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Let one of the top therapists in the field show you simple and effective techniques for relieving common ailments and nurturing the bond you have with your baby.
Touch is your baby's first language and plays an essential role in their physical and emotional development. Written by a pioneer in developmental baby massage and yoga for toddlers, renowned physical therapist and bestselling author Peter Walker teaches you vital massage techniques for bonding with your infant and easing common childhood complaints.
In Developmental Baby Massage, you'll find:
—Therapeutic touch techniques for relieving colic, poor digestion, teething, and irritability
—Gentle stretches and yoga postures for promoting balance, flexibility, and agility
—Skin-to-skin contact methods for bonding and healthy attachment
—Massages for improving circulation and stimulating development
—Craniosacral techniques for proper posture and alignment
Step-by-step photographs and a stand-up, flip-page format make the techniques easy to follow and master. With Developmental Baby Massage, you'll learn how to use the power of touch to optimize development and give your baby the best start in life.
Foreword
Introduction: The Benefits of Touch
Chapter One: Introducing Your Baby to Massage
Getting in Touch
First Stretch
Skin-to-Skin Contact
Father and Baby
Belly Time
Air Bathing
Chapter Two: Toe-to-top Massage
Touches and Techniques
Massage Oils
Before You Begin
Feet
Legs
Hips
Belly
Chest
Shoulders and Arms
Hands
Back and Spine
Head and Neck
Craniosacral Technique
Chapter Three: Securing your Baby’s Posture
Helping Your Baby to Sit
Sitting Supported
Sitting Unsupported
Sitting Japanese-Style
Chapter Four: Mobility and Soft Gymnastics
Encouraging Mobility
Tailor Pose Swing
Strong, Flexible Legs
An Open Chest and Shoulders
Back Strength and Flexibility
Reintroducing Massage
Chapter Five: Therapeutic Touch for Sickness and Additional Needs
Coughs, Colds and Congestion
Relieving Sticky Eye
Treating Glue Ear
Wind, Colic and Constipation
Teething and Irritability
Sleeplessness
Tiger in the Tree
Caesarean Babies
Premature Babies
Visual Impairments
Hearing Impairments
Talipes
Cerebral Palsy
Index and Acknowledgements
Overview
Let one of the top therapists in the field show you simple and effective techniques for relieving common ailments and nurturing the bond you have with your baby.
Touch is your baby's first language and plays an essential role in their physical and emotional development. Written by a pioneer in developmental baby massage and yoga for toddlers, renowned physical therapist and bestselling author Peter Walker teaches you vital massage techniques ...