All You Need Is Love

What does a baby need for optimal development? The answer is really simple actually: your attention and love.

- Nia Visagie

Babies are so keen to learn, and we obviously want to make the most of this period of growth and development. But did you know that experts agree that no flashcard, app or toy can replace a parent’s love for their child?

A parent who chats to, plays with and piques their child’s curiosity is the best teacher a baby could wish for. Here’s some inspiration…

HANDSFUL OF LOVE

Baby massage has a range of physiological as well as psychological benefits for a baby. It’s particularly helpful if you’ve been struggling to bond with the new baby – bonding does not always come naturally after birth. Your positive touch can definitely make the bond between you stronger and deeper.

A baby’s bonding with his parents and other important people in his life stimulates brain development. With massage before the age of 5 years you can stimulate and promote brain development.

Not only Baby benefits from massage; as parents, you also gain from it. In the process you also teach your baby important principles like love, respect and caring.

Beside all the health benefits, baby massage benefits Baby’s development in the following ways:

It promotes muscle coordination, suppleness and muscle tone.

It ups the production in the brain of the feel-good hormone endorphin that helps with pain management, reduces stress and boosts Baby’s emotional wellbeing.

Touch stimulation encourages his sensory consciousness.

The nervous system is stimulated and whole brain development is promoted.

It promotes Baby’s body consciousness.

It promotes the bonding process between baby and parents.

Your baby learns the difference between positive and negative touch.