala's work in infant massage has been instrumental in the birth of touch therapy and bodywork in the United States and has helped to popularize and legitimize massage
throughout the world."
-- Peggy O'Mara, founder and publisher of Mothering magazine
"As a pediatrician, the best advice I can give you is to try the techniques described in this book."
-- Dr. Stephen Berman, M.D., F.A.A.P.president of the American Academy of Pediatrics --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
throughout the world."
-- Peggy O'Mara, founder and publisher of Mothering magazine
"As a pediatrician, the best advice I can give you is to try the techniques described in this book."
-- Dr. Stephen Berman, M.D., F.A.A.P.president of the American Academy of Pediatrics --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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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 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent Book On Infant Massage,
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This review is from: Infant Massage--Revised Edition: A Handbook for Loving Parents (Paperback)
This is a wonderful book for any expectant or new parent. It gives a concise summary of the research supporting infant massage and why it is important. Then the book goes into great detail on how exactly to do a great infant massage. The last part of the book is dedicated to handling special cases [preemies, sick babies, etc]. The photos are great for helping you understand what massage techniques the author is describing. I found this book very helpful as a new parent. Infant massage really helped me bond and connect with my daughter [now three] and I'm looking forward to using it again with our new baby.
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
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Help with a Preemie,
By Wendie (St. George, Utah) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Infant Massage: A Handbook For Loving Parents (Paperback)
This book has meant so much to me. My daughter was born 2 1/2 months premature. When she was first born I was unable to hold and handle her as much as I would have liked since she had no fat under her skin and was very sensitive. My aunt gave me this book. I read it, learned the techniques and when it was appropriate, I began to give my baby a massage twice a day. Her development has been amazing and the connection between us was strengthened tremendously. I've had no prior massage experience and I found Ms. McClure's instructions easy to follow and perform. Emee and I look forward to our time together each day. The massage can take as long or be as short as needed, but the connection is invaluable. I'm so grateful for this book and the gift it has given to us. I know Infant Massage has made a huge difference in my daughters life and mine.
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Massage, play and lots of love.,
This review is from: Infant Massage: A Handbook For Loving Parents (Paperback)
I started massaging daily my baby after reading this book when she was about 3 weeks old, now at 7 months she loves to hear the hands rubbing oils and just starts smiling and cooing as she feels the hands caressing her little body. We travel a lot so routines are hard for us but her daily massage before bathing time is the one thing always present in her life, and it seems she doesn't need anything else, she can take it all as long as there is the loving hour, totally devoted to us, no matter at what time this may come. When my husband is at home he just can't let anyone else give the massage to our girl so then I try to find time in the mornings while dressing her up to have our massage session. It is just a very important part of our life and she relaxes and enjoys it so much. Who could resist having a great time and a great soothed baby? This is a great book, you can try the massage on yourself and find out how great it is for your baby and yourself, plus it is a great time for bonding and activating your baby's body. Everyone, including her pediatrician, keeps telling us how alert and developed she is, I'd say this is the only thing I know we do different from must parents.
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A YOUNG MOTHER gently cradles her baby in her lap as the afternoon sun breaks through cracks in the wooden door. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
touch relaxation, massaging your baby, massage routine, infant massage, massage time, daily massage, massage strokes Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Resting Hands, Open Book, Indian Milking, Colic Relief Routine, Sun Moon, Thumb Press, Cradle Pose, Controlled Belly Breathing New!
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A YOUNG MOTHER gently cradles her baby in her lap as the afternoon sun breaks through cracks in the wooden door. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
touch relaxation, massaging your baby, massage routine, infant massage, massage time, daily massage, massage strokes Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Resting Hands, Open Book, Indian Milking, Colic Relief Routine, Sun Moon, Thumb Press, Cradle Pose, Controlled Belly Breathing New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Baby Signs: How to Talk with Your Baby Before Your Baby Can Talk, New Edition by Linda Acredolo on 4 pages
- The Fussy Baby How to Bring Out the Best in Your High-Need Child (Growing Family) by William Sears in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Becoming Attached: First Relationships and How They Shape Our Capacity to Love by Robert Karen in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
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- The Whole Parent: How To Become A Terrific Parent Even If You Didn't Have One by Debra Wesselmann on page 261, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Preemie Parents' Companion: The Essential Guide to Caring for Your Premature Baby in the Hospital, at Home, and Through the First Years (Non) by Susan L. Madden in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Our Children's Health: America's Kids in Nutritional Crisis and What We Can Do to Help by Bonnie C. Minsky on page 153, and Back Matter
- The Path of Parenting: Twelve Principles to Guide Your Journey by Vimala McClure in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Help Your Baby Talk: Introducing the Shared Communication Methold to Jump Start Language and Have a S by Robert E. Owens in Back Matter
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