September 2nd, 2008
Babies: Baby Massage and its Connection to Sleeping and Thinking
The task of developing a regular and restful sleep pattern for a new
baby is often an exercise in frustration and confusion for many
parents. Research has shown that hospitalized infants grow more
rapidly when correctly massaged. This is due in large part to the fact
that massaged babies actually spent more time being quiet and calm, yet
alert, and that when they did sleep, it was deep and very restful.
This resulted in a more structured sleep pattern, as well as longer
sleeping periods at night.