Regular body massage of toddlers gives them lot of health benefits, as well as helps to develop a close interaction and special bonding within the toddler-parent relationship. Additionally, such toddlers become more adaptable and frank with their parents, and learn to trust their parents better at a later age than kids who missed out on such opportunities.
Massage involves loving and caring touch, which will naturally develop into a parent-toddler closeness that is greatly beneficial not only for the present but also for the future.
Additional health benefits of regular massaging include an improved digestive system and alleviation of any physical or mental discomfort, resulting in the betterment of all round wellbeing and growth. However, proper massaging techniques need to be adopted for maximum benefits. Interested parents can easily learn about correct massaging methods from seminars, videos or books.
Posted on March 27th, 2008 by admin
Filed under: Baby, Behavior, Child Care, Toddler
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