Baby Massage For Dummies

Joanne Bagshaw, Ilene Fox (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

288 Seiten

2005
For Dummies (Verlag)
978-0-7645-7841-0 (ISBN)

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Featuring illustrations and step-by-step instructions, this guide makes it easy to use techniques that can reduce your baby's stress; ease the discomfort of colic, constipation, and teething; and, create a strong attachment between the two of you. It offers suggestions for making massage part of your everyday routine.

Explains massage for preemies, newborns, and toddlers

Soothe your baby and promote well-being the all-natural way

Curious about baby massage? Featuring illustrations and step-by-step instructions, this friendly guide makes it easy to use techniques that can reduce your baby's stress; ease the discomfort of colic, constipation, and teething; and create a strong attachment between the two of you. You'll also find suggestions for making massage part of your everyday routine.

Discover how to:
* Ease common ailments
* Enhance your bond with your baby
* Stimulate growth and development
* Comfort a fussy baby
* Massage babies with special needs

Joanne Bagshaw is a psychotherapist who also teaches yoga and holistic childbirth education classes. Ilene Fox is certified in pre- and postnatal massage.

Introduction 1

Part I: Nothing Quite Like Touch 5

Chapter 1: Welcoming Your Baby into the Wonderful World of Massage 7

Chapter 2: Understanding the Benefits of Baby Massage 19

Chapter 3: Getting to Know Your Baby Better 31

Chapter 4: Preparing for the Big Massage 45

Part II: Different Strokes for Different Folks: Massaging Baby 61

Chapter 5: Massaging the Front Side 63

Chapter 6: Massaging the Face and Neck 87

Chapter 7: Massaging the Back Side 107

Part III: Making Massage Part of Your Baby’s Life 129

Chapter 8: Preemies and Newborns 131

Chapter 9: Older Babies and Toddlers 145

Chapter 10: Fitting Massage into Nap, Bath, and Diaper Time 159

Part IV: Easing Health Problems with Massage 177

Chapter 11: Massage for Common Ailments and Problems 179

Chapter 12: Massage for Emotional and Developmental Issues 199

Chapter 13: Massage for High Risk Babies 219

Part V: The Part of Tens 239

Chapter 14: (Almost) Ten Special Techniques 241

Chapter 15: Ten Great Massage Resources 247

Index 251

Erscheint lt. Verlag	22.2.2005
Zusatzinfo	Photos: 175 B&W, 0 Color
Sprache	englisch
Maße	155 x 231 mm
Gewicht	408 g
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Schwangerschaft / Geburt
ISBN-10	0-7645-7841-3 / 0764578413
ISBN-13	978-0-7645-7841-0 / 9780764578410
Zustand	Neuware