Baby Massage For Dummies
For Dummies (Verlag)
978-0-7645-7841-0 (ISBN)
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 |
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