Infant Massage: Why Pediatricians Should Recommend It | AAP
Is baby massage a good idea for parents to try with their newborn? What benefits does infant massage offer, and is there evidence to back up the claims?
Here’s a quick look at what studies have shown infant massage can offer, as well as a couple of tips about the risks parents and pediatricians should keep in mind. Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie explains.
More information:
The Benefits of Baby Massage: https://www.healthychildren.org/Engli...
AAP Clinical Report on the use of Complementary Therapies & Integrative Medicine (including massage) https://publications.aap.org/pediatri...
00:00 Infants need physical contact
00:31 Why you should recommend infant massage to parents
01:28 Risks and concerns to think about
