IAIM massage for babies up to 12 months of age

Who is it for and in how many months can we come?

Baby massage is intended for all babies and their parents, and we start with baby massage from birth. It is advisable to come when the mother and baby are recovering from birth and when the baby gets used to the new world around him, from about a month old. Of course you can go and when the child is older, it is never too late to go with a massage and touch. We work on workshops with babies up to 12 months of age according to a special program, and after the first year, techniques for older children are applied.

There are 3 types of childbirth, depending on the term:

• Premature birth: when the baby is born before the 37th week of pregnancy
• Term birth: when a baby is born between the 37th and 42nd week of pregnancy
• Post-term delivery: when a baby is born after the 42nd week of pregnancy

Premature babies or baby thumbs have two ages:

• The chronological age is the actual age of the baby, it is calculated from the date of birth and does not depend on premature birth.
• The corrected age is obtained by subtracting the weeks of prematurity from the actual age, ie the number of weeks missing until the term delivery (usually up to 2 years of age).

You come to the massage when you feel ready or when you feel it is time to get to know your baby and her messages even better. A lot of exercise, encouragement, conversation and stimulation of the child can alleviate the difficulties, and in some children they may disappear completely.

What should I bring for a massage?

Take to the massage everything you normally wear when you are leaving the house, tetra diaper, towel or blanket. You will be greeted by massage oil and a warm space with everything you need to relax and enjoy with your baby.

Why massage your child?

One of the biggest benefits is creating a sense of connection and a better understanding of your child’s needs. The baby can’t tell us what she needs but she can show us, we just need to understand the needs. The benefits of skin-to-skin contact are globally recognized and very important in the first months of a child's life;

• It is often practiced at birth when the baby is placed on the mother's chest and this is the first skin-to-skin touch, which is very important for the first bonding and attachement between mother and baby.
• In this way, the baby's heart rate and breathing are regulated, which enables better adaptation to the world outside the womb
• Stimulates digestion and stimulates interest in feeding
• Regulates body temperature
• Strengthens the immune system by switching good bacteria from the skin of the parents to the skin of the baby and thus prevents potential infections
• Stimulates hormones that stimulate milk production
• Stimulates the growth of oxytocin "love hormone"

Benefits of touching and cuddling with a baby

• The foundation for healthy border setting at a later age
• It encourages relaxation and calms the child
• Improves muscle tone and circulation
• Improves the respiratory and immune systems
• Improves sleep habits
• Reduces anxiety and stress