Baby massage offers many great benefits. Massaging your baby can have a positive emotional impact on both of you. Here are just a few examples of the many emotional benefits:
Massage increases your confidence as a parent or caregiver.
It promotes bonding and attachment between you and your baby.
It creates trust between you and your baby.
It teaches your baby how to soothe herself.
It teaches your baby nonverbal communication skills.
It comforts jumpy and nervous babies.