Your baby can only gain from the pleasures and sensations of a loving massage.

• Your baby loves being with you, and the intimate contact of massage enhances this. He will recognize it as a clear sign of your love
• If unsettled, your baby will be calmed by the soothing strokes of your hands, which will relieve anxiety and make him feel secure
• Massage can often ease minor digestive upsets, such as gas, which may will be making your baby fretful
• Babies and touch. Research has shown that they would rather be stroked than fed.