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Square One Pub Massaging Your Baby: The Joy of Touch Time

Massaging Your Baby: The Joy of Touch Time The power of touch is real and has been scientifically shown to have remarkable effects. For children it encourages relaxation; improves sleep patterns; reduces discomfort from teething colic and gas; stregthens digestive and circulatory systems; and does so much more. For parents it nurtures bonding increases communication promotes parenting skills and actually reduces stress levels. Now to help parents understand the power of massage and incorporate it into their daily childcare routine massage expert Dr. Elaine Fogel Schneider has written the ultimate guide to using infant massage at home. Based on the latest research Massaging Your Baby begins by explaining how and why massage is so beneficial to young ones. this is followed b the basics: an explanation of the items you will need to have on hand and of the best times to massage your child. the book then provides an easy-to-follow step-by-step guide to effective massage techniques. Included is a section on songs and rhymes that complement massage time. and as the child gets bigger additional techniques are offered to treat sore muscles from sports and play. there is even a wonder section designed for children with special needs from autism to ADD Down Syndrome and spina bifida. Whether you are a first-time parent a seasoned pro or a helpful grandparent you will find that Massaging Your Baby can provide children with the gift of health communication and love that can last a lifetime.
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Square One Pub How Smart Is Your Baby? Develop And Nurture Your Newborn's Full Potential

How Smart Is Your Baby? Develop And Nurture Your Newborn's Full Potential Mothers know intuitively that the first months of life are vital to the long-term well-being of their children. In this they are absolutely correct say authors Glenn and Janet Doman. But mothers and fathers do not have the information they need to use these first months to their baby's best advantage or to make the first six years of life as stimulating and rewarding as they could and should be. Thats because until now the world has had little understanding of the true potential of a newborn. How Smart Is Your Baby? provides parents with all the information they need to help their baby achieve his or her full potential. The authors first explain the newborns growth and development including all of the critical stages involved. They then guide the parents in creating a home environment that enhances and enriches brain development. A developmental profile which parents complete allows Mom and Dad to track the progress of their child to determine the babys strengths and to recognize where additional stimulation and opportunity are needed. Most important parents learn how to design an effective and balanced daily program for physical and intellectual growth.
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