101 Baby Hacks: Infant Massage and Natural Solutions to Help with Sleep, Colic, Gas, Teething, Congestion, and More

by Elina Furman, Manasa Mantravadi (Foreword by)

Overview

The secret to a happy, healthy baby is in your hands—literally! Learn the time-honored practice of baby massage and science-backed wellness hacks to calm, soothe, and protect your baby.

New parents often wonder:

Is there a natural remedy for congestion?

How do I help my baby poop without medication after days of constipation?

Is there a “magic button” that will instantly soothe my baby?

Will this baby ever sleep!?

Good news: the answer to these questions is yes. For nearly every ailment and issue our babies experience—colds, gas, constipation, colic, fussiness, teething pain, restless sleep—there is a safe, simple, natural “hack” that can help.

An ideal cribside companion and baby shower gift, 101 Baby Hacks is an easy-to-follow guide to baby massage, acupressure, and other modern tricks that can help new parents gain confidence and alleviate their baby’s discomfort.

Baby massage expert and Kahlmi founder Elina Furman has collected proven techniques that you most likely won’t learn from your friends or your pediatrician. You will learn how to:

Quickly understand what your baby needs

Massage your baby with basic strokes to soothe

Troubleshoot common issues like sleep, gas, and teething

Divided into sections by issue, and illustrated with simple, helpful images, the book can be flipped through for quick reference or enjoyed page by page. Whether it’s 4 am or 4 pm, 101 Baby Hacks has the easy, natural and quick baby solution for almost any baby issue.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781637745373
Publisher:	BenBella Books
Publication date:	10/29/2024
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Elina Furman is a certified infant massage instructor with over fifteen years in the baby industry. As the founder of Kahlmi, the first baby massager and wellness brand for families, she spends her days on social media helping anxious new moms navigate all the issues, questions, and freak-outs that having a new baby entails. While she may seem to know everything and anything about babies, Elina was actually a frazzled, mostly clueless first-time mom. She first became interested in baby massage having gone through colic with her oldest son and learning the art of child massage. Her work as a baby massage product inventor has won her awards from the Juvenile Product Manufacturing Association, the Baby Innovation Awards, and a Best Of Seal from Pampers. She has appeared on countless TV shows and magazines to educate parents about the importance of baby massage. Born in Kiev, Ukraine, she lives in Connecticut with her husband and two sons.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“Elina’s book is a gem. Infancy can be such a challenging time with conflicting information, overwhelm, and exhaustion. But no one can argue how touch, and the lasting and incredible benefits humans earn from physical contact, is a sure thing. In this book, Elina Furman provides parents this timeless method, proven over thousands of years and improved to fit our modern times.”
—Siggie Cohen, PhD, child development specialist
 
“Elevate your parenting journey with Elina’s ingenious solutions! Discover practical and innovative tips that make life with a new baby smoother and more enjoyable . . . 101 Baby Hacks is the ultimate parenthood guide and a must-read for new and expecting parents!”
—Mandy Treeby, pediatric sleep consultant and cofounder of Smart Sleep Coach by Pampers™
 
“In the overwhelming world of baby products and pointless baby books, Elina’s expert advice is grounded in developmental science and breaks down natural techniques that promote bonding and brain growth. The perfect gift for a new parent!”
—Carrie Molder and Jenny Jolley, occupational therapists and founders of On-Track Baby
 
“Elina Furman’s new book, 101 Baby Hacks, is a guide for new parents who are looking to soothe their babies through easy techniques rooted in science and ancestral tradition. Packed with accessible illustrations and down-to-earth tips, 101 Baby Hacks is a go-to guide that should be at your bedside.”
—Latham Thomas, maternal health expert and founder of Mama Glow

Editorial Reviews

Elina’s book is a gem. Infancy can be such a challenging time with conflicting information, overwhelm, and exhaustion. But no one can argue how touch, and the lasting and incredible benefits humans earn from physical contact, is a sure thing. In this book, Elina Furman provides parents this timeless method, proven over thousands of years and improved to fit our modern times.”
—Siggie Cohen, PhD, child development specialist

“Elevate your parenting journey with Elina’s ingenious solutions! Discover practical and innovative tips that make life with a new baby smoother and more enjoyable . . . 101 Baby Hacks is the ultimate parenthood guide and a must-read for new and expecting parents!”
—Mandy Treeby, pediatric sleep consultant and cofounder of Smart Sleep Coach by Pampers™

“In the overwhelming world of baby products and pointless baby books, Elina’s expert advice is grounded in developmental science and breaks down natural techniques that promote bonding and brain growth. The perfect gift for a new parent!”
—Carrie Molder and Jenny Jolley, occupational therapists and founders of On-Track Baby

“Elina Furman’s new book, 101 Baby Hacks, is a guide for new parents who are looking to soothe their babies through easy techniques rooted in science and ancestral tradition. Packed with accessible illustrations and down-to-earth tips, 101 Baby Hacks is a go-to guide that should be at your bedside.”
—Latham Thomas, maternal health expert and founder of Mama Glow

From the Publisher