Why we don’t Massage a Sleeping Baby

Do you massage a sleeping baby?  Yes, I’ve seen the videos of babies being massaged whilst sleeping and they can look particularly endearing and relaxing to viewers, however, it’s not something I would recommend to parents attending our Baby Massage Classes. Why you ask? First and foremost, Infant Massage isn’t something done to a baby, it’s a practice with your baby. This means two-way communication. You can’t communicate with a person whilst they are sleeping without interfering with their sleep. Indeed, a key aspect of massaging your baby is to promote communication. Communication in essence also includes listening. We ask…