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THE BENEFITS OF BABY MASSAGE
Mother, Baby & Child
|June 2025
We explore the simple, soothing ritual that nurtures your connection and supports your baby’s development.
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From their very first breath, babies are learning about the world through touch. It's how they feel safe, soothed and connected to you. When it comes to deepening that bond, baby massage can be a powerful and beautiful way to communicate love, comfort and care.
Baby massage isn’t just about creating cosy moments (though it certainly does that). This gentle practice can also support your little one's physical, emotional and cognitive development, all while giving you both a calm and grounding pause in your day.
BONDING AND ATTACHMENT
One of the most lovely benefits of baby massage is how it strengthens the bond between you and your baby. Skin-to-skin contact releases oxytocin, sometimes called the “love hormone”, in both of you, promoting plenty of feelings of trust and connection.
This story is from the June 2025 edition of Mother, Baby & Child.
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